Roddy Gayle Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Available at OSU Gayle (illness) is available for Sunday's game at Ohio State.

Impact Gayle will face off against his former college one more time before calling it a career at the collegiate level. The last time the senior played OSU, he logged five points, four rebounds and one block off Michigan's bench. Though not all that impressive, Gayle recorded 22 minutes, a plentiful amount of playing time that the Wolverines have regularly given him this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. PSU Gayle (illness) did not play during Thursday's 110-69 win against Penn State.

Impact According to James Hawkins of The Detroit News, Gayle battled illness, hence why he did not play during Michigan's relatively easy win. Though the Wolverines did not need their ill senior Thursday, that may not be the case for their next game, currently scheduled for Sunday at Ohio State, which looks to be a more difficult endeavor.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg lobs it up to Roddy Gayle Jr. for an alley oop vs. Ohio State

JANUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Struggles from the field in win Gayle contributed seven points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 74-72 win over Penn State.

Impact Gayle is shooting the ball at a career-best clip this season, hitting 51.0 percent of his shots from the field. Still, he struggled Tuesday night, unable to find his shooting stroke in Happy Valley. Michigan snuck past Penn State regardless, and doesn't typically rely on Gayle to be a big-time scorer. Still, he's carved out a key role off the bench this season, averaging 10.2 points and 3.7 rebounds.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Morez Johnson Jr.'s Career Night Helps No. 2 Michigan Blow Out No. 24 USC

No. 2 Michigan remained undefeated after a 96-66 win over No. 24 Southern California, in which forward Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-hig...

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Morez Johnson Jr.'s Career Night Helps No. 2 Michigan Blow Out No. 24 USC

No. 2 Michigan Snaps McNeese State's Win Streak in 40-Point Rout

Wolverines forwards Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg combined for 40 points in a dominant win over the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 2 Michigan Snaps McNeese State's Win Streak in 40-Point Rout

Nine and seven off the bench Gayle closed Tuesday's 89-61 win over Villanova with nine points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes.

Impact Gayle had his most active day on the glass yet with seven boards, and continued to be efficient from the field if not from distance. Still, the guard is bringing 11.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists off the bench in Ann Arbor -- he's been extremely valuable for head coach Dusty May and company. Gayle is still liable to have a big night even when he doesn't start, especially considering how dominant Michigan has been.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Michigan routs No. 21 Auburn 102-72 in Players Era Championship

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg both scored 17 points as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 21 Auburn 102-72 in the second round of the Players Era Championship

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting vs. Wake Forest Gayle won't start against Wake Forest on Tuesday night, the team announced.

Impact Gayle isn't in the Wolverines' starting five as Michigan head coach Dusty May goes big against the Demon Deacons. He's starting three legit forwards in Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Gayle's replacement, Morez Johnson. In Michigan's first game, Gayle logged 11 points, four rebounds and one assist.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan rallies past Texas A&M to earn Sweet 16 berth DENVER -- Reserve Roddy Gayle Jr.scored five of his season-high 26 points in a momentum-turning run in the second half, and fifth-seeded Mic...

MARCH 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Roddy Gayle's second-half surge leads Michigan past Texas A&M 91-79 in March Madness turnaround

Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle’s surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 26 points Gayle recorded 26 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 91-79 win over Texas A&M.

Impact Gayle and Vladislav Goldin carried the Wolverines to this 12-point win over the Aggies, and Gayle, in particular, found a way to make his presence felt on both ends of the court while leading the Wolverines in scoring. Gayle has scored in double digits in his two outings in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play in first-round game Gayle (hamstring) announced his decision to play in Michigan's NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against UC San Diego, per On3.com.

Impact Gayle previously suffered a hamstring injury against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament Final but returned to the game in the second half. The 6-foot-5 junior has been an impact player for the Wolverines this season, averaging 9.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game through 33 contests since transferring in from Ohio State in the off-season.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roddy Gayle, two other former Ohio State players to make first March Madness appearances Three players who came to Ohio State in the same class will play elsewhere in the NCAA Tournament this year.

MARCH 19, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Roddy Gayle injury update: Michigan basketball guard returns to Big Ten tourney title game The Wolverines' shooting guard appeared to grab at the back of his left leg late in the first half before going up the tunnel with the team...

MARCH 16, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Returns to the court Gayle (hamstring) checked back in shortly following the start of the second half of Sunday's game against Wisconsin, Hobie Artigue of Local 4 WDIV Detroit reports.

Impact Gayle checked back in for the Wolverines after getting checked out for a hamstring injury during halftime. The 6-foot-5 junior still looks visibly hobbled and it will be worth tracking his injury ahead of the start of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Gayle (hamstring) is questionable to return to the second half of Sunday's Big Ten Title Game against Wisconsin, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Gayle suffered a non-contact hamstring injury with just over three minutes remaining in the first half of the Big Ten Championship game. The 6-foot-5 junior went to the locker room, but he was seen working through some light warmups before the start of the second half. It remains to be seen if Gayle, who is taped up on the bench, will return to the contest.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Roddy Gayle's slump-busting 3-pointer wasn't his biggest play of the night Roddy Gayle Jr. drained his first 3-pointer in 50 days.

MARCH 16, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Roddy Gayle Jr. cuts baseline for the jam, extending Michigan's lead over Purdue

MARCH 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scratched from starting five Gayle will come off the bench in Michigan's clash with Michigan State, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Gayle started the past four games for the Wolverines, but with Rubin Jones back at full capacity, the junior will be sent back to the bench. In the four games this season in which Gayle has come off the bench, he averages 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Thursday Gayle is starting Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Gayle is starting his second straight game in place of Rubin Jones (illness). Gayle played well in Monday's defensive battle at Nebraska, accruing 12 points, five rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Michigan stifles Nebraska, adjusts to Brice Williams in 49-46 rock fight

Nebraska's Brice Williams came out hot, but Michigan's defense limited him in the second half to pull out an ugly 49-46 win on Monday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 15 Michigan stifles Nebraska, adjusts to Brice Williams in 49-46 rock fight

Starting for Jones Gayle will get the start against Nebraska in place of Rubin Jones.

Impact Gayle gets his first start since Feb. 5. The guard averages 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals this season, and he replaces Rubin Jones (undisclosed) in the staring five.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan's Danny Wolf connects with Roddy Gayle Jr. for the showtime finish vs. Michigan State

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Star Roddy Gayle Jr. Mercilessly Booed in Return to Ohio State Roddy Gayle Jr.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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