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On Friday returning to action were Zach Harvey & Mamoudou Diarra (Cincinnati), Corey Douglas (VCU), and Jake Forrester (Temple) started after dealing with a rib injury last game.

Sitting out on Friday was Brandon Mahan (UCF) with what was reported to be a minor ankle injury.

Suffering an in-game injury was Damian Dunn (Temple) who was limited to 12 minutes after suffering a knee injury and trying to play through it but eventually was shut down.

In injury updates, Alondes Williams (Oklahoma) is expected to return Saturday, James Bouknight (UConn) will remain out, Tyrese Martin (UConn) is a gametime decision, Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State) sounds questionable for Saturday, Chris Lykes (Miami) is hopeful to finally return on Sunday, Juwan Gary (Alabama) may miss a few weeks, Rylan Jones (Utah) appears unlikely to play Saturday, Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) sounds doubtful for this weekend & possibly for the rest of the season

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 12:

• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – still a couple weeks away (knee)
• Cincinnati – Zach Harvey (8 pts/18 mins) &, Mamoudou Diarra (4 pts/8 mins) returned to action (covid)
• Corey Douglas, VCU – returned to action (ankle) – 4 pts/16 mins
• Damian Dunn, Temple – started but only played 12 minutes with 0 points, was seen riding an exercise bike early in the 2nd half, in postgame was shared he was limited after hurting his knee early in the first half
• Jake Forrester, Temple – started after being banged up last game (ribs)
• Juwan Gary, Alabama – will be out a few weeks with shoulder injury
• Herb Jones, Alabama – has not been practicing but has been working out game-speed and is likely to play
• Rylan Jones, Utah – team was non-committal on his status (shoulder) for Saturday but one reporter thought he sounded unlikely to play
• Isaac Likekele, Oklahoma State – has been limited in practice (foot), status has not been decided for Saturday (similar to last week)
• Chris Lykes, Miami – hopeful to return Sunday, might not start if he does return
• Brandon Mahan, UCF – DNP, ankle
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – DNP again (foot)
• Justin Powell, Auburn – still not practicing (concussion)
• Taz Sherman, West Virginia – team had no update on his status for Saturday
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – “I don’t think Bourama’s coming back”, sounds doubtful to return this weekend if not season
• UConn – James Bouknight will not play Saturday, Akok Akok will be available, Isaiah Whaley has been limited with an ankle but should play, Tyrese Martin is a GTD with an ankle injury
• Alondes Williams, Oklahoma – has been practicing and should return Saturday (covid)

Transfer Updates from Feb 12:

• AJ Bramah, Robert Morris – enters transfer portal – 21.0 ppg

On Thursday newly sitting out were Rylan Jones (Utah) with a right shoulder injury suffered in practice, Marcus Bagley & Chris Osten both for Arizona State with ankle injuries suffered in practice, and Ira Lee (Arizona) with an ankle injury.

Returning to action included Chris Duarte & Eric Williams (Oregon), Cody Riley (UCLA), Ziaire Williams (Stanford), Bryce Thompson (Kansas), Aljaz Kunc (Washington State), and Dishon Jackson (Washington State, ankle injury last game).

Suffering in-game injuries were Josh Christopher (Arizona State) who was a GTD with a lower leg bruise but ended up going to the locker room after a hard fall and then was said to be out with a back issue in the 2nd half, and Lukas Kisunas (Stanford) who the broadcast shared suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half.

Remaining out were Jalen Hill (UCLA), Daejon Davis (Stanford, available but DNP), and Jabari Walker (Colorado).

In injury updates, DaJuan Gordon (Kansas State) is doubtful for Saturday.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 11:

• Arizona State – Pavlo Dziuba DNP (covid), Marcus Bagley DNP, ankle (boot on foot), Chris Osten DNP, ankle, Josh Christopher was a GTD with a lower leg bruise but started, took a hard fall and was shut down with a back injury – 0 pts/17 mins
• Evan Battey, Colorado – went to the locker room apparently with the ankle injury he has been playing through, returned – 8 pts/19 mins
• Jalen Celestine, Cal – first start of the season – 2 pts/18 mins, Ryan Betley came off the bench as broadcast made a comment about worn-out legs- 0 pts/5 mins
• DaJuan Gordon, Kansas State – unlikely to play Saturday (foot)
• Rylan Jones, Utah – DNP, arm in sling after shoulder practice injury
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – first start of season – 8 pts/20 mins
• Ira Lee, Arizona – DNP, ankle, day to day
• Oregon – Chris Duarte returned as a starter (18 pts/33 mins), Eric Williams returned off the bench (0 pts/9 rebs/15 mins)
• Stanford – Daejon Davis was dressed & available but DNP, Ziaire Williams returned to action – (7 pts/29 mins), Lukas Kisunas suffered an ankle injury according to the broadcast – 0 pts/10 mins
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – returned to action (finger) – 8 pts/20 mins
• UCLA – Jalen Hill DNP again (personal), Cody Riley returned to action as a starter (ankle) – 4 pts/10 mins (fouled out)
• Jabari Walker, Colorado – DNP again (foot)
• Washington State – Dishon Jackson played off the bench after an ankle injury last game (3 pts/17 mins), Aljaz Kunc returned to action (illness) – 13 pts/28 mins

Transfer Updates from Feb 11:

On Wednesday newly sitting out were Yves Pons (Tennessee) with a sore knee, Mwani Wilkinson (LSU) did not travel with the flu, Adam Seiko (San Diego State) with a calf injury, Ty Berry (Northwestern) due to the passing of his father, Justin Lewis (Marquette) with a leg injury after playing through it last game, Shareef O’Neal (LSU) with a foot injury he has been dealing with, and Luka Kraljevic (Boston College).

Returning to action included CJ Fredrick (Iowa), Darius Days (LSU), Teddy Allen (Nebraska), Matt Mitchell (San Diego State), Jerome Hunter (Indiana), Ian DuBose (Wake Forest0, Makai Ashton-Langford (Boston College), Kadin Shedrick (Virginia), Keith Dinwiddie (San Diego State) and Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (Wichita State). Bryan Antoine (Villanova) made his season debut after a shoulder injury.

Notables remaining out were James Bouknight (UConn), Jimmy Nichols & Jared Bynum (Providence), Wynston Tabbs & DeMarr Langford (Boston College), Khadim Sy (Ole Miss) & Richard Washington (San Jose State).

Suffering in-game injuries included Yuri Collins (St Louis) who did not play in the 2nd half after a first half ankle sprain, Demarius Jacobs (St Louis) did not play in the second half as he was described in postgame as being “banged up”, and Andrew Garcia for Georgia, who left near the end of the 2nd half after taking a shot to the head and not returning.

In injury updates, Oregon’s Chris Duarte & Eric Williams are gametime decisions for Thursday. Tyrie Jackson (East Carolina) will miss the rest of the season, Jimmy Nichols (Providence) will likely miss the rest of the season, Juwan Gary (Alabama) is doubtful for Saturday, and Yves Pons (Tennessee) is expected to be available Saturday.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 10:

• Teddy Allen, Nebraska – returned as a starter (disciplinary) – 12 pts/25 mins
• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – season debut (shoulder) – 0 pts/5 mins
• Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, Wichita State – returned (personal) – 0 pts/11 mins
• Ty Berry, Northwestern – DNP, father passed away
• Boston College – Fredrick Scott, Wynston Tabbs, James Karnik, DeMarr Langford, & Justin Vander Baan DNP again, Luka Kraljevic newly unavailable, Makai Ashton-Langford returned to action (knee) – 2 pts/27 mins
• Taeshon Cherry, Arizona State – doing better (not currently with the team for personal reasons), getting into covid testing to begin workouts
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – returned to action for first time since Nov 27 (medical reasons) – 17 pts/28 mins
• Pavlo Dziuba, Arizona State – will be out Thursday (covid protocols)
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – started in return (leg), left and went to the locker room but returned – 0 pts/17 mins
• Andrew Garcia, Georgia – left later in the 2nd half after taking a shot to the head, went to the sideline with a towel on his face and did not return
• Juwan Gary, Alabama – doubtful for Saturday (shoulder)
• Alterique Gilbert, Wichita State – did not start due to missing practice 2 days ago and missing shootaround with a migraine – 17 pts/25 mins
• Jerome Hunter, Indiana – returned to action (disciplinary)-7 pts/17 mins
• Oso Ighodaro, Marquette – DNP again (leg)
• Tyrie Jackson, East Carolina – will miss the rest of the season with lower body injuries
• LSU – Darius Days returned to action (16 pts/29 mins), Shareef O’Neal DNP foot, Mwani Wilkinson – DNP, flu
• Justin Lewis, Marquette – DNP, leg
• Caleb Murphy, South Florida – started after hip injury last game
• Oregon – Chris Duarte (ankle) & Eric Williams are gametime decisions, Williams has cleared covid protocols but has been having issues with a knee
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – played after limited to 2 minutes last game – 10 pts/17 mins
• Yves Pons, Tennessee – DNP, sore knee being rested, should be available for Saturday
• Providence – Jared Bynum & Jimmy Nichols DNP again, Nichols is likely out for the season (non-covid medical condition)
• Fatts Russell, Rhode Island – started after appearing limited off bench last game – 15 pts/34 mins
• St Louis – Yuri Collins was limited to 7 minutes after a first half ankle sprain after which the team ruled him out the rest of the game, and Demarius Jacobs did not play in the 2nd half and in postgame was said to be “banged up”
• San Diego State – Keith Dinwiddie returned to action (0 pts/3 mins), Adam Seiko DNP (calf), Aguek Arop (vertigo) was a GTD, played (4 pts/ 19 mins) Matt Mitchell started in his return (ankle) – 7 pts/28 mins
• Kadin Shedrick, Virginia – returned to action (illness) – 0 pts/2 mins
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP again (knee), day to day after today
• UConn – James Bouknight & Akok Akok DNP again
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – DNP again (head)

Transfer Updates from Feb 10:

On Tuesday newly sitting out were Corey Douglas (VCU) who suffered an ankle injury in practice, Mike Miles (TCU) with non-covid illness, Taz Sherman (West Virginia) after a groin injury in practice, and Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) due to knee soreness.

Returning to action included KeShawn Curry (VCU), Brendan Medley-Bacon (VCU), Collin Holloway (Georgetown), Avery Benson (Texas Tech) and Braelee Albert (Vanderbilt).

Playing through injuries were Herb Jones (Alabama, back), Kadary Richmond (Syracuse, toothache), Desi Sills (Arkansas, shoulder), Thomas Kithier (Michigan State, illness), and Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech, ankle).

Suffering in-game injuries were Juwan Gary (Alabama) who got the hometown start at South Carolina but left early with a shoulder injury and did not return. He came back out with his arm in a sling.

In injury updates, for LSU Darius Days has a chance to play Wednesday, while teammate Shareef O’Neal has missed practice with a foot issue again. Fabian White (Houston) has been cleared to practice as he returns from ACL surgery, Tristan Maxwell (Georgia Tech) has been cleared to practice (foot), James Bouknight (UConn) is a gametime decision Wednesday, and Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (Wichita State) will be available Wednesday. CJ Fredrick (Iowa) is hopeful to play Wednesday, Bryce Thompson (Kansas) may be able to return Thursday, but Jalen Hill (UCLA) is still out for personal reasons.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 9:

• Alabama – Jordan Bruner DNP again (knee), Herb Jones started as he deals with back issues – 3 pts/28 mins
• Braelee Albert, Vanderbilt – returned to action – 0 pts/6 mins
• Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, Wichita State – will be available Wed. (personal)
• Avery Benson, Texas Tech – returned to action (leg) – 0 pts/5 mins
• James Bouknight, UConn – gametime decision for Wednesday (elbow)
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – returned to action – 2 pts/14 mins
• Corey Douglas, VCU – DNP, boot in pregame from practice ankle injury, should be ready to go in a couple days
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP again (calf)
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – hopeful to play Wednesday, needs to be evaluated in practice on Tuesday, likely day to day the rest of the season
• Juwan Gary, Alabama – left early in the first half with an apparent shoulder injury and went to the locker room, came back out with arm in a sling
• DaJuan Gordon, Kansas State – DNP again but no longer with crutches
• Royce Hamm, Texas – DNP, postgame sounded like coach’s decision – after the game Hamm tweeted “Loyalty means nothing nowadays!”
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – remains out (personal), no timetable for return
• Collin Holloway, Georgetown – returned to action (knee) – 2 pts/5 mins
• Thomas Kithier, Michigan State – played (illness) – 2 pts/8 mins
• LSU – Darius Days has a chance to play Wednesday (ankle), Shareef O’Neal has missed practice the last couple days with foot issue again
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – cleared to practice again (foot)
• Brendan Medley-Bacon, VCU – returned to action – 0 pts/3 mins
• Mike Miles, TCU – DNP, non-covid illness
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – no update on status after being limited to 2 minutes last game after ankle injury
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech – played after being limited/rested last game (ankle) – 13 pts/23 mins
• Taz Sherman, West Virginia – DNP, in pregame was said to be a GTD with a groin injury
• Desi Sills, Arkansas – played after shoulder injury last game – 2 pts/10 mins
• Moulaye Sissoko, Dayton – DNP again (injury)
• Scott Spencer, VCU – DNP again (lower body)
• Syracuse – Kadary Richmond was said to be questionable by the team in pregame with non-covid illness (a toothache) but played (8 pts/25 mins) & Bourama Sidibe DNP (knee soreness)
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – returned to practice (finger), may be able to play Thursday
• Fabian White, Houston – cleared to practice (ACL)
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – was said to potentially be limited – 9 pts/23 mins

Transfer Updates from Feb 9:

On Monday Teddy Allen (Nebraska) did not play for not meeting program expectations, Matt Mitchell (San Diego State) was out with a minor ankle injury, and Yor Anei (SMU) did not play for personal reasons. The UNC-Miami game was likely postponed because of a video that showed UNC players Armando Bacot & Day’Ron Sharpe celebrating with others after the Duke game this past weekend without masks. Evan Battey (Colorado) started after an ankle injury at the very end of his last game but Richard Washington (San Jose State) remained out.

Returning to action on Monday were Darius McNeill (SMU), Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (Oklahoma State), Tyon Grant-Foster (Kansas), Aguek Arop (San Diego State) Oumar Ballo (Gonzaga) and Michael Ofoegbu (San Jose State).

In injury updates, Ian DuBose (Wake Forest) is expected to play Wednesday, Herb Jones (Alabama) may sit on Tuesday, Thomas Kithier (Michigan State) is expected to be back at practice on Monday, while Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) may miss the rest of the season.

For UCLA Cody Riley is hopeful to play this week but Jalen Hill‘s status is uncertain, for Virginia Tech Jalen Cone is day to day while Tyrece Radford continues working his way back to the team after legal issues, and for Louisville Aidan Igiehon and Josh Nickelberry are expected to be back at practice this week.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 8:

• Teddy Allen, Nebraska – DNP, did not meet expectations of the program, team will re-evaluate his status tomorrow, Trevor Lakes got the start – 0 pts/6 mins
• Yor Anei, SMU – DNP, personal reasons
• Oumar Ballo, Gonzaga – returned to action (thumb) – 0 pts/1 min
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – will likely be out another 4 weeks and may miss the rest of the season (ankle)
• Colorado – Jabari Walker DNP again (ankle), Evan Battey started after an ankle injury late last game, had early foul trouble and game was a blowout which may have limited his court time – 1 pt/12 mins
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – day to day, quest for Saturday right now
• Ludgy Debaut, East Carolina – was ejected in the 1st half for a flagrant 2
• Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – DNP again (MCL)
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – will play Wednesday, may be limited
• East Carolina – Tyrie Jackson & Charles Coleman DNP again
• Brandon Johnson, Minnesota – is playing through a finger injury, had his left hand wrapped after the game
• Herb Jones, Alabama – could sit out Tuesday to help him get healthy, to be evaluated Tuesday
• Kansas – Bryce Thompson DNP again (finger), Tyon Grant-Foster returned to action (ankle) – 0 pts/3 mins
• Thomas Kithier, Michigan State – has tested negative for covid since leaving last game not feeling well, he did have a non-covid virus but is feeling better and should practice Monday
• Louisville – Aidan Igiehon (groin) & Josh Nickelberry (wrist) should return to practice this week
• Darius McNeill, SMU – returned to action (plantar fasciitis) – 8 pts/15 mins
• Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe, Oklahoma State – returned to action (foot) – 0 pts/9 mins
• Michael Ofoegbu, San Jose State – returned to action – 5 pts/16 mins
• Anthony Polite, Florida State – shoulder is feeling better but has not yet been cleared by doctors
• Tyrece Radford, Virginia Tech – status for return from legal issues is ongoing
• San Diego State – Keith Dinwiddie DNP again (hip), Aguek Arop returned to action (6 pts/10 mins), Matt Mitchell DNP, ankle, may return Wednesday
• UCLA – Cody Riley (ankle) is hopeful to return this week Jalen Hill‘s status (personal) is up in the air
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – DNP again (head)

Transfer Updates from Feb 8:

• Ian Boyd, George Mason – enters transfer portal, medical redshirt last season, was on personal leave of absence this year – 5.2 ppg in ’18-19
• Terrance McBride, Cornell – will grad transfer to Rice – 12.7 ppg

On Sunday CJ Fredrick (Iowa) sat out again with a lower leg injury, Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (Wichita State) was out for a family funeral, and Zach Harvey & Mamoudou Diarra (Cincinnati) were out again in covid protocols.

For Stanford, Daejon Davis remained out, but was reported to be out for not meeting program standards rather than a knee injury, Bryce Wills returned to action after a knee injury & Ziaire Williams was said to be available but might be limited and did not end up playing.

In game injuries, Jake Forrester (Temple) appeared to take a knee to the ribs/torso that took him out of the game in the second half, he was able to return but seemed to still be dealing with pain.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 7:

• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – DNP again (shoulder)
• Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, Wichita State – DNP, personal/family reasons
• Cincinnati – Zach Harvey & Mamoudou Diarra DNP again (covid prot.) but were with the team in street clothes
• Jake Forrester, Temple – in the second half appeared to take a knee to the ribs/midsection, did check back in but was not in the game in the closing minutes of a close game, was still holding his side in postgame but was in good spirits
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – DNP again (lower leg)
• Jerome Hunter, Indiana – dressed but DNP (did not dress last game), coach’s decision again
• Stanford – Daejon Davis DNP again (had been out with a knee injury, but report said he was out for not meeting program standards), Bryce Wills was said to be available but limited, he returned to action off the bench after a knee injury (6 pts/15 mins), Ziaire Williams was said to be available but might be limited, (after being away for personal reasons then having to go through covid protocols to return), did not end up playing.

Transfer Updates from Feb 7:

On Saturday newly sitting out were Chris Duarte (Oregon) with an ankle injury last game, Boston College was missing Wynston Tabbs, James Karnik & DeMarr Langford for covid reasons, and Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (Oklahoma State) was out due to a practice injury. Cody Riley (ankle) and Jalen Hill (personal) were out for UCLA, Tyrie Jackson (East Carolina) was out after an ankle injury last game, Tyon Grant-Foster (Kansas) with an ankle injury, Oso Ighodaro (Marquette) with a foot injury, Aljaz Kunc (Washington State) due to illness, and Jabari Walker (Colorado) was not dressed with a walking boot.

Returning to action included Charlie Moore (DePaul), Austin Reaves (Oklahoma), Luka Kraljevic (Boston College), Javan Johnson (Iowa State), Andre Jackson (UConn), Brandon Suggs (East Carolina), Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse), John Newman (Clemson), Sasha Stefanovic (Purdue), KJ Buffen (Ole Miss), Bryce Hamilton (UNLV), Justin Lewis (Marquette), Abe Kinrade (Air Force), TJ Bamba (Washington State), Jacob Toppin (Kentucky) and Gabe Brown (Michigan State).

Suffering in-game injuries were Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech) who left the game in the first half and returned to the bench with a boot on his foot, Christian Bishop (Creighton) suffered an ankle injury early but returned to action, Thomas Kithier (Michigan State) did not feel well at halftime and was not able to return for the 2nd half as a precaution, Javohn Garcia (UMass) took an eye poke, went to the locker room and came back to bench area with a large bandage on his eye, Evan Battey (Colorado) suffered an apparent ankle injury in the final minute of the game, and Dishon Jackson (Washington State) was helped off the court with an apparent ankle injury in the 2nd half and did not return.

Fatts Russell (Rhode Island) came into Saturday reported to be limited with injuries, played off the bench, but ended up going to the locker room in the second half with a right ankle injury. Terrence Shannon (Texas Tech) was said to be injured (revealed to be a sore ankle they wanted to rest) but available if needed, and did enter later in a close game.

Notably remaining out again included Chris Lykes (Miami), Eric Williams (Oregon), Jared Bynum & Jimmy Nichols (Providence), Tre Mitchell & Noah Fernandes (UMass), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), & Alondes Williams (Oklahoma).

In injury updates, Tyrece Radford (Virginia Tech) could return from suspension this week, James Bouknight (UConn) is a gametime decision moving forward, Chris Duarte (Oregon) has swelling in his ankle but x-rays were negative, outside chance to play next weekend, and Jabari Walker (Colorado) will be out 2-3 weeks with a foot injury.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 6:

• Evan Battey, Colorado – suffered a possible ankle injury as his leg got rolled up on in the last minute of the game
• Christian Bishop, Creighton – ankle injury on opening tip, left game but returned – 14 pts/25 mins
• Boston College – Makai Ashton-Langford & Fredrick Scott DNP again, Wynston Tabbs, DeMarr Langford, James Karnik & Justin Vander Baan DNP (covid), Luka Kraljevic returned to action (knee)- 0 pts/6 mins
• Gabe Brown, Michigan State – returned to action (covid) – 6 pts/18 mins
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – DNP again (knee)
• KJ Buffen, Ole Miss – returned to action (personal) – 0 pts/7 mins
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – left with a left ankle injury, seen with foot in boot on the bench in the 2nd half
• DePaul – Oscar Lopez DNP again, Charlie Moore returned as a starter (elbow) – 5 pts/26 mins
• East Carolina – Tyrie Jackson DNP (ankle), Brandon Suggs returned to action – 10 pts/20 mins
• DaJuan Gordon, Kansas State – DNP again (foot)
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – DNP, ankle
• Bryce Hamilton, UNLV – returned as a starter (ankle) – 22 pts/39 mins
• Houston – rested their starters against Our Lady of the Lake
• Oso Ighodaro, Marquette – DNP, foot
• Abayomi Iyiola, Arkansas – potential late Feb return (ACL)
• Jalen Johnson, Miss State – DNP, unclear if coach’s decision/injury
• Javan Johnson, Iowa State – returned to action off bench (covid) – 11 pts/25 mins
• Kentucky – Terrence Clarke DNP again, Jacob Toppin returned to action (illness) – 3 pts/15 mins
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – returned to action – 5 pts/15 mins
• Thomas Kithier, Michigan State – went to the locker room in the first half and did not feel well, was not able to return to the game for the second half for precautionary reasons
• Justin Lewis, Marquette – returned to action (leg) – 0 pts/8 mins
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Earl Timberlake DNP again
• Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe, Oklahoma State – DNP, practice injury
• Nebraska – Dalano Banton started (ankle), Yvan Ouedraogo returned to action (covid) – 4 pts/14 mins
• John Newman, Clemson – returned to action (disciplinary)- 5 pts/17 mins
• North Carolina – Sterling Manley dressed for the first time this season but DNP, Puff Johnson DNP again (toe)
• Oklahoma – Austin Reaves returned as a starter (16 pts/35 mins), Alondes Williams DNP again
• Oregon – Eric Williams DNP again (covid), Chris Duarte DNP (ankle, x-rays negative, outside chance to play next weekend)
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – played off the bench after ankle injury last game but clearly limited – 0 pts/2 mins
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Providence – Jared Bynum & Jimmy Nichols DNP again
• Fatts Russell, Rhode Island – played off the bench (core muscle, right heel), but in the second half went to the locker room with a right ankle injury – 9 pts/27 mins
• Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech – was said to be available if needed with an injury they wanted to rest (sore ankle), did check in 2nd half- 2 pts/11 mins
• Scott Spencer, La Salle – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue – returned off the bench (covid) –
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP, (left last game with undisclosed injury)
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe returned to action, knee, last played Nov 27 (1 pt/11 mins), Frank Anselem DNP again
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP again (finger)
• UCLA – Cody Riley (ankle) and Jalen Hill (personal) DNP
• UConn – James Bouknight (GTD moving forward) & Akok Akok DNP again, Andre Jackson returned to action (wrist) – 7 pts/20 mins
• UMass – Tre Mitchell DNP again (shoulder), Noah Fernandes DNP again (wrist), Dyondre Dominguez returned to action (3 pts/7 mins), Javohn Garcia went to the locker room in the second half after an eye poke), came back to the bench area with a bandage on his eye, status TBD
• Vanderbilt – Braelee Albert & Quintin Millora-Brown DNP again
• Virginia – Kadin Shedrick available but DNP, Kody Stattmann DNP again
• Virginia Tech – Cordell Pemsl & Tyrece Radford DNP again, Radford could return this week from suspension
• Jabari Walker, Colorado – DNP, walking boot, out 2-3 weeks
• Washington State – TJ Bamba returned to action (0 pts/3 mins), DJ Rodman started after a shot to the head last game caused missed time, Aljaz Kunc DNP, illness, Dishon Jackson left with an apparent ankle injury in the 2nd half

Transfer Updates from Feb 6:

In injury updates, for Oklahoma Austin Reaves will start Saturday but Alondes Williams remains out, Sasha Stefanovic will return Saturday for Purdue, and Dalano Banton and Yvan Ouedraogo should be back for Nebraska. Chris Lykes (Miami) returned to practice and is a gametime decision but teammate Earl Timberlake remains out. For UMass Tre Mitchell is out tomorrow while teammate Noah Fernandes is a gametime decision.

Justin Lewis (Marquette) is a gametime decision, Javon Pickett (Missouri) is fine and has been practicing, and Quentin Millora-Brown (Vanderbilt) should be available. DaJuan Gordon (Kansas State) remains out, Bryce Hamilton (UNLV) is still questionable, Bryce Thompson (Kansas) remains out, and Jimmy Nichols (Providence) is out indefinitely. For UConn, Andre Jackson will be available Saturday, and James Bouknight may be able to return on Wednesday.

In a limited slate of Friday night major conference games, Moulaye Sissoko (Dayton) was out again due to injury.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 5:

• Arkansas – Desi Sills, Justin Smith & Jaylin Williams all sound like they were limited in Thursday’s practice
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – still a few weeks away (knee)
• Rodney Chatman, Dayton – progressing well but not yet practicing (hand surgery)
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – appears to be out again Saturday
• DaJuan Gordon, Kansas State – still on crutches, outside chance could return next week
• Bryce Hamilton, UNLV – remains day to day (ankle)
• Justin Lewis, Marquette – a gametime decision Sat. (leg)
• Chris Lykes, Miami – returned to practice (ankle), gametime decision Saturday, if available would come off the bench
• Nebraska – Dalano Banton (ankle) and Yvan Ouedraogo (covid) should be available Saturday
• Jimmy Nichols, Providence – out indefinitely with a non-covid medical condition
• Oklahoma – Austin Reaves will return Saturday, Alondes Williams should be back next week
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – ankle is fine, has been practicing
• Moulaye Sissoko, Dayton – DNP again (injury)
• Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue – will be available Saturday
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – likely out another week (finger)
• Earl Timberlake, Miami – remains out Saturday (shoulder)
• UConn – Andre Jackson (wrist) will be available Saturday, James Bouknight (elbow) may be able to return next Wednesday, Akok Akok remains out Saturday
• UMass – Noah Fernandes a gametime decision Saturday, Tre Mitchell is out
• Vanderbilt – Quentin Millora-Brown & Braelee Albert sound available for Saturday
• Greg Williams, St John’s – practiced fully on Friday

Transfer Updates from Feb 5:

• Jimmy “Tre” Clark, VCU – enters transfer portal – 5.9 ppg

On Thursday sitting out were CJ Fredrick (Iowa) with a lower leg injury he has been battling, and Cincinnati came off of a covid pause missing Zach Harvey & Mamoudou Diarra. Eric Williams (Oregon) was out as expected for covid protocols, & Ziaire Williams, Daejon Davis & Bryce Wills were out again for Stanford.

Returning to action were Chris Duarte (but got injured, more below) & LJ Figueroa for Oregon and Christian Gray (Fresno State). Xavier DuSell (Wyoming started after a back injury last game, and Hameir Wright (Washington) played off the bench as he deals with a thumb injury.

Making season debuts were Will Richardson (Oregon) after thumb surgery and Kerr Kriisa (Arizona) after eligibility issues.

Suffering in-game injuries were Chris Duarte (Oregon) who left the game in the second half with an apparent right leg/ankle injury and did not return, and DJ Rodman (Washington State) took an elbow to the face in the second half, left the game with a bloody nose and did not return.

In injury & other updates, Gabe Brown (Michigan State) will be through covid protocols by Saturday but his conditioning will determine if he can play, and Jimmy “Tre” Clark (VCU) is no longer with the team.

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

Injuries and Updates from Feb 4:

