Kevin Patton Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Commits to Bethune-Cookman Patton (personal) is transferring to Bethune-Cookman, per Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Patton averaged 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds across nine games at New Mexico last season but missed the majority of the campaign due to personal reasons. He also spent time at San Diego and USC and will be joined at Bethune-Cookman by his brother, Kallai Patton.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Patton (personal) is Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal Saturday against San Jose State.

Impact Patton will miss his second straight game. The junior guard averages 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to New Mexico Patton will make the move to New Mexico ahead of the 2025-26 season, Portal Updates reports.

Impact Patton will make the move to New Mexico after spending the 2024-25 season with USC. The 6-foot-8 sophomore, who started his collegiate career with San Diego, averaged 3.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.4 steals and 0.4 blocks across 27 games with the Trojans last season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving USC Patton has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Rivals.com.

Impact Patton didn't have a big role at USC and was limited to just two starts in 27 appearances and only 8.0 minutes per game. Thus, he's entering the portal to gain a bigger role elsewhere.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 against Maryland Patton had 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 88-71 loss to Maryland.

Impact Patton connected on 5-of-7 looks from the field, chipping in 11 points, one rebound, two assists and a steal off the bench for the Trojans during Thursday's loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-8 sophomore transfer from San Diego has seen action in 21 games this season (two starts), averaging 3.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 8.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 14 points against Michigan Patton recorded 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 85-74 loss to Michigan.

Impact Patton cashed in on 6-of-10 looks from the field, closing with 14 points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals during Saturday's loss to Michigan. The 6-foot-8 sophomore came off the bench for a season-high 28 minutes against the Wolverines and logged easily his best outing of the season with Matt Knowling (undisclosed) and Terrance Williams (wrist) out for the contest. With Williams out for an indefinite period of time, Patton, who is averaging 3.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 8.8 minutes per game this season, could see a large role for the Trojans moving forward.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Patton is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against St. Mary's.

Impact Patton received starts in each of the last two games for the Trojans but played just eight total minutes combined. The sophomore transfer will return to a depth role in the backcourt with Desmond Claude back in the starting five.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Patton was included in the staring rotation for Wednesday's game against San Jose State.

Impact Patton will be making his first start of the season after logging 16 minutes across his previous two games. The sophomore guard will start in place of Terrance Williams in this matchup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Wednesday Patton (hip) registered seven points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 98-95 win over UT Arlington.

Impact Patton was previously listed as a game-time decision after missing each of the team's first two games of the season with a hip injury, but the sophomore guard was able to make his return against UT Arlington. Though he played limited minutes in his season debut, Patton didn't look too hampered by the injury as he provided a highlight one-handed slam in the second half on his way to seven points on the day. His next opportunity to open it up will come when the Trojans face off against Cal on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Texas-Arlington Patton (hip) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Patton has not been able to play during the initial part of the season as he continues to work his way back from a hip injury. The sophomore guard was expected to be available for the matchup against California on Nov, 17.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Nov. 17 Patton (hip) could be available for USC's game against California on Nov. 17, according to Luca Evans of The Orange County Register.

Impact USC's head coach Eric Musselman said the objective date for Patton being available again is Nov. 17. However, that means he would have to sit out USC's game Wednesday against Texas-Arlington.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Patton did not see the floor in Thursday's win over Idaho State.

Impact Patton went through warmups with the team but ultimately did not get in the game. He seems to be nearing a return and will have a chance to make his Trojan debut Nov. 13 against UT-Arlington.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Patton (undisclosed) is officially questionable for Thursday's game against Idaho State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Patton has a chance to make his Trojan debut Thursday after missing the opener with an injury, The sophomore transfer from San Diego will look to try and crack the rotation after averaging just under 10 points as a freshman for the Torero's in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Patton (undisclosed) is out for Monday's opener versus Chattanooga.

Impact Patton will miss Monday's season opener due to an undisclosed injury. He transferred to the program in the offseason after one season with San Diego. His next chance to suit up is Thursday versus Idaho State.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Patton Jr. commits to USC men's basketball, Trojans' roster finalized for 2024-25 Patton Jr. averaged 9.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last season at San Diego.

MAY 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Patton entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, according to Jamie Shaw of On3.com.

Impact Patton averaged 11.5 points across his last six games of San Diego's 2023-24 season. Having been a regular starter since January, the freshman significantly boosted his stock, which is expected to result in significant interest for him this offseason.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise absence Saturday Patton (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 89-84 victory over Pacific.

Impact Patton had started the last nine games for San Diego, averaging an impressive 11.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists over that span. His unexpected (and unannounced) absence resulted in Dragos Lungu stepping in the starting lineup, with Jimmy Oladokun seeing more run as well. Patton's next chance to take the court will be Thursday against Portland.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in loss Patton notched 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 83-63 loss to San Francisco.

Impact The freshman started for the second straight game and didn't disappoint. Patton reached 16 points once again and did so while shooting 33 percent from the three-point line. Expect Patton to remain in the starting lineup for the time being as he has been fantastic in this role.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patton's 17 help San Diego take down Northern Colorado 74-72

Led by Kevin Patton Jr.'s 17 points, the San Diego Toreros defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 74-72 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

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Patton's 17 help San Diego take down Northern Colorado 74-72