Luke Bamgboye - College Basketball News & Rumors

Good to go Saturday Bamgboye (knee) is available for Saturday's game against UCF.

Impact Bamgboye is set to return after a prolonged nine-game absence. The sophomore forward has started in four of his seven appearances this season, but given his lengthy time sidelined, he's not expected to move into the first unit right away.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Bamgboye (knee) sat out Texas Tech's 90-86 win over Houston on Saturday.

Impact Bamgboye was spotted back at practice earlier in the week, so there was optimism the forward would manage to return against the Cougars. Instead, he sat out his ninth-straight game as Texas Tech earned a huge win over Houston. His return should be sooner rather than later; his next chance to suit up will come on Jan. 31 at UCF.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Bamgboye (knee) is listed questionable to play in Friday's game against Houston.

Impact Bamgboye has missed several weeks as he continues recovering from a knee injury but his return to practice indicates he is nearing a return. His availability for this matchup should be cleared up closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Bamgboye (knee) was back at practice this week but has not been cleared to play in Saturday's game against Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bamgboye's participation in practice bodes well for his return in the near future after being held out since 12/16 as he tends a knee injury. The sophomore forward could be back for the matchup against Central Florida on Jan. 31, should he miss this matchup.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bamgboye (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Duke, according to Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Bamgboye suffered the injury during the first half of Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado. He's started in four of his seven appearances, and his absence will thin the team's depth in the frontcourt. Bamgboye is averaging 5.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season. His next chance to play will come against Winthrop on Sunday, Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Tuesday Bamgboye (knee) exited Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado, On3.com reports.

Impact Bamgboye, who recently cleared NCAA concussion protocol, suffered a left knee injury in the first half of Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado. The 6-foot-11 sophomore saw seven minutes of action in the first half, posting four points and two rebounds. Bamgboye's status for Saturday's game against Duke remains unclear at this time.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Bamgboye (concussion) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado, Nathan Giese of The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Bamgboye missed the game against Arkansas on Saturday since he was on the concussion protocol. Even though he's warming up, that doesn't guarantee he'll suit up. Expect LeJuan Watts to start if Bamgboye doesn't get the green light.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Bamgboye is dealing with a concussion and is not expected to play in Saturday's game against Arkansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After starting the previous four matchups, Bamgboye is trending towards missing this matchup as he deals with a concussion. The sophomore center will aim to get back for Tuesday's clash with Northern Colorado, should he be confirmed out.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

JT Toppin has double-double, No. 20 Texas Tech beats UNO for 43rd non-conference home win in a row

JT Toppin had 19 points and 16 rebounds as No. 20 Texas Tech beat New Orleans 82-50

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns Friday Bamgboye (lower body) chipped in four points (1-2 FG, 2-3 FT), one rebound, four blocks and one steal across 13 minutes during Friday's 80-63 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact The return of Bamgboye will add depth to the frontcourt, but he's not expected to play a meaningful role in the rotation anytime soon.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Bamgboye (lower body) is participating in pregame warmups ahead of Friday's game against Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Bamgboye hasn't appeared in a game this season, but it looks as though he'll be making his 2025-26 debut. The VCU transfer started in 24 of 35 games last season and will be competing for bench minutes in a talented Texas Tech frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Illinois Bamgboye (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game at Illinois, Kevin Sweeney of SI.com reports.

Impact Bamgboye has yet to play this season, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return while recovering from a lower-body injury. The sophomore forward averaged 3.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in 2024-25 for VCU. His next chance to play will come Friday against Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. SHSU Bamgboye (lower body) is out for Friday's game against Sam Houston, On3 reports.

Impact Bamgboye's lower-body injury will cause another DNP. For the VCU team's 2024-25 season, his 35 games (24 starts) include 2.1 blocks per game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Anderson scores 34 as No. 10 Texas Tech routs Lindenwood 98-60 in opener

Christian Anderson had career highs with 34 points and 11 assists, leading No. 10 Texas Tech to a 98-60 victory over Lindenwood

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Tuesday Bamgboye won't play in Tuesday's game against Lindenwood due to a lower body injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bamgboye is one of four Texas Tech forwards to miss Tuesday's season opener, a list that includes JT Toppin and LeJuan Watts. The string of absences should open up plenty of minutes for Marial Akuentok, LaTrell Hoover and Leon Horner. Bamgboye's next chance to play will come Friday against Sam Houston.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes a Red Raider Bamgboye will transfer to Texas Tech, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Bamgboye will transfer to Texas Tech after spending his freshman season at VCU. As a freshman, the forward averaged 3.8 points and 3.3 rebounds across 16.8 minutes, although he did log 24 starts. With three seasons of eligibility remaining, he'll look to crack the Red Raiders' rotation immediately.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clark's 18 lead Atlantic 10-leader VCU past Davidson 80-56

Led by Jack Clark's 18 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Davidson Wildcats 80-56 to maintain their half-game lead atop the Atlantic 10

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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JT Toppin has double-double, No. 20 Texas Tech beats UNO for 43rd non-conference home win in a row

Christian Anderson scores 34 as No. 10 Texas Tech routs Lindenwood 98-60 in opener

Clark's 18 lead Atlantic 10-leader VCU past Davidson 80-56