Tag: college basketball injuries

On Monday St. John’s Julian Champagnie made his season debut after sitting out the first two games, and had a huge game with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Texas’ Andrew Jones (13 pts) and SMU’s Darius McNeill (5 pts) also were in action after missing the openers.

In some injury updates, Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) will have surgery for a torn meniscus, Jalen Hill (UCLA) was ready to return Monday night before the game was canceled, Keion Brooks (Kentucky) is still 2-3 weeks away, David McCormack (Kansas) is expected to be available Tuesday, and Taveion Hollingworth (WKU) is a gametime decision Tuesday.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 30:

• Chudier Bile, Georgetown – is back after dealing with ankle injury
• Moses Bol, UCF – was not dressed for the opener but was present
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – still 2-3 weeks away from being ready to play with calf injury
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – dressed & warmed up Monday but did not play, in postgame was said he may be available as the team progresses in the tournament
• Julian Champagnie, St John’s – came off the bench for first action of the season
• Andre Curbelo, Illinois – will practice today and expected to play Wednesday (ankle)
• Rasheem Dunn, St Johns – DNP Monday (expected), still in concussion protocol
• Aaron Estrada, Oregon – still waiting on eligibility waiver
• LJ Figueroa, Oregon – still waiting on eligibility waiver
• Jay Heath, Boston College – returned to the starting lineup after sitting out last game
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – would have played Monday if game had not been canceled
• Taveion Hollingworth, Western Kentucky – gametime decision Tuesday with hyperextended arm and sprained thumb
• Jadan Ivey, Purdue – will not play Tuesday (foot)
• Tony Johnson, UCF – appeared to suffer a lower body injury during halftime warmups, was seen with a towel over his head on the trainer’s table after scoring 8 points early, he will get an MRI Tuesday.
• Andrew Jones, Texas – started Monday after missing last game for covid-related reasons
• Cam Mack, Prairie View A&M – eligible after transfer from Nebraska
• David McCormack, Kansas – has been limited in practice with a leg injury but is expected to play Tuesday
• Darius McNeill, SMU – played off the bench after sitting out last game
• Iverson Molinar, Miss State – DNP Monday due to Covid (expected), hopeful to return Friday
• Jimmy Nichols, Providence – season debut on Monday
• Darius Perry, UCF – unavailable for opener due to undisclosed injury, in postgame was said the team it is hopeful it “shouldn’t be too much longer”
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – will have surgery for a torn meniscus

Transfer Updates from Nov 30:

• Parker Stewart, UT-Martin – plans to grad transfer, 19.2 ppg last season

On Sunday Alonzo Verge (Arizona State) was a surprise late scratch for non-disciplinary/non-injury reasons, Denzel Mahoney (Creighton) was inactive, it was announced that Earl Timberlake (Miami) will be out 3-5 weeks with an ankle injury suffered in practice, and Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall) will be out at least 2 weeks with an ankle sprain.

Seeing their first action of the season on Sunday after missing games were Kimani Lawrence (13 points) and Caleb Christopher for Arizona State, Andre Gustavson (7 points) for Richmond, Xavier Castaneda for South Florida, and Jamal Shead (Houston).

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 29:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – will be out at least two weeks due to ankle sprain
• Nahziah Carter, Washington – suspended, did not travel/play Sunday
• Xavier Castaneda, South Florida – season debut on Sunday after groin injury
• Caleb Christopher, Arizona State – first game action of season on Sunday after recovering from thumb injury
• Vladislav Goldin, Texas Tech – active after missing first two games, DNP
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – season debut after sitting out earlier this week
• Isaiah Jackson, Kentucky – did not start but played after ankle issues last game, Cam’Ron Fletcher got the start
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – out 2-3 weeks with a knee injury
• Musa Jallow, Ohio State – did not play Sun, came out for 2nd half in walking boot due to a lower leg injury
• KD Johnson, Georgia – freshman is dealing with eligibility issue
• Kimani Lawrence, Arizona State – season debut on Sunday after missing games recovering from knee injury
• Denzel Mahoney, Creighton – not suited up for warmups Sunday, listed as inactive by team, in postgame it was shared he had just returned to practice Saturday after missing time due to covid protocols and is getting back into game shape
• Emanuel Miller, Texas A&M – not dressed but was on the bench Sunday, muscle injury, said to be precautionary
• Caleb Mills, Houston – only played 11 minutes Sunday, none in the 2nd half due to ankle pain
• Jamal Shead, Houston – played Sun. after missing game with illness
• Earl Timberlake, Miami – will miss 3-5 weeks with an ankle injury
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – DNP Sunday, non-disciplinary scratch and is not injured, described as day to day
• Gabe Watson, Tulane – suffered a concussion in Friday’s game, DNP Sunday, Sion James started in his place
• Anthony Walker, Miami – played Sunday, recovered from knee issue
• Andre Weir, Richmond – did not dress again
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – dealing with a dislocated toe, wearing a boot on his foot, did not play

Transfer Updates from Nov 29:

• N/A

Saturday saw RJ Nembhard (TCU), Matt Haarms (BYU), Jermaine Harris (Rhode Island) and Bryce Williams (Oklahoma State) get their first action of the season after missing games earlier this week.

In injury updates, Gavin Baxter (BYU) is out for the season with an ACL tear and Samuell Williamson (Louisville) is out Sunday with a toe injury but is day to day going forward. Rocket Watts (Michigan State) was favoring his ankle at the end of the game Saturday night but in postgame it didn’t sound serious. Tony Miller (Washington State) did not play in the late game Saturday night due to an undisclosed injury after suiting up in the opener.

Nahziah Carter (Washington) remains suspended and did not travel with the team for their Sunday game, and in transfer news Texas’ Will Baker announced he is leaving the team.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 28:

• Gavin Baxter, BYU – announced he has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season
• Nahziah Carter, Washington – remains suspended and did not travel with the team for their upcoming game
• Xavier Castaneda, South Florida – DNP Sat.
• Julian Champagnie, St John’s – practiced Saturday after sitting out so far this season
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – did not travel with the team for Monday’s game in concussion protocol
• Hasahn French, St Louis – DNP due to concussion protocol
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – expected to play Sunday
• Matt Haarms, BYU – season debut on Saturday
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – did not play after lower body injury last game
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – made his season debut after sitting out the last two games
• Charles Manning, LSU – did not play again Sat (foot)
• Tony Miller, Washington State – did not play Sat (undisclosed injury)
• David Mutaf, Minnesota – warmed up Sat after not dressing last game but did not play
• RJ Nembhard, TCU – scored 8 points Sat after missing last game
• Myles Warren, Washington State – played on Sat after missing the opener with an injury
• Rocket Watts, Michigan State – was favoring his ankle late and was looked at by trainers, in postgame he said he was feeling good after icing it
• Bryce Williams, Oklahoma State – played Sat after missing last game with an emergency dental issue
• Tre Williams, Minnesota – played after not dressing last game
• Samuel Williamson, Louisville – day to day with a toe injury, will not play Sunday
• AJ Wilson, George Mason – played the opener but sat out the last 2 games with an ankle injury

Transfer Updates from Nov 28:

• Will Baker, Texas – announced he will transfer

After missing their team’s first games, Houston’s Caleb Mills, UConn’s Tyrese Martin, and Oregon State’s Tariq Silver were in action on Friday.

In injury updates, Rutgers Geo Baker was said to be out for a while as he has a boot on his foot, Hasahn French (St Louis) is a gametime decision Saturday, and Jalen Hill (UCLA) is probable Monday. Colorado’s D’Shawn Schwartz has tested positive for covid and his teammates Tristan da Silva and Keeshawn Barthelemy are out with contact tracing.

Suffering injuries in Friday games were Syracuse’s Bourama Sidibe, (left leg, will get MRI), Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall (sprained ankle), Andre Curbelo, Illinois (ankle), and Samuell Williamson, Louisville (toe).

