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On Wednesday the biggest news was that Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton) returned to action, also returning were Dallas Walton (Colorado), Chris Moore (Auburn), and Emmanuel Akot (Boise State).

Jared Bynum (Providence) warmed up but did not play again. Remaining out were Maceo Austin (Duquesne), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Justin Powell (Auburn) and Ryan Daly (St Joe’s). Several reserves were unexpected scratches including Christian Brown (Georgia), Khalid Moore (Georgia Tech), and Jacob Epperson (Creighton).

In injury updates, Jalen Graham (Arizona State) is hopeful to play Thursday while teammate Taeshon Cherry remains out. DJ Rodman & Ryan Rapp (Washington State) sound unlikely to play Thursday, but CJ Fredrick (Iowa) should be good to go. Matt Bradley (Cal) is not expected to return Thursday, and Zane Meeks (Nevada) is likely a gametime decision on Friday. Kerr Kriisa (who is not yet eligible for Arizona) has been out after suffering a concussion.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 20:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – returned to action – 2 pts/15 mins
• Dontaie Allen, Kentucky – first start of the season – 3 pts/22 mins
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – DNP (still getting up to speed after returning from personal leave)
• Brandon Boston, Kentucky – came off the bench for the first time – 18 pts/32 mins
• Matt Bradley, Cal – will not be available Thursday, has not been ruled out for Saturday
• Christian Brown, Georgia – DNP, lower body
• Jared Bynum, Providence – dressed but DNP again (groin)
• Taeshon Cherry, Arizona State – remains away from the team for personal reasons, may not return this season
• Jacob Epperson, Creighton – DNP (inactive)
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – should be full-go Thursday after dealing with a lower leg injury late last game
• Jalen Graham, Arizona State – practiced Tuesday, is hopeful to play Thursday
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – played Wednesday after not playing due to a “coach’s decision” last game – 2 pts/10 mins
• Anthony Holland, Fresno State – DNP again (concussion), earliest return is Jan 28
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – previous reporting was he had a broken nose, he also suffered a concussion and has not returned to practice (not eligible until Feb 6)
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – DNP (expected, foot)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – will be a GTD Friday with knee soreness
• Chris Moore, Auburn – returned to action (wrist) – 3 pts/12 mins
• Khalid Moore, Georgia Tech – DNP, covid-protocols, should be back Sat.
• JD Notae, Arkansas – first start of the season – 2 pts/11 mins
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Anthony Roberts, St Bonaventure – DNP again (personal)
• St Joe’s – Greg Foster & Ryan Daly DNP again
• Deon Stroud, Fresno State – DNP, undisclosed
• Dallas Walton, Colorado – returned to action – 6 pts/12 mins
• Washington State – DJ Rodman & Ryan Rapp are getting closer (covid protocol) but sound unlikely to return this week, hopeful for next week
• Marcus Zegarowski, Creighton – returned as a starter (hamstring) – 17 pts/35 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 20:

• Zahar Vedischev, Utah State – enters transfer portal – 2.2 ppg

On Tuesday Colin Castleton (Florida) did not play due to an ankle injury and Jaden Springer (Tennessee) was also out with a sprained ankle.

A number of players returned to action after missing time: Eli Brooks (Michigan), Brady Manek & Jalen Hill (Oklahoma), Kaosi Ezeagu (Kansas State), Eric Ayala (Maryland), Earl Timberlake & Kameron McGusty (Miami), Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall), Javian Davis (Miss State) & Shareef O’Neal (LSU).

Suffering apparent injuries on Tuesday were Myles Dread (Penn State) with a possible shoulder injury in the first half that he did not return from. De’Vion Harmon (Oklahoma) left the game in the second half with what appeared to be a right lower body injury but was revealed in postgame to just be intense cramps. Eric Dixon (Villanova) only played two minutes early then appeared to receive treatment with a device on his leg as he has been dealing with an Achilles injury.

In injury updates, Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton) will be a gametime decision Wednesday, Emmanuel Akot (Boise State) is hopeful to play Wed., while Justin Powell (Auburn) remains day to day in concussion protocol. Clarence Jackson & Craig Porter (Wichita State) should be available Thursday. Donovan Williams (Oklahoma State) will have season-ending knee surgery.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 19:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – returned to action after not being expected to play – 0 pts/10 mins
• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – hopeful to return Wed. night
• Eric Ayala, Maryland – returned off the bench (groin) – 12 pts/30 mins
• Eli Brooks, Michigan – returned as a starter (foot) – 7 pts/22 mins
• Trent Buttrick, Penn State – first start of season (2 pts/6 mins) with Seth Lundy coming off the bench – (13 pts/24 mins)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – sounds unlikely to play Wednesday
• Colin Castleton, Florida – DNP, ankle (left last game with an ankle issue but returned to action in that game), day to day
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – DNP again (meniscus)
• Javian Davis, Miss State – returned to action – 2 pts/9 mins
• Myles Dread, Penn State – appeared to injure his shoulder fouling Kofi Cockburn in the first half, was seen with an ice wrap, did not return
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – will have tests run the middle of next week to evaluate where he might be in returning
• Jacob Grandison, Illinois – first start of season (3 pts/14 mins) with Da’Monte Williams coming off the bench (3 pts/20 mins)
• Jermaine Hamlin, Illinois – DNP again (ankle)
• De’Vion Harmon, Oklahoma – left the game in the 2nd half with a right lower body injury, went to the locker room but quickly rejoined the team on the sideline, in postgame was said to just be a cramp and he’s fine
• Jalen Hill, Oklahoma – returned to action – 6 pts/15 mins
• Isaiah Johnson, Oregon State – DNP again (covid protocols)
• Kansas State – Nijel Pack DNP again (covid-related), likely not ready until next week, Kaosi Ezeagu returned to action – 7 pts/12 mins
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – DNP again (covid protocols)
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Brady Manek, Oklahoma – returned to action off the bench – 6 pts/11 mins
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – will not play Wed (foot)
• Miami – Chris Lykes DNP again, Kameron McGusty (hamstring, 9 pts/20 mins) & Earl Timberlake (arm, 4 pts/23 mins) both returned to action off the bench
• Chris Moore, Auburn – doing better, could play Wed. (wrist)
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – returned to action (foot) – 6 pts/15 mins
• Ohio State – CJ Walker, Jimmy Sotos & Ibrahima Diallo DNP again
• Oklahoma State – Ferron Flavors (finger) will be evaluated this week, Donovan Williams will have season-ending knee surgery
• Justin Powell, Auburn – still day to day in concussion protocol
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary DNP again (covid)
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – DNP with a sprained ankle, has not practiced since the last game and couldn’t go in shootaround
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe DNP again, Frank Anselem warmed up but DNP
• Patrick Tape, Duke – returned to action (back) – 0 pts/11 mins
• Villanova – Bryan Antoine dressed but DNP, Jermaine Samuels (20 pts/32 mins), Caleb Daniels (0 pts/12 mins), & Eric Dixon (0 pts/2 mins) all played after dealing with various issues, but Dixon only played 2 minutes then was seen on the sideline appearing to receive treatment for his Achilles injury
• Wichita State – Clarence Jackson (back) and Craig Porter (knee) should be available Thursday
• Marcus Zegarowski, Creighton – will be a gametime decision on Wed. (hamstring).

Transfer Updates from Jan 19:

• Ayinde Hikim, La Salle – enters transfer portal – 4.0 ppg

On Monday Greg Williams (St John’s) left the game with a back injury after only playing 6 minutes. Ryan Daly was out again but St Joe’s teammate Anthony Longpre returned to action. Scottie Barnes returned to action for Florida State, but teammate Anthony Polite was out with a shoulder injury. Tyon Grant-Foster did not play for Kansas due to a shoulder injury.

