Eylijah Stephens - College Basketball News & Rumors

Minimal playing time off bench Stephens ended Wednesday's 60-51 loss to Penn State with no counting stats in one minute.

Impact Stephens came off the bench to begin the Big Ten Tournament after starting in each of his 28 regular-season appearances since he was dealing with a migraine Wednesday, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports. He was on the court for just one minute as each of Wednesday's starter played at least 39 minutes against Penn State. In spite of his disappointing finish to the year, the transfer from Lafayette carved out consistent playing time during his first season with the Gophers, as he averaged 10.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 31.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Stephens isn't in the starting lineup Wednesday against Penn State.

Impact The senior will play off the bench for the first time this season. Across 28 appearances, Stephens is averaging 10.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per matchup.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Stephens (undisclosed) will rejoin the action Thursday versus Ohio State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Stephens will ultimately miss just one game and should resume his duties as one of the primary offensive contributors for the Gophers. The senior is coming off of two of his highest-scoring outings of the season versus Iowa and Michigan State and will need to be on top of his game for Minnesota to have a chance to upset Ohio State.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seen warming up Thursday Stephens (undisclosed) was seen warming up ahead of Thursday's game against Ohio State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Stephens was held out of the team's last game due to an undisclosed issue. At this point it's looking like Stephens will be available for a contest against the Buckeyes.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Thursday Stephens (undisclosed) is hopeful to rejoin the action Thursday versus Ohio State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Stephens sat out Saturday's contest against Rutgers for an undisclosed reason but seems to have a decent chance to be back in the fold for Thursday's tilt. Official word on his status should arise at some point before then, though it's possible we may not get word until pregame warmups.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Stephens (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against Rutgers, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stephens will miss Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 senior has started all 15 games for Minnesota, contributing 12 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals on 33.9 minutes per game this season. Minnesota will also be without Eric Curry and Jamison Battle as the attempt to take down Rutgers despite being shorthanded.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in loss Stephens totaled 12 points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 73-60 loss to Indiana.

Impact Stephens was one of three Gophers to score in double figures Sunday after he had been held to single-digit scoring totals in each of his last two appearances. However, the team was unable to keep up with the Hoosiers in the defeat. He's topped 10 points in four of his last seven appearances and has averaged 10.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eylijah Stephens' smooth floater closes the gap after a costly Illinois' turnover

JANUARY 5, 2022 • Fox Sports

Scores 13 in win Stephens closed Saturday's 75-65 victory over Michigan with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact The Gophers had plenty of offensive success in Saturday's victory over the Wolverines, and Stephens was one of four players to score in double figures. He's posted double-digit scoring totals in three of his last six appearances and has averaged 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game during that time.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine in win Stephens chipped in nine points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 54-53 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Stephens has had plenty of playing time across his first six games with the Gophers, and he generated modest production in Tuesday's low-scoring matchup. He's now averaging 11.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 35.2 minutes per game this year.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in blowout win Stephens finished Friday's 78-49 victory over IPFW with 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 30 minutes.

Impact Stephens was limited to just five points in Sunday's 2OT win over Princeton, but he bounced back Friday and led the Gophers' starters on the scoreboard. Across the first four games of the year, the transfer from Lafayette has averaged 12.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 36.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 points in win Stephens closed with 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 71-56 victory over UMKC.

Impact Stephens primarily played off the bench across his four seasons at Lafayette, but he took on a starting role in his debut with the Gophers on Tuesday. The guard was one of three starters to score in double figures, and it appears as though he'll have a sizable role to begin the 2021-22 season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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