ERNEST UDEH NEWS

Posts third double-double Udeh amassed 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 90-81 loss to Arizona.

Impact Udeh contributed a season-high 14 boards, including six on the offensive end, en route to his third double-double of the season. The junior center has helped on both ends of the floor through 10 games this season, averaging 9.2 points, 8.6 rebounds (3.1 offensive), 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks across 27.1 minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second double-double Udeh logged 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 58-49 victory over South Alabama.

Impact Udeh posted his second double-double of the season while adding three blocks and a steal on the defensive end. It's the third-straight game Udeh has reached a double-figure scoring total and the fourth time he's hit double figures on the glass. Through eight games, the junior forward is averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.8 blocks across 26.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Thursday Udeh (back) will play in Thursday's game against Santa Clara, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Udeh had missed the Horned Frogs' last two games with a back injury, but it appears the junior center is good to go on Thanksgiving. The 6-foot-11 Udeh has been impactful when he's on been on the floor, averaging eight points and 9.3 rebounds per game for the Horned Frogs through three contests this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Udeh (back) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Alcorn State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Udeh will miss his second-consecutive game with a back injury as the Horned Frogs take on Alcorn State. The 6-foot-11 junior started in each of TCU's first three games, averaging eight points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks on 22.7 minutes per game. In Udeh's absence, David Punch is expected to continue starting at the five spot for TCU.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Michigan Udeh won't be available for Friday's game against Michigan due to a back injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Losing Udeh is a huge blow for TCU, as the big man plays a key role for the Horned Frogs on both ends of the court. Udeh is averaging 8.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in his first three appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Udeh contributed 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one block across 16 minutes during Monday's 105-59 victory over Florida A&M.

Impact Udeh needed just 16 minutes to produce his second career double-double during Monday's blowout victory. Udeh started all 29 games he played in last season, averaging 17.3 minutes, 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest. While Monday's performance likely won't be the norm, expect Udeh to see an uptick in minutes and production this season for the Horned Frogs.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Central Florida Udeh (lower leg) is questionable for TCU's game Saturday against Central Florida, according to Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Impact Udeh is still without a clean bill of health as TCU's team prepares for its last game before the 2024 Big 12 Tournament. The big man is trying to prevent his sixth consecutive DNP. But if Udeh must sit out again, Xavier Cork is expected to be TCU's starting center again Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second-straight miss Udeh (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's matchup against Cincinnati, Jamie Plunkett of 247sports reports.

Impact Udeh will miss his second-straight game after starting every game of the season for the Horned Frogs up to that point. The big-man averages 4.2 points and 5.3 rebounds on 16.6 minutes per game this year.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 23 minutes Udeh totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Udeh played 20-plus minutes for the fourth time in 10 conference games, hitting on his only field-goal attempt while contributing five boards and three steals. It was the third conference game in which he recorded a steal, posting multiple steals each time. Udeh is not relied upon for much offense, but does contribute some ancillary stats when he's on the floor. He's started all 10 conference games, seeing 18.8 minutes of court time per contest and averaging 3.9 points, 5.5 boards, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ernest Udeh's first career double-double leads TCU past Texas A&M-Commerce 77-42

Ernest Udeh Jr. had 13 points and 18 rebounds for his first career double-double and TCU routed Texas A&M-Commerce 77-42

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ernest Udeh Jr. says Frogs are "all here for one goal, one mission" Kansas transfer Ernest Udeh Jr. is meshing well with the rest of the Horned Frogs.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ernest Udeh Jr. race 'takes turn not many anticipated' Last week, the Duke basketball program hosted Ernest Udeh Jr. for his only official visit to date as a transfer target. He posted pictures o...

MAY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LOOK: Ernest Udeh Jr. shows off Blue Devil threads The Duke basketball staff looks like the frontrunner for former one-year Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr., as evident in the three 247Sports Cr...

MAY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Breaking Down The Visit: Ernest Udeh Jr. The Blue Devils have been patient, but have reached out to and are now hosting the former McDonald's All American and Kansas Jayhawk for a v...

MAY 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kansas center Ernest Udeh needed only 8 minutes to make mark against Iowa State Kansas center Ernest Udeh played just eight minutes in KU’s 71-58 win over Iowa State, but that was more than enough to make a difference.

MARCH 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Plays 17 minutes in big win Udeh ended Saturday's 78-55 victory over Oklahoma with eight points (4-4 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 17 minutes.

Impact Udeh saw his most extensive playing time of the season during Saturday's blowout win. The 6-foot-11 freshman has now come off the bench in each of his 18 appearances this season, averaging 2.7 points and 2.2 rebounds across 8.3 minutes per contest. Expect Udeh to continue serving a limited ancillary role against Oklahoma State on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KU forward Ernest Udeh Jr. has 'all the confidence in the world' after win at Kentucky The Jayhawks defeated fellow basketball blueblood Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena. KU forward Ernest Udeh Jr. held his own and may have e...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Why aren't MJ Rice, Ernest Udeh playing more for KU basketball? Bill Self talks bench... KU basketball’s freshman duo of MJ Rice and Ernest Udeh has played fewer than five total minutes since Big 12 play began. Here’s why...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Perfect off the bench Udeh logged 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 12 minutes during Thursday's 91-65 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Udeh made the most of his limited minutes off the bench, notching a season high in points while going perfect from the field. The freshman center was one of six Jayhawks players to finish with at least 10 points, as the team converted 63.4 percent of its shots from within the arc. Udeh has averaged 3.1 points and 2.6 boards over 9.9 minutes per game, though he could see increased playing time again if Kansas gets out to a big lead against Missouri on Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench to open season Udeh produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 89-64 victory over Omaha.

Impact Udeh came off the bench behind big men K.J. Adams and Jalen Wilson in his collegiate debut. The 6-foot-11 freshman still managed to come away with five boards despite his limited playing time, and he may be the Jayhawks' only true center with a legitimate chance to see meaningful playing time this season, as sophomore Zach Clemence played just four minutes Monday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moore: In college debut, Ernest Udeh Jr. plays like Jayhawks' big answer Kansas' rim-running big man made his college debut Monday night in an 89-64 win over Omaha.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 9 Kansas

Defending champion Kansas will have a new look, yet lands the No. 9 spot in our preseason rankings thanks to a ton of incoming talent.

OCTOBER 19, 2022