Super seniors lead the way into March Madness Sweet 16
Nine of the 16 remaining teams in the Big Dance feature fifth-year seniors who bring experience and leadership with them on these deep tourn...MARCH 22, 2023
Super seniors lead the way into March Madness Sweet 16
March Madness has reached the Sweet 16 and so-called super seniors have had a huge impact on the teams that made it this farMARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs 18 minutes in blowout loss Iyiola supplied 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 79-65 loss to Oklahoma.
Impact Iyiola played at least 18 minutes for the first time since moving back to a role off the bench over the last six games. The 6-foot-10 senior has now played 16 and 18 minutes across the last two games, though these have both come in eight and 14 points losses to Texas Tech and Oklahoma, respectively. Iyiola has averaged 15.3 minutes per game across the last four games, and he's averaging 6.5 points and 4.0 rebounds over that span.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five minutes off the bench Saturday Iyiola produced two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds over five minutes during Saturday's 64-50 victory over Florida.
Impact Iyiola started each of the last eight games while starting center David N'Guessan dealt with a lingering foot issue. However, the senior returned to a role off the bench with N'Guessan back in the starting lineup Saturday. Iyiola averaged 17.4 minutes, 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while in the starting lineup, though his extremely limited usage against Florida indicates he'll revert to a fringe backup role moving forward.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs seventh start Saturday Iyiola closed Saturday's 68-58 victory over Texas Tech with seven points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 18 minutes.
Impact Iyiola started his seventh game in a row for the Wildcats. The 6-foot-10 senior has filled since David N'Guessan picked up a foot injury in late December. However, N'Guessan did return from his six-game absence to log four minutes off the bench during Saturday's contest, so he could be in line to reprise a starting role Tuesday against Iowa State.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
14 points in Big 12 tipoff Iyiola logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 22 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 82-76 OT win over West Virginia.
Impact Iyiola was inserted into the Wildcats' starting lineup with David N'Guessan sitting out with an undisclosed injury. As a result, the senior backup was able to put up season highs in points and field-goal attempts, marking just his second double-digit scoring performance of the season. With N'Guessan's injury status now up in the air, N'Guessan could in line to start moving forward. Kansas State's next come will come versus Texas on Tuesday.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas State rallies, beats No. 24 West Virginia 82-76 in OT
Markquis Nowell had a game-high 23 points and 10 assists, Keyontae Johnson scored 18, and Abayomi Iyiola added a career-best 14 points as Kansas State rallied from a 14-point defic...JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets starting nod Iyiola is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus West Virginia.
Impact Iyiola will replace David N'Guessan in the starting lineup Saturday. The 6-foot-10 big man is averaging 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.7 minutes across seven games this season.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Appears available Iyiola (undisclosed) appears available for Saturday's matchup against Nebraska, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Iyiola has missed four straight games due to an undisclosed injury, but it appears he'll return to the mix Saturday. Across his first six appearances (one start) with Kansas State, the 6-foot-10 big man has posted 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DNP again Saturday Iyiola (undisclosed) did not play during the Wildcats' 98-50 win Sunday versus Incarnate Word.
Impact Because of his undisclosed problem, Iyiola sat out the Wildcats' four games from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. He will try to return when they host Nebraska on Saturday.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DNP vs. Abilene Christian Iyiola (undisclosed) did not play during the Wildcats' 81-64 win Tuesday versus Abilene Christian.
Impact Because of an undisclosed problem, Iyiola sat out the Wildcats' three games from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. He will try to return when they host Incarnate Word on Sunday.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Currently day-to-day Iyiola is day-to-day with an undisclosed reason, according to Ryan Gilbert of 247Sports.com.
Impact An undisclosed problem is affecting Iyiola's availability concerning the game Kansas State has scheduled against Abilene Christian on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Getting start on Thursday Iyiola is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UMKC, Derek Young of On3Sports reports.
Impact Iyiola has played 16 and 15 minutes in the first two games of the season, respectively. The Hofstra transfer will likely see an increase on his playing time for Thursday's contest.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes every shot in season opener Iyiola supplied 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 16 minutes during Monday's 93-59 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley.
Impact Iyiola converted every field-goal attempt while coming off the bench during his Kansas State debut. The 6-foot-10 senior started 25 of 28 games with Hofstra last season, averaging 7.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per contest while converting 63.2 percent of his field-goal attempts. Iyiola will compete with Ismael Massoud for playing time in the Wildcats' frontcourt against California on Friday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands with Kansas State Iyiola decided to transfer to Kansas State Wednesday, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.
Impact Iyiola is on the move to his fourth school and will end his career at Kansas State. Last season with Hofstra, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 7.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in 20.2 minutes player per game.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
College of Charleston beats Hofstra 92-76 in CAA tourney
John Meeks had a season-high 31 points as College of Charleston topped Hofstra 92-76 in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournamentMARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Estrada leads Hofstra against Elon after 21-point performance
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Estrada scores 32 to carry Hofstra past Drexel 83-73
Aaron Estrada had 32 points as Hofstra topped Drexel 83-73FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC Wilmington visits Hofstra after Estrada's 35-point game
Hofstra hosts the UNC Wilmington Seahawks after Aaron Estrada scored 35 points in Hofstra's 85-78 overtime win over the James Madison DukesFEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Estrada lifts Hofstra over James Madison 85-78 in OT
Aaron Estrada had a career-high 35 points as Hofstra topped James Madison 85-78 in overtimeFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hofstra takes on JMU after Estrada's 22-point outing
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Estrada leads Hofstra against UNC Wilmington after 30-point performance
Hofstra plays the UNC Wilmington Seahawks after Aaron Estrada scored 30 points in the Pride's 76-73 victory over the Charleston (SC) CougarsJANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC Wilmington hosts Hofstra following Estrada's 30-point game
Hofstra faces the UNC Wilmington Seahawks after Aaron Estrada scored 30 points in the Pride's 76-73 victory against the Charleston (SC) CougarsJANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Estrada scores 30 to propel Hofstra past Charleston 76-73
Aaron Estrada tied his career high with 30 points as Hofstra held off College of Charleston 76-73JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson scores 26 to lift Towson over Hofstra 78-66
Jason Gibson had a career-high 26 points as Towson defeated Hofstra 78-66JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
