Nijel Pack - College Basketball News & Rumors

Brown scores 19, Sooners cruise past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 95-69

Xzayvier Brown scored a game-high 19 points, Nijel Pack and Dayton Forsythe each added 15 and Oklahoma took down Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 95-69 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Graham Ike has 19 points and 11 rebounds, No. 21 Gonzaga beats Oklahoma 83-68

Graham Ike had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Tyon Grant-Foster added 14 points, and No. 21 Gonzaga beat Oklahoma 83-68 in the Bad Boy Mowers Series at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Ar...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

High volume as starter Pack registered 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's 102-66 win over Saint Francis U.

Impact Pack enters his sixth season of college basketball, maintaining his eligibility due to the 2020 COVID year and the fact he only appeared in nine games for Miami in 2024-25. He made his 122nd collegiate start in Monday's opener, where he served as the primary shooting guard and attempted more shots than any other Oklahoma player. Given Pack doesn't have a single season on the record in which he's averaged less than 12 ppg, it looks like he'll be an immediate and consistent fantasy asset despite some initial uncertainty about his eligibility.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Atak scores 18 in debut, Oklahoma rolls past St. Francis (Pa.) 102-66

Kuol Atak led with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting off the bench, three Sooners scored 16 points, and Oklahoma opened its campaign with a 102-66 rout over St. Francis (Pa

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

NCAA grants medical waiver to Oklahoma guard Nijel Pack OU guard Nijel Pack was cleared to play a sixth college basketball season by the NCAA on Tuesday.

JULY 1 • USATODAY.COM

Oklahoma guard Nijel Pack granted NCAA medical waiver for 6th year of eligibility New Oklahoma guard Nijel Pack, a transfer from Miami, was granted a medical hardship waiver by the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility afte...

JULY 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Eligible, fully cleared Pack (foot) is eligible for Oklahoma's 2025-26 season and fully cleared for basketball activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Pack has gotten the best news available. The redshirt senior's 2025-26 season was in doubt because he tried to make sure his 2024-25 campaign did not count because of his foot injury. Fortunately for Pack, the 2024-25 season will not, and his foot injury no longer being a problem will ensure he enters the second half of the 2025 calendar year healthy. In all of his NCAA seasons, for either Kansas State or Miami, Pack logged at least 10 points and two three-pointers made per game, so there are high expectations coming out from Norman for their aforementioned guard.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

What's next for Oklahoma basketball after signing touted trio of 'battle-tested' transfers? After signing Tae Davis, Nijel Pack and Xzayvier Brown, and with the transfer portal closing at midnight Tuesday, what's next for Oklahoma a...

APRIL 22 • 247SPORTS.COM

Analysis: How St. Joe's standout Xzayvier Brown fortifies Oklahoma's dynamic, new-look backcourt In landing St. Joseph's guard Xzayvier Brown, Oklahoma is adding a dynamic scorer and facilitator to partner with Miami transfer Nijel Pack...

APRIL 22 • 247SPORTS.COM

Transfer portal names to know for Oklahoma basketball after Porter Moser landed 2 key targets Oklahoma landed big-time transfers Tae Davis and Nijel Pack this week. So, what's next? Here are names to monitor during the second half of...

APRIL 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

OU basketball adds Miami guard Nijel Pack via transfer portal Miami transfer Nijel Pack, a veteran guard, has committed to Oklahoma, he announced on Monday.

APRIL 7 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Headed to Norman Pack will transfer to Oklahoma, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Pack has one final season of eligibility remaining after spending two years at Kansas State and three with Miami (FL). In 2024-2025, however, he only played nine games while dealing with a foot injury and a horrific 'Canes basketball team that finished 7-24 and dead last in the ACC. The guard will look to revitalize his career with the Sooners. His best year came in 2021 with the Wildcats, when he averaged 17.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 43.6 percent from downtown.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Hurricanes lose veteran guard as Jai Lucas suffers another transfer portal loss | Sporting News The Miami Hurricanes and new head coach Jai Lucas suffer yet another transfer portal loss with former March Madness star Nijel Pack

MARCH 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Plans to enter portal again Pack (foot) plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Keegan Pope of On3.com.

