Roddy Gayle Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Michigan Basketball: Former Ohio State G Roddy Gayle Jr. previews playing his former team on Sunday First-year head coach Dusty May went out and searched the transfer portal to bring in elite talent to Ann Arbor. Only three scholarship play...

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Roddy Gayle Jr. Moves to Bench as Michigan Tweaks Lineup Ahead of Critical Stretch With a tough stretch of Big Ten games ahead, the Wolverines are banking on the adjustments to spark consistency on both ends of the floor.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Not starting against IU Gayle is not listed amongst Michigan's starting five ahead of Saturday's game against Indiana, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact Gayle will shift to the bench as Rubin Jones makes his second start of the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-5 junior, who is averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists and one steal on 27.7 minutes per game, figures to remain involved off the bench

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan's Roddy Gayle throws down alley-oop to extend lead over Penn State

JANUARY 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Good to go Sunday Gayle (knee) is not listed on Michigan's injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Washington.

Impact Gayle was held out of Michigan's win over UCLA on Tuesday due to a knee injury but it appears it'll be just a one-game absence. Gayle's return is certainly a positive development for the Wolverines -- the junior started each of Michigan's first 14 games this year, averaging 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 27.1 minutes.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Gayle (undisclosed) did not play in Tuesday's 94-75 victory over UCLA.

Impact As expected, Gayle did not play in this matchup after being excluded from the starting rotation in light of his GTD tag leading up to the game. The junior guard will hope to be back for Sunday's meeting with Washington.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. UCLA Gayle (undisclosed) is not included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's meeting with the Bruins, UCLA reports.

Impact Gayle was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the matchup and is unclear whether he will play or not. Rubin Jones takes over in the starting lineup for this matchup.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Gayle (undisclosed) is listed as questionable on Michigan's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against UCLA.

Impact Gayle, who has yet to miss a game this season, has been termed questionable ahead of the Wolverines' showdown with the Bruins. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in all 14 games this season, averaging 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals on 27.1 minutes per game. If Gayle is ultimately unable to suit up, Rubin Jones and L.J. Cason would likely see expanded roles in the contest.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Michigan's Roddy Gayle throws down alley-oop to extend lead over Penn State