Like father, like son: Sons of former NBA stars in college basketball this season
With the college basketball season underway, here's a look at which players around the nation are sons of former NBA stars.NOVEMBER 25
Report: Georgetown C Ryan Mutombo enters transfer portal Georgetown center Ryan Mutombo, son of Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, has entered the transfer portal, 247Sports reported Monday.The 7-foot-...
APRIL 29 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Did not play Monday Mutombo (undisclosed) was inactive for Georgetown as they fell to Creighton 88-77 on Monday.
Impact Mutombo was not listed in the starting lineup and did not suit up for the Hoyas. The 7-foot-2 freshman started in Sunday's game against Creighton but was inactive for undisclosed reasons on Monday. Mutombo has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and one block on 13 minutes per game. His next chance to return would be Wednesday as Georgetown travels to Milwaukee to take on Marquette, but his expected status is unknown.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in bench role Mutombo isn't starting Monday's game against Creighton.
Impact Mutombo got a chance to run with the first unit Saturday against DePaul but finished with only four points, one board and two steals in 12 minutes. He'll be available off the bench with Malcolm Wilson, Kaiden Rice and Aminu Mohammed drawing the start in the frontcourt.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Mutombo is in the starting lineup versus Georgetown on Saturday, Hilltop Hoops reports.
Impact Mutombo will be making his first start Saturday. He will likely be able to outperform his current averages which are 5.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in five points Mutombo totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and two blocks over seven minutes during Saturday's 56-53 loss to Butler.
Impact Mutombo has averaged 5.2 points and three rebounds over the five games since the layoff. The freshman has eclipsed five points and five rebounds on both occasions he was allotted over 15 minutes of playtime. He will continue to be sprinkled in the Hoyas lineup as they find a role for the Georgia native to fill.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records first career double-double Mutombo accumulated 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 100-71 win over UMBC.
Impact Mutombo scored a career-high for points and recorded a career-high for rebounds in a breakout performance. His five offensive rebounds frustrated the UMBC defense and were a large part of extending the lead in the second half. In his last two appearances, the freshman has averaged 11.5 points and 8.5 rebounds during 17 minutes of play.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
