Rueben Chinyelu - College Basketball News & Rumors

Nine boards in Final Four win Chinyelu had five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes during Saturday's 79-73 victory over Auburn.

Impact Chinyelu doesn't offer much on the offensive side, but he's posting 7.4 rpg through five NCAA Tournament games. The 6-10 transfer from Washington State is playing his best basketball when it matters most, and those contributions will be needed again Monday against a physical Houston front line.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu called for Flagrant 1 foul in Final Four second half vs Auburn Florida forward Rueben Chinyelu was handed a Flagrant 1 foul for an elbow to an Auburn defender in the Final Four on Saturday:

APRIL 6, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

'Rueben is my guy': Former Warriors center Festus Ezeli celebrates as protege Rueben Chinyelu heads to Final Four Former Warriors big man Festus Ezeli made sure to stop by Chase Center in San Francisco to watch his protege, Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu, adv...

MARCH 30, 2025 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Florida's Micah Handlogten anticipates an emotional return to Nashville and the SEC tourney

Florida center Micah Handlogten, who gruesomely broke his left leg in the Southeastern Conference Tournament finale a year ago, is returning to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn...

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-digit rebounding effort Chinyelu chipped in nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and two steals in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 99-94 win over Alabama.

Impact Chinyelu was coming off a season-low seven minutes last Saturday in a scoreless effort against Texas A&M, but he was able to bounce back here, contributing in all categories. His minutes may be at risk now that the Florida frontcourt is at full strength, but the 6-10 sophomore remains a key part of a deep rotation of big men, particularly for his defensive efforts.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chinyelu's 19 points and 13 rebounds leads No. 2 Florida past LSU 79-65

Rueben Chinyelu had a career-high 19 points to go with 13 rebounds and No. 2 Florida roared back from an eight-point second-half deficit to beat LSU 79-65

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scoring renaissance late in '24-25 Chinyelu ended Tuesday's 85-63 win over Oklahoma with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 FT) and two rebounds over 24 minutes.

Impact Chinyelu's impact as a scorer looked to be all but over after the first week of February, but he's now logged three consecutive double-digit scoring affairs while shooting 68.4 percent from the field in that time. The Gators have proven to be one of the deepest teams in the country this season, and Chinyelu's miniature hot streak with March on the horizon is the latest example.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dwindling impact Chinyelu accumulated four points (2-3 FG) and two rebounds in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 86-75 victory over Vanderbilt.

Impact Chinyelu only played 12 minutes in the Gators' takedown of Vanderbilt. The forward has started every game this season, but has had a limited impact, especially as of late. The sophomore hasn't scored in double figures since Jan. 14, and averages less than four shots per-game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 15 boards Chinyelu recorded four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 73-43 victory over Tennessee.

Impact Chinyelu picked the perfect time to set a season-best rebounding total and log his second double-digit game of the year, as it was key in keeping the No. 1-ranked Volunteers from getting second-chance points on a night in which the offense struggled. Chinyelu has actually increased his scoring average from last season at Washington State, but it's the 7.3 rpg average that the Gators rely on with plenty of other offensive options in the lineup.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet early in 2024-2025 Chinyelu closed Saturday's 83-66 victory over Arizona State with six points (3-3 FG), eight rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.

Impact Chinyelu doesn't need to be a great scorer when Florida has Walter Clayton and Alijah Martin. That's good news, because he's averaging 5.6 points on 3.9 shots early in the season. The center just hasn't taken matters into his own hands offensively, but he'll continue to be a key piece in the Gators front court.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Meet the Gators: Rueben Chinyelu Chinyelu spent his freshman season at Washington State in 2023-24

MAY 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators a 'perfect' match for big man Rueben Chinyelu Chinyelu spent his freshman season as Washington State in 2023-24

APRIL 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leaving Washington State Chinyelu entered the transfer portal Friday, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chinyelu averaged 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 13.9 minutes as a freshman for Washington State. Chinyelu will look for a new program after making 35 appearances, including 12 starts for the Cougars.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Utah Chinyelu is in the starting lineup to face Utah on Friday, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Chinyelu will make his fifth start of the season, and first one since Dec. 2, in place of Oscar Cluff. Chinyelu is averaging 4.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game when deployed with the first unit.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field in win Chinyelu chipped in 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds over 11 minutes during Monday's 82-72 victory over Eastern Washington.

Impact Chinyelu is averaging 10.3 points and 7.0 rebounds across his last three games, although he has only logged one start over that span. Chinyelu is turning the ball over on 18.6 percent of his possessions and committing 7.1 fouls per 40 minutes, which are primary factors for his inconsistent role.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in season opener Chinyelu is listed in the starting lineup for Washington State's season opener against Idaho.

Impact Chinyelu will get the start for the Cougars in their season opener tonight against Idaho. The six-foot-eleven freshman was a four-star recruit coming out of South Africa.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Florida's Micah Handlogten anticipates an emotional return to Nashville and the SEC tourney

Chinyelu's 19 points and 13 rebounds leads No. 2 Florida past LSU 79-65