Vince Iwuchukwu - College Basketball News & Rumors

Notches another double-double Iwuchukwu amassed 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 loss to Villanova.

Impact Iwuchukwu's status in the starting lineup has been inconsistent, as he's started just as many games as he's came off the bench since the calendar turned to 2026. Despite coming off the bench here, he was able to record his second double-double along with his second-best rebounding total of the year. Over his last five games, Iwuchukwu is averaging 14.6 ppg and 7.0 rpg.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leads win over Butler Iwuchukwu finished Saturday's 77-64 victory over Butler with 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one block in 28 minutes.

Impact Iwuchukwu had a productive outing Saturday, tying a season-high with 17 points in the road win over Butler. He hit just his third three-pointer of the season and made all four of his shots from the free throw line. He's been productive since returning from his lengthy chest injury, averaging 10.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks across the last eight games.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up since return Iwuchukwu recorded 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 FT) and 14 rebounds across 30 minutes during Saturday's 64-62 loss to UConn.

Impact After missing 10 games to close out 2025 due to a medical procedure, Iwuchukwu has returned to action and has been gradually making more of an impact. He was just 1-for-5 across 20 minutes off the bench in his Jan. 6 return, but put up 10 points, seven rebounds and four steals just four days later. He returned to the starting lineup Jan. 13 and scored 11, then started again Saturday and had his best game of the season against a tough UConn front line. The senior appears to be at full strength, and more importantly, capable of providing fantasy managers with a frontcourt boost ahead of prospective playoff runs.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 UConn Narrowly Fends Off Georgetown, 64-62, for 14th Consecutive Win

Tarris Reed Jr. had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 3 UConn held off Georgetown for its 14th consecutive victory.

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

No. 3 UConn Narrowly Fends Off Georgetown, 64-62, for 14th Consecutive Win

No. 3 UConn Huskies vs. Georgetown Hoyas Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Tarris Reed Jr. scores 15 points, No. 3 UConn fends off Georgetown, 64-62

Tarris Reed Jr. had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and third-ranked UConn held off Georgetown 64-62 for its 14th consecutive victory

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Iwuchukwu with the drive and finish 💪

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Not on injury report Iwuchukwu (chest) isn't listed on Georgetown's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against DePaul.

Impact Iwuchuckwu, who's been sidelined since mid-November while recovering from heart surgery, will be available for Tuesday night's game. He's averaging 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across 21.0 minutes per game this season, but he could play limited minutes Tuesday given the lengthy layoff.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Wednesday Iwuchukwu (chest) did not play during Wednesday's matchup against St. John's.

Impact Iwuchukwu was upgraded to questionable heading into Wednesday after missing the team's previous nine contests following heart surgery, but he was unable to make his return before the new year. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 11.8 points and four rebounds per game through Georgetown's first four contests before going down. His next chance to return will come against DePaul on Tuesday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Iwuchukwu (undisclosed) is officially questionable for Wednesday's game against St. John's, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Iwuchukwu has been out since mid-November while dealing with an unspecified issue. His status upgrade signals the 7-1 senior could return as soon as Wednesday, though a final determination should be made during pregame warmups later on.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgetown's Vince Iwuchukwu to have a medical procedure

Georgetown center Vince Iwuchukwu needs to have a medical procedure and will be evaluated after six to eight weeks

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Out at least six weeks Iwuchukwu will undergo an unspecified medical procedure that will sideline him for at least six-to-eight weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Iwuchukwu has been a key part of the Hoyas' strong start to the season, averaging 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 21.0 minutes spanning four appearances. The senior center has come off the bench in all four contests, backing up Julius Halafionua. If he's cleared at the six-week mark, Iwuchukwu could return for a Dec. 31 matchup with St. John's. While he's sidelined, Jayden Fort and Seal Diouf could be in line for more minutes.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Lewis scores 17 of his 26 in the second half, and Georgetown beats Clemson 79-74

KJ Lewis scored 17 of his 26 points in the second half, Malik Mack had 16 points and seven assists, and Georgetown beat Clemson 79-74 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 17 off bench Iwuchukwu provided 17 points (5-9 FG, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 83-70 win over Binghamton.