In injury updates, Eric Ayala (Maryland) and Brady Manek (Oklahoma) should play Tuesday, but Scottie Lewis (Florida), & Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall) will be out. For Ohio State CJ Walker will be out again and Jimmy Sotos is day to day, while for South Carolina Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary‘s status is unclear for Tuesday. Caleb Daniels, Eric Dixon & Jermaine Samuels are expected to be available for Villanova on Tuesday. Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) will be out another week or so.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 18:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – likely out Tuesday but hopeful for Friday
• Eric Ayala, Maryland – will play Tuesday (groin), likely will not start
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – returned to action off the bench – 10 pts/21 mins
• James Bouknight, UConn – DNP (expected, elbow)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – limited in practice but will travel (groin)
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – will be out another 7-10 days
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – DNP, shoulder
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – DNP, knee
• Emmauel Kuac, New Mexico – played after leaving last game with an apparent injury – 6 pts/21 mins
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – will be out again Tuesday (covid-related)
• Louisville – Aidan Igiehon & Malik Williams DNP again (expected)
• Brady Manek, Oklahoma – is expected to practice Monday and be available Tuesday
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP again (lower leg)
• Ohio State – CJ Walker remains out, Jimmy Sotos is day to day
• Anthony Polite, Florida State – DNP, shoulder injury, Wyatt Wilkes got the start – 13 pts/16 mins
• Kadin Shedrick, Virginia – feeling better but no timetable for return yet (non-covid illness)
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary status unclear for Tuesday, not sure if will travel
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly & Greg Foster DNP again, Anthony Longpre returned to action – 5 pts/15 mins
• Ben Stanley, Xavier – will have surgery in a week for his torn ACL
• Patrick Tape, Duke – returned to practice on Sunday (back)
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP (expected, finger)
• Villanova – Jermaine Samuels, Caleb Daniels & Eric Dixon are cleared for Tuesday, Bryan Antoine (shoulder) will dress but is not ready to play
• MJ Walker, Florida State – started after ankle issue last game – 2 pts/10 asts/32 mins
• Greg Williams, St John’s – left the game Monday in the first half and did not return, in postgame it was said he’s been dealing with a lingering back issue – 0 pts/6 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 18:

• Ahmad Rand, Memphis – will transfer to Oregon State

On Sunday Damion Baugh sat out for Memphis in concussion protocol, Anthony Holland (Fresno State) was out due to concussion protocol, and Zane Meeks (Nevada) was out due to a knee injury. Jamison Battle (George Washington) sat out again but Ty Perry returned to action for Fordham, and Carter Whitt returned for Wake Forest.

In injury updates, James Bouknight (UConn) is expected to be out with his elbow injury for around 4 weeks, Maceo Austin (Duquesne) has returned to the team after a personal leave of absence. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) reports he had successful surgery on his finger.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 17:

• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – has rejoined team (personal leave) but will likely not play Wednesday as he is eased back into the rotation
• Jamison Battle, George Washington – DNP again (conc prot)
• Damion Baugh, Memphis – DNP, concussion protocol
• James Bouknight, UConn – will need to rehab elbow injury (bone spurs) for around 4 weeks
• Keyshawn Embery-Simpson, Tulsa – did not start for the first time this season – 6 pts/27 mins
• Anthony Holland, Fresno State – DNP, concussion protocol, out at least 2 games
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – DNP, day to day with a sore knee
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – DNP again (back)
• Montreal Pena, Oklahoma State – is no longer with the team
• Darius Perry, UCF – DNP again (covid-related?)
• Ty Perry, Fordham – returned to action – 7 pts/16 mins
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – tweeted that he had successful surgery on his finger
• UMass – Cairo McCrory & Deyondre Dominguez DNP again
• Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – returned to action (ankle) – 2 pts/15 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 17:

On Saturday notable players unexpectedly not playing were Eli Brooks (Michigan) with a foot injury, Spencer Jones (Stanford) with a hip injury, Earl Timberlake (Miami) with an arm injury, and Greg Brown, Kai Jones & Brock Cunningham (Texas), all covid-related.

Also sitting out included Matt Mitchell (San Diego State), Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton), Scottie Barnes (Florida State), Justin Powell (Auburn), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), and Chris Lykes & Kam McGusty (Miami).

Notables returning to action after missing time were Justin Champagnie (Pitt), Herb Jones (Alabama, injured last game), Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama), Justin Smith (Arkansas), Remy Martin (Arizona State), Wynston Tabbs (Boston College), Bryce Golden & Chuck Harris (Butler), Antonio Gordon (Kansas State), Hunter Thompson (Wyoming), Hunter Tyson (Clemson), and Kuany Kuany (Cal).

Making season debuts were Anthony Harris (UNC, knee), Khalif Battle (Temple, transfer/hamstring), Jase Febres (Texas, knee), Luke Kasubke (Kansas State, injury) and Keon Edwards (DePaul, mid-season entry).

Suffering injuries on Saturday were Abe Kinrade (Air Force) who went out with a knee injury, Emmanuel Kuac (New Mexico) went down after a blind screen and was helped off the court, and Isaiah Wong (Miami) twisted an ankle late but played through it. Alan Griffin (Syracuse) left the game early not feeling well but returned, and MJ Walker (Florida State) left briefly with an ankle injury but returned.

