MEKHI LONG NEWS

Ends up sitting Long (knee) did not take the court in Saturday's 82-74 loss to Miami.

Impact Despite reports that Long would be available, he ended up missing his fourth consecutive contest as the Hokies fell to 5-6 in ACC play. The rotation has been tight in Long's absence, with Robbie Beran continuing to start at power forward and Tyler Nickel serving as the primary backup.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed as game-time call for Monday Virginia Tech is viewing Long (knee) as a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with Duke, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Long hasn't played since Jan. 20 due to his knee injury, missing the Hokies' last two games as a result. If he's cleared to play ahead of Monday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff, Long would likely serve as one of Virginia Tech's top forwards off the bench. In 18 appearances on the season, Long is averaging 3.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Long (knee) won't play Saturday against Georgia Tech, David Cunningham of TechSideline.com reports.

Impact It'll be the second game Long's missed after injuring his knee. The senior forward had been averaging 3.7 points and 4.9 rebounds through 18 games with Virginia Tech after transferring from Old Dominion in the offseason. Robbie Beran figures to get another start at power forward in Long's absence.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Old Dominion Forward Mekhi Long Transfers to Virginia Tech Virginia Tech lands Old Dominion transfer Mekhi Long

MARCH 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Long has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Long will pursue opportunities elsewhere as a grad transfer after spending the last three seasons with Old Dominion. The 6-foot-7 junior appeared in 30 games this season (29 starts), averaging 10.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals on 32.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins scores 23, Old Dominion knocks off Marshall 71-67

Led by Chaunce Jenkins' 23 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 71-67

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Marshall visits Old Dominion after Kinsey's 31-point game

Marshall visits the Old Dominion Monarchs after Taevion Kinsey scored 31 points in the Thundering Herd's 92-83 victory over the James Madison Dukes

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Long scores 20, Old Dominion takes down Southern Miss 69-64

Led by Mekhi Long's 20 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 69-64 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Southern Miss aims for 25th victory this season in matchup with Old Dominion

Southern Miss will aim for its 25th win of the season when the Golden Eagles visit the Old Dominion Monarchs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Long scores 17 as Old Dominion beats Appalachian State 74-63

Led by Mekhi Long's 17 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 74-63 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Puts up 11 in return Long (knee) supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and three steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 76-67 loss to James Madison.

Impact Long sat out last Saturday after starting the first 25 games of the season for the Monarchs, but he returned off the bench Thursday and surpassed his season scoring average, continuing a previous streak of five consecutive games in double figures. According to Marc Davis of WTKR News, Long had been dealing with a knee injury, but it appears he's well enough to play through it in the short term.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Long (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 70-68 victory over Texas State, Marc Davis of WTKI News 3 reports.

Impact No reason was given for Long's absence, and while he still traveled with the team, he remained on the bench in street clothes. The Monarchs were still able to pick up the victory and improve to 8-6 in Sun Belt play, with Ben Stanley stepping into the starting lineup in Long's stead. Any prolonged absence would be a big blow to Old Dominion, as Long is third on the team in scoring (10.3 ppg) and leads the squad in both rebounding (8.6 rpg) and steals (1.5 spg). His next chance to take the court will be in another road game Thursday at James Madison.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Old Dominion defeats Georgia State 63-60

Led by Tyreek Scott-Grayson's 16 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Georgia State Panthers 63-60 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Jenkins, Long lead Old Dominion over Georgia Southern 64-58

Chaunce Jenkins scored 16 points, Mekhi Long had a double-double and Old Dominion beat Georgia Southern 64-58

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Old Dominion knocks off Coastal Carolina 60-59

Mekhi Long had 19 points and 19 points in Old Dominion’s 60-59 win over Coastal Carolina

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Jenkins' 16 help Old Dominion knock off South Alabama 66-64

Chaunce Jenkins scored 16 points as Old Dominion beat South Alabama 66-64

JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Jenkins lifts Old Dominion over George Mason 78-77

Tyreek Scott-Grayson scored 30 points and Chance Jenkins made a layup with 2.3 seconds left to lift Old Dominion to a 78-77 win over in-state rival George Mason on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Old Dominion faces George Mason, seeks 4th straight victory

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Essien 3-pointer lifts Old Dominion over Gardner-Webb 44-43

Imo Essien sank a 3-pointer with 41 seconds remaining to send Old Dominion to a 44-43 victory over Gardner-Webb

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Old Dominion takes home win streak into matchup with Gardner-Webb

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Long leads Old Dominion over Maryland-Eastern Shore 84-65

Mekhi Long had 25 points in Old Dominion’s 84-65 victory against Maryland-Eastern Shore

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Long's buzzer-beater lifts Old Dominion over Longwood 62-61

Mekhi Long sank a jumper as time expired to lift Old Dominion to a 62-61 victory over Longwood

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Long the latest to leave URI SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Mekhi Long is leaving the University of Rhode Island after one season.The freshman forward announced his intention to tran...

MARCH 20, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM