Riley Kugel - College Basketball News & Rumors

In transfer portal Kugel is in the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Impact Kugel's collegiate eligibility can include a fifth season, and thus, he is exploring a return to college basketball. In doing so, he is in the transfer portal to maximize his available options. There may be at least a few of them after Kugel logged his career-best season last year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. UCLA Kugel (undisclosed) is available against UCLA on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Impact Kugel was previously listed as questionable, but he's absent from the Knights' final injury report. The senior guard, who missed just two games this season, averages 14.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA Bruins take on UCF Knights in first round of NCAA Tournament

The UCLA Bruins play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the UCF Knights

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

UConn wants to show in March it's still the top dog out of the Big East

St. John's has won the last two Big East regular-season titles and conference tournaments

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Deemed questionable Kugel is questionable for Friday's game against UCLA.

Impact Kugel popped up on the injury report in the Big 12 tournament as a game-time call and only played 14 minutes in a blowout loss to Arizona. With a full week to recover, Kugel likely figures to be a go Friday. He had been playing very well to close out the regular season, averaging 18.8 points over his final four games.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five Kugel (undisclosed) is starting and available for UCF against Arizona on Thursday.

Impact Kugel was a game-time call, but the Knights' star will indeed suit up and play Thursday. UCF needs all the help it can get against mighty Arizona.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

GTD Thursday Kugel (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's matchup against Arizona, per UCF's official team injury report.

Impact Kugel will carry and injury designation into Thursday's contest for undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-5 senior has been a star for the Knights since transferring in from Mississippi State in the off-season, averaging 14.7 points per game across 29 contests. If he is unable to give it a go against the Wildcats, Carmelo Pacheco and Chris Johnson are likely candidates to see expanded roles for UCF.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

UCF rallies past Cincinnati 66-65 in OT to reach the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals

Jamichael Stillwell had 17 points and 15 rebounds, Riley Kugel added 15 points and eighth-seeded UCF beat No. 9 seed Cincinnati 66-65 in overtime in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

UCF takes on Cincinnati in Big 12 Tournament

The UCF Knights square off against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Honor Huff scores 24 to lead West Virginia over UCF 77-62 in regular-season finale

Honor Huff scored 24 points and West Virginia finished off a season sweep of UCF with a 77-62 victory to close out the Big 12 Conference regular season

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

UCF visits West Virginia following Fulks' 22-point game

UCF plays the West Virginia Mountaineers after Themus Fulks scored 22 points in the Knights' 111-104 overtime loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Roy and Clary lead Oklahoma State over UCF, 111-104 in OT

Oklahoma State outlasts UCF 111-104 in overtime as Anthony Roy and Kanye Clary power a late surge

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Kugel and UCF host Oklahoma State

UCF hosts the Oklahoma State Cowboys after Riley Kugel scored 26 points in UCF's 87-86 loss to the Baylor Bears

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Carr scores 26, Agbim hits late FT and Baylor holds off UCF 87-86

Baylor edges UCF 87-86 after Obi Agbim sinks a late free throw to seal a wild finish

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Goes off for career-high 26 Kugel provided 26 points (10-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 87-86 loss to Baylor.

Impact Kugel returned to the lineup following a two-game absence and responded by draining four triples on his way to a career-high 26 points. The senior wing contributed a couple steals defensively and also added five boards and five assists, the third time he's posted at least five and five while scoring at least 15 points. Kugel had been going through a bit of a cold spell in the five games prior to sitting out with an undisclosed injury, scoring 9.8 points while shooting just 28.9-percent during that stretch, but he now appears to be past whatever was ailing him.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five Kugel is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Kugel was listed as a game-time call after missing the last two games with an undisclosed injury. His return will send Chris Johnson back to the bench in a depth role. Kugel is a significant addition to the lineup, as he's averaging 14 points per contest in his senior season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Baylor Kugel (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's game against Baylor, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kugel was listed as questionable on the Knights' initial injury report, but he's been given the green light to play Saturday night. The senior had missed back-to-back games due to an unspecified injury. Kugel is averaging 14.0 points per game this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Baylor Kugel (undisclosed) is listed questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Kugel has missed back-to-back games as he continues working his way back from an injury that could cause him to sit out another matchup. The senior guard is a key contributor for UCF, averaging 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 25 starts this year. His status should clear up closer to game-time.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out against BYU Kugel (undisclosed) was spotted in street clothes ahead of Tuesday's showdown with BYU, Bryson Turner of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Kugel will miss his second-consecutive game as the Knights face off against the Cougars on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-5 senior starter will have his next opportunity to suit up against Baylor this Saturday, but his expected status is uncertain at this time.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Kugel (undisclosed) has been termed a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's matchup with BYU.

Impact Kugel, who sat out last Saturday's game against Utah due to undisclosed reasons, will remain a game-time call for the Knight's matchup with the Cougars on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-5 senior transfer from Mississippi State, who is averaging 14 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 25 starts, will continue to have his status monitored leading up to tipoff.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once again Kugel (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game at BYU.

Impact Kugel missed a game for the first time this season in Saturday's win over Utah. If given the green light to return, he should move back into his regular starting role, as he's been part of the first unit in each of his 25 appearances this term while averaging a career-best 14.0 points per game.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up vs. Utah Kugel (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 73-71 win over Utah.

Impact Kugel was a game-time call for this matchup against the Utes, but in the end, he didn't suit up. Kugel has been a regular starter for the Knights, however, so he'll aim to return to the hardwood in a tough matchup against BYU on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Kugel (undisclosed) has been listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Utah.

Impact Kugel, who was listed as questionable earlier this week, will come down to a game-time call for the Knights during Saturday's matchup with the Utes. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in all 25 games for UCF since transferring in from Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Kugel (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Kugel has popped up on the Knights' injury report due to undisclosed reasons as they prepare to face off against the Utes. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in all 25 games this season after transferring in from Mississippi State (previously Florida), averaging 14 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals on 28.9 minutes per game. Kugel's status will be monitored leading up to Saturday's opening tip.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

TCU plays UCF for conference showdown

The UCF Knights will take on conference opponent TCU

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

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UCLA Bruins take on UCF Knights in first round of NCAA Tournament

UConn wants to show in March it's still the top dog out of the Big East

UCF rallies past Cincinnati 66-65 in OT to reach the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals

UCF takes on Cincinnati in Big 12 Tournament

Honor Huff scores 24 to lead West Virginia over UCF 77-62 in regular-season finale

UCF visits West Virginia following Fulks' 22-point game

Roy and Clary lead Oklahoma State over UCF, 111-104 in OT

Kugel and UCF host Oklahoma State

Carr scores 26, Agbim hits late FT and Baylor holds off UCF 87-86

TCU plays UCF for conference showdown