Riley Kugel - College Basketball News & Rumors

Riley Kugel, smarting UCF take aim at Florida A&M Vanderbilt left Orlando on Saturday night with a resounding win over UCF, but Commodores coach Mark Byington came away impressed with the Kn...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

UCF hosts Florida A&M after Kugel's 25-point performance

UCF plays the Florida A&M Rattlers after Riley Kugel scored 25 points in UCF's 105-93 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Kugel leads UCF against Florida A&M after 25-point game

UCF plays the Florida A&M Rattlers after Riley Kugel scored 25 points in UCF's 105-93 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt tops century mark again, this time beating UCF 105-93

Duke Miles scored 20 points and three Vanderbilt players all scored 17 points and the Commodores lit up the scoreboard again, this time beating Central Florida 105-93

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ties career-high scoring in loss Kugel provided 25 points (9-19 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during Saturday's 105-93 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Kugel was a high-volume scorer once again for the Knights, but his efforts this time weren't enough for a win. The senior guard amassed 25 points, which tied his career-high. He also continued to shine from beyond the arc, and he's now 9-for-14 on three pointers this season. He'll now focus on what should be an easier matchup against Florida A&M this Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drains five from downtown Kugel posted 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 82-78 victory over Hofstra.

Impact Kugel connected on five triples en route to a team-high 19 points during Monday's opening night victory. The transfer from Mississippi State who also spent time at Florida has been a solid performer mostly off the bench across his three previous seasons but is now finally set for a major role with the Knights. Of note is Kugel's three-point percentage, which was at just 33.3-percent last season. If he can lift that percentage near 40-percent, he could be set up to finish among the leading scorers in the Big 12.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Kugel helps UCF hold on for 82-78 victory over Hofstra in season opener

Riley Kugel hit five 3-pointers in the first half and scored 19 to help UCF hold on for an 82-78 victory over Hofstra in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins UCF Kugel has committed to joining UCF for 2025-26 campaign, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kugel will get a fresh start with his new program after playing last season with Mississippi State. The junior guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 22.4 minutes across 33 appearances.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal again Kugel entered the NCAA's transfer portal Wednesday, according to Jamie Shaw of On3.

Impact Kugel has one year of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining. Prior to Mississippi State, he was enrolled at Florida. Twice before 2025 and for 2024, the NCAA's transfer portal included Kugel. Before his MSU enrollment, he was committed to Kansas.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Kugel is not part of Mississippi State's starting lineup for its game Friday against Baylor at Raleigh.

Impact In place of Kugel, Claudell Harris is part of Mississippi State's starting lineup. Kugel's last game saw him make zero field goals, but he is averaging more than 10 points as a reserve this season.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas beats No. 25 Mississippi State by one in frantic finish

Jonas Aidoo’s free throw broke a tie game with 11 seconds left and No. 25 Mississippi State missed two potential game-winning shots at the rim at the other end to close out Arkansa...

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Rough shooting night in narrow loss Kugel accumulated 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 87-82 OT loss to Texas.

Impact Kugel scored 12 points for the second-consecutive game, but he only shot 37 percent from the field including a dismal 1-of-5 from downtown. He did, however, match a season-high with four rebounds and set a new season high with seven assists. The poor shooting really doomed the Bulldogs, however, and they'll look to bounce back in their final regular season game against Arkansas.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hubbard scores 30 points as No. 24 Mississippi State beats LSU 81-69

Josh Hubbard scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half to help No. 24 Mississippi State beat LSU 81-69

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Rebels Kugel will get the start against Ole Miss on Saturday night.

Impact Kugel will make just his sixth start of the season on Saturday night. The guard has been involved all season, averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists, but he'll get his first start since Dec. 14.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in double figures vs. Georgia Kugel recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 22 minutes during Saturday's 76-75 victory over Georgia.

Impact Kugel hit double digit points for the first time in three games. He may play off the bench for Mississippi State, but that doesn't mean he's not a critical part of the Bulldogs' rotation. He averages 9.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals this season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Kugel (ankle) will be available for Mississippi State against Tennessee on Tuesday night.

Impact Kugel was deemed probable and will end up suiting up Tuesday. The junior averages 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, so his return should provide a boost on offense.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Mississippi State takes on No. 6 Tennessee following Kugel's 21-point outing

No. 14 Mississippi State plays the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers after Riley Kugel scored 21 points in the Bulldogs' 84-81 overtime win over the Ole Miss Rebels

JANUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed as probable Kugel (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Mississippi State's clash with Tennessee.

Impact The guard has dealt with an ankle injury recently, one that forced him to miss the Bulldogs' Jan. 14 matchup with Auburn. Kugel still figures to play, given the probable designation, but he's now technically in danger of missing his second game this season. The junior averages 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Kugel scores 21 and No. 15 Mississippi State knocks off No. 21 Ole Miss in OT, 84-81

Riley Kugel scored a season-high 21 points, including two free throws with 11 seconds remaining in overtime, and No. 15 Mississippi State knocked off No. 21 Mississippi 84-81

JANUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Will play versus Ole Miss Kugel (ankle) is active for Saturday's matchup versus Ole Miss, per Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Kugel is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the team's loss versus Auburn on Tuesday. He should return to his role as bench player and is currently averaging 9.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 16 games played

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face Ole Miss Kugel (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against Ole Miss, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kugel was a DNP in the last game, but the probable tag suggests he should be available for Saturday's contest. He's started in five of his 16 appearances this season, averaging 9.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury causes DNP Kugel (ankle) did not play during Mississippi State's 88-66 loss Tuesday at Auburn.

Impact According to Benjamin Rosenberg of The Commercial Dispatch, an ankle injury caused Kugel's recent DNP. Both the guard and Mississippi State's team believed he was not ready for its Tuesday game.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Auburn Kugel (undisclosed) is questionable to suit up against Auburn on Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kugel remains questionable to return for the Bulldogs as they prepare to take on the Tigers. The 6-foot-5 junior, who was limited against the Wildcats, is averaging 9.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals across 16 games this season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Kentucky Kugel (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's outing against Kentucky, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Kugel will miss his first outing of the season with a pop-up injury ahead of a big matchup against the Wildcats. The junior guard's next chance to see the court will be Tuesday at Auburn, but the severity of his injury is unknown.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Kugel scores 19 points as Mississippi State defeats No. 21 Memphis 79-66

Riley Kugel scored 19 points and KeShawn Murphy added 13 points and nine rebounds as Mississippi State defeated No. 21 Memphis 79-66

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

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