Melo Sanchez - College Basketball News & Rumors

Joining South Dakota Sanchez has committed to South Dakota, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact The senior guard started in all but three of his 29 appearances in 2025-26 while averaging 9.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. His ability to hit threes, as he made 42.8 percent of his long-range attempts, will allow him to carve a steady role in South Dakota's rotation.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Martin leads Mercyhurst against Cent. Conn. St. after 25-point outing

Mercyhurst visits the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils after Qadir Martin scored 25 points in the Lakers' 91-83 win against the Long Island Sharks

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Smith scores 17 as Cent. Conn. St. beats Fairleigh Dickinson 63-57

Led by Darin Smith Jr.'s 17 points, the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 63-57 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Smith leads Cent. Conn. St. against Fairleigh Dickinson after 40-point performance

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FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Smith's 24 help Cent. Conn. St. defeat Chicago State 78-67

Led by Darin Smith Jr.'s 24 points, the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils defeated the Chicago State Cougars 78-67 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Gordon, Long Island Sharks to visit Smith, Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

LIU plays Cent

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Ridvan Tutic rallies Stonehill to 61-59 victory over Central Connecticut

Ridvan Tutic had a go-ahead layup with 21 seconds left and finished with 12 points to help Stonehill defeat Central Connecticut 61-59

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Niesman leads Fairleigh Dickinson against Cent. Conn. St. after 23-point game

Fairleigh Dickinson faces the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils after Joey Niesman scored 23 points in the Knights' 68-61 win over the Wagner Seahawks

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Mercyhurst earns 79-61 victory against Central Connecticut State

Led by Bernie Blunt's 20 points, the Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 79-61 on Monday

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Smith scores 34, Central Connecticut downs Saint Francis (PA) 98-90

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils defeated the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 98-90 on Saturday led by Darin Smith Jr.'s 34 points

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Sanchez's 18 lead Central Connecticut State over New Haven 72-61

Led by Melo Sanchez's 18 points, the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils defeated the New Haven Chargers 72-61

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Sparks scores 21 as Fairfield knocks off Central Connecticut State 84-70

Led by Braden Sparks' 21 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 84-70 on Thursday

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Smith leads Cent. Conn. St. against Fairfield after 23-point game

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Darin Smith Jr., Max Frazier rally Central Connecticut past Sacred Heart 108-106 in OT

Darin Smith Jr. scored 38 points and Max Frazier scored 24 and dunked with two seconds left in overtime to lift Central Connecticut over Sacred Heart 108-106

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cent. Conn. St. hosts Sacred Heart following Smith's 21-point game

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Cent. Conn. St. faces Sacred Heart following Smith's 21-point showing

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Smith Jr., Frazier power Central Connecticut past Rutgers 67-54

Central Connecticut handed Rutgers its first loss 67-54 Friday as Darin Smith Jr. scored 21 points and Max Frazier posted a 14-point 13-rebound double-double

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Smith's late layup pushes Central Connecticut past Boston College 60-59

Darin Smith Jr. scores 14 points, including a game-winning layup with 3.2 seconds left, as Central Connecticut rallies to beat Boston College 60-59

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits transfer portal Sanchez is entering the transfer portal, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sanchez will hit the portal in search for a new squad after playing this past season with Arkansas. The junior guard appeared in just one game with the Razorbacks this past year, amassing zero points. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Martin leads Mercyhurst against Cent. Conn. St. after 25-point outing

Smith scores 17 as Cent. Conn. St. beats Fairleigh Dickinson 63-57

Smith leads Cent. Conn. St. against Fairleigh Dickinson after 40-point performance

Smith's 24 help Cent. Conn. St. defeat Chicago State 78-67

Gordon, Long Island Sharks to visit Smith, Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

Ridvan Tutic rallies Stonehill to 61-59 victory over Central Connecticut

Niesman leads Fairleigh Dickinson against Cent. Conn. St. after 23-point game

Mercyhurst earns 79-61 victory against Central Connecticut State

Smith scores 34, Central Connecticut downs Saint Francis (PA) 98-90

Sanchez's 18 lead Central Connecticut State over New Haven 72-61

Sparks scores 21 as Fairfield knocks off Central Connecticut State 84-70

Smith leads Cent. Conn. St. against Fairfield after 23-point game

Darin Smith Jr., Max Frazier rally Central Connecticut past Sacred Heart 108-106 in OT

Cent. Conn. St. hosts Sacred Heart following Smith's 21-point game

Cent. Conn. St. faces Sacred Heart following Smith's 21-point showing

Smith Jr., Frazier power Central Connecticut past Rutgers 67-54

Smith's late layup pushes Central Connecticut past Boston College 60-59