FEMI ODUKALE NEWS

Not listed on injury report Odukale (ribs) is not on the injury report and will be available for Friday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Odukale suffered a heavy hit after colliding with a metal railing during Monday's loss to Ohio State, but it seems it was nothing but a bruise for the senior. Odukale has been ever-present for the Golden Gophers in 2024-25, averaging 5.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks on 26.4 minutes per game across 15 appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Odukale (ribs) avoided major injury after colliding with a metal railing during Monday's loss against Ohio State, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Odukale bruised his ribs after falling off of the Golden Gophers' raised court and colliding with a metal railing, and he will "have a high level of discomfort going into Wisconsin on Friday". The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in all 15 games this season (13 starts), averaging 5.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks on 26.4 minutes per game. The team's language around Odukale's status for Friday indicates that he is expected to return, which is a good sign for the senior forward.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

All-around effort in win Odukale totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and four steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 79-62 win over Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Odukale made contributions on both ends of the floor, closing with seven points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals during Sunday's win over Bethune-Cookman. The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in all nine games this season (seven starts), averaging 4.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.4 steals and one block on 29.3 minutes per game. Despite struggling from the field (31.6 percent) to kick off the season, Odukale has found other ways to contribute with Minnesota.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags 12 boards in win Odukale had two points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 58-47 victory over Cleveland State.

Impact Odukale chipped in two points, 12 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals, making big defensive plays for the Golden Gophers during Tuesday's win over the Vikings. The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in all five games this season (three starts), averaging 2.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks on 26.4 minutes per game. The transfer from New Mexico State remains unlikely to produce much consistency for fantasy managers, but has the potential to fill the stat sheet on a nightly basis will his all-around skillset

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins regular season as available Odukale (hip) is available for Minnesota's game Wednesday against Oral Roberts, according to Marcus Fuller of The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Minnesota's team will begin its 2024-25 season Wednesday. Despite the redshirt senior's injury status not being 100 percent healthy before Tuesday, he is expected to participate in U of M's upcoming game. Odukale averaged 10.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 30 assists and 1.1 steals between his 26 games (16 started) for New Mexico State.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six schools in seven years: Now, Femi Odukale is finally home with Gophers Gophers newcomer Femi Odukale took a long journey before returning to where it all started, in St. Cloud, Minn.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Status day-to-day Odukale (hip) is day-to-day, per Tony Liebert of Bring Me The News.

Impact Odukale's hip injury indicates why he did not play when Minnesota hosted an exhibition game Tuesday against Hamline. At the very least, his injury status being day-to-day suggests he could be available for UMN's next game. It is scheduled to be Minnesota's regular-season opener against Oral Roberts one week from now.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers add New Mexico State's Femi Odukale from transfer portal Odukale is the latest player to commit to Minnesota

MAY 2, 2024 • SI.COM

Receives NCAA clearance Odukale (not injury related) has received an NCAA waiver for the 2023-24 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Odukale will be eligible to suit up with New Mexico State this season after receiving NCAA eligibility clearance. The two-time transfer averaged 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals on 27.6 minutes per game with Seton Hall in 2022.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heartbreak in loss Odukale had nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 66-65 loss to DePaul. He also had five turnovers.

Impact Odukale thought he delivered a game-winning layup due to DePaul goaltending, but the play was reviewed and declared a clean block by Nick Ongenda. Heartbreak aside, Odukale supplied a modest but effective scoring effort. The 6-foot-6 junior is likely to return as a key two-way presence for Seton Hall next season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Versatile double-double Odukale posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 76-72 loss to Villanova.

Impact Odukale delivered in a max workload, logging his first double-double of the season while notching a season-high six assists. The 6-foot-6 wing has displayed facilitating prowess in the past, but it's been few and far between this season after transferring from Pitt. His usage has grown sizably down the stretch, however.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks pockets, can't shoot Odukale closed Saturday's 58-54 loss to Villanova with five points (1-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals across 29 minutes.

Impact Odukale's defense was on display as the junior supplied a season-high four steals. However, his poor shooting partally mitigated his defensive impact. Odukale is connecting on just 26.3 percent of 1.5 three-point attempts per game this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting five Odukale is back in the starting lineup for Seton Hall as they host UConn, per Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com.

Impact Odukale didn't start in Seton Hall's last game against DePaul, but still played 29 minutes as a heavy contributor. The forward is putting up 6.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists this season.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Odukale (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Providence, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.

Impact Odukale injured his ankle in Wednesday's win over Drexel and won't be able to make it back in time for Saturday's conference clash. The 6-6 junior is averaging 5.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 22 minutes per game. Kadary Richmind will likely make his way into the starting five with Odukale out.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing walking boot Wednesday Odukale (ankle) did not return for the second half in Wednesday's 66-49 win over Drexel, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.

Impact Odukale sported a walking boot on the Pirates bench for the second half of Wednesday's blowout win. The junior guard finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in seven minutes before leaving with the ankle injury. It is unclear how long Odukale will miss while working his way back. His next chance to return is Saturday against Providence.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seton Hall basketball adds guard Femi Odukale, transfer from Pitt 3 things to know about Odukale, plus an updated look at the Pirates' projected 2022-23 depth chart

MAY 8, 2022 • APP.COM

Returning to starting lineup Odukale will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday as Pittsburgh takes on Boston College, Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Odukale came off the bench on Sunday as he was late to a team meeting early in the week, but he will be back in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has appeared in 30 games this season, averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, one steal and 0.5 blocks on 32.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benched for disciplinary reasons Odukale logged six points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 78-54 loss to Notre Dame.

Impact Odukale moved to the bench for this contest due to the fact he was late for a meeting, according to Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The move resulted in his second consecutive game in single-digit scoring, as well as his lowest assist total since Feb. 2. He'll presumably return to the starting five for postseason play, which begins with the ACC Tournament on Tuesday against Boston College.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drops out of starting lineup Odukale won't start Saturday's regular-season finale versus Notre Dame, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Odukale had started every game since Dec. 12 but has been struggling with consistency of late, shooting just 30.8 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from beyond the arc over the last six games. Onyebuchi Ezeakudo will replace him Saturday with the ACC tournament just around the corner.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Over Pitt's past five games, Femi Odukale has turned a disappointing season into something more hopeful During a team meeting on Feb. 1, Femi Odukale’s Pitt teammates and coaches approached him with some uncomfortable truths. Simply put, the po...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Extends double-digit scoring run Odukale racked up 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 74-47 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact Odukale has scored in double digits in each of his last four contests, and he also has recorded two or more steals in each of his last three appearances. Even though Odukale has struggled with consistency at times, it's worth noting that he has scored in double digits in nine of his last 10 games.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh visits Virginia Tech after Odukale's 25-point game

Pittsburgh faces the Virginia Tech Hokies after Femi Odukale scored 25 points in the Panthers' 76-71 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills stat sheet in loss Odukale racked up 16 points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 69-56 loss to Boston College.

Impact Odukale has been one of the Pirates' most consistent players all season long and delivered another solid stat line. In fact, he has scored in double digits in all but one of his last seven appearances, averaging 10.4 points per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE