Tag: college basketball injuries

On Saturday unexpectedly sitting out were Austin Reaves & Alondes Williams (Oklahoma) for covid protocols, Charlie Moore (DePaul) with an elbow injury, Bubba Parham (Georgia Tech) for personal reasons, Levi Stockard (VCU) in concussion protocol and Colby Jones (Xavier) due to covid protocols.

Returning to action included Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State), Sam Sessoms (Penn State), Jalen Coleman-Lands (Iowa State) and Cormac Ryan (Notre Dame).

Several players played after dealing with injuries in or since their last games, notably Jalen Carey & Jermaine Harris (Rhode Island), Justin Smith (Arkansas), KyKy Tandy (Xavier) & AJ Wilson (George Mason).

Bo Hodges (eligibility) and Christian David (knee) made their season debuts for Butler.

Suffering possible injuries were DaJuan Gordon (Kansas State) who left the game in the first half with a foot injury, KeShawn Curry (VCU) who limped off and returned to the bench with a walking boot, and Darius Days (LSU) went to the locker room with a knee injury and did not return.

Isaiah Wong (Miami) left the game near the end of the second half with a sprained ankle, Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) was limited after suffering a knee bruise, Yves Pons (Tennessee) turned an ankle late, Jules Bernard (UCLA) missed a good deal of time with a knee bruise but returned, and Xavier DuSell (Wyoming) sustained a back injury in the second half of the game.

In injury updates, Greg Williams (St John’s) is questionable for Sunday, Isaac Bonton (Washington State) appears to have made the trip for the game Sunday, Josh Nickelberry (Louisville) is probable for Monday, Bubba Parham (Georgia Tech) will travel for Monday’s game, and Ian DuBose (Wake Forest) is a gametime decision for Tuesday.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 30:

• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – DNP again (shoulder)
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – DNP again
• Oumar Ballo, Gonzaga – DNP again (thumb)
• Avery Benson, Texas Tech – DNP again (leg)
• Jules Bernard, UCLA – landed hard in the first half, missed time due to a knee bruise, returned in the second half – 0 pts/11 mins
• RJ Blakney, Dayton – DNP again (but was available, recovered from injury)
• Isaac Bonton, Washington State – made the trip for Sunday’s game according to his social media (flu)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – DNP again (groin)
• Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State – returned off the bench – 21 pts/31 mins
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – left in the first half with a left ankle sprain, came back to the bench with a walking boot, did not sound serious
• Christian David, Butler – season debut (knee) – 0 pts/2 mins
• Darius Days, LSU – left in the 2nd half with an lower body injury, was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair, in postgame was said he will be out a couple weeks with a knee injury
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – was in early shoot-around but not dressed for pregame, GTD for Tuesday
• Xavier DuSell, Wyoming – injured his back in the 2nd half, not thought to be significant
• East Carolina – Tyrie Jackson & Charles Coleman DNP again, Miles James returned to action – 2 pts/13 mins
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP again (calf)
• Ferron Flavors, Oklahoma State – warmed up, DNP again (finger)
• DaJuan Gordon, Kansas State – left in the first half for the locker room with a foot injury, planned to get x-rays
• Christian Gray, Fresno State – DNP again (shoulder)
• Bo Hodges, Butler – gained eligibility, made debut (missed some time late in the game with leg cramps) – 11 pts/27 mins
• Collin Holloway, Georgetown – DNP (knee, expected)
• Iowa State – Solomon Young, Tre Jackson, & Javan Johnson DNP again (covid) , Jalen Coleman-Lands returned off the bench – 7 pts/23 mins
• Isaac Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Isaiah Marin, New Mexico – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – DNP again (foot)
• Miami – Chris Lykes, Earl Timberlake, & Elijah Olaniyi DNP again
• Charlie Moore, DePaul – DNP, elbow
• Josh Nickelberry, Louisville – limited in practice today (wrist), probable for Monday
• Oklahoma – Austin Reaves & Alondes Williams DNP, covid protocols
• Bubba Parham, Georgia Tech – DNP, personal, family funeral, will travel for Monday’s game
• Anthony Polite, Florida State – DNP again (shoulder)
• Yves Pons, Tennessee – hard fall in 2nd half, limped off, in postgame it was said to be a turned ankle but he could have returned
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Rhode Island – Jalen Carey (5 pts/19 mins) & Jermaine Harris (5 pts/11 mins) both played after being limited with injuries last game
• Cormac Ryan, Notre Dame – returned to action – 19 pts/27 mins
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly & Jack Forrest DNP again
• San Diego State – Aguek Arop & Keith Dinwiddie DNP again
• Sam Sessoms, Penn State – returned to action (ankle) – 8 pts/19 mins
• Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue – DNP (covid, expected)
• Justin Smith, Arkansas – started after missing practice (undisclosed)
• Stanford – Bryce Wills, Ziaire Williams, Daejon Davis DNP again
• Levi Stockard, VCU – DNP, concussion protocol – back in a couple days
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP (finger, expected)
• Vanderbilt – Quentin Millora-Brown & Braelee Albert DNP again
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• Virginia Tech – Tyrece Radford & Cordell Pemsl DNP again
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – DNP again (head)
• Greg Williams, St John’s – limited at practice (back), quest for Sunday
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – bad knee bruise kept him out of 2nd half
• AJ Wilson, George Mason – started after injury last game
• Isaiah Wong, Miami – left the game near the end of the second half with a sprained ankle
• Xavier – Colby Jones DNP, covid protocols, hopeful for Wednesday Dieonte Miles DNP again, KyKy Tandy played (0 pts/3 mins)

Transfer Updates from Jan 30:

• Nolan Dorsey, New Mexico – enters transfer portal – 0.9 ppg

On Friday CJ Fredrick did not play for Iowa as he deals with a lower leg injury, Keegan Murray got the start.

In injury updates, Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) is expected to be available Saturday while teammate Ferron Flavors sounds questionable, and Jordan Bruner (Alabama) is still 2-3 weeks away from returning.

Sasha Stefanovic (Purdue) remains out the next two games. For Sunday games Jimmy Sotos (Ohio State) will be out again, Zane Meeks (Nevada) is expected to return to action, but Bryce Hamilton (UNLV) is questionable.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 29:

• Alabama – Alex Reese & James Rojas were held out of practice Thursday but everyone except Jordan Bruner (2-3 weeks away) should play Saturday
• Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State – expected to be available Saturday, unclear how much he will play
• Ferron Flavors, Oklahoma State – returned to practice Thursday (finger), unclear if will play Saturday
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – DNP, lower leg, Keegan Murray started – 8 pts/32 mins
• Bryce Hamilton, UNLV – questionable for Sunday (ankle)
• Jermaine Hamlin, Illinois – DNP again (ankle)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – expected to play Sunday (knee)
• Jimmy Sotos, Ohio State – will remain out for Sunday (shoulder)
• Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue – after testing positive for covid remains out for games Saturday and Tuesday

Transfer Updates from Jan 29:

• Matt Cross, Miami – enters transfer portal – 6.9 ppg

On Thursday unexpectedly sitting out were Quentin Grimes (Houston) with an ankle injury, Darius McNeill (SMU) with plantar fasciitis, Oumar Ballo (Gonzaga) with a thumb injury, Aguek Arop (vertigo) & Keith Dinwiddie (hip) for San Diego State and Isaiah Marin (New Mexico). Gabe Brown (Michigan State) sat out as expected due to covid.

Anthony Holland (Fresno State) returned from concussion protocol, Deon Stroud (Fresno State) returned in the second half after sitting out last game, Joshua Langford (Michigan State) played after having covid, and Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona) played after an ankle injury last game.

Sitting out again included Ziaire Williams, Daejon Davis, & Bryce Wills (Stanford), Richard Washington (San Jose State) and Francisco Farabello (TCU).

In injury updates, Devon Daniels (NC State) is out for the season after tearing his ACL Wednesday night. Ian DuBose (Wake Forest) says he is back after being out for covid reasons, Jalen Harris (Georgetown) remains away from the team on personal leave, and Miami announced that Matt Cross is no longer with the program. Justin Smith (Arkansas) did not practice Thursday, and Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) was limited in practice.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 28:

• Aguek Arop, San Diego State – DNP, vertigo, hopeful for Saturday
• Oumar Ballo, Gonzaga – DNP, thumb, week to week
• Gabe Brown, Michigan State – DNP (covid, expected)
• Matt Cross, Miami – is no longer with the program (DNP-CD, 1-27)
• Devon Daniels, NC State – suffered a torn ACL on Wed. night, out for the rest of the season
• Keith Dinwiddie, San Diego State – DNP, hip
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – self-reports that he is back (presumably for practice) after undergoing testing this week (covid-related)
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP again (calf)
• Kenny Foster, Wyoming – DNP (knee, expected)
• Fresno State – Anthony Holland returned as a starter (9 pts/38 mins), Deon Stroud returned to action in the 2nd half after sitting last game (14 pts/21 mins) – game went to OT
• Quentin Grimes, Houston – DNP, ankle, suffered earlier this week, will play Sunday, Tramon Mark started – 16 pts/31 mins
• Jalen Harris, Georgetown – remains away from the team
• Collin Holloway, Georgetown – knee injury, out Saturday
• Iowa State – may have one more player back for Saturday
• Isaiah Johnson, Oregon State – returned to action (covid) – 0 pts/4 mins
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – DNP again (knee)
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – played off the bench (covid) – 3 pts/21 mins
• Isaiah Marin, New Mexico – DNP, undisclosed
• Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona – played off the bench despite pregame reports he was only an emergency option (ankle) – 10 pts/26 mins
• Darius McNeill, SMU – DNP, plantar fasciitis
• Dieonte Miles, Xavier – has returned to practice (injury) and should be available Saturday
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – practiced a little today, not ready for games
• Mady Sissoko, Michigan State – played off the bench (covid) – 0 pts/4 mins
• Justin Smith, Arkansas – did not practice Thursday, team will see how he feels Friday
• Stanford – Bryce Wills, Daejon Davis, & Ziaire Williams DNP again, will also not play Saturday
• KyKy Tandy, Xavier – returned to practice after an injury before the pause
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP again (finger, expected)
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – DNP again (concussion)

Transfer Updates from Jan 28:

On Wednesday unexpectedly sitting out were Elijah Olaniyi (Miami) with a shoulder injury, Cormac Ryan (Notre Dame) with a foot injury, Isaac Bonton (Washington State) had the flu, and Sam Sessoms (Penn State) was out with an ankle injury.

Notably remaining out included Anthony Polite (Florida State), Jimmy Sotos (Ohio State), Greg Williams (St John’s), Tyrie Jackson (East Carolina) and Jared Bynum (Providence).

Players returning to action after missing time were Fatts Russell (Rhode Island), Scottie Lewis (Florida), Anthony Walker (Miami), Dylan Disu (Vanderbilt), Myles Dread (Penn State), Jalyn McCreary (South Carolina), JJ Miles (East Carolina), and Nijel Pack (Kansas State).

Suffering possible injuries on Wednesday included Jalen Carey (Rhode Island) who went out in the first half with a possible ankle injury, and teammate Jermaine Harris was limited with a foot injury he has dealt with in the past. Devon Daniels (NC State) left the game in the second half with a non-contact left leg injury and was seen on crutches.

In injury updates, Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona) is questionable for Thursday, and it was reported that Stanford’s Bryce Wills, Daejon Davis & Ziaire Williams will not travel to Arizona. CJ Fredrick (Iowa) is questionable for Friday and Kerr Kriisa (Arizona) has been cleared to practice again after a concussion. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) could return mid-February after his finger surgery, and Bryan Antoine (Villanova) is not ready to make his season debut.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 27:

• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – still has a ways to go to make season debut
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – DNP again
• RB Blakney, Dayton – did not play Tuesday due to injury
• Isaac Bonton, Washington State – DNP, flu
• Christian Brown, Georgia – returned to action – 0 pts/8 mins
• Jared Bynum, Providence – DNP again (groin)
• Jalen Carey, Rhode Island – left in the first half with an apparent ankle injury, did not return
• Creighton – Jacob Epperson (0 pts/3 mins) & Alex O’Connell (3 pts/6 mins) both returned to action
• Matt Cross, Miami – DNP, coach’s decision
• Devon Daniels, NC State – left the game with a non-contact left leg injury in the 2nd half and went to the locker room, was seen with crutches, the team did not have a postgame update
• Myles Dread, Penn State – returned to action – 6 pts/24 mins
• East Carolina – Tyrie Jackson, Charles Coleman & Miles James DNP again, JJ Miles returned to action off the bench – 6 pts/23 mins
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – no update on status for Friday (lower leg), day to day
• James Graham, Maryland – DNP, lower body, day to day
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – limited by foot injury, did not play 2nd half
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – DNP again (back)
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – fully cleared to practice (concussion), expected to be eligible Feb 4 (was Feb 6)
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – returned to action (covid) – 10 pts/27 mins
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona – ankle injury is not thought to be serious (not a high ankle sprain), not practicing, is questionable for Thursday
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Earl Timberlake DNP again, Elijah Olaniyi DNP, shoulder, Anthony Walker started after sitting out last game
• Nijel Pack, Kansas State – returned to action as a starter (covid), did not end up being limited as was stated pregame- 11 pts/36 mins
• Anthony Polite, Florida State – DNP again (shoulder, expected)
• Fatts Russell, Rhode Island – returned as a starter (core muscle) – 14 pts/32 mins
• Cormac Ryan, Notre Dame – DNP, foot, expected to play Saturday
• Sam Sessoms, Penn State – DNP, ankle, hopeful for Saturday
• Jimmy Sotos, Ohio State – DNP again (shoulder)
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink (out for season), Jalyn McCreary returned to action – 6 pts/17 mins
• Stanford – Ziaire Williams, Dajeon Davis and Bryce Wills will not make the trip to Arizona for Thursday’s game
• Texas – one beat writer surmises that Brock Cunningham may be available Saturday (was at the game last night but not dressed) but that Courtney Ramey & Jericho Sims will still be out in covid protocols
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – could return mid-February (finger)
• Vanderbilt – Quentin Millora-Brown (will not be available for Jan 30 game) & Braelee Albert DNP again, Dylan Disu returned as a starter (18 pts/36 mins) & Akeem Odusipe returned (0 pts/6 mins)
• Virginia Tech – Tyrece Radford DNP (suspension), Cordell Pemsl DNP again (back), Jalen Cone started with Radford out – 3 pts/23 mins
• MJ Walker, Florida State – started after head injury last game
• Jamari Wheeler, Penn State – appeared to bang his knee in the second half, left the game and was seen icing it, returned to the game with a knee wrap
• Greg Williams, St John’s – DNP again (back)

Transfer Updates from Jan 27:

On Tuesday Courtney Ramey & Jericho Sims were unavailable for Texas, and Jack Forrest was out for St Joseph’s. Remaining out were Ryan Daly (St Joe’s), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Brock Cunningham (Texas), and Justin Powell (Auburn).

Returning to action included Greg Brown & Kai Jones (Texas), Jaden Springer (Tennessee), James Rojas (Alabama), Anthony Longpre (St Joe’s) and William Douglas (SMU).

In injury updates, Gabe Brown (Michigan State) tested positive for covid, but teammate Joshua Langford may be available Thursday. Alanzo Frink is out for the season for medical reasons, but South Carolina teammate Jalyn McCreary should be available Wednesday. Kenny Foster (Wyoming) is out indefinitely with a knee injury.

Scottie Lewis (Florida) is questionable Wednesday, while Greg Williams (St John’s) and Myles Dread (Penn State) are gametime decisions. Andre Jackson (UConn) may be able to return Sunday or next week. Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree (Villanova) had surgery for a stress fracture and remains out, and Ian DuBose (Wake Forest) will be evaluated Wed. to see if he may be able to return.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 26:

• BJ Boston, Kentucky – suffered an apparent ankle injury two minutes into the game & went to the locker room, returned in the first half – 8 pts/31 mins
• Gabe Brown, Michigan State – tested positive for Covid late last week
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Villanova – recently had surgery for a stress fracture in his left leg, had not played this season
• Ryan Daly, St Joe’s – DNP again (hand)
• Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – remains out for Wed. with MCL
• William Douglas, SMU – returned to action – 3 pts/3 mins
• Myles Dread, Penn State – gametime decision tomorrow (shoulder)
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – will undergo tests tomorrow to see if/when he may be able to return
• Jack Forrest, St Joe’s – DNP, lower leg
• Kenny Foster, Wyoming – out for the foreseeable future after a knee injury last game, but could return this season, not a torn ACL
• Alanzo Frink, South Carolina – will miss the rest of the season for medical reasons
• Markeese Hastings, Butler – opts out of the rest of the season
• Puff Johnson, UNC – DNP again (toe)
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – after previously testing positive for covid, had a heart test and has begun working out, some journalists quoted Izzo as saying Langford has a chance to be available Thursday while others said he should be
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – sounds like he was limited in practice Monday, team will check with doctors on his availability for Wednesday
• Anthony Longpre, St Joe’s – started after DNP last game – 2 pts/24 mins
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – DNP again (foot)
• Jalyn McCreary, South Carolina – is expected to be available tomorrow
• Ohio State – Kyle Young and Seth Towns have not been able to practice consistently as they manage injuries, making it difficult to know what they can give in games, especially Towns
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion protocol)
• Alex Reese, Alabama – limped off the court in the first half and went to the locker room, returned in the first half – 3 pts/20 mins
• James Rojas, Alabama – returned to action (covid) – 0 pts/2 mins
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – returned to action (ankle) – 9 pts/25 mins
• Markhi Strickland, St Louis – DNP (covid protocols after attending a funeral)
• Texas – Brock Cunningham DNP again but was present, Jericho Sims & Courtney Ramey DNP (covid protocols) Greg Brown (14 pts/26 mins) & Kai Jones (15 pts/39 mins) returned to action in the starting lineup
• UConn – James Bouknight, Andre Jackson (may be able to return this Sunday or next week), & Akok Akok DNP again
• Greg Williams, St John’s – has been limited in practice with back issue, gametime decision on Wednesday

Transfer Updates from Jan 26:

• David Caraher, St John’s – enters transfer portal, had been on personal leave from the team – 0.7 ppg
• Jameer Nelson, Jr, George Washington – will transfer to Delaware

On Monday Cade Cunningham sat out again but Oklahoma State teammate Rondel Walker returned to action. Iowa State was missing four starters, Jalen Coleman-Lands, Javan Johnson, Solomon Young & Tre Jackson, to covid protocols. Bryce Hamilton was back in action as he started for UNLV.

In in-game injuries, Arizona’s Bennedict Mathurin suffered a sprained ankle on Monday night and was not able to return, but x-rays were negative.

In injury (& other) updates, Tyrece Radford (Virginia Tech) was suspended indefinitely due to criminal charges, James Rojas (Alabama) is questionable for Tuesday, and Santiago Vescovi is fine but Jaden Springer remains questionable for Tennessee. Jared Bynum (Providence), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Jimmy Sotos (Ohio State) and Justin Powell (Auburn) all sound like they will continue to be out. JaKobe Coles (Butler) shared he will miss the rest of the season with a meniscus injury that he suffered several weeks ago.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 25:

• Akok Akok, UConn – quest. for Tuesday (shin)
• Avery Benson, Texas Tech – DNP, leg, day to day
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – hopeful to return by early to mid February (knee)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – will begin some practice work but no definite timetable for return (groin)
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – on Saturday it was said he is not expected to be ready to play this week
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – announces he is now out for the rest of the season with the meniscus injury that had sidelined him
• Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State – DNP again (conditioning after covid protocols), day to day
• Jyare Davis, Providence – concussion set him back 5 or 6 weeks, is working hard and getting better in practice
• Ferron Flavors, Oklahoma State – DNP again (finger)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – confirmed to have aggravated his ankle injury during the game on Sunday (he played through it)
• Bryce Hamilton, UNLV – returned as a starter (ankle)
• Iowa State – Jalen Coleman-Lands, Javan Johnson, Solomon Young & Tre Jackson DNP due to covid protocols
• Puff Johnson, UNC – not expected to practice Monday, will likely travel
• Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona – left near the end of the first half with an ankle injury, he tried to test it out in warmups before the second half but was not able to return, the team proceeded to rule him out with a sprained ankle but shared that x-rays were negative
• Justin Powell, Auburn – still day to day in concussion protocol, once cleared may take two weeks to get him back to action
• Tyrece Radford, Virginia Tech – suspended indefinitely for not upholding team standards, police reports show driving while intoxicated and weapons charges
• Anthony Roberts, St Bonaventure – after missing games for personal reasons it is confirmed that he has left the program
• James Rojas, Alabama – has not practiced yet (medical condition) but team is hopeful he can play Tuesday
• Mady Sissoko, Michigan State – has resumed workouts (covid)
• Jimmy Sotos, Ohio State – will be evaluated more this week, does not sound expected to be available
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe & Frank Anselem DNP again
• Tennessee – Jaden Springer (ankle) is getting better, tried to warmup last game but couldn’t go, Santiago Vescovi (hip) was fine Sunday
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• Rondel Walker, Oklahoma State – returned to action off the bench – 20 pts/31 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 25:

On Sunday Fatts Russell was out with a core muscle injury for Rhode Island, Anthony Walker & Earl Timberlake were out with injuries for Miami, and East Carolina was missing numerous players for covid reasons, most notably JJ Miles & Tyrie Jackson.

Remaining sidelined were Trey Galloway for Indiana, Zane Meeks for Nevada, and Chris Lykes for Miami.

Matt Mitchell returned for San Diego State sooner than expected from a knee injury and Tristen Newton & Noah Farrakhan returned to action for East Carolina after missing time in early January before the team paused activities.

Tre Mitchell (UMass) injured his right shoulder late in the second half, was looked at by trainers, and ended up going to the locker room. Kenny Foster (Wyoming) appeared to bang knees with another player in the second half and did not return to the game.

In injury updates, Ryan Daly (St Joseph’s) will have his cast removed and his hand re-evaluated in the coming days.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 24:

• East Carolina – Tyrie Jackson, JJ Miles, Charles Coleman and Miles James were unavailable (covid-related)
• Ryan Daly, St Joe’s – will have the cast on his hand removed and be re-evaluated in the coming days
• Noah Farrakhan, East Carolina – returned to action – 2 pts/11 mins
• Kenny Foster, Wyoming – left the game in the second half with a left knee injury and did not return, was standing on sideline with knee brace
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – appeared to aggravate an ankle injury when he went down in the first half, returned to action – 14 pts/34 mins
• Trey Galloway, Indiana – DNP again (back)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – started wearing goggles after sustaining a scratched cornea last game
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – DNP again (knee)
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – left the game in the first half with a right leg injury but returned to action
• Chris Lykes, Miami – DNP again (ankle, expected)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – DNP again (knee)
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – returned to action off the bench with a knee brace, sooner than anticipated – 10 pts/14 mins
• Tre Mitchell, UMass – went to the locker room late in the second half with a right shoulder injury
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP again (lower leg)
• Tristen Newton, East Carolina – returned to action – 10 pts/34 mins
• Fatts Russell, Rhode Island – DNP, core muscle injury, day to day, Ishmael Leggett got the start – 12 pts/25 mins
• Earl Timberlake, Miami – DNP, left shoulder, out indefinitely
• UMass – Cairo McCrory & Dyondre Dominguez DNP again, Kolton Mitchell DNP (concussion)
• Anthony Walker, Miami – DNP, foot, day to day

Transfer Updates from Jan 24:

On Saturday some of those not able to play included Cade Cunningham & Rondel Walker (Oklahoma State), Ziaire Williams and Daejon Davis (Stanford, both were reported to be out before their previous game was postponed), Dylan Disu & Quentin Millora-Brown (Vanderbilt), Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa (Oregon, reported ahead of time), James Rojas (Alabama), Alex O’Connell (Creighton) & Akok Akok (UConn).

Notable players returning to action on Saturday were Matt Bradley (Cal), Manny Bates (NC State), Colin Castleton (Florida), CJ Walker (Ohio State), Andre Gustavson (Richmond), Darius Perry (UCF) Jalen Terry (Oregon), Ryan Rapp (Washington State) and Spencer Jones (Stanford). Tyson Jolly (SMU) made his season debut after dealing with personal issues.

Suffering in-game injuries were MJ Walker (Florida State) who left the game in the second half after taking an elbow to the head, AJ Wilson (George Mason) left the game with an apparent elbow injury after taking a hit in a collision, and McKinley Wright (Colorado) left the game in the first half with an apparent leg injury but returned to start the second half.

In injury updates, Mikael Jantunen (Utah) is expected to play Sunday after suffering a scratched cornea last game. Anthony Polite (Florida State, DNP today) may be out a week or two with a strained shoulder. Nijel Pack (Kansas State) is expected to be available for his next game on a limited basis, Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) is questionable for Monday, and Dylan Disu (Vanderbilt) should be available Wednesday.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 23:

• Jalen Adaway, St Bonaventure – was a GTD with a non-covid illness, played off the bench – 12 pts/36 mins
• Akok Akok, UConn – DNP, bruised shin
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – DNP again, practicing but not ready to play
• Manny Bates, NC State – returned to action off the bench – 10 pts/30 mins
• Matt Bradley, Cal – returned to action – 11 pts/24 mins
• Christian Brown, Georgia – dressed, DNP again (lower body)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – dressed, DNP again (groin), no set timetable
• Colin Castleton, Florida – returned off the bench – 14 pts/19 mins
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle, expected)
• Creighton – Jacob Epperson DNP again, Shereef Mitchell (0 pts/11 mins) & Alex O’Connell (DNP) were reported to be dealing with ankle injuries pregame
• Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia, UCF – DNP, undisclosed
• William Douglas, SMU – DNP again
• Myles Dread, Penn State – DNP again (shoulder)
• Ferron Flavors, Oklahoma State – DNP again (finger)
• Luke Frazier, Dayton – season debut – 0 pts/6 mins
• Georgia Tech – Tristan Maxwell DNP again, Khalid Moore returned to action – 4 pts/12 mins
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – played after a DNP, coach’s decision last game – 0 pts/5 mins
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – returned to action (groin) – 2 pts/10 mins
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – DNP again (groin, expected)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – suffered a scratched cornea last game, expected to play Sunday
• Puff Johnson, UNC – DNP, toe injury, wearing boot
• Tyson Jolly, SMU – season debut (personal) – 5 pts/18 mins
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – DNP again (covid-related)
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Ohio State – Ibrahima Diallo, Jimmy Sotos DNP again, CJ Walker returned to action – 8 pts/24 mins
• Oklahoma State – Cade Cunningham & Rondel Walker (arm) both DNP, Cunningham had actually cleared covid protocols but had not practiced and was not conditioned to play, 50/50 to play Monday
• Oregon – Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa DNP (covid-related, were at the game), Will Richardson is not ready to return (thumb), Jalen Terry returned to action
• Nijel Pack, Kansas State – dressed, DNP, will be available next game
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – DNP again (back)
• Darius Perry, UCF – returned to action – 14 pts/36 mins
• Anthony Polite, Florida State – DNP again (shoulder), out 1-2 weeks
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Ryan Rapp, Washington State – listed as unavailable in pregame but did return to action – 3 pts/7 mins
• James Rojas, Alabama – DNP, “medical condition”, hopeful for Tuesday
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary DNP again
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – DNP again (ankle)
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly DNP again (hand), Anthony Longpre DNP
• Stanford – Ziaire Williams, Bryce Wills (knee), & Daejon Davis DNP, Spencer Jones (hip) returned as a starter – 13 pts/39 mins (OT)
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe & Frank Anselem DNP again
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP again (finger, expected)
• Vanderbilt – Issac McBride returned (3 pts/16 mins), Dylan Disu, Quentin Millora-Brown & Akeem Odusipe DNP (covid-related) – Disu & Odusipe should be back for Florida game Wednesday
• Santiago Vescovi, Tennessee – played today, battling a hip injury suffered in the Florida game, did not practice this week
• Villanova – Bryan Antoine DNP again, Eric Dixon played (Achilles) – 3 pts/5 mins
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• MJ Walker, Florida State – took an elbow to the head in the second half and did not return, in postgame was said he looked ok after the game
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – DNP, head injury last game
• Greg Williams, St John’s – DNP, back, quest. for Wednesday
• AJ Wilson, George Mason – appeared to injure his elbow in the first half, did not appear to return – 2 pts/8 mins
• McKinley Wright, Colorado – left with an apparent leg injury in the first half, dove for a ball and his leg was landed on, returned to start the second half – 12 pts/26 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 23:

• Justin Winston, St Bonaventure – will transfer to Robert Morris – 3.0 ppg

On Friday Sasha Stefanovic (11.1 ppg) sat out for Purdue after testing positive for Covid. Jaden Ivey started for Purdue with Stefanovic out. Keith Dinwiddie returned to action from a hip injury for San Diego State, and Daniel Foster (Nevada) & Graham Ike (Wyoming) made their season debuts after being out with injuries.

In injury updates, Manny Bates (NC State) is questionable for Saturday, while South Carolina’s Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary remain out. Darius Perry (UCF) was officially cleared and will play Saturday, while for Florida Colin Castleton is a GTD and Scottie Lewis sounds questionable in protocols. Andre Gustavson (Richmond) is a gametime decision Saturday, Justin Powell (Auburn) remains in concussion protocol, Christian Brown (Georgia) is hopeful to play Saturday, and Greg Williams‘ (St John’s) status for Saturday is unclear.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 22:

• Manny Bates, NC State – has been limited in practice, will try to practice today which will determine if he can play Saturday
• Christian Brown, Georgia – practiced Friday and hopeful for Saturday
• Keith Dinwiddie, San Diego State – returned to action – 13 pts/13 mins
• Florida – Colin Castleton practiced Friday but not 100%, is a GTD Saturday, Scottie Lewis will find out where he stands in protocols on Saturday
• Daniel Foster, Nevada – season debut (shoulder) – 0 pts/11 mins
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – GTD Saturday (groin)
• Graham Ike, Wyoming – season debut (knee) – 0 pts/9 mins
• Andre Jackson, UConn – has an doctor appointment next week for his wrist, if he is pain free could return soon after that
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – DNP again (knee)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – DNP again (knee)
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – DNP again (bone bruise, knee)
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP again (lower leg)
• Darius Perry, UCF – officially cleared, will play Saturday
• Justin Powell, Auburn – still day to day in concussion protocol, has not been practicing
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary remain out Saturday
• Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue – DNP, tested positive for Covid and will miss at least 3 games, Jaden Ivey started – 12 pts/31 mins
• Greg Williams, St John’s – has practiced this week (back) but status for Saturday is uncertain

Transfer Updates from Jan 22:

• Ayinde Hikim, La Salle – will transfer to UMass-Lowell – 4.0 ppg
• Lance Thomas, Memphis – enters the transfer portal – 2.1 ppg

On Thursday Ziaire Williams & Daejon Davis were reportedly going to be out for Stanford before their game was postponed. Trey Galloway (Indiana) did not play due to a back issue and Bryce Hamilton (UNLV, 20.3 ppg) did not play with an ankle injury. Myles Dread (Penn State) did not play after an apparent shoulder injury last game, and Matt Bradley (Cal) warmed up but sat out again.

Returning to action after missing time were Damion Baugh (Memphis), Jalen Graham (Arizona State) and DJ Rodman (Washington State). Craig Porter & Clarence Jackson (Wichita State) also played after dealing with injuries.

In in-game injuries, Richard Washington (San Jose State, 22.2 ppg) left in the first half after taking a shot to the head and did not appear to return. DeAndre Williams (Memphis) left the game in the 2nd half with a towel over his face but in postgame was said to be fine (no concussion, nothing broken) after taking an elbow to the nose. CJ Fredrick (Iowa) started as he deals with a lower leg injury, but the team announced at halftime that he would not return to the game. Richard Harward (BYU) left the game with an apparent left hand injury but returned to the game. Mikael Jantunen (Utah) was already wearing a mask for a previous injury and took a shot to the head in the second half and was taken to the hospital to be evaluated.

For injury updates, Jalen Terry will play for Oregon Saturday, but Chris Duarte and LJ Figueroa will be out due to covid protocols, also for Oregon, Will Richardson is not ready to return. Nijel Pack (Kansas State) is doubtful Saturday, but Darius Perry (UCF) should be able to play. CJ Walker (Ohio State) may be able to return Saturday.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 21:

• Damion Baugh, Memphis – returned to action wearing a mask after being in concussion protocol – 5 pts/13 mins
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP again but did lightly warmup (ankle)
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – reportedly was not expected to play before Thur. game was postponed
• Myles Dread, Penn State – DNP (right arm in sling after injury last game)
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – started after dealing with lower leg issue, but the team announced he would not return for the second half, in postgame it was said they may need to take some time to let him recover
• Trey Galloway, Indiana – DNP, sore back
• Jalen Graham, Arizona State – returned to action (mono)- 10 pts/25 mins
• Bryce Hamilton, UNLV – DNP against Benedictine Mesa, sprained ankle last game, is day to day
• Richard Harward, BYU – left the game favoring his left hand but returned to the game
• Graham Ike, Wyoming – may make season debut Friday (recovering from ACL)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – took a shot to the face (already wearing a mask due to surgery) and was taken to the hospital to be checked out
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – remains out for the foreseeable future (lower leg)
• Oregon – Jalen Terry will play Saturday, Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa are out due to covid protocols, Will Richardson is not ready to return from thumb surgery
• Nijel Pack, Kansas State – is doubtful for Saturday (covid)
• Darius Perry, UCF – should be able to play Saturday
• Jesse Wade, BYU – returned to action, first game since Dec 1
• CJ Walker, Ohio State – status of thumb will be evaluated after practice Friday, could return Saturday
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – took a shot to the head in the first half Thursday (13 mins played), did not appear to return to action
• Washington State – Ryan Rapp DNP again, DJ Rodman returned to action for the first time since Dec 13 – 3 pts/10 mins
• Fabian White, Houston – has been doing 2 on 2 work, not yet fully cleared for practice as he returns from ACL but could be cleared in mid-Feb., unclear if could return this season
• Wichita State – Clarence Jackson (0 pts/4 mins) & Craig Porter (5 pts/14 mins) both returned to action
• DeAndre Williams, Memphis – went to the locker room in the 2nd half with a towel over his face, in postgame was said to be fine after taking an elbow to the nose
• Ziaire Williams, Stanford – reported to be out before Thur. game was postponed
• Bryce Wills, Stanford – reported to be out again before Thur. game was postponed

Transfer Updates from Jan 21: