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Gavin Griffiths
Photo by: Robin Hsiao
Gavin Griffiths
Photo by: Paige Wisehaupt
Gavin Griffiths
Photo by: Robin Hsiao
Gavin Griffiths
Gavin Griffiths
Gavin Griffiths
Jersey Number 0

Gavin Griffiths

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-7 / 200
  • Hometown:
    Simsbury, Conn.
  • High School:
    Kingswood-Oxford
  • Prev School:
    Nebraska / Rutgers

Career Honors/Awards

  • American Conference Player of the Week (1/5/26)
  • Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week (1/5/26)

2024-25 (Junior)

  • Appeared in 30 games, making 29 starts
  • Averaged 10.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks
  • Led Owls in rebounding, 3-pointers made and blocks
  • Only NCAA DI player to record 60 3-pointers made and 50 blocks during the 2025-26 season, becoming the 35th player to do so this century
  • One of 14 players and only American Conference player to record 50-plus blocks and 35 steals in 2025-26
  • Became first NCAA DI player in at least 30 seasons to register six 3-pointers made and seven blocks (tied Liacouras Center record) in a game (vs. UTSA, 1/3/26)
  • Named American Conference and Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week (1/5/26) after averaging 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 4.5 blocks and 2.0 steals
  • Tallied three 20-point games, including a season-high of 24 points against East Carolina
  • Posted multiple triples in 17 games, including four-plus in five contests
  • Grabbed five-plus rebounds in 16 contests, with a season-high nine in three games

2024-25 (Sophomore at Nebraska)

  • Appeared in 16 games
  • Averaged 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest
  • Contributed eight points, five boards and two blocks against FDU
  • Also recorded eight points against Southern

2023-24 (Freshman at Rutgers)
  • Appeared in all 32 games as a true freshman
  • Averaged 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game
  • Ranked second on the team with 31 made 3-pointers and third in blocked shots (13)
  • Finished third among Big Ten freshmen in 3-pointers made
  • Recorded seven double-figure scoring games, including a season-high 25 points vs. Boston University
  • Ended the season strong with 16 points in a Big Ten Tournament start vs. Maryland, 14 at Wisconsin and 10 at Nebraska
  • Made multiple 3-pointers in nine games, including a season-best four vs. Wisconsin
 

Background
  • Consensus top-50 recruit; four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3
  • NEPSAC Class B Player of the Year as a senior
  • Averaged 24.6 points and 12 rebounds per game as a senior
  • Ranked No. 2 in Connecticut by 247Sports, ESPN and On3 in the class of 2023
  • Posted 24.0 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game as a junior
  • Played AAU for Expressions Elite
  • Both parents played collegiately at Hartford
  • Father, Larry, is a Hartford Hall of Famer with 1,181 points and 694 rebounds

Coach Fisher on Griffiths:
“His experience in the Big Ten will bring great value to our team. Gavin’s versatility on the offensive and defensive end will be a major asset to us next season. His ability to stretch the floor as well as make an impact off the bounce will allow us to really open up the floor.”

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