Mike Nwoko - College Basketball News & Rumors

Linking with Xavier Nwoko is transferring to Xavier, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact Nwoko will link up with his fourth college team for his senior campaign after making progress in each of his subsequent three seasons. In the 2025-26 stretch with LSU, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds on 21.8 minutes per game. He should position himself in the starting five for the Musketeers in his final year of eligibility.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Nwoko is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Impact After logging more than 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for Louisiana State, Nwoko likely attracts at least a few of college basketball's best teams during the recently commenced offseason. He is attempting to maximize his collegiate eligibility's last year.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Otega Oweh scores 23, hits late jumper, and Kentucky beats LSU 87-82 to open the SEC Tournament

Otega Oweh scored 23 points, including a key jumper with 1:12 remaining, and Brandon Garrison added 17 points off the bench as No. 9 seed Kentucky beat 16th-seeded LSU 87-82 in the...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Closes with double-double Nwoko closed with 16 points (5-9 FG, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 87-82 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Nwoko started for just the second time in his last five games. He had closed the season with his only two double-doubles. The 6-10 junior scored in double digits in seven of his last eight games. He will stay in the same school for consecutive season for the first time in his collegiate career if he stays at LSU in 2026-27.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Agee, Griffen combine for 50 as Texas A&M outlasts LSU 94-91 in 3OT win

Rashaun Agee scored 26 points, Rylan Griffen scored 24, and Texas A&M beat LSU 94-91 in triple overtime on Saturday night to close out the regular season for both Southeastern Conf...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Pettiford, Auburn fill the stat box in 88-74 win over LSU to end two-game skid

Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points and Kevin Overton scored 21 points and Auburn beat LSU 88-74 to end its two-game losing streak

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Starts, scores 19 Nwoko closed with 19 points (4-6 FG, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 88-74 loss to Auburn.

Impact Nwoko had come off the bench for the previous two games. He continued to be aggressive offensively and forced his way to the free throw line. In his last three games, he had gone 26-of-29 (89.7 percent) from the charity stripe on his way to 16.0 points. The Tigers close a disappointing regular season on Saturday against Texas A&M. Nwoko had 21 points in the Jan. 3 loss to the Aggies.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pack, Brown lead streaking Oklahoma past LSU 83-67

Nijel Pack scored 21 points and Xzayvier Brown scored 20 points and Oklahoma used the second half to pull away from LSU for an 83-67 win

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Scores 18 off bench Nwoko fouled out of Wednesday's 106-99 2OT win over Ole Miss after recording 18 points (4-6 FG, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, a season-high four assists, one block and one steal across...

Impact Nwoko did not start for the first time this season as Robert Miller took his place at the tip. The 6-10 junior scored in double digits for the third time in the last four games. The Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak and fell one point shy of their previous highest scoring total. LSU hosts Oklahoma on Saturday. Nwoko had six points and five rebounds in the loss to the Sooners last season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Swain, Vokietaitas double dip to help Texas past LSU 88-85

Dailyn Swain scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Matas Vokietaitas recorded a double-double and Texas held off gutty LSU for an 88-85 win

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Records 10 points in loss to Vols Nwoko racked up 10 points (3-7 FG, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Saturday's 73-63 loss to Tennessee.

Impact Nwoko bounced back from some recently rough games in the conference loss to the Vols, scoring double-digit points and notching five boards. The junior big man is now averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 25 starts this campaign.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

Mike Nwoko scored 21 points as LSU outlasted South Carolina 92-87 in overtime on Saturday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores 21 in overtime win Nwoko ended Saturday's 92-87 OT win over South Carolina with 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes.

Impact Over his last four games, Nwoko has put up 14.0 points on 62.2 percent from the field with 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals. The Tigers were able to snap a three-game losing streak, but have just two conference wins. They are off until next Saturday when they face Georgia. Nwoko had 11 points in a win over the Bulldogs last season when he played for Mississippi State.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 17 Nwoko ended with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 79-61 loss to Florida.

Impact After scoring 21 points in the SEC opener, the 6-10 junior had gone quiet with a combined 21 points in his next four games on minimal usage (just 18 field goal attempts). He found more opportunities against the Gators and will look to get more shots up against Arkansas on Saturday. Nwoko has scored 17 points or more eight times.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68

Elijah Strong scores a career-high 30 points, leading South Carolina to a 78-68 victory over LSU on Tuesday night

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Rashaun Agee's double-double helps Texas A&M hold off LSU 75-72 in SEC opener

Rashaun Agee scores 15 points and grabs 11 rebounds as Texas A&M beats LSU 75-72 on Saturday in their Southeastern Conference opener

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Puts up 18 points Nwoko supplied 18 points (6-6 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 78-65 win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Nwoko bounced back from his first single-digit scoring performance of the season. He was held to eight points in 14 minutes in the win over SMU last Saturday. The 6-10 junior had not topped 14 points since Nov. 18. He has accrued four fouls in each of his last three games and is limiting his playing time because of too much aggressiveness.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Anderson scores 27 points as No. 19 Texas Tech beats LSU 82-58 for Tigers' 1st loss

Christian Anderson had 27 points, eight assists and five rebounds, and No. 19 Texas Tech handed LSU its first loss, blowing out the Tigers 82-58

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Thomas Jr. scores 23 points, LSU perfect in OT to beat Boston College 78-69

Dedan Thomas Jr. scores six of his 23 points in overtime as LSU defeats Boston College 78-69 on Wednesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 14, grabs eight boards Nwoko produced 14 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 21 minutes during Friday's 71-62 win over Drake in the Emerald Coast Classic.

Impact Nwoke continues to make an incredible 74.6 percent of his field goals on his way to a team-leading 18.2 points. He has scored at least 14 points in each of his last five games and he has yet to play more than 21 minutes. The 6-10 junior also provides 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. The Tigers take on DePaul for the Emerald Coast Classic championship on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mackinnon's six 3s ignite LSU's blowout of Omaha 99-73

LSU rolled past Omaha 99-73 on Thursday as Max Mackinnon hit six 3s and scored 22 points to spark an offense that controlled the game

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes off for 29 points Nwoko registered a career-high 29 points (12-15 FG, 5-6 FT) and nine rebounds in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 107-81 win over Alcorn State.

Impact Nwoko has been feasting against lesser competition. Through four games, he is converting 78.0 percent of his field goals and is averaging 20.3 points after providing just 6.1 points for Mississippi State last season. The 6-10 junio should continue to dominate against Omaha and Drake in the next couple of weeks.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nwoko pours in career-high 29, LSU cruises by Alcorn State 107-81

Mike Nwoko scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Dedan Thomas Jr. and Marquel Sutton added 16 points each, and LSU rolled past Alcorn State 107-81 on Tuesday ni...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Mike Nwoko scores 19 and LSU makes 30 free throws in 98-81 victory over Florida International

Mike Nwoko scored 19 points, Marquel Sutton had his second straight double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, and LSU made 30 free throws in a 98-81 victory over Florida Intern...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 22 in blowout win Nwoko registered 22 points (9-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 93-58 win over New Orleans.

Impact The transfer from Mississippi State had 11 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in the opening win over Tarleton State. He looks like a rock solid starter with the Tigers and should get more minutes in more competitive games. The LSU non-conference slate is light, so Nwoko might see limited playing time for the next couple weeks.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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