Kenny Pohto - College Basketball News & Rumors

Tait-Jones' 20 lead UC San Diego past UC Santa Barbara in Big West Tournament semifinals, 69-51

Led by Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones' 20 points, the top-seeded UC San Diego Tritons defeated the No. 5-seeded UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 69-51 in the Big West Conference Tournament semifinal...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Santa Barbara defeats Cal State Bakersfield 71-66 in Big West Conference Tournament first round

Stephan Swenson scored all 15 of his points in the second half to lead No. 5 seed UC Santa Barbara to a 71-66 victory over eighth-seeded Cal State Bakersfield in the first round of...

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine faces UCSB following Che's 31-point performance

UC Irvine takes on the UCSB Gauchos after Myles Che scored 31 points in the Anteaters' 88-59 victory against the UC Davis Aggies

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Pohto and UCSB host CSU Fullerton

UCSB hosts the CSU Fullerton Titans after Kenny Pohto scored 24 points in UCSB's 81-69 loss to the UC Riverside Highlanders

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Efficient off bench Pohto ended Sunday's 72-68 loss to South Florida with 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 23 minutes.

Impact Pohto led Wichita State in scoring during Sunday's narrow loss to South Florida. The junior big man is averaging 9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 21.3 minutes across his four appearances since moving to the bench.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from starting lineup Pohto is not part of Wichita State's starting lineup Sunday at Temple.

Impact Pohto's statistical output has dipped in Wichita State's last three games, considering his averages of 7.0 points and 4.7 rebounds across the three-game span. So in place of him Sunday, the Shockers will have Dalen Ridgnal alongside Harlond Beverly and Quincy Ballard as frontcourt starters.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes offensive glass Pohto totaled nine points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to South Dakota State.

Impact Pohto's eight offensive rebounds helped him post a season-high 13 boards in Saturday's loss. However, the 6-foot-10 big man coughed up five turnovers compared to just one assist.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wichita State takes on Richmond following Pohto's 25-point game

Wichita State hosts the Richmond Spiders after Kenny Pohto scored 25 points in Wichita State's 80-67 win over the Norfolk State Spartans

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Pohto scores 25 to lead Wichita State over Norfolk State 80-67

Led by Kenny Pohto's 25 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 80-67

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Pohto produced 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 victory over Saint Louis.

Impact Pohto's 23 points and 12 rebounds were both season highs. The junior big man has gotten off to a strong start this season, averaging 12.7 points and 7.8 in 29.2 minutes across his first six appearances.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pohto's 16 lead Wichita State past Western Kentucky 71-61

Led by Kenny Pohto's 16 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 71-61 on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Entering transfer portal Pohto is entering the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Pohto will look for opportunities with a new program after spending the last two seasons with Wichita State. The 6-foot-11 sophomore started 30 games this season, logging 8.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal on 26.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets new season high Pohto ended Sunday's 91-89 2OT win over SMU with 28 points (13-15 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 41 minutes.

Impact Pohto set a new season high in points scored on Sunday, missing just two shots in the double overtime win. Prior to Sunday, Pohto had score more than 20 points just once. Four of Pohto's eight rebounds came on the offensive glass. In the last four games, Pohto has totaled 13 offensive rebounds, providing the Shockers with plenty of second chance oppurtunities.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in OT loss Pohto logged 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 95-90 OT loss to Tulane.

Impact Pohto finished just one rebound shy of a double-double in Wednesday's loss. His 17-point performance marked his second highest point total of the season, behind his 21-point performance on Dec. 31. In the two games prior, Pohto combined for just three made field goals, more than doubling that in Wednesday's game alone. Pohto also played a big role on the defensive end by blocking a pair of shots and adding a steal.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies double-double Pohto racked up 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to East Carolina.

Impact Pohto tallied his first double-double of the season in Saturday's loss. The sophomore center reached double figure rebounds for the first time on top of his efficient shooting on his way to the double-double. Pohto dominated the paint all game long, recording nine made field goals, nearly doubling his season high of five made shots. With seven offensive rebounds, Pohto provided a huge spark for his team on the offensive end.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive across game started Pohto posted two points (1-1 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 81-63 win over Longwood.

Impact Pohto averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds across his eight games started from Nov. 7 to Dec. 10. But considering he logged a minute average barely greater than 20.0, fantasy managers should not be surprised if Pohto's output is consistently not excellent while starting.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Pohto (illness) is listed in Wichita State's starting lineup ahead of Saturday's matchup with Longwood.

Impact Pohto will make his return to the starting lineup after missing last Saturday's game against Kansas State due to illness. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has appeared in seven games this season, logging 5.7 points, five rebounds and one assist on 23 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices despite illness Pohto practiced Tuesday despite his illness, according to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact An illness prevented Pohto from participating in the Shockers' latest game played. He will try to return when they host Longwood on Saturday.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly does not play Pohto did not play Saturday due to a coach's decision, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Wichita State head coach Isaac Brown used most of his other players as the team lost 55-50 to Kansas State. Pohto will try playing against Longwood on Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Pohto is not starting against Kansas State on Saturday.

Impact Pohto will be on the bench for the first time this season, as Gus Okafor will move to the starting unit instead. Pohto is averaging 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game this season, but he's scored in double digits just once in the team's last five contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads in scoring Pohto produced 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 66-57 loss to Alcorn State.

Impact Pohto finished as the teams leading scorer in Saturday's loss. The 6-foot-11 center was one of three Shockers to reach double-figure scoring. Pohto doubled his playing time from the season-opener, finding it much easier to score in his second game of the season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in victory Tuesday Pohto ended Tuesday's 58-48 victory over Tulsa with eight points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes.

Impact Pohto tallied his highest points total since Dec. 22 against PVA&M with eight Tuesday. The freshman guard is averaging 6.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

KENNY POHTO NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG