Wesley Yates III - College Basketball News & Rumors

Deadspin | Washington's Wesley Yates III brings hot hand into game vs. Southern Deadspin | Washington's Wesley Yates III brings hot hand into game vs. Southern

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Washington's Wesley Yates III brings hot hand into game vs. Southern Wesley Yates III spent the 2023-24 season on the Washington bench, unable to play because of a foot injury.With changes to the Huskies' coac...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Southern visits Washington after Yates' 26-point game

Washington hosts the Southern Jaguars after Wesley Yates III scored 26 points in Washington's 81-69 win against the Washington State Cougars

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Yates leads Washington against Southern after 26-point performance

Washington hosts the Southern Jaguars after Wesley Yates III scored 26 points in Washington's 81-69 victory over the Washington State Cougars

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Yates, Diallo double up to send Washington past Washington State 81-69

Wesley Yates III scored 26 points and Washington beat Washington State 81-69

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington's Wesley Yates III throws down one-handed jam in transition vs. Denver

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

As advertised in Huskies debut Yates closed with 14 points (4-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 94-50 victory over UAPB.

Impact Yates averaged 14.1 points with USC as a freshman, and in his first game in Seattle, he immediately matched that number. Yates wasn't as proficient as he normally was from distance -- he shot 43.3 percent from beyond the arc last season -- but still managed to have a productive outing. Notably, he was a nuisance defensively with a block and three steals, something that wasn't a consistent part of his game last season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

These teams that failed to make the 2025 NCAA Tournament could be dangerous this season

One way to rebuild a team that failed to make the NCAA Tournament is to add a bunch of transfers with March Madness experience at their former schools

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Former USC guard Desmond Claude commits to Washington Desmond Claude is the second Trojan transfer to leave for Seattle this offseason, joining Wesley Yates

JUNE 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Wesley Yates III headed back to Washington after year at USC Yates returning to Washington is a bitter pill for USC to swallow, especially given Quincy Pondexter's brief stay as a Trojan assistant coac...

APRIL 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Rejoining the Huskies Yates has announced his commitment to Washington ahead of the 2025-26 season, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Yates, who started his collegiate career with Washington (redshirt season), will rejoin the Huskies this offseason. The 6-foot-4 freshman appeared in 33 games during his lone season with USC (24 starts), averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 30.7 minutes per game. Yates will look to carve out a role with his former program ahead of this fall.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

USC Trojans' Wesley Yates III Enters Transfer Portal: Only 5 Players Returning The USC Trojans men's basketball team experienced a big shock from the program as their budding star guard Wesley Yates III entered the tran...

APRIL 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Leaving Los Angeles Yates will enter the transfer portal, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Yates reportedly has a "do not contact" tag in the portal, meaning he's likely already got a destination in mind. The guard is coming off a true freshman season in which he averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists and shot 44 percent from distance. Yates is a walking bucket, and he figures to start immediately with his next program.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Yates (undisclosed) did not play in Thursday's loss to Villanova.

Impact Yates closed out the season missing the final two games with an apparent injury. The freshman guard had an excellent scoring campaign, averaging 14.1 points while shooting 43.9 from three and 47.8 from the floor.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Yates (undisclosed) is not in the starting five for Thursday's game versus Villanova, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Yates looks set to miss his second straight game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. He started 24 straight games prior to missing the opening round of the College Basketball Crown, so his absence from the starting lineup is a strong indication that he will not be available.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tulane Green Wave vs. USC Trojans The Crown Highlights | CBB on FOX

APRIL 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Not playing vs. Tulane Yates (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Tulane, Connor Morrissette of USC.com reports.

Impact The Trojans will be shorthanded for this CBC matchup and losing Yates is a huge blow, as the freshman has been a regular for the team. He's started in 24 of his 33 outings this season, averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Kaufman-Renn scores 30 and No. 20 Purdue beats USC 76-71 in Big Ten Tournament

Trey Kaufman-Renn matched a career high with 30 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 28 seconds left, and No. 20 Purdue scored the final five points to beat Southern Cal...

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Team-high 21 points in loss Yates totaled 21 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 90-63 loss to UCLA.

Impact Yates connected on 3-of-5 looks from the field, closing with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists during Saturday's loss against the Bruins. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 31 games this season (22 starts), averaging 13.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 29.8 minutes per game. Yates and the Trojans will kick off their Big Ten tournament run against the Scarlet Knights this Wednesday.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins Highlights | FOX College Hoops

MARCH 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Productive in defeat Yates finished with 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Yates and Desmond Claude combined for 53 points as the Trojans were taken down by the Scarlet Knights on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 27 games this season, making 18 starts in his first season at the collegiate level. Since moving into USC's starting five, Yates is averaging 16.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 35 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 21 points in defeat Yates finished with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 88-71 loss to Maryland.

Impact Yates connected on 9-of-17 looks from the field, closing with 21 points, two rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal during Thursday's loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-4 freshman has been dominant since the start of 2025, averaging 17.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals across the Trojans' last 13 games. Yates and the Trojans will look to get back on track against the Scarlet Knights on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Yates (illness) will be active for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Yates, who played through a questionable tag during Tuesday's game against Penn State, will appear in Saturday's game against the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-4 freshman is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals on 27.2 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through 'questionable' tag Yates closed with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 92-67 win over Penn State.

Impact Fresh off a season-best 30-point effort against Purdue last Friday, Yates entered this game with a 'questionable' designation due to an unspecified injury. He started and saw a high volume of minutes despite the injury, which suggests he should be healthy moving forward. Since joining the starting five back on Dec. 7, the freshman has posted impressive averages of 15.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 33.9 mpg.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Yates (undisclosed) is included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against PSU.

Impact Yates was deemed questionable leading up to the game but after participating during pregame warmups, he will give it a go. The 6-foot-4 guard has totaled 60 points and 11 rebounds across his last three performances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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