Hamed Olayinka - College Basketball News & Rumors

Set to enter portal Olayinka has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Impact Olayinka was a starter with FIU in the 2025-26 season, and it was the first year in which he handled that role in three college seasons. He enters the portal after averaging 10.0 ppg in 32 starts, so he's expected to play for a fourth different team in four college campaigns.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double in win Olayinka closed Saturday's 77-64 win over Louisiana Tech with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists, five blocks and two steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Olayinka was the paint presence that the Panthers needed in the conference matchup win over the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 forward not only notched his fourth double-double of the campaign, but he also logged a whopping five blocks. He's now averaging 9.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 25 games.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

El Moutaouakkil and Jacksonville State knock off Florida International 78-74

Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 31 points to lead the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Jacoby Hill sealed the victory with a jump shot with two seconds left as the Gamecocks took d...

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Jacksonville State visits Stephenson and Florida International

Florida International hosts the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after Corey Stephenson scored 25 points in Florida International's 81-78 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

UTEP defeats Florida International 83-77

Led by Jamal West's 28 points, the UTEP Miners defeated the Florida International Panthers 83-77 on Thursday

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Missouri State defeats Florida International 79-71

Led by Keith Palek III's 22 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Florida International Panthers 79-71 on Saturday

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Stephenson scores 17, Florida International downs UTEP 76-64

Led by Corey Stephenson's 17 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the UTEP Miners 76-64

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Corey Stephenson's 21 points lead Florida International over New Mexico State 89-74

Led by Corey Stephenson's 21 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 89-74

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Liberty outlasts Florida International 97-94 in OT in Conference USA opener

Brett Decker Jr. had 27 points and Kaden Metheny scored seven of his 25 in overtime as Liberty rallied to beat Florida International 97-94 in a Conference USA opener

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

12 points, seven rebounds in loss Olayinka ended Saturday's 96-66 loss to Nebraska with 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes.

Impact Olayinka was one of the only bright spots for the Panthers in the blowout loss, making all but one of his seven shots and logging his second straight game with seven rebounds. The 6-foot-9 starter has started off the season solidly, averaging 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 1.0 blocks across two showings.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Olayinka scores 25 to lead Florida International to 101-49 win over NAIA's Florida National

Led by Larry Olayinka's 25 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Florida National Conquistadors 101-49 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Headed to FIU Olayinka will transfer to Florida International, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Olayinka will now play for his third program in three years. He began his career at Utah Tech, and then transferred to Samford for his sophomore year where he actually saw his playing time dwindle. Now, the 6-foot-9 forward will step up a level in the sport with the Panthers, where he'll likely offer depth in FIU's backcourt.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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