Tobi Lawal - College Basketball News & Rumors

Solid effort on glass Lawal amassed 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 82-73 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Lawal reclaimed his spot in the starting lineup back on Jan. 27 and put forth a pair of mediocre performances, one of which was due to foul trouble. While the Hokies weren't able to pick up the win here, Lawal had a strong individual effort in which he finished second on the team in scoring while matching his season-best rebounding total. The senior forward is averaging 11.4 points and 8.8 rebouhnds over his last eight games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Copeland, McNeil Jr. combine for 42 points as NC State beats Virginia Tech 82-73

Quadir Copeland and Paul McNeil Jr. combined for 42 points and NC State beat Virginia Tech 82-73 on Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hammond, Bedford help Virginia Tech hold off Georgia Tech 71-65

Ben Hammond scored 20 points and Jailen Bedford scored 14 points and Virginia Tech nearly squandered a double-digit lead late and held on to beat Georgia Tech 71-65

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Hammond, Lawal combine for 24 made FTs to help Virginia Tech sink Syracuse 76-74

Ben Hammond scored 24 points and reserve Tobi Lawal recorded a double-double and Virginia Tech beat Syracuse 76-74

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Best game since return Lawal logged 22 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 14-18 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 89-76 win over Notre Dame.

Impact After missing nine games due to an ankle injury, the senior forward returned on Jan. 7, logging five points in 18 minutes. He then recorded back-to-back games with 10 points while continuing to come off the bench, but Saturday was his best performance so far. Lawal set a season-high in scoring and recorded his first double-double since Nov. 19. It's unclear if he'll regain the starting role he had earlier in the season in the near future, but either way, he's offering starter-level production that could be valuable for fantasy managers down the stretch.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lawal with 22, Hansberry with 21, pace Virginia Tech in 89-76 win over Notre Dame

Tobi Lawal scored a season-high 22 points off the bench, Amani Hansberry added 21, and Virginia Tech defeated Notre Dame 89-76

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Gurdak helps Virginia Tech pull away to beat Cal 78-75

Virginia Tech beats California 78-75 in a close game on Saturday night

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Available as expected Lawal (ankle) will be available against Stanford on Wednesday.

Impact Lawal missed nine straight games but was expected to be available for the Hokies' clash with Stanford. Indeed, the forward finally finds himself absent from the availability report, and he'll go against the Cardinal. Before his extended absence, Lawal averaged 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds. This is a big deal for Virginia Tech.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected against Stanford Virginia Tech's team expects Lawal (ankle) to be available Wednesday against Stanford, per Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.

Impact In one fell swoop, Lawal's injury status improves from questionable to probable. Despite the Virginia Tech's team has been relatively successful without Lawal, multiple injuries have affected the Hokies and having a potential double-double machine available should ease their injury concerns. At the latest, Lawal's next update will come Tuesday via the ACC availability report.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs. Stanford Lawal (ankle) has "a shot" to return Wednesday against Stanford, according to Hokies' head coach Mike Young, per David Cunningham of Tech Sideline.

Impact Lawal has missed the last nine games for Virginia Tech, but has a chance to chance his fortunes against the Cardinal and Wednesday. The senior forward was having a career year before his ankle injury, albeit in a small sample size, averaging 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds in six starts.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Wake Forest Lawal (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Wake Forest.

Impact Lawal will miss his ninth straight game as he works back from an ankle injury. The senior forward's next chance to see the court will now be this upcoming Wednesday against Stanford. He's averaging 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 30.2 minutes across six games this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech pulls away from No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime for 95-85 win

Ben Hammond scored a career-high 30 points to lift Virginia Tech to a 95-85 triple-overtime victory against No. 21 Virginia

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't face Virginia Lawal (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Virginia Tech will once again be without its star forward, as Lawal will miss an eighth consecutive game. Considering a previous report indicated Lawal would be a game-time decision Wednesday, it looks like the senior forward is nearing a return. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Wednesday Lawal (ankle) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Virginia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For the senior Lawal's 2025-26 season, Saturday will include either his seventh game or eighth DNP. Without him, Virginia Tech's team has not stuck to a single formula, opting to go smaller or bigger depending on the game. In the seven games he did not play, VT's starting lineup added either guard Ben Hammond or center Antonio Dorn, moving other starters up or down a position. Dorn and at least two others are also dealing with injuries though, so having Lawal would make beginning the Hokies' conference schedule a whole lot smoother.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive streak set to extend Lawal (ankle) is unlikely to play in this upcoming Wednesday's game against Virginia, Thomas Hughes of SI.com reports.

Impact Lawal has missed the last seven games for the Hokies, and he's now likely to be out for eight as they take on Virginia at home. If the senior forward goes through with the inactive status, his next chance to play will be at Wake Forest on Jan. 3. He's averaging 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 30.2 minutes across six games this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for extended time Lawal (ankle) is expected to miss the next few weeks due to an ankle injury, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It's tough news for Lawal, who has missed each of Virginia Tech's previous four contests due to the injury. The 6-foot-8 senior went down during the Hokies' matchup against Colorado State in late November and it appears his injury is more serious than previously thought. The current timeline sets him up for a possible return towards the start of the new year.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Lawal (ankle) won't play Saturday versus George Mason, per Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times.

Impact Lawal will miss his fourth straight game due to the the ankle injury he picked up during the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. While there is currently no timetable on his return, the 6-foot-8 forward could be in danger of missing extended time, as he was spotted using crutches.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Lawal (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against South Carolina and remains without a timetable for return, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Lawal picked up an ankle injury during Virginia Tech's first game in the Battle 4 Atlantis and will miss a third straight game due to the issue. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, but a return doesn't seem imminent. Per Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times, Lawal is still in a walking boot and is using crutches. In five full games, Lawal is averaging 14.8 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 33.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Battle 4 Atlantis Lawal is dealing with an ankle injury and will miss the rest of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, according to Chris Arvin of 247Sports.com.

Impact Lawal was ruled out shortly before the start of Thursday's loss to Saint Mary's, and the big man won't be available for the rest of this tournament. He won't be available to face VCU on Friday, but Lawal should be able to return when Virginia Tech resumes its regular schedule in December.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Lawal logged 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 78-61 win over Bryant.

Impact Lawal has been an absolute double-double machine in the early stages of the season. He has recorded double-digit points in four of his five outings this season, and he's done the same with double-digit rebounds. He's also posted back-to-back double-doubles in his last two games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech beats Bryant 78-61 behind Lawal's 18 points, 13 rebounds

Tobi Lawal scores 18 points and grabs 13 rebounds to lead Virginia Tech to a 78-61 victory over Bryant on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Excellent two-way display Lawal ended with 18 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 37 minutes during Sunday's 84-76 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Lawal has been excellent as a two-way threat for the Hokies in the early stages of the season. Through four games, the senior forward has two double-doubles, three games with double-digit points and three with 12 or more rebounds while also recording multiple blocks each time. This translates to impressive averages of 14.0 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per contest.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Men's Basketball Sustains Second-Half Charlotte Surge To Win Fourth Straight Virginia Tech was anchored by a 16-point first-half effort from guard Jailen Bedford, as well as an 18-point, 15-rebound night from forward...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Jailen Bedford, Tobi Lawal help Virginia Tech hold off Charlotte 84-76

Jailen Bedford had 21 points and Tobi Lawal posted a double-double to help Virginia Tech turn back Charlotte 84-76

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Hansberry scores 19, leads Virginia Tech's 94-59 rout of Saint Joseph's

Amani Hansberry scored 19 points to lead Virginia Tech in a 94-59 rout over Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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