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 27:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – suffered ankle injury in Friday game
• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – did not travel, covid protocols
• Geo Baker, Rutgers – DNP Friday, will be out a while with boot on foot
• Keeshawn Barthelemy, Colorado – unavailable, covid-protocols
• Andre Curbelo, Illinois – after diving for a ball appeared to suffer an ankle injury
• Tristan da Silva, Colorado – unavailable, covid-protocols
• Jyare Davis, Providence – doubtful for Monday
• Hasahn French, St Louis – GTD Saturday
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – unavailable Fri, non-covid illness
• Dominick Harris, Gonzaga – reported to be out with covid protocols
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – not dressed on Friday, probable Monday
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – in walking boot on Friday
• Ira Lee, Arizona – did not play, dealing with concussion symptoms
• Tyrese Martin, UConn – played Fri after one-game suspension
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – DNP again
• Caleb Mills, Houston – played on Friday after missing last game
• Khalid Moore, Georgia Tech – played after ankle injury last game
• Jimmy Nichols, Providence – probable for Monday
• Jack Nunge, Iowa – unavailable again Fri, personal reasons
• Ody Oguama, Wake Forest – unavailable again in conc. prot.
• Ronald Polite, George Mason – out with a hip injury
• D’Shawn Schwartz, Colorado – DNP, has tested positive for Covid
• Jamal Shead, Houston – DNP, non-covid related illness
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – suffered a left leg injury early and did not return, will get an MRI
• Tariq Silver, Oregon State – played Fri after sitting out opener
• Julian Strawther, Gonzaga – reported to be out with covid protocols
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – will not play Saturday, out a week or so
• Andre Weir, Richmond – not dressed Fri, coach’s decision
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – suffered a toe injury in Friday’s game and did not return

Transfer Updates from Nov 27:

• N/A

In Thursday news Rasheem Dunn (St John’s) did not play due to being in concussion protocol after an injury on Wednesday. Jalen Wilson (Kansas) got the start and scored 11 points in their season-opener after missing much of last season due to injury. Taylor Funk (St. Joseph’s) also started after missing much of last season and had 28 points against Auburn.

Jaden Ivey (Purdue) did not play Thursday after suffering a foot injury (and scoring 12 points) on Wednesday, while Jay Heath (Boston College) was not able to go Thursday after scoring 16 points in their opener. Gavin Baxter (BYU) went down with a knee injury on Thursday night and was not expected to return to the game.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 26:

• Gavin Baxter, BYU – appeared to suffer a knee injury in the first half on Thursday, will be getting an MRI
• Ian Boyd, George Mason – is taking a leave of absence from the program for personal reasons
• Julian Champagnie, St John’s – DNP, ankle, will be GTD on Monday
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – DNP, concussion protocol
• Taylor Funk, St. Joseph’s – started after missing most of last season
• Matt Haarms, BYU – unavailable again on Thursday
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – DNP Thursday, hopeful to be available for USF
• Jay Heath, Boston College – out Thursday night (foot), was a late scratch
• Jaden Ivey, Purdue – out Thursday night with a foot injury he aggravated on Wed.
• Charles Manning, LSU – did not play Thur night, one report said he was not dressed out on the sideline
• Jarren McAllister, VCU – has not played yet this season as he is battling/recovering from knee injuries
• Jalen Wilson, Kansas – started in season debut after only playing two games before injury last season

Transfer Updates from Nov 26:

• N/A

To start with the positive, a few players on Wednesday made returns after missing last season including Eric Curry (Minnesota), Joshua Langford (Michigan State), Wynston Tabbs (Boston College) and Alexis Yetna (South Florida).

Some of the bigger surprises that did not suit up Wednesday were Matt Haarms (BYU), Jalen Hill (UCLA), Andrew Jones (Texas), Johnny Juzang (UCLA), Caleb Mills (Houston), D’Shawn Schwartz (Colorado), Hasahn French (St Louis), and Tyrese Martin (UConn).

A few players who appeared to suffer injuries on Wednesday were Geo Baker, Rutgers (ankle), Chris Harris, Oklahoma State (knee?), Bryce Nze, Butler (ankle), Khalid Moore, Georgia Tech (ankle) and Fred Thatch, St Louis (lower body).

Finally, in non-game news, getting waivers for eligibility were Javon Freeman-Liberty (DePaul), Khalif Battle (Temple), and Trey Murphy (Virginia – did play Wed).

