MANNY OBASEKI NEWS

Won't start Saturday Obaseki is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact The Aggies will celebrate the return of Wade Taylor, so Obaseki will return to his regular role in the second unit. The senior is averaging 6.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game when deployed off the bench in 2024-25.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. OU Obaseki is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma, Carter Karels of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Obaseki will get the nod in the backcourt due to the absence of Wade Taylor (undisclosed). Obaseki has made just one start this season, and he notched 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 77-45 win over HCU on Dec. 20.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 points Obaseki totaled 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and one block over 24 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 100-95 OT loss to Houston.

Impact The junior had a solid performance as he scored 15 points while connecting on four of his six free-throws during Sunday's OT loss to Houston. Obaseki started the last eight games of the year for the Aggies and saw a huge increase in his season averages after that adjustment was made. The guard ended the season averaging 7.0 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MARCH 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MARCH 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Obaseki scores career-high 25 points, leads Texas A&M to 3rd straight win, 86-60 over Ole Miss

Manny Obaseki scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Aggies to their third straight win, 86-60 over Mississippi in a regular-season finale on Saturday

MARCH 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manny Obaseki fuels Texas A&M's rout of Ole Miss Manny Obaseki poured in a season-best 25 points and Wade Taylor IV added 19 points that included five 3-pointers as visiting Texas A&M made...

MARCH 9, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets the start versus Georgia Obaseki will start in the game against Georgia Saturday.

Impact Obaseki is coming one of his best games of the season in which he posted 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 15 minutes played. So him getting the nod to start could be due his recent success.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Everything Texas A&M guards Tyrece Radford, Manny Obaseki said following loss to No. 18 South Carolina A transcript of everything Texas A&M guards Tyrece Radford and Manny Obaseki said can be seen in this article.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

10 points off the bench Obaseki ended Wednesday's 89-64 victory over DePaul with 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two assists over 22 minutes.

Impact The junior played in a season-high 22 minutes where he scored 10 points off the bench in Wednesday's win over DePaul. In the nine games played this season, Obaskei is averaging 4.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 11.3 minutes played per game. Expect the guard to continue to see a bench role moving forward for the Aggies.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal role in return Obaseki chipped in four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 69-61 victory over Ole Miss.

Impact Obaseki snapped his 15-game absence streak Tuesday. The sophomore guard will likely continue to come off the bench for Texas A&M.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Obaseki has been cleared to resume all basketball activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Obaseki, who hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 4, due to a hand injury, has been cleared to resume all basketball-related activities. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in 14 games this season, logging 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.5 steals on 16.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for skill work Head coach Buzz Williams said Obaseki (hand) has been cleared to do skill work during practice, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Obaseki hasn't played since Jan. 4 due to a hand injury, but it's encouraging to see him getting in at least some work in during practice. Williams added that skill work is the first 10-15 percent of practice, so Obaseki still has plenty of hurdles to clear before returning to game action.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not near return Obaseki (hand) will remain out as his return date is still uncertain, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact The sophomore will remain absent as this will mark his 11th straight missed game due to a hand injury. As his status remains uncertain, Obaseki's next chance to return to the floor will be Wednesday against Arkansas.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 4-6 weeks Obaseki (hand) will remain out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured hand, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Obaseki received surgery on Friday for his fractured hand, and he has been given a timetable of 4-6 weeks to recover. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in 14 games this season, logging 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 16.9 minutes per game. His current timetable places his return date in early to mid-February, and in his absence the team may turn towards bench options Andersson Garcia and Hayden Hefner to take on expanded roles.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Saturday Obaseki was not listed in the Aggies starting five ahead of Saturday's game against Missouri, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact After starting in the Aggies previous game, Obaseki will return to his role entering off the bench with Texas A&M returning to their traditional starting five. Obaseki is averaging 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Tuesday Obaseki will join the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Obaseki's inclusion in the lineup is a bit of a surprise, especially in place of Henry Coleman. It's unclear what caused the shift, but Obaseki seems likely headed for additional work as a result.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Obaseki is not starting Tuesday against Georgia, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Obaseki started his third game of the season last Wednesday but went scoreless with one rebound in 12 minutes, so he'll exit the starting five. Henry Coleman will start in his place for the Aggies.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obaseki scores 19 as Texas A&M beats Northwestern St. 80-61

Freshman Manny Obaseki had 19 points and nine rebounds — both season highs — and Texas A&M never trailed in its 80-61 win over Northwestern State

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS