Naas Cunningham - College Basketball News & Rumors

Heidbreder's buzzer beater caps Fresno State's rally in final 23 seconds to down UNLV 98-96

Jake Heidbreder scored 29 points and his basket from the left baseline at the buzzer gave Fresno State an improbable 98-96 win over UNLV

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Camper's 32 lead Nevada past UNLV 89-76

The Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the UNLV Rebels 89-76 on Friday led by Corey Camper Jr.'s 32 points

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Buljan scores 18 in New Mexico's 89-61 win against UNLV

Led by Tomislav Buljan's 18 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the UNLV Rebels 89-61 on Tuesday

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Set to return Saturday Cunningham (undisclosed) is not on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against San Diego State.

Impact Cunningham is set to return to the lineup after missing three games in a row due to an undisclosed injury. The freshman forward should add depth to the frontcourt, but he's not likely to play a big role in the rotation. Cunningham is averaging 5.5 points on 15.5 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Cunningham (undisclosed) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Utah State.

Impact Cunningham is battling an unspecified injury, and the issue will prevent him from suiting up for Tuesday's contest. The freshman has appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 5.5 points and 1.3 rebounds across 15.5 minutes. His next chance to play will come Saturday against San Diego State.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Tuesday Cunningham (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's game at Wyoming.

Impact Cunningham will return to action after missing the Jan. 3 win over Air Force. The freshman forward averages 6.5 points and 1.5 rebounds off the bench.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined vs. Air Force Cunningham won't play against Air Force on Saturday, per The Scarlet Standard.

Impact Cunningham will miss his second game of the season. The freshman forward averages 6.5 points and 1.5 rebounds off the bench.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Saturday Cunningham (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Air Force.

Impact Cunningham has played exclusively off the bench this season but has been productive, averaging 6.5 points on 16.6 minutes per game. A decision on his status will be made closer to Saturday's 5 p.m. ET tipoff.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 21 minutes Thursday Cunningham (undisclosed) posted seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 80-65 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Cunningham was initially considered unable to play until December, but he recovered more quickly than expected and played minutes in this loss to Rutgers. Cunningham should continue to see minutes off the bench going forward.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return in December Head coach Josh Pastner indicated that he's hopeful for a return for Cunningham (undisclosed) by December 20's matchup against Fresno State, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9 FM...

Impact Cunningham was previously held out of UNLV's last matchup against Alabama due to an undisclosed injury, but it appears he's set to miss some extended time moving forward. The 6-foot-7 freshman had a couple big games to start the season but has seen his role diminish recently, playing just 32 total minutes acrosss UNLV's last three contests, although he suffered his current injury against Maryland after just five minutes on the floor. With the news of his expected return, Cunningham appears set to miss a little under a month of the season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Low scoring day Cunningham (ankle) recorded four points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) over 16 minutes during Sunday's 92-78 victory over Memphis.

Impact Cunningham was previously listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest but was able to suit up against Memphis. The 6-foot-7 freshman was mostly ineffective in his time on the floor, scoring four points on just 1-for-7 shooting from the floor without recording another statistic. He will hope for more effective days moving forward, starting with a matchup against St. Joe's on Thurday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Sunday Cunningham (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Memphis, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cunningham is set to miss his first game of the season with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-7 freshman has been a huge spark off the bench for the Rebels so far this season, averaging 15 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. If he ends up being out as expected, he'll aim for a return versus St. Joseph's this Thursday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 30, Montana knocks off UNLV 102-93

The Montana Grizzlies defeated the UNLV Rebels 102-93 led by Money Williams' 30 points

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

UNLV hosts Montana after Cunningham's 25-point showing

UNLV takes on the Montana Grizzlies after Naas Cunningham scored 25 points in UNLV's 101-69 win over the Chattanooga Mocs

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

UNLV hosts Montana after Cunningham's 25-point game

UNLV hosts the Montana Grizzlies after Naas Cunningham scored 25 points in UNLV's 101-69 victory over the Chattanooga Mocs

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Naas Cunningham scores 25 as UNLV cruises past Chattanooga 101-69

Naas Cunningham scored 25 points off the bench to help lead the UNLV Rebels over the Chattanooga Mocs 101-69

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Career-high point total in win Cunningham registered 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-10 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 101-69 victory over Chattanooga.

Impact The freshman logged 30 minutes off the bench after playing 21 in UNLV's season opener Nov. 4. Cunningham, who transferred from Alabama in the offseason, led the Rebels in shot attempts, three-point attempts and free throws in the game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Alabama Basketball's Players Era Festival Opponents Revealed The Crimson Tide will head to Las Vegas and face UNLV, who acquired former Alabama player Naas Cunningham from the transfer portal, plus the...

JULY 1, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Former Alabama basketball forward announces transfer portal decision After only one season at Alabama, Naas Cunningham has now transferred to a Mountain West program.

APRIL 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Headed to Vegas Cunningham will transfer to UNLV, per Dushawn London of 247Sports.com.

Impact Cunningham didn't see the court in his freshman year with the Crimson Tide. With four years of eligibility remaining, he'll look to get more involved with the Runnin' Rebels.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama Forward Derrion Reid Entering Transfer Portal The former Crimson Tide forward becomes the fourth player to enter the portal, joining Naas Cunningham, Mouhamed Dioubate and Jarin Stevenso...

APRIL 13, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alabama Forward Jarin Stevenson Enters Transfer Portal The former Crimson Tide forward becomes the third player to enter the portal, joining Naas Cunningham and Mouhamed Dioubate.

APRIL 9, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Enters portal Cunningham is entering the transfer portal, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cunningham will search for a new squad with four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting his freshman season with Alabama. The 6-foot-7 forward was ranked in the ESPN 100 coming out of high school, but he still has much to prove as he looks for a new opportunity.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Oats explains decision to redshirt Houston Mallette, Naas Cunningham Nate Oats opens up on the decision to redshirt senior transfer Houston Mallette and 4-star freshman Naas Cunningham.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Redshirt season Cunningham will take a redshirt during the 2024-25 season, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Cunningham will not appear with the Crimson Tide, choosing to spend his freshman season focused on development while not burning eligibility. The 6-foot-7 freshman, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2024, will wait until next season to make his college debut.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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