Mike Nwoko - College Basketball News & Rumors

Mackinnon, Thomas lead LSU past Tarleton State 96-60 in a season opener for the Tigers

LSU opened its season with a 96–60 rout of Tarleton State, powered by freshman point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. and wing Max Mackinnon

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with LSU Nwoko has committed to LSU for the 2025-26 season, he announced via X.

Impact Nwoko will join the Tigers for his third collegiate season after playing for Mississippi State this past campaign and Miami in his first year. The 6-foot-10 center saw an uptick in output between his freshman to sophomore season, averaging 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds on 15.4 minutes per game this past year. His size and athleticism should give him the chance to get meaningful playing time this season, but he'll have to compete with a solid room of centers at LSU.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State basketball starting center Michael Nwoko enters transfer portal Mississippi State basketball starting center Michael Nwoko has entered the transfer portal. Here's what it means for the Bulldogs.

MARCH 27, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Enters transfer portal Nwoko entered the NCAA's transfer portal Thursday, according to Grant Grubbs of On3.com.

Impact Nwoko has two years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining. According to Joe Tipton of On3, the sophomore has a "Do Not Contact" tag, indicating his next team may be already selected.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State basketball vs Baylor in NCAA tournament reunites former Miami teammates Michael Nwoko and Norchad Omier are ex-teammates who will play against each other in Mississippi State basketball's NCAA tournament game vs...

MARCH 20, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Essentially a non-factor in loss Nwoko amassed two points (0-3 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 87-82 OT loss to Texas.

Impact Nwoko played just 11 minutes despite the "start," which should be kept in mind. Still, he missed every shot from the field and pulled down just two boards despite his 6-foot-10 frame. He did have two assists and a steal, but Nwoko simply won't be able to impact the Bulldogs like they need him to if he picks up three fouls in 11 minutes.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from the field in win Nwoko notched 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 15 minutes during Saturday's 76-75 victory over Georgia.

Impact Nwoko hit all of his shots from the field while struggling from the line in a narrow win against Georgia. The sophomore has essentially been an every-game starter this season, although he only averages 15.9 minutes - don't expect him to stuff the stat sheet any time soon.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in tough loss Nwoko supplied two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 88-66 loss to Auburn.

Impact Nwoko was completely erased from the game by Auburn. He's not a volume scorer by any means, but the 6-foot-10 center simply cannot pull down only three rebounds if the Bulldogs want to beat a team of Auburn's caliber. At his best, Nwoko is a double-double threat who takes smart, efficient shots around the rim. He'll need to find that groove once again.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 18 in blowout win Nwoko closed with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 83-59 win over Central Michigan.

Impact Nwoko was highly efficient in the win over the Chippewas, but what else is new? The forward shoots nearly 60 percent from the floor this season. After failing to hit double digit points in the team's first six games, the center now has double digit points in four of the last five games. He's trending in the right direction as conference play nears.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claudell Harris Jr., Michael Nwoko help Mississippi State post 83-59 victory over Central Michigan

Claudell Harris Jr. made five 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Michael Nwoko had 18 points and Mississippi State breezed to an 83-59 victory over Central Michigan at Magnolia Madne...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Settling into starting role Nwoko finished with 11 points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 23 minutes during Friday's 87-77 loss to Butler.

Impact Nwoko has been a starter for all of four straight games this season, and it's been a slow start to the campaign for him. The center averages 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds, shooting 53.3 percent from the floor. For a big man who's constantly around the basket, that number needs to be higher. Still, Nwoko played one of his better games of the season Friday against Butler, putting up 11 points and five boards. It was his first double-digit scoring outing of the season, something he'll look to build on.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

C Michael Nwoko headed to the transfer portal Freshman center Michael Nwokois entering the transfer portal.

MARCH 18, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Submits paperwork for portal access Nwoko has submitted paperwork needed to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Following his first game started as a collegiate athlete, Nwoko never received that luxury again during Miami's 2023-24 season, which primarily featured Norchad Omier as the primary center. And with Omier having one more season of collegiate eligibility, Nwoko would likely be subject to another campaign as a reserve, assuming his aforementioned teammate re-enrolled at Miami. Rather than all that, Nwoko will consider transferring to see if a more favorable opportunity is available.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start Nwoko will draw into the starting lineup Saturday versus Syracuse, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard.

Impact It'll be the first career start for the freshman Nwoko, with Norchad Omier (undisclosed) unavailable. Nwoko, a former four-star recruit, is averaging two points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.9 minutes through 14 games this season.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman C Michael Nwoko looks to have key role for No. 13 Hurricanes Freshman center Michael Nwoko figures to have a key role for the No. 13 Miami Hurricanes who begin their season on Nov. 6 against NJIT.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Mackinnon, Thomas lead LSU past Tarleton State 96-60 in a season opener for the Tigers

Claudell Harris Jr., Michael Nwoko help Mississippi State post 83-59 victory over Central Michigan