Wilhelm Breidenbach - College Basketball News & Rumors

Logs productive start Breidenbach registered nine points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 69-58 loss to UCLA.

Impact Breidenbach converted on all three attempts from the field, closing with nine points, four rebounds, a block and two steals as the Huskies were taken down by the Bruins on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-10 senior's role has been far from clearly defined to start the season with his minutes in various games ranging from eight to 30 to start the season. Through eight games (three starts), Breidenbach has been effective when on the floor, averaging 4.3 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 60.9 percent from the field.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Irregular usage to start season Breidenbach is averaging 4.3 points and 2.8 rebounds through four games to start the 2024-25 season. He's started the last two games in favor of Franck Kepnang, who has been sideli...

Impact Oddly enough, Breidenbach logged 20 and 30 minutes in the first two games of the season in which he came off the bench. Since starting for Kepnang, he's played 14 and 11 minutes and scored just two combined points (he was limited by foul trouble in a Nov. 13 contest against Seattle Pacific). The fourth-year center will likely be limited even further once Kepnang returns, which could be as early as Friday against Alcorn State.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Utah Breidenbach is listed amongst Washington's starters ahead of Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Breidenbach will continue to start in place of Frank Kepnang (knee) who remains out for the Huskies. In his last three starts, the 6-foot-10 junior is averaging 7.7 points and 4.7 rebounds on 22 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Breidenbach totaled three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 21 minutes during Monday's 91-57 victory over Bellarmine.

Impact Breidenbach is a transfer from Nebraska. The big man started over Braxton Meah (ankle) who was not part of the rotation Monday. Breidenbach profiles as a solid rebounder, but his offensive output remains to be seen.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in scrimmage Breidenbach notched 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt) 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and four blocks in 18 minutes during Sunday's 103-58 victory over Saint Martin's.

Impact Breidenbach, making his Washington debut after transferring from Nebraska, filled a huge void with Braxton Meah (ankle) absent. Breidenbach only connected on 23.4 percent of 48 three-point attempts last season, but his ability to profile as a floor spacer while providing rim protection would add a new dimension to Washington's rotation for the upcoming season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitch Sherman: Nebraska basketball forward Wilhelm Breidenbach... - The Athletic Nebraska basketball forward Wilhelm Breidenbach has entered the transfer portal, @TheAthletic has learned. The 6-10 Californian has played t...

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Plays 17 minutes Breidenbach recorded nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 81-77 win over Iowa.

Impact Despite injuring one of his feet before Nebraska's game at Iowa, Breidenbach was able to log a minute tally fantasy managers should usually expect from the big man. Regardless of how long the 2022-23 Cornhuskers' tournament runs are, he is expected to be their backup center as long as Derrick Walker can play.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in second rotation Breidenbach will be coming off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against Rutgers, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact The sophomore will be coming off the bench after starting Saturday against Wisconsin where he struggled from the field not reaching a point in the win. Breidenbach is averaging 3.8 points and 2.7 rebounds this year and will get solid minutes coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Breidenbach is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Wisconsin, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Breidenbach will replace Denim Dawson in the starting lineup Saturday. The sophomore forward will make his second start of the season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Purdue Breidenbach is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Purdue, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Breidenbach will make his first start of the season Friday. The sophomore forward is averaging 4.9 points and 3.0 rebounds in 12.8 minutes across 17 games this season.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds seven rebounds in win Breidenbach closed with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks over 12 minutes during Thursday's 66-50 victory over Iowa.

Impact Breidenbach has scored in the double-digits just twice after Thursday but he's recorded 19 rebounds in his last three appearances. He might be able to contribute even more in conference play if he continues his solid work on the glass.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in 11 minutes Breidenbach supplied 10 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 11 minutes during Sunday's 82-58 victory over UAPB.

Impact Breidenbach has neither produced consistent minutes nor consistent points but still did well with what he could in Sunday's contest. As he irons out his efficiency from the floor even more, Breidenbach could push his way further into the rotation.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in return Breidenbach (knee) is participating in non-contact exercises and coach Fred Hoiberg anticipates him being fully cleared by August, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Breidenbach participated in just 10 games his freshman year before tearing his ACL, and about six months later he is almost fully recovered. Before his injury, the forward averaged 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 15.6 minutes per game.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss rest of season Breidenbach (leg) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after suffering a leg injury in Tuesday's loss to Michigan.

Impact Head coach Fred Hoiberg announced the update Sunday about the unfortunate injury news for Breidenbach. The 6-10 freshman appeared in 10 games, averaging 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and a steal in 15.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for awhile Coach Fred Hoiberg said that Breidenbach (knee) will not travel for Saturday's game against Auburn and will likely miss additional time, Brian Christopherson of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Breidenbach is meeting with a doctor to get a timetable for return in the coming days based on some scans. The freshman big man hobbled off the court in Tuesday's loss to Michigan. Breidenbach's outlook should be updated in the coming days to weeks.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to have scan Wednesday Head coach Fred Hoiberg said after Tuesday's 102-67 loss to Michigan that Breidenbach will get a scan on his knee Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury, Robin Washut of...

Impact Breidenbach hobbled off the court with an apparent knee injury in the second half and would not return to the game. The 6-10 freshman was having his knee worked on by the training staff and now will go for some tests Wednesday to see how severe the injury may be. Breidenbach has averaged 3.7 points and 2.6 rebounds inn 15.8 minutes per game as a role player for the Huskers.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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