Xavier Booker - College Basketball News & Rumors

Leading scorer in tourney exit Booker contributed 13 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Sunday's 73-57 loss to UConn.

Impact Booker stepped up with Tyler Bilodeau out due to a knee injury, averaging 13.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in three games sans Bilodeau (after averaging 2.8 ppg and 2.0 rpg over the previous five). He even made a pair of three-pointers in each of those games, but it was simply too difficult to replicate the dynamic scoring Bilodeau offers. If Booker sticks around with the Bruins for his senior year, he'll have a chance to be an even greater offensive focal point, as UCLA is set to lose its two leading scorers due to graduation.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Karaban scores 27 points and sends UConn back to the Sweet 16 with 73-57 win over UCLA

Alex Karaban scored a career-high 27 points and had Bill Murray and the rest of the UConn crowd roaring with each splashed 3 as he helped send the second-seeded Huskies back to the...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Cluff scores 17, comes up big down stretch as No. 18 Purdue beats UCLA to reach Big Ten title game

Oscar Cluff had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 18 Purdue beat short-handed UCLA 73-66 to advance to the Big Ten championship game

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

UCLA Bruins and Rutgers Scarlet Knights play in Big Ten Tournament

The UCLA Bruins play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Dent's late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback

UCLA upset 10th-ranked Illinois 95-94 in overtime, complet a 23-point comeback on a last-second layup by Donovan Dent

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Silent in return to East Lansing Booker closed with two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 82-59 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Tuesday night could've been a revenge game for the former Spartan Booker, who spent two seasons with Michigan State as a rotational bench player. Instead, the starting forward was held to two points and UCLA lost by 23 points. Even as a starter, Booker's production has been highly volatile this season, and he's only surpassed 10 points once since Dec. 13. Fantasy managers must proceed with caution.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mick Cronin Ejects His Own Player For Committing Hard Foul in UCLA's Loss to MSU

Mick Cronin found a new way to express frustration, ejecting his own player during UCLA's blowout loss to Michigan State on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Mick Cronin Ejects His Own Player For Committing Hard Foul in UCLA's Loss to MSU

Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 15 Michigan State to 82-59 win over UCLA

Jeremy Fears Jr. had 16 points and 10 assists, leading No. 15 Michigan State to an 82-59 victory over UCLA

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Booker scores career-high 24 points, leads hot-shooting UCLA over Rutgers 98-66

Xavier Booker scores a career-high 24 points as UCLA routs Rutgers 98-66 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Perfect shooting night in win Booker closed Wednesday's 73-57 victory over Oregon with seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 19 minutes.

Impact Booker didn't miss a shot from the field, from distance or from the free throw line as UCLA rolled over Oregon for an easy road win. The junior forward has played better in recent games after he supplied a grand total of five points and four rebounds in his first three games back in the starting lineup combined. Still, Booker hasn't hit double-digit points since Dec. 13 -- don't expect a big outing any time soon.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins' Xavier Booker Continues Building Newfound Role After the injury of star Skyy Clark, the Bruins were having a hard time finding a worthwhile replacement and bench players found themselves...

JANUARY 28 • SI.COM

Desperate for a signature win, UCLA gets it with 2-point upset of No. 4 Purdue

UCLA coach Mick Cronin publicly challenged players Donovan Dent, Eric Dailey Jr., and Tyler Bilodeau after a 12-point loss at Ohio State

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Bilodeau's late 3-pointer helps UCLA stun No. 4 Purdue, snapping Boilermakers' 9-game winning streak

Tyler Bilodeau hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds left, leading UCLA to a 69-67 win over No. 4 Purdue

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Tuesday Booker is coming off the bench for Tuesday's game against Wisconsin, according to 247Sports.com.

Impact Booker won't start for the first time this season, although the reasons for that aren't clear. Brandon Williams will get the nod at center in his place.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Booker (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo.

Impact Booker was deemed questionable throughout the week leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an ankle injury but seems to have put the injury behind him. The junior center will look to make an impact on this match after totaling 26 points and 10 rebounds across his last three outings.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with ankle ailment Booker was limited in UCLA's 90-77 win over Arizona State with an ankle injury, per Tracy McDannald of On3.com.

Impact Booker only played 14 minutes in the Bruins' win over Arizona State, and now we know why. The starting center is dealing with an ankle ailment, but he should remain available for UCLA as he works through it. Next up is Cal-Ploy San Luis Obispo on Friday night.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Ike leads No. 8 Gonzaga past No. 25 UCLA for 9th win of the season

Graham had 25 points and five assists and No. 8 Gonzaga beat No. 25 UCLA 82-72 on Saturday night to improve to 9-1

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Graham Ike posterizes Xavier Booker in Gonzaga vs. UCLA showdown Any questions about the health of Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike's ankle were answered quickly on Saturday night against UCLA. Ike scor...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Dailey leads UCLA to 74-63 win over Oregon handing Ducks fifth straight defeat

Eric Dailey Jr. led all five UCLA starters in double figures with 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and UCLA handed Oregon a 74-63 defeat

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited minutes in win Booker closed with eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 82-80 victory over Washington.

Impact Booker's 17 minutes were his fewest all season, and unsurprisingly, that resulted in a quieter outing for the center. Still, the Michigan State transfer has been a key piece of the Bruins' front court this season, averaging 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds while having started seven of eight games. Don't expect him to stuff the stat sheet anytime soon, but he remains a key cog for UCLA.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 UCLA turns new look into 79-48 victory over Sacramento State

Eric Dailey Jr. had 15 points and 12 rebounds, Xavier Booker scored 12 and No. 19 UCLA rode a new-look starting lineup to a 79-48 victory over Sacramento State

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier Booker Reflects on Breakout UCLA Performance The Michigan State transfer won the game for the Bruins against Pepperdine on Friday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Big impact early Booker ended Friday's 74-63 victory over Pepperdine with 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 30 minutes.

Impact Often overlooked through two seasons at Michigan State, Booker is making his presence known early with the Bruins. Through two games, the 6-11 center has 29 points on an efficient 11-for-15 shooting line. He'll look to carry that momentum into matchups next week against West Georgia (Nov. 10) and Arizona (Nov. 14).

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Booker leads No. 12 UCLA to 74-63 victory over Pepperdine with 15 points

Xavier Booker scored 15 points to lead UCLA to a 74-63 victory over Pepperdine

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Dent scores 21 points in his UCLA debut, helping the No. 12 Bruins beat Eastern Washington

Senior guard Donovan Dent had 21 points and nine assists in his UCLA debut to lead the No. 12 Bruins to an 80-74 victory over Eastern Washington in a season opener Monday night

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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