In injury updates, Marvin Coleman (UNLV) is out for the season with a stress fracture in his leg, Tyrin Lawrence (Vanderbilt) is out for the season with a torn ACL, Joshua Langford (Michigan State) tested positive for covid, and Carter Whitt (Wake Forest) remains day to day with an ankle injury.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 16:

• Alabama – Jordan Bruner DNP (expected), Herb Jones started after a finger injury last game (13 pts/22 mins) & Jahvon Quinerly returned to action – (7 pts/22 mins)
• Arizona State – Taeshon Cherry (personal) & Jalen Graham (mono) DNP again, again, Remy Martin (14 pts/36 mins) & Jaelen House (0 pts/8 mins) returned to action
• Auburn – Justin Powell DNP again (conc.), Chris Moore dressed, DNP
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – DNP, ankle injury last game
• Khalif Battle, Temple – made his season debut (transfer & hamstring injury) – 3 pts/19 mins
• Boston College – Wynston Tabbs returned to action (14 pts/28 mins), Makai Ashton-Langford available but DNP
• Eli Brooks, Michigan – DNP, foot strain, day to day
• Butler – JaKobe Coles DNP (expected), Markeese Hastings has taken a personal leave of absence, Christian David remained unavailable, Chuck Harris returned to action (10 pts/28 mins) & Bryce Golden started after leaving with ankle injury last game
• Cal – Matt Bradley DNP again, Kuany Kuany started in his return
• Justin Champagnie, Pitt – started in return to action several weeks sooner than expected (knee) – 26 pts/34 mins
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton dressed but DNP, Keeshawn Barthelemy returned (3 pts/11 mins)
• Creighton – Marcus Zegarowski DNP again (hamstring, hasn’t fully practiced), Shereef Mitchell returned to action – 5 pts/29 mins
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP again (covid protocols)
• Keon Edwards, DePaul – season debut (joined team in Dec) – 2 pts/4 mins
• Trent Frazier, Illinois – started after shoulder injury last game
• Alan Griffin, Syracuse – left the game early due to not feeling well but re-entered the game – 28 pts/32 mins
• Jermaine Hamlin, Illinois – DNP, ankle
• Anthony Harris, UNC – season debut (knee) – 5 pts/9 mins
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – DNP, coach’s decision
• Isaiah Johnson, Oregon State – DNP again (but is out of covid prot.)
• Spencer Jones, Stanford – DNP, hip, is day to day
• Kansas State – Nijel Pack & Kaosi Ezeagu DNP again, Seryee Lewis & Antonio Gordon returned to action, Luke Kasubke made his season debut, Dajuan Gordon played after being described as limited
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – left the game Saturday after returning from a knee injury
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – tested positive for covid on Wed.
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – DNP again (covid protocols)
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Miami – Chris Lykes (out) & Kam McGusty (hopeful for next week) DNP again, Earl Timberlake DNP (abcess under left arm), Deng Gak returned to action – 2 pts/11 mins, Isaiah Wong twisted his ankle late in the 2nd
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – DNP, hyperextended knee & bone bruise, out around two weeks
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – returned (suspension) – 2 pts/8 mins
• Matt Murrell, Ole Miss – played after only 2 minutes last game – 7 pts/16 mins
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (lower leg)
• Ohio State – Jimmy Sotos & CJ Walker DNP again
• Pitt – John Hugley DNP (suspension), Nike Sibande was available but DNP, Noah Collier returned to action (covid) – 0 pts/5 mins
• Justin Smith, Arkansas – returned to action as a starter just two weeks after an ankle procedure – 5 pts/18 mins
• South Carolina – TJ Moss, Keyshawn Bryant & Nathan Nelson returned from covid protocols, Alanzo Brink DNP again, Jalyn McCreary was newly unavailable
• Texas – Greg Brown, Kai Jones, & Brock Cunningham DNP (all covid-related, will not be available next Wed), Jase Febres made his season debut – 6 pts/22 mins
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – returned as a starter – 4 pts/27 mins
• Hunter Tyson, Clemson – returned to action (face) – 7 pts/18 mins
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman, is out for the season with a stress fracture in his right leg, Devin Tillis returned (0 pts/6 mins)
• Vanderbilt – Issac McBride DNP again, Tyrin Lawrence DNP, (out for the season, torn ACL), Braelee Albert dressed but DNP, Clevon Brown returned as a starter – 0 pts/23 mins
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• Washington State – DJ Rodman, Ryan Rapp
• Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – remains day to day for Sunday, ankle
• Bryce Wills, Stanford – DNP again (knee, expected)

Transfer Updates from Jan 16:

On Friday Cliff Omoruyi returned to action for Rutgers after missing close to a month with a knee injury, and Kenny Cooper got on the court for Western Kentucky after not playing the last two games. Tyler Wahl started in place of Nate Reuvers for Wisconsin, and Eric Ayala sat out again for Maryland.