Impact Iwuchukwu came off the bench in his third straight game Wednesday, but he played more minutes (22) than starting center Julius Halaifonua (12). Iwuchukwu also outplayed his teammate along with nearly all the rest of his teammates as he recording season highs in points (17) and rebounds (six). He got to the free throw line nine times in the win, and he has now attempted at least seven free throws in every game this season. He's hitting those free throws at around a 74 percent clip -- a very solid number for a 7-footer -- and that, along with his rebounding and shot blocking, helps give him a fairly solid floor. He has played more minutes than Halaifonua in every game this season, so he could find his way into the starting five soon.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Hoyas Iwuchukwu will transfer to Georgetown, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Iwuchukwu was a reserve in 2024-2025 with St. John's, averaging 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds across 7.0 minutes. He was more involved the two years prior at USC, and he'll look to finally become a full-time starter with the Hoyas in his senior season.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Iwuchukwu has decided to enter the transfer portal, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Iwuchukwu announced on April 1 that he wasn't leaving St. John's after a previous report indicated such would be the case, and in the end, the big man has decided to test his luck on the final day of the portal. It remains to be seen where he'll play in 2025-26.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not leaving program Iwuchukwu announced on his personal Instagram account that he's not leaving St. John's and won't enter the transfer portal, Kevin Connolly of D1 Media Pro reports.

Impact Iwuchukwu was reported to leave St. John's and enter the transfer portal, but he dismissed that notion. The 7-foot-1 center has one year of eligibility remaining, but it seems he'll use it with the Red Storm and not somewhere else.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Testing luck in portal Iwuchukwu is entering the transfer portal, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact After playing off the bench this past season behind Zuby Ejiofor and star big man Bryce Hopkins transferring over to the Red Storm, Iwuchukwu will leave a Johnnies program that didn't look to have much in store for him. The 7-foot-1 center has one year of eligibility remaining as he pursues a program to close out his career with.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years

RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 for its first B...

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes return Sunday Iwuchukwu (illness) ended Sunday's 89-75 victory over UConn with one rebound in three minutes.

Impact Iwuchukwu made his return to the lineup following a single-game absence with an illness. The 7-foot-1 junior saw just three minutes of game-time against the Huskies, recording one rebound along with a turnover. His next chance to up his minutes will come against Butler on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't travel with Johnnies Iwuchukwu (illness) didn't travel with St. John's to Chicago and isn't available against DePaul, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Iwuchukwu, a rotational forward for the Johnnies, hasn't logged more than seven minutes in 10 straight games. His absence, therefore, shouldn't impact head coach Rick Pitino's squad all that much. His next chance to play will come on Feb. 23 against UConn.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Thursday's loss Iwuchukwu (undisclosed) ended Thursday's 99-98 2OT loss to Baylor with two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds over seven minutes.

Impact Iwuchukwu returned to the floor Thursday after missing Sunday's game versus New Mexico due to an undisclosed injury. He played seven minutes off the bench in the double-overtime loss and scored two points and grabbed two rebounds.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Pitino family battle Iwuchukwu didn't play in St. John's fourth game of the season against New Mexico.

Impact Iwuchukwu was a starter in game two, only to curiously get zero minutes against the Lobos. It's unclear why the center didn't play, but he's only averaging 12.3 minutes across the three games he's appeared in. Head coach Rick Pitino is clearly still tinkering with his rotations, so it's unclear what Iwuchukwu's next opportunity will be.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Iwuchukwu is not part of the Red Storm's starting lineup for their game Sunday against New Mexico.

Impact Iwuchukwu barely logged multiple points and rebounds during his game start Wednesday. Instead of him, Zuby Ejiofor will be the Red Storm's starting center for their Sunday matchup.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Wednesday Iwuchukwu is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Wagner.

Impact Iwuchukwu will make his first start of the season Wednesday. He's been productive off the bench so far, averaging 6.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 14.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 3 UConn Narrowly Fends Off Georgetown, 64-62, for 14th Consecutive Win

No. 3 UConn Huskies vs. Georgetown Hoyas Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Tarris Reed Jr. scores 15 points, No. 3 UConn fends off Georgetown, 64-62

Iwuchukwu with the drive and finish 💪

Georgetown's Vince Iwuchukwu to have a medical procedure

KJ Lewis scores 17 of his 26 in the second half, and Georgetown beats Clemson 79-74

No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years