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 25:

• Eduardo Andre, Nebraska – not on the bench Wed, hopeful to return soon
• Geo Baker, Rutgers – left the game injured and returned to the court on crutches, in postgame was said to have a “bad ankle sprain”
• Khalif Battle, Temple – eligible after transfer from Butler
• Chudier Bile, Georgetown – in the 2nd half was on the bench in street clothes, postgame quote “Chudi is hurt”
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – not suited up on Wed.
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – not dressed Wed for precautionary reasons (back)
• Xavier Castaneda, South Florida – did not play Wed
• Julian Champagnie, St. John’s – did not play Wed after being GTD
• Ed Chang, Missouri – unavailable Wed as he recovers from a covid-related illness
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – cleared but held out as a precaution, not expected to play in next two games either
• Eric Curry, Minnesota – played after missing all of last season
• Jyare Davis, Providence – remains out with a concussion
• Kaosi Ezeagu, Kansas State – started after missing practice time recently
• Javon Freeman-Liberty, DePaul – eligible after transfer from Valparaiso
• Hasahn French, St Louis – out Wed due to concussion protocol
• Matt Haarms, BYU – out Wed, day to day, foot in boot
• Anthony Harris, UNC – not dressed Wed night
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – appeared to injure knee in game Wed. (had knee injury last season)
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – foot, out Wed
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – knee, day to day
• Bo Hodges, Butler – waiver request was denied, school will appeal
• Musa Jallow, Ohio State – played after missing last season
• Tyson Jolly, SMU – did not appear to be with the team Wed night
• Andrew Jones, Texas – held out for precautionary reasons (cough)
• Colby Jones, Xavier – DNP, in quarantine for contact tracing
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – stress reaction in right foot, week to week
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – returned to action
• Kimani Lawrence, Arizona State – unavailable Wed night, did not travel
• Tyrin Lawrence, Vanderbilt – groin injury, likely unavailable early season
• Sterling Manley, UNC – not dressed Wed night
• Tyrese Martin, UConn – suspended for Wed. game for participating in an unsanctioned summer league game, one-game suspension
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – not dressed Wed with crutches and a cast, “rolled his ankle” in the postgame comments
• Darius McNeill, SMU – not dressed Wed night
• Caleb Mills, Houston – did not play Wednesday as precaution for tweaked ankle
• Iverson Molinar, Miss State – hopeful to return by Dec 4
• Khalid Moore, Georgia Tech – left with ankle injury, came out and iced ankle
• Trey Murphy, Virginia – eligible after transfer from Rice
• David Mutaf, Minnesota – not dressed Wed
• RJ Nembhard, TCU – did not play Wed, covid protocols
• Jimmy Nicholls, Providence – DNP Wed after missing some practice recently
• Jack Nunge, Iowa – unavailable Wed. for family funeral
• Bryce Nze, Butler – left game Wed with ankle injury
• Ody Oguama, Wake Forest – unavailable Wed. due to covid protocol
• John Ojiako, Virginia Tech – dealing with knee issue
• Montreal Pena, Oklahoma State – unavailable Wed (personal)
• D’Shawn Schwartz, Colorado – did not play, possible covid exposure
• Wynston Tabbs, Boston College – returned to action after missing last season
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – appeared to suffer a lower body injury Wed
• Derrick Walker, Nebraska – suspended for 16 games
• CJ Wilcher, Xavier – DNP, in quarantine for contact tracing
• Bryce Williams, Oklahoma State – unavailable Wed due to dental emergency
• Tre’ Williams, Minnesota – not dressed Wed
• Alexis Yetna, South Florida – played off the bench after missing last season with injury

Transfer Updates from Nov 25:

• N/A

(Post continually updated)

On Monday news was shared that Keion Brooks (Kentucky) is not expected to be ready to play this week as he deals with a calf injury. Kerr Kriisa (Arizona) and Sharife Cooper (Auburn) are both not yet cleared by the NCAA to play this season as they deal with eligibility issues. Tyson Jolly (SMU) status with the team is unclear as he has been away for personal reasons. In more positive news, Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech) should be available this week, and CJ Walker (UCF) is eligible after transferring from Oregon.

Tuesday brought news that Andrew Nembhard is eligible to play for Gonzaga after transferring from Florida. One of last season’s leading scorers, Jhivvan Jackson from UTSA, will be suspended the team’s first two games.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Nov 23-24:

• Jimmy Bell, St Louis – available this week
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – not expected to be ready to play this week
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – dealing with a sore back
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – expected to play this week
• Sharife Cooper, Auburn – freshman has not yet been cleared to play by the NCAA and has not been practicing, may be exploring playing overseas
• Kaosi Ezeagu, Kansas State – has missed practice time recently
• Jase Febres, Texas – not yet medically cleared
• Juwan Gary, Alabama – very close to being ready to play
• Elijah Harkless, Oklahoma – no update on waiver status
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – out with knee injury but hopeful for the end of the week
• Musa Jallow, Ohio State – will be a gametime decision on Wednesday
• Tyson Jolly, SMU – status with the program sounds unclear, has been away from team for personal reasons
• Brandon Johnson, Minnesota – is dealing with an ankle injury
• Colby Jones, Xavier – will play this week
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – has not been cleared by the NCAA, will miss the start of the season to play for the Estonian national team
• Cashius McNeilly, Texas A&M – not with the team this season due to covid concerns
• Selton Miguel, Kansas State – has missed practice time recently
• Ethan Morton, Purdue – returned to practice, GTD this week
• Nathan Nelson, South Carolina – out 2-3 weeks with broken hand
• Andrew Nembhard, Gonzaga – eligible after transfer from Florida
• Ahmad Rand, Memphis – did not travel due to covid contact tracing
• CJ Walker, UCF – eligible after transfer from Oregon
• Trey Wertz, Notre Dame – waiver for eligibility still pending

Transfer Updates from Nov 23-24:

• N/A

(Post continually updated throughout the week)

This week saw Eric Curry (Minnesota) announced to be available to start the season and Alexis Yetna (South Florida) to be fully cleared. But Jaylen Butz (DePaul) will miss the start of the season, and Tyson Jolly (SMU) has not been practicing with the team for personal reasons. And in tough news, Baylor’s Tristan Clark announced he was retiring from basketball due to knee issues.

(Updates & Injuries in the first section, Transfers down below.)

College Basketball Updates & Injuries this week:

• Warith Alatishe, Oregon State – eligible after transfer from Nicholls State
• Cole Bajema, Washington – eligible after transfer from Michigan
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – still not full-participant in practice with calf injury
• Jaylen Butz, DePaul – will miss the start of the season for undisclosed reasons, no timetable given for return
• Xavier Castaneda, South Florida – groin, day to day
• Julian Champagnie, St John’s – dealing with minor ankle turn
• Tristan Clark, Baylor – retiring from basketball due to knee issues
• Henry Coleman, Duke – tweaked ankle in second scrimmage
• Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Villanova – will miss early season games with shin injury
• Eric Curry, Minnesota – available to play in opener next week
• Christian David, Butler – cleared for non-contact work, knee
• Anthony Harris, UNC – will not play in season-opener, not fully cleared
• Matthew Hurt, Duke – tweaked leg in first scrimmage, has been held out to get to full strength, returned to practice on Monday
• Jarred Hyder, Cal – waiver for eligibility denied after transfer from Fresno State
• Musa Jallow, Ohio State – should return to practice this week but is questionable for the season opener
• Tyson Jolly, SMU – not currently practicing with the team due to a personal matter
• Kimani Lawrence, Arizona State – will come down to the wire on availability for opener, knee
• Ira Lee, Arizona – has missed several weeks with a concussion, needs time to get worked back into practice
• Darius McBride, SMU – out for a while due to injuries from October car accident
• JP Moorman, Temple – away from the program because of a loss in the family
• Luther Muhammad, Arizona State – out 2-3 months after shoulder surgery
• Femi Odukale, Pitt – full participant in practice after August arm injury
• Ody Oguama, Wake Forest – returned to practice after having mono
• Drew Peterson, USC – eligible after transfer from Rice
• Preston Santos, UMass – taking personal leave of absence, 4.6 ppg last year
• Ignas Sargiunas, Colorado State – left the program
• Ben Stanley, Xavier – waiver for eligibility denied
• Isaiah Stokes, Memphis – suspended for this season
• Tai Strickland, Temple – not practicing yet after shoulder surgery
• Deon Stroud, Fresno State – eligible after transfer from UTEP
• Jalen Terry, Oregon – out for a while with a sprained ankle
• Seth Towns, Ohio State – still limited with no timetable for return, knee
• Anthony Walker, Miami – has been cleared to practice, knee
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – likely ready for season-opener, knee
• Jae’Lyn Withers, Louisville – should be ready for season-opener, ankle
• Alexis Yetna, South Florida – fully medically cleared, knee

College Basketball Transfers this week:

• Jimmy Boeheim, Cornell – enters transfer portal, 16.7 ppg last year
• Tamenang Choh, Brown – plans to transfer, 13.2 ppg last season
• Rio Haskett – will grad transfer from Harvard to Hampton, 6.2ppg
• Bryan Knapp, Cornell – enters transfer portal, 7.1 ppg last year
• Terrance McBride, Cornell – enters transfer portal, 12.7 ppg last year
• Ryan Schwieger, Princeton – enters transfer portal, 10.7 ppg last year

(Post continually updated throughout the week)

This week Eric Hunter (Purdue) was announced to be out 6-8 weeks after a scrimmage injury, and Charles Minlend (Louisville) will be out around 6 weeks with a sprained MCL. In more positive news, Both Gach is eligible at Minnesota as is Erik Stevenson at Washington, and Samuell Williamson (Louisville) returned to practice this week, while Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall) was cleared to practice.

List of College Basketball Updates, Injuries & Transfers this week:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – cleared to practice (knee)
• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – right shoulder injury, may be out a while
• Akol Arop, Nebraska – out for season after knee surgery
• N’Faly Dante, Oregon – ready to go after dealing with knee issues
• Emmanuel Dowuona, Purdue – still not practicing (breathing issues)
• Jase Febres, Texas – not yet medically cleared
• Both Gach, Minnesota – eligible after transfer for Utah
• Anthony Harris, UNC – not yet fully medically cleared (knee)
• AJ Hoggard, Michigan State – has been out due to meniscus surgery but expected to be ready for the start of the season
• Eric Hunter, Purdue – left scrimmage with injury, has fractured tibia, out 6-8 weeks
• Luke Kasubke, Kansas State – hopeful to be ready in December as recovers from foot injury
• Jefferson Koulibaly, Washington State – out for season with arm injury
• Carlton Linguard, Kansas State – was out with back injury but getting back to action
• Noah Locke, Florida – not yet fully cleared for all activities after hip surgery
• Issac McBride, Vanderbilt – eligible after transfer from Kansas
• Charles Minlend, Louisville – out 6 weeks with sprained MCL
• Ethan Morton, Purdue – mono, may return in a week
• Erik Stevenson, Washington – eligible after transfer from Wichita State
• Anthony Walker, Miami – out around two more weeks, knee
• Jae’Lyn Withers, Louisville – minor ankle tweak, should return soon
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – returned to practice Wednesday

(Post continually updated throughout the week)

This week Robert Allen (Ole Miss), Jimmy Sotos (Ohio State), & Brendan Medley-Bacon (VCU) were ruled eligible to play this season after transfers. Ohio State’s Abel Porter will be out for the season with a medical condition and Daniel Batcho (Arizona) is out indefinitely with knee surgery. Samuell Williamson (Louisville) has not been practicing due to a knee injury. Creighton lost two players for the season with torn ACLs – Rati Andronikashvili and Modestas Kancleris.

List of College Basketball Updates, Injuries & Transfers this week:

• Robert Allen, Ole Miss – eligible after transfer from Samford
• Rati Andronikashvili, Creighton – out for season with ACL tear
• Yor Anei, SMU – out with wrist infection until mid-December (also waiting on waiver)
• Daniel Batcho, Arizona – out indefinitely after knee surgery
• Vince Cole, St. John’s – returned to practice after missing time (knee)
• N’Faly Dante, Oregon – has been limited in practice with knee issues
• Juwan Gary, Alabama – limited in practice (knee), doubtful to be ready for the opener
• Yavuz Gultekin, San Diego – eligible after transfer from Texas A&M
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – full-go after dealing with knee issue
• Jared Jones, MTSU – eligible after transfer from Northwestern
• Modestas Kancleris, Creighton – out for season with torn ACL
• Brendan Medley-Bacon, VCU – eligible after transfer from Coppin State
• Ethan Morton, Purdue – sidelined with mono, will likely miss a few more weeks
• Ody Oguama, Wake Forest – out with mono, no clear timetable was announced for return
• Logan Padgett, New Mexico – eligible after transfer from Samford
• Abel Porter, Ohio State – will be out for the season with a non-covid related medical condition
• Jimmy Sotos, Ohio State – eligible after transfer from Bucknell
• Matt Van Komen, St. Mary’s – eligible after transfer from Utah
• Jahlil White, Temple – reported to have had successful surgery on his meniscus in his knee
• Malik Williams, Louisville – out at least 12 weeks for foot surgery
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – not practicing due to a knee injury