In injury updates, Trent Frazier (Illinois) and Keeshawn Barthelemy (Colorado) are expected to play on Saturday, but Scottie Barnes (Florida State) may be a gametime decision. Amongst those less likely to play Saturday are Herb Jones & Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama, one writer used the phrase “on an emergency basis” for them), Justin Powell (Auburn) & Javian Davis (Miss State).

John Hugley (Pitt) is suspended indefinitely, while Isaih Moore (St John’s) has returned to practice after a suspension but his playing status has not been stated.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 15:

• Eric Ayala, Maryland – DNP (expected, groin)
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – may be a GTD Saturday (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton is still expected to be out Saturday, Keeshawn Barthelemy is expected to return
• Kenny Cooper, Western Kentucky – returned to action after not playing due to coach’s decision the last two games – 4 pts/9 mins
• Javian Davis, Miss State – has returned to practice (covid-related) but is not expected to be available Saturday
• Trent Frazier, Illinois – practiced Friday and will be available Saturday (shoulder)
• John Hugley, Pitt – suspended indefinitely for disciplinary reasons, charged with several felony counts
• Herb Jones, Alabama – day to day (finger), sounds hopeful for next week
• Kansas State – two reporters had somewhat different notes on this but here’s the gist – Antonio Gordon is available, Seryee Lewis is cleared (one post had said limited), Nijel Pack is out (covid), Kaosi Ezeagu is questionable, Dajuan Gordon is limited with an ankle injury, Carlton Linguard is limited (?), Kasubke/Murphy remain out (injury)
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – had an MRI Friday, awaiting results, an article said he had experienced a little bit of swelling and he was unlikely to play Saturday but the team is optimistic for good results
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – is back at practice, status TBD for Saturday (suspension)
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – returned to action (knee) for the first time since Dec 20 – 3 pts/15 mins
• Justin Powell, Auburn – is still day to day in concussion protocol, has yet to practice at full speed
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – has practiced but limited (medical)
• Adam Seiko, San Diego State – didn’t practice Friday due to a tooth extraction
• Quinn Slazinski, Louisville – banged up his shin and has not practiced but is good to go this weekend
• Tyler Wahl, Wisconsin – got his first start of the season (4 pts 34 mins) with Nate Reuvers coming off the bench (3 pts/17 mins)

Transfer Updates from Jan 15:

• Javonte Brown, UConn – will transfer to Texas A&M

On Thursday Darius Perry (UCF) did not play for undisclosed reasons, while Matt Bradley (Cal) and Bryce Wills (Stanford) remained out.

Matt Mitchell (San Diego State, 15.8 ppg) went down with a right knee injury in the second half and did not return to action.

Daejon Davis (Stanford), Armaan Franklin (Indiana), Ethan Anderson (USC) & Isaiah Adams (UCF) returned to action, Noah Williams (Washington State) and Branden Carlson (Utah) played after getting banged up in their previous games

In injury updates, Eric Ayala (Maryland) will not play Friday. Caleb Daniels & Eric Dixon (Villanova) did not practice Thursday but teammate Bryan Antoine returned to practice. Taeshon Cherry (Arizona State) will not travel for personal reasons, Brady Manek (Oklahoma) likely remains out and KyKy Tandy (Xavier) is questionable on Saturday.

Bryce Thompson (Kansas) is out after surgery on his finger and Chris Harris (Oklahoma State) will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 14:

• Isaiah Adams, UCF – returned to action (illness) – 17 pts/31 mins
• Ethan Anderson, USC – returned to action for first time since Dec 1 (back) – 3 pts/14 mins
• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – is back at practice and will be available Tuesday
• Eric Ayala, Maryland – will not play Friday, hopes to resume practice on Sunday
• Jemarl Baker, Arizona – had successful surgery for a broken bone in his wrist and is confirmed out for the season
• Keeshawn Barthelemy, Colorado – dressed & warmed up but DNP
• Khalif Battle, Temple – DNP again (hamstring)
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP again (ankle)
• Branden Carlson, Utah – played after banged up last game
• Taeshon Cherry, Arizona State – will not travel to Oregon State for personal reasons
• Daniel Foster, Nevada – cleared for contact practice (shoulder)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – returned off the bench – 14 pts/33 mins
• Jalen Graham, Arizona State – remains out with mono but back soon
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury, last played Nov. 25
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – will be out the next couple weeks to rehab a groin injury
• Isaiah Johnson, Oregon State – DNP, covid protocols
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – not eligible until Feb 6, but did not travel with the team due to a broken nose
• Kuany Kuany, Cal – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Dieonte Miles, Xavier – hasn’t returned to practice yet, hopes next week
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – went down in the second half on a drive to the basket with a right knee injury, was reported to be out for the game, in postgame the team was concerned but had no update
• Caleb Murphy, South Florida – is good to go after hip injury last game
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek is likely out Saturday, Jalen Hill will return
• Oregon State – Roman Silva (0 pts/10 mins) & Rodrigue Andela (0 pts/2 mins)both returned to action
• Darius Perry, UCF – DNP, undisclosed covid-related?)
• San Diego State – Keshad Johnson returned to action (shoulder) – 0 pts/5 mins , Keith Dinwiddie DNP again
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – not expected back soon (knee)
• Stanford – Bryce Wills DNP again, Daejon Davis returned (19 pts/25 mins) as did Max Murrell (2 pts/7 mins)
• KyKy Tandy, Xavier – did not practice Thursday, quest for Saturday
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – had finger surgery and is out indefinitely
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – is hopeful but questionable for Saturday
• Villanova – Caleb Daniels (calf/covid prot), Jermaine Samuels (covid prot) and Eric Dixon (Achilles) did not practice Thursday,
• Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP again (leg)
• Washington State – DJ Rodman & Ryan Rapp DNP again, Brandton Chatfield was available but DNP
• Jeremiah Williams, Temple – started after missing time last game (leg cramps)
• Noah Williams, Washington State – started after being a GTD

Transfer Updates from Jan 14:

• Charles Manning, LSU – reported to be transferring to South Alabama

On Wednesday Jamison Battle (George Washington, 18.4 ppg) did not play due to a concussion suffered in practice, Manny Bates (NC State) was out with an ankle injury, Carter Whitt (Wake Forest) was in a walking boot, Hunter Thompson (Wyoming) was out after dealing with an ankle injury, Cairo McCrory (UMass) did not play for undisclosed reasons, Chris Moore (Auburn) was out with a sprained wrist.

Cam Thomas (LSU) started after being a GTD with an ankle injury, Derrick Alston (Boise State) started after getting banged up last game, Casey Morsell (Virginia) returned to action after being out for covid reasons, & RJ Blakney was back for Dayton.

KD Johnson (Georgia) made his season debut after eligibility issues and had 21 points off the bench, while Charles Minlend (Louisville) made his debut after a knee injury.

In Wednesday in-game injuries, Scottie Barnes (Florida State) left the game in the second half with a turned ankle. Craig Porter (Wichita State) suffered a knee injury and was held out the rest of the game as a precaution.

In injury updates, James Bouknight (UConn) is out indefinitely after having elbow surgery. Jordan Bruner (Alabama) is out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure for a meniscus injury. Herb Jones (Alabama) is reportedly hoped to only be out a game or two with a finger injury. Keith McGee (New Mexico) opted out of the rest of the season.

Armaan Franklin (Indiana) is a gametime decision Thursday while Noah Williams (Washington State) is questionable. Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton) was described as day to day, and Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers) has begun doing limited work in practice. Dallas Walton is out Thursday for Colorado, but teammate is Keeshawn Barthelemy is a GTD. Branden Carlson (Utah) expects to play Thursday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 13:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – DNP again (Achilles)
• Derrick Alston, Boise State – started after leaving last game w/injury
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – did not start (11 pts/13 mins), limped off in 2nd half when the game was out of hand and did not return to action with a turned ankle, in postgame was said to have had a little strain and some tightness which had kept him out of practice and thus he didn’t start
• Jamison Battle, George Washington – DNP, concussion
• Manny Bates, NC State – DNP, ankle
• James Bouknight, UConn – out indefinitely after having elbow surgery on Tuesday, some reports are 2-4 weeks
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – out indefinitely (perhaps a month) after a procedure for a meniscus injury, is expected to return this season
• Branden Carlson, Utah – expects to play Thursday (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton is out Thursday but hopeful for Saturday, Keeshawn Barthelemy is a GTD Thurs. after injury Monday
• Creighton – Marcus Zegarowski is day to day (hamstring), Shereef Mitchell should return to practice Thursday (ankle)
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP (expected, covid protocols)
• Dayton – RJ Blakney returned to action (0 pts/2 mins), Luke Frazier warmed up but DNP
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – is not 100%, a GTD for Thursday
• KD Johnson, Georgia – season debut (eligiblity) – 21 pts/30 mins
• Xavier Johnson, George Mason – returned to action – 0 pts/14 mins
• Herb Jones, Alabama – hoped to only be out a game or two (finger)
• Ricky Lindo, George Washington – Maryland transfer started in season debut – 13 pts/12 rebs/30 mins
• Louisville – Aidan Igiehon DNP again (groin), Charles Minlend made his season debut – 0 pts/1 minute
• Keith McGee, New Mexico – opts out of the season – 5.9 ppg
• Brendan Medley-Bacon, VCU – DNP (covid protocols)
• Michigan State – Mady Sissoko & Steven Izzo tested positive for Covid four days ago
• Chris Moore, Auburn – DNP, sprained wrist
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (foot)
• Ohio State – Ibrahima Diallo, CJ Walker, & Jimmy Sotos DNP again
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – has begun non-contact practice work
• Craig Porter, Wichita State – held out after playing 6 minutes with an knee injury as a precaution
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Texas – Jase Febres, Kamaka Hepa DNP again
• Cam Thomas, LSU – started after being a GTD (ankle) – 13 pts/33 mins
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – DNP, ankle, boot on left foot
• UMass – Cairo McCrory & Dyondre Dominguez DNP
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again, Casey Morsell returned (15 pts/24 mins) & Austin Katstra warmed up
• Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – DNP, walking boot in pregame, rolled his ankle in shootaround
• Noah Williams, Washington State – questionable for Thursday after injury (undisclosed) last game

Transfer Updates from Jan 13:

• Sincere Carry, Duquesne – reportedly will transfer to Kent State
• Eden Holt, UT Martin – enters transfer portal – 9.9 ppg

On Tuesday players unexpectedly not in action included Scottie Lewis (Florida) for covid-related reasons, Chuck Harris (Butler) with a knee bone bruise, Wynston Tabbs (Boston College, undisclosed), Francisco Farabello (TCU) with a calf injury, and Isaih Moore (St John’s) for disciplinary reasons.

Suffering possible injuries on Tuesday were Bryce Golden (Butler) with an ankle injury in the second half, Matt Murrell (Ole Miss) who was looked at by a trainer and only played two minutes, Herb Jones (Alabama) left the game in the first half with a finger injury while teammate Jordan Bruner left in the second half with a knee injury. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) suffered a broken finger in the second half and will miss time, while teammate Tyon Grant-Foster injured his shoulder but it was not thought to be serious.

Players remaining out again included Chris Lykes & Kam McGusty (Miami), Brady Manek (Oklahoma), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama) and Ryan Daly (St Joe’s).

Returning to action after missing time were Jalen Johnson (Duke), Austin Davis (Michigan), Steffon Mitchell (Boston College), Marvin Coleman (UNLV), and Bryce Thompson (Kansas).

In injury updates, Remy Martin, Taeshon Cherry & Jaelen House should all have returned to practice for Arizona State by Wednesday. RJ Blakney is back at practice for Dayton and Cam Thomas (LSU) is a gametime decision for Wednesday. For Ohio State, CJ Walker remains out, and Jimmy Sotos status is up in the air for Wednesday. Justin Powell remains day to day for Auburn, and Wyatt Lowell (BYU) is out for the season with a torn Achilles.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 12:

• Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP again (back)
• Arizona State – Remy Martin & Taeshon Cherry were back at practice yesterday and Jaelen House should be back tomorrow
• Makai Ashton-Langford, Boston College – DNP again
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – went down with a right knee injury in the second half and was taken to the locker room
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – DNP again (expected)
• Austin Davis, Michigan – returned to action (foot) – 4 pts/12 mins
• Dayton – RJ Blakney is back practicing and expected to be available, Luke Frazier has not resumed practicing
• Duke – Patrick Tape (back) & Henry Coleman (illness) DNP, Jalen Johnson returned to action off the bench – 2 pts/4 mins
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP, left calf injury suffered last game
• Florida – Scottie Lewis and Alex Klatksy DNP (covid-related)
• Bryce Golden, Butler – left the game with an ankle injury in the second half, in postgame it was not expected to be anything major
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – in postgame it was shared he had injured his shoulder but it was not thought to be serious
• Anthony Harris, North Carolina – warmed up first time this year, DNP
• Chuck Harris, Butler – DNP, bone bruise, knee
• Herb Jones, Alabama – left the game in the first half with a reported finger injury, was said to be questionable to return at half & did not, in postgame was said to not thought to be broken but may miss time
• Wyatt Lowell, BYU – torn Achilles, out for season
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Kameron McGusty DNP again
• Steffon Mitchell, Boston College – returned as a starter – 12 pts/35 mins
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – DNP, did not meet team standards
• Matt Murrell, Ole Miss – only played 2 minutes with apparent injury
• Tristen Newton, East Carolina – expected to be back Wednesday (covid protocols), game now postponed
• Ohio State – CJ Walker remains out (thumb) for Wed, Jimmy Sotos is still being evaluated (shoulder)
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek & Jalen Hill DNP again (covid-related)
• Oklahoma State – Ferron Flavors (finger) & Donovan Williams (leg) DNP again
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – DNP again (back)
• Justin Powell, Auburn – was limited in practice (concussion), day to day
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – DNP again (“medical condition”), hopeful to return by this weekend
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly, Greg Foster, & Anthony Longpre DNP again
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe (still out indefinitely) & Frank Anselem (out at least two more weeks) DNP again
• Wynston Tabbs, Boston College – DNP, undisclosed
• Cam Thomas, LSU – is a gametime decision on Wednesday, got shots up in practice Tuesday
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – returned to action but suffered a broken finger in the second half and will be out a while – 2 pts/13 mins
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman returned to action (covid), Devin Tillis DNP again (concussion)
• Nate Watson, Providence – left the game and went to the locker room with an ankle injury in the first half but returned to play

Transfer Updates from Jan 12:

• Caleb Mills, Houston – reports he will transfer to Florida State

On Monday James Bouknight was out again for UConn with an elbow injury, Oscar Lopez remained out for DePaul with a knee injury, and Dallas Walton remained out for Colorado with a leg injury. Branden Carlson (Utah) left the game late in the second half with an apparent ankle injury, and Jeremiah Williams (Temple) missed most of the second half with leg cramps.

In injury updates, Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) is hopeful for Tuesday, while Jalen Johnson (Duke) will dress but sounds questionable. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) is also questionable for Tuesday, and Casey Morsell (Virginia) returned to practice from covid protocols.

Jemarl Baker (Arizona) is out for the season with a broken wrist suffered on Saturday. Xavier Foster (Iowa State) will miss the rest of the season due to foot surgery, but Pitt’s Justin Champagnie is hopeful to return quicker than 6-8 weeks. Abayomi Iyiola (Arkansas) could be medically cleared in early February as he returns from a torn ACL.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 11:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – DNP again (achilles)
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – reports he has no intention to transfer after recently stepping away from the team
• Jemarl Baker, Arizona – is out for the season with a broken wrist suffered last game
• Khalif Battle, Temple – DNP again (hamstring)
• James Bouknight, UConn – DNP again (elbow)
• Branden Carlson, Utah – left the game with an ankle injury late in the second half
• Justin Champagnie, Pitt – expected to be able to return quicker than the 6-8 week initial projection made on Dec 22 (LCL)
• William Douglas, SMU – DNP again (covid-related)
• Xavier Foster, Iowa State – foot surgery, out for season
• Abayomi Iyiola, Arkansas – could be medically cleared in early February after a torn ACL last summer
• Jalen Johnson, Duke – will travel and dress Tuesday but status TBD (foot)
• KD Johnson, Georgia – freshman is now eligible to play
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Dieonte Miles, Xavier – should be cleared to start practicing again later this week
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP (lower leg, expected)
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek & Jalen Hill will remain out Tuesday (covid-related)
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – is hopeful for Tuesday (knee), but could be limited if does play
• Justin Smith, Arkansas – has not begun doing any work with team since ankle surgery
• Patrick Tape, Duke – not working out yet (back)
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – limited in practice on Sunday, is day to day
• Virginia – Casey Morsell and Austin Katstra returned to practice (covid)
• Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP again (leg)
• Jeremiah Williams, Temple – left Monday’s game with leg cramps

Transfer Updates from Jan 11: