Nick Ongenda - College Basketball News & Rumors

Secures 15 points Ongenda racked up 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 29 minutes during Saturday's 84-80 win over Western Illinois.

Impact Ongenda scored a career-high 15 points cementing himself as a post-threat in the process. Footwork and strength were on full display as he dunked and danced around defenders for 12 points in the first half. He showed tenacity attempting a career-high 15 shots and it's that aggression he will need to keep his minutes when Tyon Grant-Foster returns. He will look to solidify his position as DePaul's go-to big man against Northern Kentucky on Friday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman-Liberty carries DePaul past W. Illinois 84-80

Javon Freeman-Liberty had a career-high 33 points plus 11 rebounds as DePaul narrowly beat Western Illinois 84-80

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Texas Basketball: Horns are among top three schools for transfer center Nick Ongenda DePaul Center announces the Texas Longhorns are among his top three choices from the NCAA Transfer Portal.

APRIL 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ankle injury resurfaces Ongenda (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game versus Marquette, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ongenda sat out last week with an ankle injury as well before returning for Saturday's loss to Georgetown. It appears that the injury is still lingering, so Ongenda will miss the regular-season finale.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Hoyas Ongenda had three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and an assist across 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 68-60 loss to Georgetown.

Impact Ongenda sat out Wednesday against Creighton, but the sophomore was back in his regular role Saturday, providing post depth for the Blue Demons. He'll have one more chance to get his reps in next Tuesday against Marquette before postseason play begins.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Ongenda (ankle) will be available off the bench Saturday versus Georgetown, 247Sports reports.

Impact Ongenda missed the previous contest due to an ankle injury but will be back to supply bench depth in the frontcourt again Saturday. The sophomore enters the contest posting solid numbers in the role, notching 5.9 points and 4.1 boards over 19.4 minutes per game in his 14 appearances (four starts).

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Creighton comes off layoff with 77-53 win over DePaul

Marcus Zegarowski, Christian Bishop and Denzel Mahoney scored 13 points apiece and No. 13 Creighton made fast work of DePaul in a 77-53 win

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Out Wednesday Ongenda is out for Wednesday's game against Creighton due to a right ankle injury, WeAreDePaul.com reports.

Impact The center will miss his first game of the season with an ankle injury. Expect Pauly Paulicap to see a major uptick in minutes Wednesday. Ongenda will try to get healthy before DePaul's next matchup against Georgetown on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duke leads Providence past DePaul 57-47

David Duke recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds to lift Providence to a 57-47 win over DePaul

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 25 UConn cracks Top 25, squeezes past DePaul 60-53

Tyrese Martin scored 18 points and No. 25 UConn beat DePaul 60-53 on Monday

JANUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Will come off bench Ongenda is not in the starting five for Monday's matchup against UConn.

Impact After starting the first four games of the season, Ongenda will come off the bench in favor of a seemingly-smaller lineup featuring Darious Hall at center.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rhoden scores 18 to lead Seton Hall past DePaul 76-68

Jared Rhoden scored 18 points as Seton Hall beat DePaul 76-68 despite not making a field goal for nearly nine minutes to finish the game

JANUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Martin, Bouknight carry UConn past DePaul 82-61

Tyrese Martin scored 22 points with 10 rebounds, James Bouknight added 20 points and UConn rolled past DePaul 82-61 on Wednesday night for its first Big East Conference win

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Swats six in 2020-21 debut Ongenda started and had 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT) to go along with three rebounds and six blocks across 23 minutes in Wednesday's victory over Western Illinois.

Impact Ongenda is taking over as the starting center for Jaylen Butz, who remains out indefinitely due to personal reasons. Since Butz doesn't have any type of timetable to return, Ongenda is worth consideration in a variety of formats due to his center eligibility and shot-blocking capability. His six rejections were a career high, but he did average 0.9 bpg in under 10 minutes per game in 27 appearances for the Blue Demons last season.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul opens season nearly a month late, beats WIU 91-72

Javon Freeman-Liberty had 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals to help DePaul beat Western Illinois 91-72 as the Blue Demons opened their season almost a month a...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

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