Rueben Chinyelu - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ole Miss takes on No. 12 Florida after Storr's 21-point outing

Ole Miss faces the No. 12 Florida Gators after AJ Storr scored 21 points in Ole Miss' 80-77 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Condon and Chinyelu notch double-doubles as No. 12 Florida handles South Carolina 76-62

Alex Condon had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Rueben Chinyelu also notched a double-double and No. 12 Florida handled South Carolina for the second time in three weeks, 76-62

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hauls down 17 boards Chinyelu chipped in 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 76-62 win over South Carolina.

Impact Over the Gators' six-game winning streak, the Florida center has hauled down 15.3 rebounds to go along with 11.7 points on 54.7 percent from the field and 1.2 blocks. He has had four games of 16 or more rebounds in that span. Chinyelu leads the country with 12.0 rebounds. Florida plays at Ole Miss on Saturday. The 6-10 junior had seven points and eight boards in the win over the Rebels in the regular season finale last season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johnson leads South Carolina against No. 14 Florida after 26-point showing

South Carolina visits the No. 14 Florida Gators after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 26 points in the Gamecocks' 89-75 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Xaivian Lee, Urban Klavzar deliver from outside as No. 14 Florida beats 25th-ranked Kentucky 92-83

Xaivian Lee scored 22 points, Urban Klavzar added 19 and No. 14 Florida beat 25th-ranked Kentucky 92-83 for its 10th victory in its last 11 outings

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

No. 14 Florida hosts Oweh and No. 25 Kentucky

No. 25 Kentucky plays the No. 14 Florida Gators after Otega Oweh scored 21 points in the Wildcats' 74-71 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

After a sluggish start, No. 14 Florida now looks like a team capable of a repeat

The Florida Gators are starting to look a lot like that team from a year ago

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66

Xaivian Lee scored 18 points and No. 14 Florida finally found its touch from 3-point range, leading from the opening tip for an 86-66 victory over Georgia

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Hauls down 20 boards Chinyelu accumulated seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 86-66 win over Georgia.

Impact Chinyelu had his third 20-rebound game of the season. He failed to scored in double digits for the first time in 10 games, but his board work was the story of the game. Over the last nine games, the Gator center has averaged 14.4 rebounds and the Gators have won nine of 10 games. Florida hosts Kentucky on Saturday in a match of two of the hottest teams in the SEC. Chinyelu had 10 points and eight rebounds in the loss to the Wildcats last season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Florida visits Catchings and Georgia

Georgia faces the No. 14 Florida Gators after Kanon Catchings scored 23 points in Georgia's 83-71 win against the LSU Tigers

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Snags 15 boards in double-double Chinyelu produced 10 points (5-9 FG), 15 rebounds and two blocks across 21 minutes during Saturday's 86-67 victory over Texas A&M.

Impact Chinyelu has again strung three double-doubles in a row together. He has double-doubles in seven of his last eight games and had 14 on the season. The Gator center leads the SEC with 11.4 rebounds and is adding 12.0 points on 61.6 percent from the field. Chinyelu also has two blocks in each of his last four games. Florida takes on Georgia on Wednesday. The senior was held to 10 points and four rebounds in the Jan. 6 win over the Bulldogs.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Florida beats Texas A&M 86-67 in showdown for Southeastern Conference lead

Thomas Haugh scored 22 points and No. 17 Florida beat Texas A&M 86-67 on Saturday night in a showdown for the Southeastern Conference lead

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

No. 17 Florida visits Agee and Texas A&M

Texas A&M hosts the No. 17 Florida Gators after Rashaun Agee scored 21 points in Texas A&M's 100-97 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Florida students chant 'G League dropout' while taunting Alabama's Charles Bediako in blowout

The Rowdy Reptiles were ready for Charles Bediako

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

No. 19 Florida dominates paint, beats No. 23 Alabama 100-77 after Todd Golden's guarantee

Alex Condon scored 25 points, Thomas Haugh added 22 and No. 19 Florida handled 23rd-ranked Alabama and Charles Bediako 100-77 on Sunday

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Collects 17 rebounds Chinyelu closed with 14 points (4-12 FG, 6-7 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 100-77 victory over Alabama.

Impact Chinyelu has put up double-doubles in six of his last seven games and the Gators lost the only game in which the center was held under 10 rebounds. He had his least efficient game from the field in the win over the Tide, but collected six offensive rebounds. Florida takes on Texas A&M on Saturday. Chinyelu played seven scoreless minutes against the Aggies last season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu lead No. 19 Florida to 95-48 win over South Carolina

Thomas Haugh scored 18 points, Rueben Chinyelu had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 19 Florida pounded South Carolina 95-48

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Gets 12th double-double Chinyelu contributed 14 points (7-7 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 95-48 win over South Carolina.

Impact Chinyelu saw a four-game double-double streak end on Saturday in the loss to Auburn. He returned to the feat in a perfect game from the field. The Gator center leads the SEC with 11.0 rebounds and is providing 12.0 points on 64.1 percent from the field. Alabama is up next on Sunday. Chinyelu averaged 9.5 points and 10.5 rebounds last season against the Tide in two games, including an SEC tournament win.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hall has 24 points as Auburn beats No. 16 Florida 76-67 for first win in Gainesville since 1996

Keyshawn Hall scored 24 points, including 22 in Auburn’s dominant and stunning first half, and the Tigers upset No. 16 Florida 76-67 on Saturday for the program’s first win in Gain...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

No. 16 Florida takes on conference foe Auburn

No. 16 Florida and Auburn will play in a matchup of SEC opponents

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Chinyelu, Klavzar Spark Gators to 79-61 Thrashing of LSU, Fifth-Straight Win The Florida Gators are winners of its last five outings as Rueben Chinyelu continues to dominate on the floor.

JANUARY 21 • SI.COM

Rueben Chinyelu's fourth consecutive double-double helps No. 16 Florida beat LSU 79-61

Rueben Chinyelu scored 15 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds, becoming the first Florida player in two decades with four consecutive double-doubles, and the 16th-rank...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Gets fourth straight double-double Chinyelu ended with 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-10 FT), 21 rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 79-61 victory over LSU.

Impact The Gator center is dominating in SEC play. In his last four games, Chinyelu is averaging 17.8 points on 67.5 percent from the field with 14.8 rebounds. Florida has jumped into first place in the SEC by winning its last five games. The team goes for a sixth win in a row against Auburn on Saturday. Chinyelu had just nine points in the two meetings with the Tigers last season, but had nine rebounds in 22 minutes in the Final Four win over Auburn.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu is emerging as the most complete big man in the SEC

Rueben Chinyelu entered this season as a third option in Florida’s stacked frontcourt

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Sutton leads LSU against No. 19 Florida after 26-point game

LSU visits the No. 19 Florida Gators after Marquel Sutton scored 26 points in the Tigers' 78-70 win against the Missouri Tigers