KIMANI HAMILTON NEWS

Ogbole sets career highs with 21 points, 13 boards and Rutgers beats UNLV to end Players Era tourney

Emmanuel Ogbole set career highs with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Dylan Grant added 17 points and eight rebounds, and Rutgers ended a three-game losing streak with an 80-65 victory...

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Rutgers takes on UNLV

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the UNLV Rebels at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Aden Holloway scores 26 as Alabama routs UNLV 115-76

Aden Holloway scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, as No. 8 Alabama rebounded from its loss Monday to Gonzaga to rout UNLV, 115-76, in the second round of the Players Era C...

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

UNLV Rebels and the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide meet in Las Vegas, Nevada

The UNLV Rebels play the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Pharrell Payne scores 20 to lead Maryland over UNLV 74-67 in Players Era Festival nightcap

Pharrell Payne scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead Maryland to a 74-67 victory over UNLV in the nightcap of the Players Era Festival

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Maryland Terrapins and the UNLV Rebels play in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Maryland Terrapins play the UNLV Rebels at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Maryland faces UNLV

The Maryland Terrapins face the UNLV Rebels at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Williams scores 30, Montana knocks off UNLV 102-93

The Montana Grizzlies defeated the UNLV Rebels 102-93 led by Money Williams' 30 points

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Naas Cunningham scores 25 as UNLV cruises past Chattanooga 101-69

Naas Cunningham scored 25 points off the bench to help lead the UNLV Rebels over the Chattanooga Mocs 101-69

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

19 points in blowout win Hamilton recorded 19 points (5-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 101-69 win over Chattanooga.

Impact The Rebels steamrolled Chattanooga in their second game of the season, and Hamilton led the efforts on the scoring front. The 6-foot-8 senior recorded a season-high 19 points, which he also complemented with nine rebounds. The transfer from High Point has positioned himself as a go-to scorer across two outings this year. He'll continue to prove himself with his new team against Montana this Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

UT Martin secures 86-81 win against UNLV

Led by Dragos Lungu's 23 points, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the UNLV Rebels 86-81 in a season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Chooses Runnin' Rebels Hamilton will transfer to UNLV, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Hamilton started his career at Mississippi State, where he only played 12 games as a reserve. He transferred to High Point for his next two seasons, however, and played extremely well. In 2024-2025, he averaged 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists. The 6-foot-8 forward will now look to become a household name in Las Vegas.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in transfer portal Hamilton is in the transfer portal, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hamilton and teammate Kezza Giffa have entered the transfer portal on Monday after leading High Point back to the NCAA Tournament. Hamilton earned First Team All-Big South honors after putting up 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season. This Mississippi native began his career at Mississippi State before playing the last two seasons with High Point.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue plays High Point in first round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Purdue Boilermakers face High Point Panthers in opening round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

High Point kept falling short of March Madness. Now the Panthers are finally getting their moment

Former Creighton assistant Alan Huss has brought High Point to its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

High Point wins 76-73 over Radford in Big South Conference Tournament semifinals

Led by Kimani Hamilton's 18 points, the High Point Panthers defeated the Radford Highlanders 76-73 in the Big South Conference Tournament semifinals

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Hamilton scores 20 as High Point beats Charleston Southern 83-60

Led by Kimani Hamilton's 20 points, the High Point Panthers defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 83-60 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Kimani Hamilton scores 19, High Point defeats North Texas 76-71

Led by Kimani Hamilton's 19 points, the High Point Panthers defeated the North Texas Mean Green 76-71

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Hamilton leads High Point against Charleston Southern after 34-point showing

High Point visits the Charleston Southern Buccaneers after Kimani Hamilton scored 34 points in the Panthers' 99-74 win over the Radford Highlanders

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Radford hosts High Point after Hamilton's 23-point showing

High Point visits the Radford Highlanders after Kimani Hamilton scored 23 points in the Panthers' 90-85 victory over the Bellarmine Knights

JANUARY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Hamilton leads High Point against Radford after 23-point outing

High Point plays the Radford Highlanders after Kimani Hamilton scored 23 points in the Panthers' 90-85 victory against the Bellarmine Knights

JANUARY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Hamilton and High Point host North Florida

High Point visits the North Florida Ospreys after Kimani Hamilton scored 20 points in the Panthers' 77-59 win over the Morgan State Bears

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Plays four minutes Hamilton (undisclosed) accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over four minutes during Saturday's 68-66 win over Nicholls.

Impact Hamilton recorded his first log since Dec. 3. Now that the freshman is healthy, he is expected to continue being a backup. Hamilton averaged 7.9 minutes across his nine games in between Nov. 7 and Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second straight Hamilton (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 69-59 win over Jackson State.

Impact Hamilton missed his second straight game on Wednesday. The freshman forward has played in a limited role off the bench, averaging 2.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game this season. HIs next chance to return is Saturday against Nicholls.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE