Tag: college basketball waivers

On Saturday Keyontae Johnson (Florida) collapsed on the court in a scary incident and was taken to a hospital where he was said to be in critical but stable condition and will stay overnight. Kameron McGusty and Rodney Miller both left the game for Miami with leg injuries and did not return, and Toumani Camara did not play for Georgia due to a lower body injury.

Damion Baugh and Landers Nolley both started for Memphis after dealing with recent injuries, and Buddy Boeheim returned to action for Syracuse after time away for covid reasons. Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech), Nik Djogo (Notre Dame), Avery Anderson (Oklahoma State) and PJ Fuller (TCU) all returned to action after missing games as well.

Chris Lykes (Miami) and Francisco Farabello (TCU) were notable players who were not able to suit up on Saturday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 12:

• Avery Anderson, Oklahoma State – returned to action – 7 pts/11 mins
• Damion Baugh, Memphis – started as he returned to action (back) – 7 points in 19 minutes
• Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse – returned to action after missing time for covid contact tracing
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – shot in early warmups, DNP (expected)
• Christian Brown, Georgia – played after being held out of the second half of the last game for covid-related precautions
• Toumani Camara, Georgia – not dressed due to a lower body injury
• Matt Cross, Miami – in postgame it was reported he has been dealing with pain in his arm – 2 points in 28 minutes Saturday
• Mamoudou Diarra, Cincinnati – opts out of the rest of the season
• Nikola Djogo, Notre Dame – returned to action after not playing since Nov 28, 3 points/17 minutes
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP (expected)
• Luke Frazier, Dayton – had appendix removed, out
• PJ Fuller, TCU – returned to action after missing time with an ankle injury – 13 points/24 minutes
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – DNP
• Jaden Ivey, Purdue – DNP (expected)
• Keyontae Johnson, Florida – collapsed mid-game and was taken to a hospital where he is in critical but stable condition
• Luka Kraljevic, Boston College – DNP
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – has been cleared to practice with the team, but not cleared by NCAA to play
• Chris Lykes, Miami – DNP
• Kameron McGusty, Miami – was declared done for the day by the team mid-game with a right leg injury
• Adam Miller, Illinois – started after banging his elbow last game
• Rodney Miller, Miami – was declared done for the day by the team mdi-game with a left leg injury
• Davion Mintz, Kentucky – first start of season (7 pts/30 mins) as Devin Askew moved to the bench (3 pts/22 mins)
• Landers Nolley, Memphis – started after dealing with hand/wrist injury – 9 points in 35 minutes
• Frederick Scott, Boston College – DNP
• Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech – returned to action in the starting lineup
• Tyreek Smith, Texas Tech – played after an apparent injury last game
• Wichita State – Josaphat Bilau and Craig Porter got their first action of the season after being unavailable

Transfer Updates from Dec 12:

• N/A

On Friday Rasheem Dunn (St John’s) returned to action from concussion protocol, but Symir Torrence (Marquette) did not suit up due to a toe injury sustained in practice. Johnny Juzang moved into the starting lineup for UCLA, as did Selton Miguel (Kansas State). Luka Garza (Iowa) scored 34 points in 17 minutes against Iowa State, which is ridiculous.

In injury updates, Austin Davis (Michigan) is out indefinitely with a plantar fascia injury which happened last game, and EJ Liddell (Ohio State) is out indefinitely with a non-covid illness. Kaosi Ezeagu (Kansas State) will be out multiple weeks after having a knee procedure last week, but Samuell Williamson (Louisville) is ready to play in their next game.

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 11:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP (expected)
• Kobe Clark, Georgetown – DNP after ankle sprain last game
• Austin Davis, Michigan – out indefinitely with a plantar fascia injury
• Jyare Davis, Providence – “don’t anticipate him being ready for a while” as he recovers from concussion
• Darlinstone Dubar, Iowa State – first start of season (0 pts/10 mins), Tyler Harris played off the bench (8 pts/28 mins) – so basically it was a start in name only rather than production
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – returned to action (concussion protocol) off the bench – 10 points/16 minutes
• Kaosi Ezeagu, Kansas State – DNP, in postgame it was shared he had a knee procedure and will be out multiple weeks
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – expected to be out Saturday
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – DNP (expected)
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – started (9 pts/26 mins) in place of Jules Bernard (15 pts/26 mins)
• Seneca Knight, San Jose State – DNP (undisclosed) after playing 32 minutes in the season opener
• EJ Liddell, Ohio State – out indefinitely with a non-covid related illness
• Selton Miguel, Kansas State – first start of season (17 pts/34 mins), Antonio Gordon played off the bench (0 pts/12 mins)
• Charles Minlend, Louisville – not yet practicing (knee)
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – DNP again, in postgame it was shared there is not a timetable for his return
• Symir Torrence, Marquette – out Friday night due to a foot injury suffered in practice, no timetable was shared for return
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – should be able to play in next game (toe)

Transfer Updates from Dec 11:

• Bernie Andre, Northern Arizona/Vermont – transfers to FIU, immediately eligible

On Thursday night Alonzo Verge suited up for Arizona State after missing games for covid reasons, but Marcus Bagley did not dress. Brandon Johnson sat out for Minnesota (ankle) and was described as day to day. Keshad Johnson was one of three San Diego State players to not travel due to contact tracing.

In notable injury updates Landers Nolley & Damion Baugh should be back for Memphis Saturday, Rasheem Dunn has cleared concussion protocol and is questionable for St John’s on Friday, and Tre Jackson remains out for Iowa State (knee).

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 10:

• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – not yet close to returning (shoulder)
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – DNP, not dressed (calf)
• Damion Baugh, Memphis – should be available to play Saturday (back)
• Kobe Clark, Georgetown – has a badly sprained left ankle, nothing broken, no clear timeline for return yet
• Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Villanova – not yet close to returning (leg)
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – through concussion protocol, will practice lightly today, questionable for tomorrow
• Pavlo Dziuba, Arizona State – played final minute of game (as did Caleb Christopher) after having been described as away from the team recently (covid-related)
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – remains out for tomorrow’s game
• Brandon Johnson, Minnesota – DNP, was wearing a boot for his ankle injury and described as day to day by the team – Isaiah Ihnen got the start with Johnson out – 4 pts/11 rebs/29 minutes
• David Mutaf, Minnesota – season debut after missing a few early games
• Landers Nolley, Memphis – expected to be good to go Saturday (wrist)
• Oregon State – Gianni Hunt moved into the starting lineup (5 pts/32 mins) and Roman Silva went to the bench (4 pts/7 mins)
• San Diego State – Keshad Johnson, Keith Dinwiddie & Che Evans did not travel/play due to contact tracing
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – started after missing games for covid-related reasons
• Tre Williams, Minnesota – seen limping with a possible right leg injury in the 2nd half after a hard fall, did not see any postgame mention

Transfer Updates from Dec 10:

• Buay Koka, Tulane – grad transfers to Detroit Mercy, immediately eligible

On Wednesday some players returning to action after missing time were Aljami Durham (Indiana), Jalen Carey (Rhode Island), Chuck O’Bannon (TCU), PJ Hall (Clemson), Gabe Watson (Tulane) & Johnny Juzang (UCLA).

Some players unexpectedly not in action were Jermaine Harris (Rhode Island) who did not travel with the team due to illness, Francisco Farabello (TCU) for covid reasons, PJ Fuller (TCU) with an ankle injury, Marcus Shaver (Boise State) who was thought to be probable but was out with a foot injury, & Aljaz Kunc (Washington State) with a foot injury.

Suffering injuries on Wednesday night were Michigan’s Austin Davis who left with what appeared to be a non-contact lower right leg injury, Texas Tech’s Tyreek Smith who went to the locker room in the first half (undisclosed) and did not play in the second half, and Texas’ Brock Cunningham suffered a chest contusion that kept him from playing in the second half.

Looking forward, Alonzo Verge is expected to play for Arizona State Thursday, but Marcus Bagley sounds doubtful, and Pavlo Dziuba is away from the team right now (sounds covid-related).

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 9:

• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – limited in practice Tuesday, day to day, unlikely to play Thursday
• Monty Bowser, Cal – returned to action after Nov 30 injury
• Keishawn Brewton, Buffalo – eligible after transfer from Coastal Carolina
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – DNP (expected)
• Jalen Carey, Rhode Island – returned to action after missing last game with a leg injury – 9 points/24 minutes
• Colorado – Eli Parquet & Luke O’Brien DNP Tuesday night for covid-related reasons
• Brock Cunningham, Texas – did not play in the second half after suffering a chest contusion, “should be ok”
• Austin Davis, Michigan – left the game with a non-contact right lower leg injury, went to the locker room, returned to the sideline, had boot on right foot as left arena
• Aljami Durham, Indiana – started after missing last game
• Pavlo Dziuba, Arizona State – has not been around program this week (covid-related)
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP Tuesday (covid protocols)
• PJ Fuller, TCU – out (ankle)
• Quade Green, Washington – came off bench only playing 18 minutes but scoring 18 points, Nate Pryor started – 13 pts/31 mins
• PJ Hall, Clemson – returned to action (concussion) – 2 pts/8 mins
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – did not travel for game Wed (illness)
• Victor Iwuakor, Oklahoma – season debut – 10 points/9 minutes
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – season debut – 8 pts/19 mins
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – could be “cleared” this week, this seemed to be initially interpreted as about eligibility, but was clarified that it is about him being cleared from covid-regulations after having returned to the team from overseas to be able to begin practice
• Aljaz Kunc, Washington State – DNP, boot on foot
• Tony Miller, Washington State – DNP (foot)
• Chuck O’Bannon, TCU – returned to action (ankle) – 3 pts/18 mins
• Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech – DNP, boot on left foot – Jamarius Burton started in his spot
• Marcus Shaver, Boise State – DNP, had a boot on his foot after leaving last game with a nagging foot injury, Emmanuel Akot got the start
• Tyreek Smith, Texas Tech – left the floor for the locker room during the first half and did not play in the second half with an apparent injury
• Utah State – Marco Anthony, Kuba Karwowski, Max Shulga, Zahar Vedischev did not play Tuesday for covid-related reasons
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – will play Thursday
• Gabe Watson, Tulane – returned to action (concussion) – 2 pts/14 mins
• Andre Weir, Richmond – dressed for first time this season, DNP

Transfer Updates from Dec 9:

• N/A

On Tuesday Brandon Johnson (Minnesota) left the game with an ankle injury at the end of overtime, Landers Nolley (Memphis) took a hard fall in the first half, went to the locker room, returned to action, but eventually was seen with his right hand heavily wrapped and did not return to the game. Kobe Clark (Georgetown) suffered an ankle injury in the first half.

Colorado saw Keeshawn Barthelemy, D’Shawn Schwartz & Tristan da Silva in action after missing games (covid-related) and Musa Jallow (Ohio State) returned to action as well. Eric Hunter (Purdue) made his season debut off the bench after missing time with a leg injury.

Garrison Brooks (UNC) was able to start after a sprained ankle, but Chris Lykes (Miami) was not able to go. Kaosi Ezeagu (Kansas State) sat out with a knee injury, while Damion Baugh (Memphis) sat out with back issues.

In some injury news for Wednesday games, PJ Hall (Clemson) and Johnny Juzang (UCLA) are hopeful, Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) and Aljami Durham (Indiana) are gametime decisions, but Tony Miller (Washington State) and Joey Brunk (Indiana) are not expected to play.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 8:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – targeting a potential Dec 20 return (ankle)
• Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP for 2nd straight game Tuesday
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – did not practice Monday, may do more in practice Tuesday (lower body)
• Geo Baker, Rutgers – DNP, ankle
• Keeshawn Barthelemy, Colorado – started after missing game (covid prot.) – 7 pts in 27 mins
• Damion Baugh, Memphis – did not warm up, thought to be resting a back issue
• Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse – DNP (expected, covid-related), will return to practice Thursday, be able to play Saturday
• Koby Brea, Dayton – warmed up, did not dress for game – has not played this season
• Garrison Brooks, UNC – started after dealing with sprained ankle – 17 pts in 33 mins
• Christian Brown, Georgia – was not feeling good at halftime so the team decided to isolate and rapid covid-test him, which was negative
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – not expected to play in the immediate future
• Hunter Cattoor, Virginia Tech – was limited Tuesday night as he had not practiced since Saturday due to strep throat
• Kobe Clark, Georgetown – suffered a left ankle injury in the first half, came back out to the sideline with a boot, no postgame update
• Matt Cross, Miami – started after ankle injury last game
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – shoulder is progressing but is not yet day to day
• Tristan da Silva, Colorado – played after missing time (covid-related)
• Cartier Diarra, Virginia Tech – returned to action after 1-game suspension for missing a covid test
• Nikola Djogo, Notre Dame – DNP Tuesday, expected to be available Saturday
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – DNP (concussion)
• Aljami Durham, Indiana – gametime decision on Wednesday
• Kaosi Ezeagu, Kansas State – not dressed Tuesday (knee) – Davion Bradford started in his place
• PJ Hall, Clemson – expected back for Wednesday (concussion)
• Eric Hunter, Purdue – season debut off of bench after leg injury, 11 points in 27 minutes
• Jadan Ivey, Purdue – DNP (expected)
• Musa Jallow, Ohio State – played after missing games -7 pts/22 mins
• Brandon Johnson, Minnesota – helped off court in OT with apparent left ankle injury, in postgame he was said to be in a lot of pain
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – hopeful to play Wednesday
• Luka Kraljevic, Boston College – DNP (knee)
• Carlton Linguard, Kansas State – first action of season (back)
• Chris Lykes, Miami – not dressed out on Tuesday (ankle), day to day
• Sandro Mamukelashvili, Seton Hall – ejected Tuesday for a “head butt”
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – will not play Wed.
• Adam Miller, Illinois – elbow injury in Tuesday night’s game was described as “a funny-bone deal”
• Tony Miller, Washington State – not expected to play Wednesday
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – not dressed Tuesday
• Landers Nolley, Memphis – left game with injury after taking a hard shot at the basket, returned to action, but then was ruled out with what appeared to be a right hand/wrist injury
• John Ojiako, Virginia Tech – DNP (expected)
• Oklahoma State – Avery Anderson & Chris Harris not dressed again
• D’Shawn Schwartz, Colorado – made season debut after being out (covid) – 0 points in 24 minutes off bench
• Frederick Scott, Boston College – DNP (expected)
• Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech – has not practiced, GTD Wed.
• Seth Towns, Ohio State – did not dress Tuesday

Transfer Updates from Dec 8:

• Diante Smith, TCU – enters transfer portal, 1.5 ppg in 4 games this year

In Monday injury updates Rutgers’ Geo Baker was said to be hopeful to be back soon but has not yet practiced, which would seem to make him unlikely to play Tuesday. It was confirmed that UNC’s Garrison Brooks has a sprained ankle that has limited him in practice since the injury in the Texas game. Miami’s Chris Lykes saw a doctor but the team does not yet have an update on his ankle injury. Colorado’s D’Shawn Schwartz has been sidelined for covid-related reasons but is expected to be available on Tuesday.

Purdue’s Eric Hunter has been practicing and is expected to play Tuesday, but Kentucky’s Keion Brooks was said to still be weeks away from returning.

There were just a handful of major conference teams in action on Monday and no significant status updates that I saw – Oregon’s LJ Figueroa had a double-double (12 points-10 rebounds) in just his second game since gaining eligibility, and Zane Meeks & Tre Coleman got their first starts of the season for Nevada.

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 7:

• Geo Baker, Rutgers – will return to practice soon, not likely today
• Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk, Illinois – is on minutes restriction in practice, being brought back slowly (ankle)
• Garrison Brooks, UNC – has been limited in practice with sprained ankle suffered last game
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – on Monday night it was said he may still be 2-3 weeks from returning
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – sounds like his back injury may keep him from being able to play on Wednesday
• Eric Hunter, Purdue – practiced Sunday, expected to be available Tuesday (leg injury)
• Chris Lykes, Miami – met with doctor (ankle) this morning, team waiting on updates
• Richmond – Andre Weir (coach’s decision) and Connor Crabtree (hip) were unavailable for Monday’s game
• D’Shawn Schwartz, Colorado – expected to make season debut on Tuesday after missing early games due to covid
• Tennessee – Drew Pember and Corey Walker will be unavailable Tuesday

Transfer Updates from Dec 7:

• N/A

On Sunday Joshua Langford (Michigan State) returned to action after sitting out last game to rest his knee, and Xavier had Adam Kunkel & Colby Jones play meaningful minutes in their season debuts. Jermaine Samuels (Villanova) started after being a gametime decision with a finger injury, and Charles Manning (LSU) saw his first action of the season.

Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon left the game in the second half not putting weight on his left leg, but in postgame it was said that the X-rays looked good. Chuck O’Bannon (TCU) and Nikola Djogo (Notre Dame) did not play Sunday due to ankle injuries.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 6:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP (expected)
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – DNP (expected)
• Ricky Council, Wichita State – available on minutes restriction – 3 pts in 11 minutes
• Jaiden Delaire, Stanford – DNP again
• Nikola Djogo, Notre Dame – did not play ankle injury, is day to day
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – remains a DNP (conc prot)
• Joey Hauser, Michigan State – started after dealing with knee bruise – 24 points in 27 minutes
• Aaron Henry, Michigan State – did not start Sunday due to being late to a team meeting but played off the bench (31 minutes)
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – warmed up early but not dressed at gametime
• Colby Jones, Xavier – season debut after covid protocols, 5 pts/17 mins
• Adam Kunkel, Xavier – season debut after gaining eligibility yesterday, 6 pts in 15 mins
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – started after sitting out last game, 6 points in 23 mins
• Charles Manning, LSU – season debut (injury) – 2 pts in 14 mins
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – DNP (expected)
• Chuck O’Bannon, TCU – did not play with an ankle injury, was in a walking boot, PJ Fuller started in his place
• Osayi Osifo, Florida – season debut after covid protocols, 1 pt in 9 mins
• Darius Perry, UCF – DNP (expected)
• Jermaine Samuels, Villanova – started after being a GTD with a sprained finger – 8 pts, 13 rebs in 33 minutes
• Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech – was helped off the court in the middle of the second half not putting weight on his left leg
• Tariq Silver, Oregon State – played 4 minutes after sitting out last game
• CJ Walker, UCF – first start in place of Sean Mobley
• CJ Wilcher, Xavier – season debut after covid protocols, 0 pts/3 mins

Transfer Updates from Dec 6:

• N/A

Saturday was a somewhat quiet day after some high-profile games like Gonzaga-Baylor and NC State-UConn were postponed. Hasahn French (St Louis) and Ira Lee (Arizona) made their season debuts after concussions, but Marcus Sasser (Houston) sat out due to a sprained ankle.

In status updates, Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) has no Achilles damage and hopes to be back soon, CJ Wilcher and Colby Jones (Xavier) and Alonzo Verge (Arizona State) have all been cleared after dealing with covid protocols. Adam Kunkel (Xavier) received a waiver for eligibility and may make his debut on Sunday.

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 5:

• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – after sustaining a lower leg injury in his last game, his family reported that he had no Achilles damage and some calf swelling and soreness and should be back soon
• Jyare Davis, Providence – did not play
• Hasahn French, St Louis – made his season debut after dealing with a concussion, 15 points in 22 minutes
• Colby Jones, Xavier – cleared after quarantine to play Sunday
• Adam Kunkel, Xavier – eligible after transfer from Belmont
• Ira Lee, Arizona – made his season debut after dealing with a concussion, had 7 pts, 8 rebs in 20 minutes
• JJ Miles, East Carolina – was back in action after missing last game
• Caleb Mills, Houston – did not play Saturday, had a boot on his left foot
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – did not dress on Saturday
• Oklahoma State – Avery Anderson, Chris Harris, and Montreal Pena were out again
• Marcus Sasser, Houston – did not play Saturday due to a sprained ankle suffered in practice, Tramon Mark started in his place
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – returned to action after a leg injury
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – cleared contact tracing and returned to practice on Saturday
• CJ Wilcher, Xavier – cleared after quarantine to play Sunday
• Vince Williams, VCU – started in place of the injured KeShawn Curry
• Seventh Woods, South Carolina – played Saturday after dealing with a knee issue

Transfer Updates from Dec 5:

• Alfred Hollins, Oregon State – announced his intention to transfer

Friday saw Washington’s Nahziah Carter announce (in a since deleted tweet) he was leaving school to pursue a pro career, after not having played yet this season due to suspension. Hakim Hart got his first start for Maryland and scored 33 points after only scoring 28 points all of last season. Making their season debuts after missing early season games were Iverson Molinar (Miss State) and Emmanuel Akot (Boise State).

In injury news, Joshua Langford (Michigan State) did not play Friday as he rested a sore knee, Marcus Shaver (Boise State) left the game with what was revealed to be a nagging foot injury, and Chris Lykes (Miami) scored 20 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury. Jermaine Samuels (Villanova) is questionable for Sunday with a finger sprain, KeShawn Curry (VCU) will miss some time as he rehabs a shoulder injury, and Tony Johnson (UCF) is out indefinitely after having surgery for a lower body injury.

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 4:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP (expected, ankle)
• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – season debut after missing games
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – seen on campus on Friday with a boot on his left leg after injury Thursday night
• Nahziah Carter, Washington – already dealing with suspension, announces he is leaving school to pursue a pro career
• DJ Carton, Marquette – started in place of Symir Torrence, scored 12 points in 32 minutes
• Connor Crabtree, Richmond – hopes to return in a week or so (hip)
• Matt Cross, Miami – suffers ankle injury Friday night
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – no structural damage to shoulder but will be out to rehab, status will be game to game
• LJ Figueroa, Oregon – debut after becoming eligible – 6 pts & 7 rebs
• Vladislav Goldin, Texas Tech – first action of season after missing games
• Hakim Hart, Maryland – started in place of Aaron Wiggins, but will return to playing off the bench tomorrow
• Joey Hauser, Michigan State – suffered a bruised knee during the game on Friday which limited his playing time, but postgame comments made it sound like his defensive effort was lacking as well
• Tony Johnson, UCF – out indefinitely after surgery for lower body injury suffered last game
• Justin Kier, Georgia – returned to action after serving one-game suspension
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – dealing with a sore knee, he warmed up but did not play as a precaution, Gabe Brown got the start in his place, in postgame it was said that Langford will play Sunday
• Chris Lykes, Miami – left the game after an apparent left ankle injury
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – DNP (expected)
• Iverson Molinar, Miss State – season debut after missing games for covid-related reasons, 15 points in 29 minutes, started in place of Deivon Smith
• Justin Powell, Auburn – started in place of Tyrell Jones, finished with 26 points & 9 assists
• Jermaine Samuels, Villanova – questionable for Sunday with a sprained finger
• Marcus Shaver, Boise State – left the game and did not return, in postgame was shared he is dealing with a nagging foot injury
• Aaron Wiggins, Maryland – did not start but played 24 minutes off the bench due to missing practice this week with an elbow issue, will return to starting lineup tomorrow (prior to postponement)

Transfer Updates from Dec 4:

• N/A

Thursday saw the season debuts of Jalen Hill (UCLA), Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech), Jaedon LeDee (TCU) and Jack Nunge (Iowa) after they all missed early games. Buddy Boeheim did not play for Syracuse due to covid contact-tracing. Cartier Diarra did not suit up for Virginia Tech (missed covid test), and Ethan Anderson was not dressed for USC (back injury). Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) left the game late in the second half with an apparent calf injury.

In injury updates, Hasahn French (St Louis) is back from concussion protocol and ready to play Saturday, while Emmanuel Akot is expected to play for Boise State tomorrow. At Purdue Eric Hunter has begun limited practice drills as he begins to return from a leg injury.

In eligibility news, James Karnik (Boston College) and LJ Figueroa (Oregon) got waivers for immediate eligibility.

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Injuries and Updates from Dec 3:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – expected to make debut tomorrow
• Ethan Anderson, USC – did not play due to a back injury, Isaiah White started
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – left game with 2 minutes left with a lower left leg injury, was back on the bench at the end of the game and in postgame was said to appear to be a calf issue
• Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse – not seen warming up, out due to contact tracing and expected to be out another 7 days, reserve Chaz Owens was also not dressed
• Caleb Christopher, Arizona State – DNP Thursday
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – made his season debut playing 14 minutes off the bench with 3 points
• Cartier Diarra, Virginia Tech – DNP because he missed a covid test, expected back next game
• Nick Farrar, NC State – season debut (after injury) in the last few minutes of a blowout
• LJ Figueroa, Oregon – eligible after transfer from St John’s
• Hasahn French, St Louis – is 100% and will play Saturday
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – after all of the excitement about him possibly being sick against Kentucky on Tuesday night, played again on Thursday night
• Matt Garry, UConn – tore ACL in October, out for season
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – made his season debut playing 25 minutes off the bench with 11 pts & 10 rebs
• Eric Hunter, Purdue – may resume limited practice drills today (leg)
• Jaden Ivey, Purdue – not practicing
• Victor Iwuakor, Oklahoma – DNP (expected)
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – DNP Thursday, still out
• James Karnik, Boston College – granted eligibility after transfer from Lehigh, had 7 points in 18 minutes on Thursday
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – had a little soreness is his knee after Tuesday game and rested yesterday, but foot is feeling fine
• Jaedon LeDee, TCU – season debut after missing time, 11 pts/16 minutes
• Jack Nunge, Iowa – made his season debut after being away for personal reasons, had 18 points in 19 minutes
• John Ojiako, Virginia Tech – DNP (knee, expected)
• Frederick Scott, Boston College – unavailable Thursday (knee)
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – could return to contact drills today and may be able to play Saturday
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – unavailable again Thursday due to contact tracing

Transfer Updates from Dec 3:

• Ryan Murphy – transferring to Duquesne, played for Pitt last season, had previously committed to Tulane then said he was going to play pro if I recall correctly
• Jaykwon Walton, Georgia – 1.0 ppg in 2 games this season