Impact Pope's announcement indicates that the NCAA gifted a medical redshirt to Pack. So currently, he has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Prior to Miami, Pack was enrolled at Kansas State.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for return Interim head coach Bill Courtney indicated that Pack (foot) is out indefinitely, per Christopher Stock of 247Sports.com.

Impact Pack has missed each of the last five games for the Hurricanes with a foot injury and apparently has no timeline for a return. The senior guard has been an impact player for Miami in his time on the floor this season, averaging 13.9 points and 4.3 assists per game through nine contests. The Hurricanes will hope to see Pack return to the floor ASAP, with his next opportunity to return coming against Wake Forest on Saturday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pack out indefinitely, Johnson-Arigu transfers as UM prepares for FSU game Wednesday Interim UM coach Bill Courtney said he has no idea when, or if, Nijel Pack will return from an unspecified foot/ankle injury.

JANUARY 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Misses narrow loss to VT Pack (foot) didn't play for Miami in the 'Canes' narrow 86-85 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact Pack wasn't a starter, so it's altogether unsurprising that he didn't play while still nursing a foot injury. In his stead, Divine Ugochukwu got the start at point guard. That figures to remain the case if Pack can't play in Miami's next game, a rivalry clash with Florida State on Jan. 8.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Hokies Pack (foot) isn't in Miami's starting lineup against Virginia Tech, David Cunningham of Tech Sidelines reports.

Impact Pack appears extremely likely to miss the contest given his absence from the starting five - he's started every game he's been available in three seasons in Coral Gables. The point guard averages 13.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists this season. If he can't go, Divine Ugochukwu is a candidate to start at the one for Miami.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Boston College Pack (foot) is out for Miami's game Wednesday at Boston College, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Now, Miami's 2025 schedule is expected to begin without Pack. During the 2024 part of Miami's current season, he averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds. Also, Jim Larranaga leaving Miami in between Pack's absences may not affect him for the time being, but it definitely will be something the injured senior will consider.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Pack (foot) will be re-evaluated in a week, per Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald.

Impact Pack has now missed three straight games as he continues to battle a foot injury. He has also been dealing with an illness this past week and an update on his status should be provided next week. As long as Pack remians sidelined, Divine Ugochukwu will likely continue to serve as the team's starting point guard.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP with foot injury Pack (foot) did not play in Sunday's 94-75 victory over Presbyterian.

Impact Pack was held out of Sunday's contest with a foot injury, marking his second missed game of the season. The senior guard previously missed a game against Charleston Southern with an undisclosed injury before returning for three contests heading into Sunday. Pack has been a star for the Hurricanes in his time on the floor, averaging 13.9 points, three rebounds and 4.3 assists per game through nine contests this season, though the team was able to get the job done without him, cruising to a comfortable 19-point win. Pack's next opportunity to return will come when the Hurricanes host Mount St. Mary's on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season high in return Pack finished with 22 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 76-73 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Pack missed a Nov. 30 game against Charleston Southern with an undisclosed injury and was considered questionable for this contest. Not only did he suit up, but Pack ended up producing season highs in both scoring and rebounding, though it wasn't enough to stave off John Calipari's Razorbacks in a narrow home loss.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Hogs Pack (undisclosed) will be available against Arkansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pack missed the Hurricanes' last game against Charleston Southern, but is set to return for a big ACC-SEC clash on Tuesday night. The starting point guard is averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists, and his return should sent Jalil Bethea to the bench.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed a game-time call Pack (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Miami against Arkansas on Tuesday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pack also missed Miami's last game against Charleston Southern. It's unclear what's ailing the point guard, but it's threatening to force him to miss multiple contests. If Pack - who averages 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists - can't play, expect Jalil Bethea to get the start in his stead once again.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Charleston Southern Pack (undisclosed) won't play against Charleston Southern, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Pack will miss his first game of the season. The starting point guard, who's averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists, is expected to return "in the coming weeks." In Pack's stead Jalil Bethea should see more minutes at the one for the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Brown scores 19, Sooners cruise past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 95-69

Graham Ike has 19 points and 11 rebounds, No. 21 Gonzaga beats Oklahoma 83-68

Atak scores 18 in debut, Oklahoma rolls past St. Francis (Pa.) 102-66