• TJ Bamba, Washington State – dressed but DNP, should return Sat.
• Gabe Brown, Michigan State – will workout the next couple days, available to play Saturday but conditioning may not be ready (covid)
• Joel Brown, Cal – played off the bench after a false positive this week – 2 pts/30 mins
• Cincinnati – Zach Harvey & Mamoudou Diarra DNP (presumably covid related), several usual starters came off the bench
• Jimmy “Tre” Clark, VCU – is no longer with the team – 5.9 ppg
• Xavier DuSell, Wyoming – started after injury last game
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – DNP, lower leg, day to day
• Gideon George, BYU – first start of season – 19 pts/13 rebs/21 mins
• Christian Gray, Fresno State – returned to action (shoulder) – 9 pts/14 mins
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – season debut (eligibility) – 0 pts/19 mins
• Aljaz Kunc, Washington State – left in the second half with an ankle injury but returned, should be fine
• Oregon – Will Richardson made his season debut (10 pts/33 mins), Eric Williams DNP (covid) , Chris Duarte (11 pts/20 mins) & LJ Figueroa (12 pts/36 mins) returned to action as starters, but Duarte left the game in the 2nd half with an apparent right ankle injury and did not return, team had no postgame update
• DJ Rodman, Washington State – left the game after taking an elbow to the face and having a bloody nose, did not return, in postgame was said to be expected to be fine for Saturday
• Stanford – Daejon Davis (knee), Bryce Wills (knee), & Ziaire Williams (personal) DNP again
• Hameir Wright, Washington – did not start for the first time this season but played off the bench (thumb) – 8 pts/23 mins

Transfer Updates from Feb 4:

On Wednesday sitting out were Tre Mitchell & Noah Fernandes with injuries for UMass, Jimmy Nichols (Providence) with a non-covid illness, Brandon Suggs (East Carolina) with an undisclosed injury, Jacob Toppin (Kentucky) with a non-covid illness, Osayi Osifo (Florida) with an ankle injury, Jimmy Clark (VCU) for a university suspension, and Scott Spencer (La Salle) for undisclosed reasons. Darius Days (LSU) & KeShawn Curry (VCU) did not play after suffering injuries in their last games.

Returning to action were DJ Funderburk (NC State), Ferron Flavors (Oklahoma State), Greg Williams (St John’s), Levi Stockard (VCU), Tyrie Jackson (East Carolina, suffered a different injury though) & Cairo McCrory & Kolton Mitchell (UMass).

Remaining out included Jared Bynum (Providence), Darius McNeill (SMU), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) & Francisco Farabello (TCU).

Suffering injuries on Wednesday were Tyrie Jackson (East Carolina) who left in the first half with a lower body injury and returned to the bench area with crutches & a boot, and Javon Pickett (Missouri) left the game late in the second half with an apparent ankle injury.

In injury updates, Jimmy Sotos (Ohio State) will have season-ending shoulder surgery, and Eric Williams (Oregon) is not expected to play Thursday, but teammates Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa should be back.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 3:

• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – DNP again (shoulder)
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – DNP again (knee)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – DNP again (groin)
• Jimmy Clark, VCU – DNP, university suspension
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle), some interesting postgame comments from Calipari essentially saying the doctors don’t see much wrong but he is experiencing pain
• Darius Days, LSU – DNP, ankle
• East Carolina – Tyrie Jackson returned to action (covid) but left in the first half with an apparent ankle injury, Brandon Suggs DNP (injury), Charles Coleman DNP again
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP again (calf)
• Ferron Flavors, Oklahoma State – returned to action – 6 pts/8 mins
• Cam’Ron Fletcher, Kentucky – played for the first time since suspension
• DJ Funderburk, NC State – returned to action – 9 pts/18 mins
• Isiah Jasey, SMU – did not start due to an injury in warmups but played off the bench
• Keyontae Johnson, Florida – medical emergency he suffered was not covid-related but will still miss the remainder of the season
• Darius McNeill, SMU – DNP again (foot)
• Jimmy Nichols, Providence – DNP, non-covid illness
• Oregon – Eric Williams (covid protocols) is not expected to play Thursday but Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa should be available
• Osayi Osifo, Florida – DNP, ankle
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – left with apparent ankle injury in the 2nd half
• Fatts Russell, Rhode Island – DNP (right heel, core muscle)
• Jimmy Sotos, Ohio State – will have season-ending shoulder surgery
• Scott Spencer, La Salle – DNP, undisclosed
• Jacob Toppin, Kentucky – DNP, did not travel (non-covid illness)
• UMass – Tre Mitchell DNP (shoulder), Noah Fernandes DNP (wrist), Kolton Mitchell returned from conc. prot. (1 pt/10 mins), Cairo McCrory returned (3 pts/18 mins), Dyondre Dominguez DNP again
• VCU – Levi Stockard returned as a starter (15 pts/25 mins), KeShawn Curry DNP (ankle, walking boot)
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• Virginia Tech – Cordell Pemsl & Tyrece Radford DNP again
• Greg Williams, St John’s – returned to action – 2 pts/4 mins

Transfer Updates from Feb 3: