Tag: ncaa basketball injuries

On Thursday newly sitting out were Isaih Moore (St John’s) due to covid protocols, Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall) due to knee issues, David McCormack & Tristan Enaruna (Kansas) due to covid protocols, Abu Kigab (Boise State) with a shoulder injury from his last game, Jarred Hyder (Cal) after a lower body injury in Wednesday night’s game, and Keyshawn Bryant (South Carolina) as a coach’s decision (not disciplinary).

Returning to action included Cade Cunningham & Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State), Damian Dunn (Temple), Caleb Murphy (South Florida), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Tre Mann (Florida), Johnny Juzang (UCLA), Armaan Franklin (Indiana), Bitumba Baruti (East Carolina), Brandon Mahan & CJ Walker (UCF), Garrison Brooks (UNC), Brock Miller (Utah State), and Isaiah White (USC).

Making his season debut was Sage Tolbert (Temple).

Playing through injuries were Justin Moore (Villanova), Justice Sueing (Ohio State), Bo Hodges (Butler), Race Thompson (Indiana), and KJ Buffen (Ole Miss).

Suffering in-game injuries were Kimani Lawrence (Arizona State) who left the game in the second half grabbing his leg/hamstring area and was helped off the court, he returned to the bench but the team announced he would not return, Jose Alvarado (Georgia Tech) went to the locker room after banging knees in the first half, returned to action in the second half, and Damien Jefferson & Alex O’Connell (Creighton) both went down for a while and left the game after banging heads but were able to return.

Additional in-game injuries were Myles Tate (Butler) who left in the second half with a left leg injury, team announced he would not return to the game, Andrew Garcia & Tye Fagan (Georgia) both appeared to suffer apparent lower body/ankle injuries on the same second half play, Charles Bassey (Western Kentucky) aggravated a previous back injury, and James Bouknight (UConn) had to be carried to the locker room in the second half with cramps.

Notables remaining out included Alexis Yetna (South Florida), Liam Robbins (Minnesota), Zane Meeks (Nevada), Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech), Rylan Jones (Utah), Oscar Lopez (DePaul), Josh Christopher & Marcus Bagley (Arizona State), Seventh Woods & Jermaine Couisnard (South Carolina), and Jamarius Burton (Texas Tech).

In injury updates, Mike Saunders (Cincinnati) is expected to play Friday and teammate David DeJulius has reportedly opted back in, J’Wan Roberts (Houston) is out Friday, Jaden Seymour and Trevin Wade reportedly didn’t travel for Wichita State, and Eli Brooks (Michigan) is a GTD Friday with a sprained ankle.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 11:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP, knee
• Posh Alexander, St John’s – returned off the bench (hand) – 6 pts/33 mins
• Jose Alvarado, Georgia Tech – went to the locker room after banging knees in the first half, returned to action in the second half, in postgame was called a bruised knee, says he’ll play Friday – 13 pts/35 mins
• Arizona State – Josh Christopher (back) & Marcus Bagley (ankle) DNP again, Kimani Lawrence left the game in the second half grabbing his leg/hamstring area and was helped off the court, team announced he would not return
• Aguek Arop, San Diego State – available, DNP (vertigo)
• Bitumba Baruti, East Carolina – returned to action – 0 pts/12 mins
• Charles Bassey, Western Kentucky – was shared in postgame that he had aggravated a back injury, no clear status update for Friday
• James Bouknight, UConn – was carried to the locker room in the second half, in postgame it was said to be cramping and was getting an IV, that he was being overly dramatic, and hopefully he’ll be good for tomorrow
• Eli Brooks, Michigan – day to day with sprained ankle, GTD for Friday
• Garrison Brooks, UNC – started in return (ankle) – 5 pts/22 mins
• KJ Buffen, Ole Miss – started (groin) – 8 pts/21 mins
• Jamarius Burton, Texas Tech – DNP again (toe)
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – returned to action (ankle) – 2 pts/10 mins
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – DNP again (ankle), in a walking boot
• Derek Culver, West Virginia – started, appeared to be dealing with flu/illness, reported he may have gotten an IV at half and was slow to return after halftime – 11 pts/30 mins
• David DeJulius, Cincinnati – has reportedly opted back in for the AAC tournament
• Florida – Tyree Appleby and Scottie Lewis did not start after being late to a team walk-through, Tre Mann started in return (migraine) – 22 pts/32 mins
• Georgia – Andrew Garcia & Tye Fagan both appeared to suffer apparent lower body/ankle injuries on the same second half play
• Bo Hodges, Butler – played (calf) – 2 pts/24 mins
• Jarred Hyder, Cal – DNP, lower body injury
• Indiana – Armaan Franklin played off the bench (ankle) – 6 pts/30 mins, Race Thompson started (ankle) – 4 pts/20 mins
• Rylan Jones, Utah – DNP again (shoulder)
• Kansas – David McCormack & Tristan Enaruna DNP (covid prot), Bryce Thompson started – 2 pts/19 mins
• Abu Kigab, Boise State – DNP (shoulder)
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (ankle)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – DNP again (knee)
• Brock Miller, Utah State – returned as a starter (back) – 8 pts/32 mins
• Minnesota – Gabe Kalscheur (finger) & Liam Robbins (ankle) DNP again
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – DNP, covid protocols
• Justin Moore, Villanova – played off the bench (ankle) – 10 pts/27 mins
• Oklahoma State – Isaac Likekele returned off the bench (thumb) – 10 pts/26 mins, Cade Cunningham started in his return (ankle) – 17 pts/39 mins
• Richmond – team is back practicing for potential NIT, Blake Francis (hip) would likely play, Grant Golden evaluating options (finger)
• J’Wan Roberts, Houston – will not play Friday (thumb)
• Mike Saunders, Cincinnati – is expected to play Friday
• South Carolina – Jermaine Couisnard (ribs/coach’s decision), & Seventh Woods (groin) DNP again, Keyshawn Bryant DNP, coach’s decision, in postgame Couisnard & Bryant sounded like they were held out for a combination of physical/mental health reasons rather than disciplinary
• South Florida – Alexis Yetna DNP again (ankle) doubtful for Friday, Caleb Murphy returned off the bench – 2 pts/20 mins
• Justice Sueing, Ohio State – started (groin) – 16 pts/30 mins
• Myles Tate, Butler – left in the second half with a left leg injury, team announced he would not return to the game
• Temple – Damian Dunn returned off the bench (knee) – 11 pts/23 mins, Arashma Parks warmed up, DNP again (hip), Sage Tolbert made his season debut – 0 pts/8 mins
• UCF – Brandon Mahan returned off the bench (personal) – 10 pts/25 mins, CJ Walker returned off the bench (ankle) – 1 pts/11 mins
• UCLA – Jalen Hill DNP again (personal), Johnny Juzang started in his return (ankle) – 11 pts/34 mins
• Isaiah White, USC – started in return (back) – 14 pts/25 mins
• Wichita State – Jaden Seymour & Trevin Wade reportedly did not travel due for covid-related reasons

Transfer Updates from Mar 11:

• Myles Carter, Delaware State – enters portal as grad transfer – 15.0 ppg
• Gerald Drumgoole, Pitt – enters portal – 1.9 ppg
• Jalen Dupree, Samford – enters portal – 8.1 ppg
• Jacob Falko, Gardner-Webb – enters portal – 9.8 ppg
• Zep Jasper, Charleston – will grad transfer – 15.6 ppg
• Marvin Johnson, Eastern Illinois – enters portal – 15.3 ppg
• Jahcobi Neath, Wake Forest – enters portal – 3.8 ppg
• Cooper Neese, Indiana State – enters portal – 9.5 ppg
• Darius Quisenberry, Youngstown State – enters portal – 14.9 ppg
• Stef Smith, Vermont – will grad transfer – 13.6 ppg
• Jalen Warren, Florida Gulf Coast – will grad transfer – 12.3 ppg
• Bryce Workman, Jacksonville – enters portal – 10.3 ppg

On Wednesday newly sitting out were Garrison Brooks (UNC) who dressed but did not play due to an ankle injury, Ziaire Williams (Stanford) did not play due to a family funeral, Jose Perez (Marquette) did not travel for personal reasons, and TJ Bamba (Washington State) was a late scratch due to being banged up.

Returning to action included Ralph Agee (San Jose State), Isaac Bonton (Washington State), Rasir Bolton (Iowa State), Bo Hodges (Butler), Eoin Nelson (Wyoming), Josh Nickelberry (Louisville), Carlton Linguard (Kansas State), Javon Freeman-Liberty & Nick Ongenda (DePaul), and Oscar da Silva, Bryce Wills & Daejon Davis (Stanford).

Playing through injuries were Chris Osten (Arizona State), Bryce Nze (Butler), Kadary Richmond (Syracuse) and Brandon Johnson & Both Gach (Minnesota).

Suffering possible in-game injuries were Zach Freemantle (Xavier) who left the game in the second half limping off the court but was able to return to action, and Jarred Hyder (Cal) went down with an apparent ankle injury near the end of the second half, he was able to walk/limp off on his own.

Notables remaining out included Bayron Matos, Valdir Manuel & Rod Brown (New Mexico), Josh Christopher & Marcus Bagley (Arizona State), Rylan Jones (Utah), and Oscar Lopez (DePaul).

In injury updates, Posh Alexander (St John’s) is expected to play Thursday, Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) is back practicing and likely available for the SEC tourney, Jamarius Burton (Texas Tech) was pictured in practice, Justice Sueing (Ohio State) underwent an undisclosed procedure but was expected back at practice Wednesday and will be available Thursday, Damian Dunn (Temple) is a GTD for Thursday, and for Indiana Armaan Franklin does not sound expected to play but Race Thompson sounds like he will try.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 10:

• Ralph Agee, San Jose State – started in return (undisclosed) – 10 pts/16 mins
• Posh Alexander, St John’s – says he will play Thursday
• Arizona State – Josh Christopher & Marcus Bagley DNP again, Chris Osten played (ankle) – 0 pts/8 mins
• Rasir Bolton, Iowa State – returned off the bench (ankle) – 18 pts/24 mins
• Isaac Bonton, Washington State – started in his return (ankle) – 19 pts/39 mins
• Matt Bradley, Cal – did not start but came in on the first dead ball (seems minor disciplinary) – 21 pts/38 mins
• Garrison Brooks, UNC – dressed but did not warm up, team shared in pregame he was not expected to play but not officially ruled out (ankle), in postgame Roy Williams said “I have no idea” if Brooks will play Thurs.
• Jamarius Burton, Texas Tech – pictured practicing without the boot
• Butler – Bo Hodges returned (calf) – 6 pts/28 mins, Bryce Nze started (ankle) – 19 pts/42 mins
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – has been practicing, sounds like will be available for SEC but unclear if will play
• DePaul – Javon Freeman-Liberty started in his return (concussion) – 21 pts/35 mins, Oscar Lopez DNP again, Nick Ongenda returned (ankle) – 7 pts/19 mins
• Damian Dunn, Temple – a GTD for Thursday (knee)
• Indiana – Armaan Franklin is not expected to be available, Race Thompson has been limited but sounds like he will try to play
• DJ Jeffries, Memphis – will be available after ankle tweak last game
• Rylan Jones, Utah – DNP again (shoulder)
• Kansas State – Antonio Gordon DNP again, Carlton Linguard returned – 0 pts/1 min
• Louisville – Malik Williams & Aidan Igiehon DNP again, Josh Nickelberry returned to action – 5 pts/16 mins
• Tre Mann, Florida – FWIW, during the Vandy-TAMU game, announcer Jimmy Dykes said he spoke with a Florida player in the hotel who said Mann would be back after missing last game with a migraine
• Marquette – Oso Ighodaro DNP again (foot), Jose Perez did not travel (personal)
• Glen McClintock, Air Force – DNP again
• Minnesota – Gabe Kalscheur (finger) & Liam Robbins (ankle) DNP again in postgame the team seemed to leave the door open to Robbins possibly being able to return Thursday, Brandon Johnson started (ankle) – 5 pts/32 mins, Both Gach played (foot) – 5 pts/21 mins
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – returned to action (lower leg) – 0 pts/2 mins
• New Mexico – Bayron Matos & Rod Brown DNP again (did not travel), Valdir Manuel DNP again, made the trip but was not dressed , Kurt Wegscheider traveled but DNP again
• Kadary Richmond, Syracuse – played (knee) – 2 pts/10 mins
• Stanford – Oscar da Silva started in his return (ankle) – 12 pts/31 mins, Bryce Wills started after DNP last game – 8 pts/31 mins, Daejon Davis returned off the bench after DNP – 0 pts/14 mins, Ziaire Williams DNP due to a family funeral and will miss the PAC tourney
• Shamiel Stevenson, Nebraska – DNP, coach’s decision due to matchups
• Justice Sueing, Ohio State – expected to return to practice Wed. after undergoing a “procedure”, will be available Thursday
• Washington State – TJ Bamba DNP (undisclosed injury), Isaac Bonton started in his return (ankle) – 19 pts/39 mins
• Wichita State – likely to be without 2 (undisclosed) players for AAC tournament

Transfer Updates from Mar 10:

• Luke Anderson, South Florida – transferring to Southern Idaho JC
• Donovan Clay, Valparaiso – enters portal – 10.1 ppg
• Michael Cubbage, Marist – will grad transfer – 11.0 ppg
• Samari Curtis, Evansville – enters portal – 10.1 ppg
• Brenton Mills, Binghamton – enters portal – 13.9 ppg
• Kevion Nolan, Jacksonville – enters portal – 16.6 ppg
• Terry Nolan, Bradley – will grad transfer – 11.2 ppg
• PJ Pipes, Green Bay – will transfer to Santa Clara – 14.5 ppg
• Kaiden Rice, Citadel – will grad transfer – 17.6 ppg
• Keaston Willis, Incarnate Word – enters portal – 19.0 ppg
• Titus Wright, W. Michigan – enters portal – 8.7 ppg

On Tuesday notables remaining out included Steffon Mitchell (Boston College).

Suffering apparent in-game injuries were Cormac Ryan (Notre Dame) who left the game in the second half with a hip injury, went to the locker room, but returned and checked back in. In a postgame interview he seemed to be fine.

In injury updates, Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech) is not expected to play in the ACC tournament, Rasir Bolton (Iowa State) will play Wednesday, Posh Alexander (St John’s) is a GTD for Thursday, KJ Buffen (Ole Miss) should play Thursday, Alex Lomax (Memphis) is doubtful this week, for UCF Brandon Mahan and CJ Walker are probable Thursday, and for Minnesota Gabe Kalscheur remains out while Liam Robbins sounds doubtful.

Joe Wieskamp (Iowa) is day to day, for Kansas David McCormack & Tristan Enaruna will miss the Big 12 tournament, Oscar da Silva (Stanford) remains day to day while teammates Daejon Davis & Bryce Wills are available, Johnny Juzang (UCLA) is hopeful for Thursday, Isaac Bonton (Washington State) is expected to be available, for Arizona State Josh Christopher & Marcus Bagley are not expected to play, and for Oklahoma State both Cade Cunningham & Isaac Likekele are expected to play Thursday.

In transfer updates, probably the most high profile name on Tuesday was Justin Powell (Auburn) who will enter the portal after missing much of the season in concussion protocol, but averaged 11.7 ppg before the injury.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 9:

• Posh Alexander, St John’s – trending toward being able to play Thursday, will be a GTD (thumb)
• Arizona State – Josh Christopher and Marcus Bagley are not expected to play Wednesday and possibly the entire tournament, Chris Osten (ankle) will try to play
• Rasir Bolton, Iowa State – will play Wednesday (ankle)
• KJ Buffen, Ole Miss – is expected to play Thursday (groin)
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – not expected to play in ACC tourney (ankle)
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – optimistic to play Thursday (ankle), was able to move around in practice
• Kansas – David McCormack & Tristan Enaruna are out for the Big 12 tournament (covid protocols), hopeful for NCAAs, they are roommates
• Abu Kigab, Boise State – is day to day (shoulder)
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – very limited in Tuesday practice, sounds doubtful for AAC tourney, small chance could play
• Minnesota – Gabe Kalscheur (finger, out) & Liam Robbins (ankle, doubtful) are not expected to play Wednesday. Brandon Johnson was held out of practice and Both Gach was limited, which is similar to last week when they both played
• Oklahoma State – Cade Cunningham (ankle) & Isaac Likekele (hand) practiced and are expected to play Thursday
• Steffon Mitchell, Boston College – DNP again (hamstring)
• SMU – Yor Anei did return to the team after being away for personal reasons, but the team is expected to be shorthanded and it is unclear who is available as the team comes off pause
• South Carolina – Jermaine Couisnard (ribs) & Seventh Woods (groin) status decisions have not been decided yet
• Stanford – Oscar da Silva remains day to day, Daejon Davis & Bryce Wills described as available after apparent DNP-CDs last game
• UCF – Brandon Mahan and CJ Walker should be available Thursday
• Washington State – Tony Miller remains away from the team for personal reasons, Isaac Bonton is expected to play, could be limited
• Joe Wieskamp, Iowa – day to day (ankle), will not practice Tuesday

Transfer Updates from Mar 9:

• Mark Freeman, Tennessee State – enters portal – 17.1 ppg
• Reginald Gee, Austin Peay – enters portal – 9.1 ppg
• Shakem Johnson, Tennessee St – will grad transfer – 11.8 ppg
• Jake LaRavia, Indiana State – enters portal – 12.3 ppg
• Ira Lee, Arizona – will grad transfer – 3.0 ppg
• Myles Lewis, VMI – in portal as grad transfer – 10.3 ppg
• Josh Nicholas, Louisiana Monroe – enters portal – 9.3 ppg
• Lamar Norman, Duquesne – transfers to W Michigan – 5.0ppg
• Preston Parks, Samford – enters portal – 8.0 ppg
• Justin Powell, Auburn – will transfer – 11.7 ppg
• Sloan Seymour, George Washington – enters portal – 4.3 ppg
• Tre Williams, Indiana State – enters portal – 9.0 ppg

In injury updates, Butler’s Bryce Nze & Bo Hodges are both gametime decisions for Wednesday, Justin Moore (Villanova) is doubtful for the Big East tournament, Damian Dunn (Temple) is questionable right now for Thursday, Ethan Morton (Purdue) will be available this week, for Indiana Race Thompson is day to day while Armaan Franklin sounds doubtful, for South Florida Alexis Yetna & Caleb Murphy are questionable for Thursday, and Zane Meeks (Nevada) is not expected to be available.

Lots of high-production players entered the transfer portal, with perhaps the top name being Jamison Battle (George Washington), but also including Greg Parham (VMI), Storm Murphy (Wofford), and Jahlil Jenkins (Fairleigh Dickinson). See the full list of potential impact transfers at the bottom of this post.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 8:

• Butler – Bryce Nze (ankle) & Bo Hodges (calf) are GTDs for Wednesday
• Damian Dunn, Temple – has returned to practice (knee), status to be determined for Thursday
• Indiana – Race Thompson (ankle) is day to day, Armaan Franklin has not fully practiced yet (ankle)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – not expected to be available (knee)
• Justin Moore, Villanova – doubtful for the Big East tournament with a severe ankle sprain
• Ethan Morton, Purdue – will be available this week (personal)
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – expected to be available this week after recently it was stated he was likely done for the season (lower leg)
• South Florida – Alexis Yetna & Caleb Murphy are questionable for Thursday

Transfer Updates from Mar 8:

• Jamison Battle, GW – enters portal – 17.3 ppg
• Jake Boggs, UNC Wilmington – enters portal – 10.3 ppg
• Tyreese Davis, Jacksonville – enters portal – 11.5 ppg
• Josh Endicott, N Florida – will grad transfer – 8.7 ppg
• Myron Gordon, Samford – will grad transfer – 15.6 ppg
• Tray Hollowell, Wofford – enters portal – 11.1 ppg
• Demetric Horton, Purdue-Fort Wayne – enters portal – 9.1 ppg
• Jahlil Jenkins, Fairleigh Dickinson – enters portal – 16.8 ppg
• Robert Jones, Denver – enters portal – 9.1 ppg
• Storm Murphy, Wofford – enters portal – 17.8 ppg
• Chase Paar, GW – enters portal – 5.3 ppg
• Greg Parham, VMI – enters portal – 18.4 ppg
• Joe Pridgen, UNC Wilmington – enters portal – 12.1 ppg
• Antonio Rizzuto, Albany – in transfer portal – 12.5 ppg
• Darnell Rogers, UMBC – enters the portal – 9.8 ppg
• Marlon Ruffin, Omaha – enters the portal – 13.1 ppg
• Scott Spencer, La Salle – plans to grad transfer – 7.0 ppg
• Pinky Wiley, Delaware State – enters portal – 10.2 ppg
• Elyjah Williams, Fairleigh Dickinson – enters portal – 13.9 ppg

On Sunday newly sitting out were Tre Mann (Florida) due to a migraine, J’Wan Roberts (Houston) with a thumb injury, and Mike Saunders (Cincinnati) after an ankle injury last game.

Playing through injury was CJ Fredrick (Iowa) who started.

Suffering in-game injuries were Joe Wieskamp (Iowa) who suffered a lower right leg injury in the first half and the team announced at halftime he would not return, Eli Brooks (Michigan) left early in the first half, and at halftime the team shared he had a left ankle injury and would not return, and DJ Jeffries (Memphis) limped off the court in the second half and did not return, in postgame was said to be just a tweak and he should be fine.

Notables remaining out included Alex Lomax (Memphis) and Jamarius Burton (Texas Tech).

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 7:

• Bitumba Baruti, East Carolina – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Eli Brooks, Michigan – left in the first half with what the team shared at halftime was a left ankle injury and was ruled out, had a boot on the bench, team had no postgame update
• Jamarius Burton, Texas Tech – DNP again (toe)
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – started after apparent lower leg injury last game – 6 pts/30 mins
• DJ Jeffries, Memphis – limped off the court in the 2nd half, did not return to the game, in postgame was said to be just a tweak and should be fine.
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – DNP again (ankle)
• Tre Mann, Florida – DNP, migraine
• J’Wan Roberts, Houston – DNP, thumb injury in practice
• Mike Saunders, Cincinnati – DNP (ankle), tried to go Sunday but foot wasn’t ready, should be fine for AAC tourney
• Joe Wieskamp, Iowa – suffered a lower right leg injury in the first half and the team announced at halftime he would not return, came back to the bench with a boot, in postgame was said to likely be just a sprain

Transfer Updates from Mar 7:

• Eylijah Stephens, Lafayette – enters transfer portal – 16.4 ppg
• Lance Thomas, Memphis – will transfer to South Alabama – 2.1 ppg

On Saturday newly sitting out were Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) with a minor ankle injury last game, Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (Wichita State) after an ankle injury last game, Jermaine Couisnard (South Carolina) with a rib injury, Ethan Morton (Purdue) to attend a family funeral, Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) with the ankle injury again, Caleb Murphy (South Florida) with an undisclosed injury, Malik Williams (Louisville) after aggravating his foot injury last game, Isaiah White (USC) with back spasms, Antonio Gordon (Kansas State) was not present for the game for personal/health reasons, Johnny Juzang (UCLA) after a practice ankle injury, and Bo Hodges (Butler) with calf issues again.

Returning to action included Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois), Malik Osborne (Florida State), Josh Carlton (UConn), Michael Durr (South Florida), Jordan McCabe (West Virginia), Trevin Wade (Wichita State), Christian Brown (Georgia), Nijel Pack (Kansas State), and Christian David (Butler).

Sterling Manley (UNC) made his season debut, playing for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Playing through injuries were Brandon Johnson & Both Gach (Minnesota), Race Thompson (Indiana, but was injured again), Paul Scruggs & Adam Kunkel (Xavier) and Vince Williams (VCU).

Suffering in-game injuries were Seventh Woods (South Carolina) who left the game in the first half with an apparent groin/thigh injury and did not return, Chris Osten (Arizona State) sprained an ankle in the first half and the broadcast said he was doubtful to return and he did not, Justin Moore (Villanova) suffered a sprained ankle in the first half, the team announced he would not return to the game, Race Thompson (Indiana) left in the second half after rolling an ankle, returned, but then asked to come back out, Bryce Nze (Butler) left the game in the first half with a lower body injury and at halftime was said would not return, and KJ Buffen (Ole Miss) was injured in the first half as he took a shot to the midsectoin and did not return to the game.

Notables remaining out included Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State), Liam Robbins (Minnesota), Sharife Cooper (Auburn), Rylan Jones (Utah), Alexis Yetna (South Florida), Armaan Franklin (Indiana), Rasir Bolton (Iowa State), Jaylin Williams (Arkansas), Posh Alexander (St John’s), and Brock Miller (Utah State).

In injury updates, Antonio Gordon (Kansas State) is likely done for the season for “total health reasons”.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 6:

• Posh Alexander, St John’s – DNP again (thumb)
• Arizona State – Josh Christopher DNP again, Marcus Bagley DNP (ankle), Chris Osten was doubtful to return to the game after an ankle sprain in the first half and did not return
• Rasir Bolton, Iowa State – DNP again (ankle)
• Christian Brown, Georgia – returned to action (lower body)- 0 pts/6 mins
• KJ Buffen, Ole Miss – injured in the first half as he fell to the ground getting tangled up with another player, after half it was announced he would not return to the game after an “inadvertent shot to the groin”
• Butler – Christian David returned to action (knee) – 0 pts/8 mins, Bo Hodges was seen trying to get himself loosened up but DNP (calf), Bryce Nze left the game in the first half with a lower body injury and at halftime was said would not return
• Josh Carlton, UConn – returned to action (ankle) – 7 pts/13 mins
• Sharife Cooper, Auburn – DNP again (ankle)
• Jermaine Couisnard, South Carolina – DNP, rib injury in practice
• Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois – started in return (concussion) – 19 pts/36 mins
• Collin Gillespie, Villanova – DNP, out for season, MCL
• Indiana – Race Thompson started (head) but then left in the second half with an ankle injury – 4 pts/22 mins, Armaan Franklin DNP again (ankle)
• Rylan Jones, Utah – DNP again (shoulder)
• Kansas State – Carlton Linguard DNP again, Nijel Pack started in his return (eye) – 10 pts/36 mins, Antonio Gordon DNP (was not present), in postgame was said to likely be done for the season for personal/health reasons
• Louisville – Malik Williams DNP (out 4-6 weeks), Aidan Igiehon DNP again, Josh Nickelberry available, DNP
• Sterling Manley, UNC – made season debut as he checked in for final minute of game (knee) – 2 pts/1 min
• Marquette – Oso Ighodaro DNP again (foot), Theo John started (only played 2 minutes last game due to illness) – 6 pts/28 mins
• Jordan McCabe, West Virginia – returned to action (back) – 3 pts/5 mins
• Brock Miller, Utah State – DNP again (back)
• Minnesota – Brandon Kalscheur DNP again (hand), Liam Robbins DNP again (ankle), Brandon Johnson started (ankle) – 19 pts/38 mins, Both Gach played (foot) – 4 pts/19 mins
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – only played 3 minutes, coach’s decision
• Justin Moore, Villanova – suffered a sprained ankle in the first half, the team announced he would not return to the game, had boot on bench, in postgame was said to be severe and will get MRI
• Ethan Morton, Purdue – DNP, family funeral
• Oklahoma State – Isaac Likekele (thumb) DNP again, Cade Cunningham (ankle) DNP
• Malik Osborne, Florida State – returned to action (ankle) – 0 pts/8 mins
• South Florida – Michael Durr started in his return (knee) – 18 pts/30 mins, Alexis Yetna DNP again (ankle), Caleb Murphy DNP, undisclosed injury, (possible concussion protocol after fall last game?)
• UCLA – Jalen Hill DNP again (personal), Johnny Juzang was called a GTD in pregame and warmed up but DNP (ankle)
• VCU – KeShawn Curry DNP again (personal), Vince Williams started (back spasms), limped off in the last two minutes of the game but did not look serious – 8 pts/26 mins
• Isaiah White, USC – DNP, back spasms
• Wichita State – Trevin Wade returned (injury), Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (ankle) DNP, Josaphat Bilau warmed up, DNP again (knee)
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – DNP again (covid prot.)
• Seventh Woods, South Carolina – left the game in the first half with an apparent groin/thigh injury, did not return
• Xavier – Adam Kunkel played (banged up) – 11 pts/25 mins, Paul Scruggs played (banged up) 18 pts/38 mins, Dieonte Miles DNP again

Transfer Updates from Mar 6:

• Ahmed Ali, Portland – plans to transfer – 18.2 ppg

On Thursday newly sitting out were Blake Francis (Richmond) with a hip injury suffered last game, Jeremy Sheppard (Rhode Island) after an ankle injury in Saturday’s game, Jordan McCabe (West Virginia) with a lower back injury, Brandon Mahan (UCF) for personal reasons, Bitumba Baruti (East Carolina) for undisclosed reasons, and Brock Miller (Utah State) to rest his back issue.

Returning to action included Scotty Pippen (Vanderbilt), Marcus Bagley (Arizona State), Jack Forrest (St Joe’s), Dibaji Walker (UMass), and Kenny Foster (Wyoming).

Playing through injury was Isaiah Livers (Michigan).

Suffering in-game injuries were Allen Betrand (Rhode Island) who left the game in the second half with a left knee/leg injury, was helped off the court and taken to the locker room, Mike Saunders (Cincinnati) sprained his ankle at the end of the first half, did not return, Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) left the game with an apparent ankle injury in the final minute of the game but did walk off on his own after the game, CJ Fredrick (Iowa) left the game in the first half with a right lower leg injury, the team announced he was questionable to return and did not.

Notables remaining out included Rasir Bolton (Iowa State), Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State), Jamarius Burton (Texas Tech), Josh Christopher (Arizona State), and CJ Walker (UCF).

In injury & other updates, Collin Gillespie (Villanova) is done for the season with a torn MCL, for VCU Bones Hyland is day to day while Vince Williams should play Friday, Aaron Thompson (Butler) is out for the rest of the season, Shareef O’Neal (LSU) is not expected back this season, for Indiana Race Thompson is a GTD while Armaan Franklin sounds questionable at best for Saturday, Nijel Pack (Kansas State) is probable for Saturday, and Khadim Sy & Dimencio Vaughn have left the Ole Miss team.

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

Injuries and Updates from Mar 4:

• Arizona State – Josh Christopher DNP again (did not travel), Marcus Bagley returned to action (ankle) – 0 pts/20 mins, John Olmsted available but DNP
• Allen Betrand, Rhode Island – left the game in the second half with a left knee/leg injury, helped off the court and taken to the locker room, confirmed as a left knee injury in postgame
• Rasir Bolton, Iowa State – DNP again (ankle), unlikely for Saturday
• Jamarius Burton, Texas Tech – DNP again (toe
• Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State – left with an ankle injury in the final minute of the game, walked off on his own, in postgame was said it did not look serious but will be evaluated
• East Carolina – Charles Coleman DNP again, Bitumba Baruti DNP (undisclosed)
• Jack Forrest, St Joe’s – returned to action (lower leg) – 0 pts/12 mins
• Kenny Foster, Wyoming – returned to action (knee) several days after the team said he was not likely to return this season – 0 pts/9 mins
• Blake Francis, Richmond – DNP (hip)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – called a GTD for Saturday (ankle) but also said not optimistic to play
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – went to the locker room in the first half with a lower right leg injury, team announced he was questionable to return and did not, in postgame was said to be sore
• George Washington – Matthew Moyer & Sloan Seymour DNP again
• Collin Gillespie, Villanova – suffered a torn MCL & is done for the year
• Gabe Kalscheur, Minnesota – not yet close to returning (finger/hand)
• Isaac Likekele, Oklahoma State – DNP again (hand)
• Isaiah Livers, Michigan – started (ankle) – 9 pts/35 mins
• Jordan McCabe, West Virginia – DNP, lower back, day to day
• Brock Miller, Utah State – DNP, resting his back
• Gethro Muscadin, Kansas – warmed up, DNP (leg bruise)
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – not expected back this season (stress fracture in foot)
• Ole Miss – Khadim Sy & Dimencio Vaughn have left the team for personal reasons
• Nijel Pack, Kansas State – returned to practice (eye), probable Saturday
• Scotty Pippen, Vanderbilt – returned as a starter (hip) – 36 pts/35 mins
• Mike Saunders, Cincinnati – limped to the locker room after spraining his ankle at the end of the first half, did not return, seen with crutches & a boot after the game
• Jeremy Sheppard, Rhode Island – DNP, ankle, wearing walking boot
• Markhi Strickland, Saint Louis – out for A-10 tournament (covid prot)
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – out for the season and will need shoulder surgery
• Race Thompson, Indiana – GTD on Saturday after undergoing a procedure after taking a shot to the face last game
• UCF – CJ Walker (ankle) DNP again, Brandon Mahan (personal) DNP, Mahan should be back for AAC tournament, Walker hopeful
• VCU – Bones Hyland has practiced, is day to day, Vince Williams (ankle) and Mikeal Brown-Jones (hand) should play Friday
• Dibaji Walker, UMass – returned to action (wrist) after originally being said to be done for the season – 2 pts/7 mins
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – no update on status after not traveling for game on Tuesday (likely covid-related)
• Xavier – Paul Scruggs & Adam Kunkel are banged up but expected to play Saturday

Transfer Updates from Mar 4:

• Danilo Djuricic, Harvard – will grad transfer to Santa Clara
• Sam Hines, Denver – enters transfer portal – 4.6 ppg
• Jared Kimbrough, La Salle – enters transfer portal – 5.9 ppg
• Jase Townsend, Denver – enters transfer portal – 19.2 ppg