Lathan Sommerville - College Basketball News & Rumors

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FEBRUARY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Good to go Thursday Sommerville is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game at Illinois.

Impact Sommerville, who has missed the last nine games due to a knee injury, is ready to make his return to the court Thursday. He was not a major contributor prior to his injury, but he's set to return to his reserve role now that he's healthy.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining sidelined Sommerville (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Oregon.

Impact Sommerville's knee injury will keep him on the bench for yet another game. The sophomore big man hasn't seen action since mid-December. He's averaging 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 14.5 minutes per game (11 games). His next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Thursday at Illinois.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Sommerville (knee) will be inactive during Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Sommerville will miss his seventh-straight game Saturday as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The 6-foot-10 sophomore, who is averaging 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 14.5 minutes per game (11 games), will have his next chance to return Wednesday against Nebraska.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Sommerville (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Impact Sommerville will miss a third consecutive game due to a knee injury. He's averaging 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds across 14.5 minutes per game this season, His next chance to play is Wednesday at Purdue, but it's unclear if that's a feasible return date.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Sommerville (knee) is out for Monday's game against Utah.

Impact Sommerville will miss a second straight with this knee injury, and it's uncertain when he'll return to the hardwood. The big man has logged more than 20 minutes in just one game this season, though, so he's not expected to carry a ton of upside even if he's cleared to play in the near future.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Sommerville (knee) missed last week's matchup against San Diego due to a knee injury, per Roman Tomashoff of USA Today.

Impact Sommerville was previously reported to have missed Monday's contest due to a lower body injury, but the 6-foot-10 big man is confirmed to have suffered a knee injury in practice. The sophomore center has averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game across 11 contests this season. The severity of the injury is thus far unknown, with his next chance to return coming against Utah on Monday.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Sommerville (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against San Diego, Aaron Coe of Emerald City Spectrum reports.

Impact Sommerville will miss his first game of the season Monday against San Diego as the Huskies look to bounce back from a loss against Seattle last week. The 6-foot-10 sophomore, who is averaging 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds on 14.5 minutes per game, will have his next chance to return Dec. 29, against Utah.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on report Sommerville (ankle) is not on the injury report and will be available for Thursday's game against Nevada.

Impact The return of Sommerville will add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt for Washington. His last game came on Nov. 18 against Southern, when he posted 10 points and six rebounds across 17 minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Sommerville (ankle) reportedly twisted an ankle in practice this past weekend and is questionable for Thursday's contest against Nevada, per Max Vrooman of SB Nation.

Impact Sommerville seems to be in jeopardy of missing his first contest of the season on Thursday due to a twisted ankle. The 6-foot-10 big man has had a solid start to the season for the Huskies, averaging 7.6 points and three rebounds per game across five contests since trasnfering in from Rutgers in the off-season. Should he be held out on Thanksgiving, the Huskies could be very thin in the frontcourt, with both Hannes Steinbach and Bryson Tucker questionable as well.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yates, Claude help Washington go the distance in 99-93 double OT win over Southern

Wesley Yates III scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 20 points and short-handed Washington escaped a fiesty Southern team beating the Jaguars 99-93 in double overtime

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in first start of season Sommerville finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 26 minutes during Sunday's 78-69 loss to Baylor.

Impact Sommerville was inserted into the starting lineup against Baylor, but oddly enough that decreased his production after two productive outings coming off the bench. The center has attempted five shots in each game this season; he's not the most assertive offensive player, and the Huskies needed a little something extra in the paint to knock off Baylor.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steinbach's double-double and Washington's balance scoring topple Denver 84-70

Hannes Steinbach and Wesley Yates III each scored 13 points and Washington had seven players in double figures and the Huskies beat Denver 84-70

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Danny Sprinkle is hopeful Washington can bounce back from forgettable season

Danny Sprinkle has enjoyed plenty of success at his previous coaching stops

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Commits to Washington Sommerville is transferring to Washington from Rutgers on Tuesday, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports

Impact Sommerville appeared in all 32 games, including 15 starts, his freshman year with Rutgers. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 8.2 points and 4.1 rebounds on 50.6 percent shooting, and should provide much needed depth to a depleted Washington frontcourt following a mass of departures, which includes Wilhelm Breidenbach and KC Ibekwe.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers basketball: Lathan Sommerville to enter transfer portal Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell wants to keep at least some of his blockbuster freshmen class together. A key member is on the move.

MARCH 25, 2025 • APP.COM

Leaving Piscataway Sommerville will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact The 6-foot-10 center appeared in all 32 games for the scarlet knights this season, starting 15. He averaged 8.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in his true freshman year. He reportedly has a "do not contact' tag, meaning he already knows his destination for his sophomore season.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Claude scores 28, shines in OT, and USC tops Rutgers 97-89 in 2OT at Big Ten Tournament

Desmond Claude scored 28 points, including 10 in the overtime periods, and USC defeated Rutgers 97-89 in double overtime to advance to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from starting five Sommerville wont't get the start against Minnesota on Rutgers' Senior Day, per Statbroadcast.com.

Impact Sommerville, a freshman, will give way to the senior Nick Martini as the Scarlet Knights honor their starting five. Sommerville should still play plenty against the Gophers, but he won't be one of the first five on the court.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett's 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie

Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Swats three shots in loss Sommerville registered 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 75-57 loss to Oregon.

Impact Sommerville chipped in 14 points, three rebounds, an assist, three blocks and a steal as the Scarlet Knights were taken down by the Ducks on Sunday. The 6-foot-10 freshman has appeared in all 26 games this season (11 starts), averaging 7.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.6 blocks on 20.5 minutes per game. Sommerville and the Scarlet Knights will look to get back on track against the Huskies on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing against Maryland Sommerville contributed 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds over 23 minutes during Sunday's 90-81 loss to Maryland.

Impact Sommerville chipped in 12 points and nine rebounds as the Scarlet Knights were taken down by the Terrapins on Sunday. The 6-foot-10 freshman has been an effective post anchor in his first season at the collegiate level, averaging 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks on 20.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three steals against Michigan Sommerville had six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 66-63 loss to Michigan.

Impact Sommerville was effective on both ends of the floor, closing with six points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals during Saturday's loss against the Wolverines. The 6-foot-10 freshman continues to log productive outings in his first season at the collegiate level. Since moving into the starting lineup seven games ago, Sommerville is averaging 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals on 22.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs nine boards against UCLA Sommerville totaled six points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 75-68 victory over UCLA.

Impact Sommerville logged a strong night on the glass during Monday's win over the Bruins, closing with six points, nine rebounds, a block and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot-10 freshman, who recently took of Emmanuel Ogbole's starting spot, is averaging 7.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 19.6 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in eight points against OSU Sommerville contributed eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds across 14 minutes during Saturday's 80-66 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Sommerville posted eight points and five rebounds off the bench during Saturday's loss against the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-10 freshman continues to make meaningful contributions off the bench for the Scarlet Knights, averaging 8.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and one block on 18.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Yates, Claude help Washington go the distance in 99-93 double OT win over Southern

Steinbach's double-double and Washington's balance scoring topple Denver 84-70

Danny Sprinkle is hopeful Washington can bounce back from forgettable season

Desmond Claude scores 28, shines in OT, and USC tops Rutgers 97-89 in 2OT at Big Ten Tournament

No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett's 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie