Castaneda scores 31, Akron takes down South Dakota St. in OT
Xavier Castaneda scored 31 points as Akron beat South Dakota State 81-80 in overtime in a season openerNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Withdraws from 2022 NBA Draft Castaneda has withdrawn from the 2022 NBA Draft and will return to Akron next season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Castaneda started all 34 games for Akron in 2021, logging 13.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 steals on 31.9 minutes per game. The 6-foot-1 junior also converted on 37.3 percent of shots from beyond-the-arc in 2021 (5.9 attempts per game). Castaneda has opted to return to college, and he will look to bolster his draft stock in this upcoming season.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ali scores 19 to carry Akron over Buffalo 70-68 in MAC
Ali Ali had 19 points and Greg Tribble made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left and fourth-seeded Akron edged fifth-seeded Buffalo 70-68 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American...MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda leads Akron against Central Michigan after 22-point game
Akron hosts the Central Michigan Chippewas after Xavier Castaneda scored 22 points in Akron's 79-60 victory against the Ball State CardinalsMARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda scores 22 to carry Akron over Ball State 79-60
Xavier Castaneda had 22 points as Akron topped Ball State 79-60MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda scores 29 to lift Akron over Ball St. 84-74
Xavier Castaneda had a career-high 29 points as Akron topped Ball State 84-74JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ali scores 32 to lift Akron past Buffalo 88-76
Ali Ali had a career-high 32 points as Akron beat Buffalo 88-76JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda scores 17 to lift Akron past Florida A&M 73-66 Xavier Castaneda registered 17 points as Akron topped Florida A&M 73-66.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Castaneda scores 17 to lift Akron past Florida A&M 73-66
Xavier Castaneda registered 17 points as Akron topped Florida A&M 73-66DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Etienne lifts Wichita St. over USF on late free throws
Tyson Etienne made a pair of free throws with eight seconds remaining to lift Wichita State to a 68-67 win over South Florida in the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarter...MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Etienne carries Wichita St. past South Florida 80-63
Tyson Etienne had 21 points as Wichita State extended its winning streak to seven games, beating South Florida 80-63MARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williams leads Memphis over South Florida 73-52
Boogie Ellis had 18 points, DeAndre Williams scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds, and Memphis beat South Florida 73-52MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 12 Houston blows out USF with huge first-half run
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points, all in the first half, to lead No. 12 Houston to a 98-52 win over South FloridaFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Sunday Castaneda is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Houston.
Impact Castaneda will be making his first start of the year despite coming off his worst performance this season when he managed a single point on 0-for-7 shooting in 22 minutes against Temple on Wednesday. The 6-1 junior has averaged 7.7 points and 2.1 assists in 21.3 minutes per game as he'll look to have a bounceback game and help the Bulls pull off a potential major upset.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castaneda lifts South Florida past Temple 83-76 PHILADELPHIA (AP) Xavier Castaneda had 18 points as South Florida got past Temple 83-76 on Sunday. Alexis Yetna had 14 points and seven rebounds for South
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • SI.COM
Castaneda lifts South Florida past Temple 83-76 Xavier Castaneda had 18 points as South Florida got past Temple 83-76 on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Castaneda lifts South Florida past Temple 83-76
Xavier Castaneda had 18 points as South Florida topped Temple 83-76FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tulane narrowly holds off South Florida 62-59
Jaylen Forbes had 19 points and Tulane made 6 of 8 free throws in the last 20 seconds to hold off South Florida 62-59FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Richie scores 15 to lead Tulsa over South Florida 61-51
Austin Richie posted 15 points as Tulsa topped South Florida 61-51JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Florida hangs on for 74-71 win over Cincinnati
Alexis Yetna had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading South Florida to a 74-71 win against Cincinnati in an American Athletic Conference openerDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 16 minutes off bench Castaneda (groin) totaled four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 16 minutes in Sunday's 76-58 loss to Virginia Tech.
Impact Castaneda was dealing with a groin injury over the Bulls' first two games of the year and wasn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest. However, he saw ample playing time off the bench against the Hokies during his season debut. It's unclear whether Castaneda will return to a starting role later in the year, but it's encouraging to see him return to the court.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Castaneda (groin) isn't starting Sunday's game against Virginia Tech.
Impact Castaneda didn't appear in either of the Bulls' first two games, and he's not in the starting lineup Sunday. While it's not yet known whether he'll be available off the bench, Caleb Murphy will serve as the starting point guard against the Hokies.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses out again Castaneda (groin) didn't take the floor Saturday versus Virginia Tech.
Impact Castaneda was deemed a game-time call for the contest, which bodes well for his chances of returning for Sunday's contest against Virginia Tech. The junior point guard could be in line for a better line this season if he's on the ball more often following the graduation of Laquincy Rideau from the 2019-20 club. Senior David Collins has served in that role in the first two games, but his seven turnovers Saturday likely don't make the greatest case for him keeping the job when Castaneda is healthy enough to play.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Saturday Castaneda (groin) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Castaneda has been battling a groin injury over the last several weeks, and he didn't appear in Wednesday's season opener against Florida College. The team will see how he looks before Saturday's contest before reaching a decision regarding his status. The junior started 15 of the 31 games he appeared in last year, averaging 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds over 25.5 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Does not play in season opener Castaneda (groin) did not play in Wednesday's season opener against Florida College.
Impact Castaneda was never officially ruled out, but he has been battling a groin injury the last couple weeks. We'll have to see if Castaneda is healthy enough to give it a go on Saturday against Rhode Island.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
