Kobe Bufkin - College Basketball News & Rumors

Logs 19 points in OT loss Bufkin recorded 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Sunday's 75-73 OT loss to Indiana.

Impact Bufkin tried to drag his team into better shape by March but it wasn't always possible. Certainly a player who could dominate the conference in coming seasons, Bufkin ends the regular season averaging 13.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Those marks increased to 17.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the final 10 contests.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Basketball Insider: Michigan suddenly Big 10's hottest team Every week during the college basketball season, and every other week during the offseason former Michigan Basketball standout Tim McCormick...

MARCH 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan plays Illinois following Bufkin's 28-point showing

Michigan visits the Illinois Fighting Illini after Kobe Bufkin scored 28 points in the Wolverines' 87-79 overtime victory over the Wisconsin Badgers

MARCH 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Scored 28 in OT win Bufkin notched 28 points (10-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 OT win over Wisconsin.

Impact Bufkin set a new season-high for points in a game to take down the Badgers at home. Down the line, Bufkin could get even better as he's allowed more scoring responsibility than he already gets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Basketball Insider: Are rivalries too heated to ever be fun again? Every week during the college basketball season, and every other week during the offseason former Michigan Basketball standout Tim McCormick...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kobe Bufkin on Michigan's win over MIchigan State Kobe Bufkin had 17 points in Michigan's win over Michigan State

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Michigan faces Michigan State following Bufkin's 21-point game Michigan plays the Michigan State Spartans after Kobe Bufkin scored 21 points in Michigan’s 64-59 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Logs 21 points in loss Bufkin accumulated 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 37 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 64-59 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Bufkin had a good night but couldn't take advantage of late scoring struggles for the Badgers and making five turnovers was a bad sign. Consistency continues to lack for Bufkin and his team when it comes to turning talent into victories but at least he's scored in double figures over five straight games.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Basketball Insider: Hunter & Kobe step up; Defense shows up Every week during the college basketball season, and every other week during the offseason former Michigan Basketball standout Tim McCormick...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan visits Maryland after Bufkin's 20-point game

Michigan faces the Maryland Terrapins after Kobe Bufkin scored 20 points in the Wolverines' 85-78 win over the Northwestern Wildcats

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78 Kobe Bufkin scored 20 points, Jett Howard had 16 points and seven assists, and Michigan defeated Northwestern 85-78.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78

Kobe Bufkin scored 20 points, Jett Howard had 16 points and seven assists, and Michigan defeated Northwestern 85-78

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Logs 15 points in loss Bufkin had 15 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 59-53 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Bufkin has shot just 39.1 percent from the floor in his last two games but he's made up for it with an 83.3 percent mark from the free throw line while taking 12 shots from the stripe. If Bufkin is to continue averaging in double-figures during conference play, his ability to force fouls and make free shots will be key to his production.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bufkin and Michigan host Central Michigan

Michigan plays the Central Michigan Chippewas after Kobe Bufkin scored 22 points in Michigan's 80-76 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Central Michigan hosts Bufkin and Michigan

Michigan hosts the Central Michigan Chippewas after Kobe Bufkin scored 22 points in Michigan's 80-76 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Basketball Insider: Michigan adding three to four-year players in Washington and Kante Every week during the college basketball season, and every other week during the offseason former Michigan Basketball standout Tim McCormick...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Strong in win Bufkin logged 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 90-75 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Bufkin set a new season-high for points in a game despite playing under 30 minutes for the first time in three games. If he can match his efficiency from the floor in the coming weeks, Bufkin has the potential to be a high-quality scorer.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses double-digits in win Bufkin amassed 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 91-60 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Bufkin stepped up to score over 10 points for the first time in three games. This season is Bufkin's first as a starter, so keep an eye out for how his production increases as he gets more comfortable and irons out his form from beyond the three-point line.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jett Howard, Kobe Bufkin star in Michigan's exhibition romp over Ferris State Freshman wing Jett Howard and sophomore guard Kobe Bufkin combined for 51 points and nine made 3-pointers for Michigan.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Impresses with 21 points Bufkin had an efficient scoring night in Friday's exhibition versus Ferris State, finishing with 21 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT) in winning effort.

Impact Bufkin was locked into a reserve role as a freshman a season ago but looks poised for a breakout year following the departures of Devante' Jones and Eli Brooks in the backcourt. The 6-2 guard looks to have gained a ton of confidence and showcased his ability to score from range and close to the rim Friday evening. He is destined for a starting role and has put himself in a position to be one of the scoring leaders for the Wolverines.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Backup guard Kobe Bufkin giving Wolverines boost off the bench Over the past two games, Bufkin has had solid showings with 12 points (5-for-6 shooting) in 26 minutes.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Sleeper freshmen to keep an eye on this college basketball season We are just mere days away from the start of the 2021-22 college basketball season. In the last seven months, the entire landscape has shift...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Michigan plays Illinois following Bufkin's 28-point showing

Michigan visits Maryland after Bufkin's 20-point game

Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78

Bufkin and Michigan host Central Michigan

Central Michigan hosts Bufkin and Michigan