LYNN KIDD NEWS

Miami (FL) faces NC State following Cleveland's 29-point showing

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

DNP Tuesday Kidd (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Kidd has missed back-to-back games as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The senior center will aim to be back for Saturday's game against NC State.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Kidd (ankle) is, not starting against Georgia Tech on Tuesday.

Impact Kidd is not starting for Tuesday's contest since he continues to deal with a nagging ankle problem. It wouldn't be a surprise if he's ruled out altogether.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech hosts Cleveland and Miami (FL)

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Miami (FL) visits Ndongo and Georgia Tech

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Dealing with ankle injury Kidd is dealing with a right ankle injury and should be considered as day-to-day moving forward, Michelle Kaufman of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Kidd's injury isn't believed to be overly serious, as deemed by his day-to-day status, so there's a chance he might return to face Georgia Tech on Tuesday. He's the leading rebounder of the Canes at 7.1 boards per contest.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Saturday Kidd (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UNC, Justice Sandle of SI.com reports.

Impact It's unclear why Kidd won't suit up for this contest, but there's no question the absence of the big man is a huge loss for the Hurricanes. Kidd is averaging 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game this season. Paul Djobet and Kiree Huie could be in line for more minutes in the frontcourt with Kidd out.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in loss Kidd ended Tuesday's 97-60 loss to Duke with 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 29 minutes.

Impact The Hurricanes looked completely overmatched Tuesday against one of the best teams in the nation, but Kidd was one of the few standout performers. The big man scored in double digits for the sixth time across his last seven games, a span in which he's recorded three double-doubles.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect in loss Saturday Kidd posted 16 points (5-6 FG, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 74-65 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Kidd missed only one shot from the floor en route to another double-double, but he also hauled in a season-high mark in rebounds. The senior 6-foot-10, 241-pound center is averaging a solid line of 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per contest since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores points off bench Kidd (coach's decision) provided seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 loss to Virginia.

Impact After sitting out the last game due to a coach's decision, Kidd returned to action and logged 21 minutes off the bench. The senior center will aim to build on this performance for Saturday's matchup against Notre Dame.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise DNP Saturday Kidd did not appear in Saturday's 98-94 loss to California due to a coach's decision, Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Kidd had started all previous 19 games this season for the struggling Hurricanes, but interim coach Bill Courtney decided to make the switch to Kiree Huie, who logged 18 minutes in the contest. Brandon Johnson also saw a minutes boost as a result of Kidd's absence. It's unclear if this trend will continue when the Hurricanes host Virginia on Wednesday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

SMU visits Miami (FL) following Kidd's 20-point game

Miami (FL) plays the SMU Mustangs after Lynn Kidd scored 20 points in Miami (FL)'s 89-54 loss to the Duke Blue Devils

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Scores 20 points in loss to Duke Kidd produced 20 points (10-17 FG) and one rebound in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 89-54 loss to Duke.

Impact The Hurricanes looked overmatched Tuesday, but Kidd found a way to post a solid stat line. The big man ended a streak of three games in a row where he posted single-digit point tallies. He's scored in double digits in nine of his 17 outings in 2024-25.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Close to double-double Kidd closed Wednesday's 78-68 loss to Boston College with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes.

Impact Matthew Cleveland was the best player for the Hurricanes in this game, but Kidd made his presence felt as well. He was the team's second-best scorer and also finished just two boards shy of a double-double, while his eight boards were a season-high mark. Kidd is averaging 13.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game over his last five outings.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight double-double Kidd ended Sunday's 94-75 victory over Presbyterian with 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block across 36 minutes.

Impact Kidd missed just one shot from the field and delivered one of his most efficient outings of the campaign. The big man also recorded back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in 2024-25. A regular starter who's a proven commodity on both ends of the court, Kidd is averaging 11.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miami snaps 7-game losing skit at Presbyterian's expense Lynn Kidd posted 20 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, leading host Miami to a 94-75 win over Pre...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Comes close to double-double Kidd racked up 10 points (5-7 FG), eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 65-55 loss to Clemson.

Impact Miami suffered a 10-point loss to Clemson in this ACC matchup, but Kidd was one of the Hurricanes' best players, finishing just two boards shy of a double-double and showing his upside as a two-way presence. Kidd has only one double-double this season, but he's averaging a solid 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game through nine outings in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles Sunday Kidd supplied 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 77-70 loss to VCU.

Impact Kidd was efficient from the field and active on the glass, and that resulted in the big man notching his first double-double of the season. Kidd has scored in double digits in four of his six outings to date.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lynn Kidd, Miami take aim at Binghamton Lynn Kidd doesn’t miss often ...just ask his opponents.Kidd, a 6-foot-10 center who is in his first season with Miami, will lead the host Hu...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Huge game in season opener Kidd racked up 24 points (10-11 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 113-72 victory over FDU.

Impact Kidd couldn't have wished for a better debut with Miami, missing just one shot from the field and ending just one rebound away from a double-double. Given that he was one of three Miami players who logged more than 25 minutes in this game, it seems Kidd will be a regular in the Hurricanes' frontcourt after transferring from Virginia Tech in the offseason.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lynn Kidd (24 points), Miami open season by crushing FDU Lynn Kidd, making his Hurricanes debut, scored an efficient 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, leading host Miami to a 113-72 win over the...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grad transfer Lynn Kidd debuts with 24 points, 9 boards as Miami routs Fairleigh Dickinson, 113-72

Lynn Kidd made his debut with Miami with 24 points and nine rebounds and Nijel Pack kicked off his senior season by adding 21 points and dishing five assists as the Hurricanes rout...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

VIDEO: Insight on new C Lynn Kidd after breakout season at Virginia Tech Watch a discussion on Virginia Tech transfer Lynn Kidd and his strengths as a player.

APRIL 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Virginia Tech C Lynn Kidd transferring to Miami Virginia Tech center Lynn Kidd is transferring to Miami.

MARCH 28, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kidd propels Virginia Tech to a 75-41 romp over Virginia

Lynn Kidd scored 14 points and did not miss a shot and Virginia Tech just missed its largest margin of victory against rival Virginia, beating the Cavaliers 75-41

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • Associated Press