Kanon Catchings - College Basketball News & Rumors

Jeremiah Wilkinson scores 22 as Georgia beats Florida State, 107-73

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 22 points and Blue Cain added 17 for Georgia in a 107-73 win over Florida State on Tuesday night, part of the ACC/SEC Challenge

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Millender hits six 3s as Georgia beats Tennessee Tech 123-81

Marcus Millender scored 22 points and Jeremiah Wilkinson added 20 as Georgia rolled past Tennessee Tech 123-81 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Provide 17 points, seven boards Catchings posted 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 123-81 win over Tennessee Tech.

Impact After starting the season with 13.3 points in his first three games, Catchings had flumped with just 4,8 points in his following four games. The 6-9 sophomore converted just 20.7 percent of his field goals during scoring slump. He broke out as the Bulldogs scored at least 120 points for the second time this season. Catchings will have a chance to score against more proven competition on Tuesday against Florida State.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wilkerson scores 22 to lead 7 Georgia players in double figures; Bulldogs blow past Morehead State

Jeremiah Wilkerson scored 22 points and Georgia made it three blowout wins in seven days, rolling past Morehead State 120-81

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Georgia routs UMES 94-29 behind Cain and Wilkins' 16 points apiece

Georgia throttled Maryland Eastern Shore 94–29 on Wednesday night, moving to 2–0 behind depth, defense, and pace

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Scores 15, grabs eight boards Catchings provided 15 points and eight rebounds in the exhibition win over Troy on Sunday

Impact The 6-9 Catchings was a part-time starter for BYU as a freshman in 2024-25 and provided 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 17.5 minutes. He is the presumptive starter at power forward for the Bulldogs and could see his stats increase accordingly.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Why Kanon Catchings is Georgia's most important team transfer for 2025-26 While they were overshadows by many other SEC programs, Georgia quietly had one of their best seasons in recent memory. Mike White’s third y...

AUGUST 5 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Connected UNC Basketball Transfer Target Winds Up Committing Elsewhere After looking like a perfect match, the UNC basketball program and Kanon Catchings went their separate ways.

APRIL 15 • SI.COM

Georgia basketball adds BYU transfer forward BYU forward Kanon Catchings is headed to UGA. What does he bring to the Bulldogs?

APRIL 14 • USATODAY.COM

Where will Kanon Catchings transfer? Former Brownsburg star heads to SEC Kanon Catchings had been a Mr. Basketball frontrunner and a Purdue basketball commit. Here is his next collegiate stop.

APRIL 14 • INDYSTAR.COM

Will transfer to Georgia Catchings will transfer to Georgia, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact Catchings will look to get a fresh start in Georgia, where he was part of Overtime Elite before beginning his collegiate career with BYU. The 2024-25 Cougars had him regularly part of their starting lineup before he was dropped, something he will look to prevent during his sophomore year.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving BYU Catchings has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Matthew Glenesk and Nathan Baird of The Indianapolis Star.

Impact Catchings started in 15 of his 31 appearances as a freshman for BYU, but his numbers weren't impressive since he averaged just 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 17.4 minutes per game. Catchings should generate tons of interest from programs all over the country, although he's expected to focus in trying to secure a bigger role than the one he had with BYU.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Makes brief return Thursday Catchings (knee) finished with no counting stats over four minutes during Thursday's 80-71 victory over VCU.

Impact Catchings, who missed each of the last four games due to a knee injury, made a brief return to the floor in Thursday's win. He played four minutes off the bench and recorded no stats outside of a personal foul, but it was good to see him healthy. He will now be available Saturday versus Wisconsin.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Catchings (knee) has been termed day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game against VCU, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Catchings, who hasn't played since Mar. 1, as the result of a knee injury, has been able to work out, but remains day-to-day ahead of the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in 29 games this season (15 starts), averaging 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.6 steals on 18.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 BYU sets Big 12 tourney record with 18 3s, rallies past No. 12 Iowa St 96-92 in quarterfinals

Richie Saunders scored 23 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer with less than a minute to go, and No. 17 BYU overcame a big game from Curtis Jones in a 96-92 victory over No. 12 Iow...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Out Thursday Catchings (knee) is out for Thursday's matchup against Iowa State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Catchings will be held out of Thursday's contest, marking his third consecutive missed game while dealing with a knee injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has has a productive first year on campus, averaging 7.6 points per game through 19 contests. If the Cougars are able to beat Iowa State without Catchings, he will hope to return to face the winner of Houston and Colorado in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal on Friday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Catchings (knee) did not play in Tuesday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Catchings missed his first game of the season as he deals with a knee injury. He will aim to be available for Saturday's game against Utah.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed 'day-to'day' Catchings (knee) is 'day-to-day' after leaving BYU's win over West Virginia, according to Cougars head coach Kevin Young, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Catchings tweaked his left knee against the Mountaineers after logging just one rebound. He was sent to the locker room and later returned to the bench, but wore ice on his knee and didn't return to action. The good news is that the injury is reportedly less severe than initially anticipated, and Catchings sounds like he has a shot to play in BYU's big-time showdown with Iowa State on Tuesday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. WVU Catchings (knee) is out for the remainder of BYU's game against West Virginia, Ronald Lee Weaver of ESPN reports.

Impact Catchings only logged one rebound before getting sent to the locker room against the Mountaineers. The guard has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game with what appears to be a left knee injury, as he was seen sporting an ice pack on the bench.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to locker room Saturday Catchings (undisclosed) was sent to the locker room during the first half of BYU's clash with West Virginia, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Catchings reportedly was sent to the bench after contesting a dunk, and then shortly thereafter was sent to the locker room. Catchings logged just one rebound before his departure, and it remains to be seen if he's available to return Saturday night.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Young Praised Kanon Catchings After BYU's Win Over Arizona On Saturday night, BYU outscored Arizona 96-95 in an instant classic. The Cougars got key contributions from players up and down the roster,...

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

Catches fire off bench Catchings totaled 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two steals in 15 minutes during Saturday's 96-95 victory over Arizona.

Impact Catchings came off the bench to drain four from downtown, totaling 14 points and two steals across just 15 minutes during BYU's upset win at Arizona. Catchings trailed only Richie Saunders in the scoring column after having posted scoreless outings across 10 total minutes in the last two games combined. It's the fourth time Catchings has reached double figures during conference play and the fourth time this season he's converted on four shots from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kanon Catchings' career game lifts BYU over Baylor in OT Kanon Catchings had a perfect 8-for-8 night from the floor, hitting four 3-pointers in a 23-point performance, and BYU pulled away for a 93-...

JANUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kanon Catchings scores 23, Richie Saunders adds 17 to lead BYU over Baylor, 93-89 in OT

Kanon Catchings finished with 23 points, Richie Saunders scored six of his 17 points in overtime and BYU beat Baylor 93-89

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Posts 23 in perfect night Catchings finished with 23 points (8-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one block over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-89 OT victory over Baylor.

Impact Catchings came off the bench for the fifth-consecutive game Tuesday, posting a career-high 23 points during a big OT win over Baylor. The talented freshman became the first player in the country this season to score more than 20 while being perfect from the floor, draining all eight of his shot attempts including all four from downtown. It was the first time since the opening game of the conference slate that Catchings had reached double figures in scoring.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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