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On Saturday some of those not able to play included Cade Cunningham & Rondel Walker (Oklahoma State), Ziaire Williams and Daejon Davis (Stanford, both were reported to be out before their previous game was postponed), Dylan Disu & Quentin Millora-Brown (Vanderbilt), Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa (Oregon, reported ahead of time), James Rojas (Alabama), Alex O’Connell (Creighton) & Akok Akok (UConn).

Notable players returning to action on Saturday were Matt Bradley (Cal), Manny Bates (NC State), Colin Castleton (Florida), CJ Walker (Ohio State), Andre Gustavson (Richmond), Darius Perry (UCF) Jalen Terry (Oregon), Ryan Rapp (Washington State) and Spencer Jones (Stanford). Tyson Jolly (SMU) made his season debut after dealing with personal issues.

Suffering in-game injuries were MJ Walker (Florida State) who left the game in the second half after taking an elbow to the head, AJ Wilson (George Mason) left the game with an apparent elbow injury after taking a hit in a collision, and McKinley Wright (Colorado) left the game in the first half with an apparent leg injury but returned to start the second half.

In injury updates, Mikael Jantunen (Utah) is expected to play Sunday after suffering a scratched cornea last game. Anthony Polite (Florida State, DNP today) may be out a week or two with a strained shoulder. Nijel Pack (Kansas State) is expected to be available for his next game on a limited basis, Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) is questionable for Monday, and Dylan Disu (Vanderbilt) should be available Wednesday.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 23:

• Jalen Adaway, St Bonaventure – was a GTD with a non-covid illness, played off the bench – 12 pts/36 mins
• Akok Akok, UConn – DNP, bruised shin
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – DNP again, practicing but not ready to play
• Manny Bates, NC State – returned to action off the bench – 10 pts/30 mins
• Matt Bradley, Cal – returned to action – 11 pts/24 mins
• Christian Brown, Georgia – dressed, DNP again (lower body)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – dressed, DNP again (groin), no set timetable
• Colin Castleton, Florida – returned off the bench – 14 pts/19 mins
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle, expected)
• Creighton – Jacob Epperson DNP again, Shereef Mitchell (0 pts/11 mins) & Alex O’Connell (DNP) were reported to be dealing with ankle injuries pregame
• Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia, UCF – DNP, undisclosed
• William Douglas, SMU – DNP again
• Myles Dread, Penn State – DNP again (shoulder)
• Ferron Flavors, Oklahoma State – DNP again (finger)
• Luke Frazier, Dayton – season debut – 0 pts/6 mins
• Georgia Tech – Tristan Maxwell DNP again, Khalid Moore returned to action – 4 pts/12 mins
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – played after a DNP, coach’s decision last game – 0 pts/5 mins
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – returned to action (groin) – 2 pts/10 mins
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – DNP again (groin, expected)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – suffered a scratched cornea last game, expected to play Sunday
• Puff Johnson, UNC – DNP, toe injury, wearing boot
• Tyson Jolly, SMU – season debut (personal) – 5 pts/18 mins
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – DNP again (covid-related)
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Ohio State – Ibrahima Diallo, Jimmy Sotos DNP again, CJ Walker returned to action – 8 pts/24 mins
• Oklahoma State – Cade Cunningham & Rondel Walker (arm) both DNP, Cunningham had actually cleared covid protocols but had not practiced and was not conditioned to play, 50/50 to play Monday
• Oregon – Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa DNP (covid-related, were at the game), Will Richardson is not ready to return (thumb), Jalen Terry returned to action
• Nijel Pack, Kansas State – dressed, DNP, will be available next game
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – DNP again (back)
• Darius Perry, UCF – returned to action – 14 pts/36 mins
• Anthony Polite, Florida State – DNP again (shoulder), out 1-2 weeks
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Ryan Rapp, Washington State – listed as unavailable in pregame but did return to action – 3 pts/7 mins
• James Rojas, Alabama – DNP, “medical condition”, hopeful for Tuesday
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary DNP again
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – DNP again (ankle)
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly DNP again (hand), Anthony Longpre DNP
• Stanford – Ziaire Williams, Bryce Wills (knee), & Daejon Davis DNP, Spencer Jones (hip) returned as a starter – 13 pts/39 mins (OT)
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe & Frank Anselem DNP again
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP again (finger, expected)
• Vanderbilt – Issac McBride returned (3 pts/16 mins), Dylan Disu, Quentin Millora-Brown & Akeem Odusipe DNP (covid-related) – Disu & Odusipe should be back for Florida game Wednesday
• Santiago Vescovi, Tennessee – played today, battling a hip injury suffered in the Florida game, did not practice this week
• Villanova – Bryan Antoine DNP again, Eric Dixon played (Achilles) – 3 pts/5 mins
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• MJ Walker, Florida State – took an elbow to the head in the second half and did not return, in postgame was said he looked ok after the game
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – DNP, head injury last game
• Greg Williams, St John’s – DNP, back, quest. for Wednesday
• AJ Wilson, George Mason – appeared to injure his elbow in the first half, did not appear to return – 2 pts/8 mins
• McKinley Wright, Colorado – left with an apparent leg injury in the first half, dove for a ball and his leg was landed on, returned to start the second half – 12 pts/26 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 23:

• Justin Winston, St Bonaventure – will transfer to Robert Morris – 3.0 ppg

On Friday Sasha Stefanovic (11.1 ppg) sat out for Purdue after testing positive for Covid. Jaden Ivey started for Purdue with Stefanovic out. Keith Dinwiddie returned to action from a hip injury for San Diego State, and Daniel Foster (Nevada) & Graham Ike (Wyoming) made their season debuts after being out with injuries.

In injury updates, Manny Bates (NC State) is questionable for Saturday, while South Carolina’s Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary remain out. Darius Perry (UCF) was officially cleared and will play Saturday, while for Florida Colin Castleton is a GTD and Scottie Lewis sounds questionable in protocols. Andre Gustavson (Richmond) is a gametime decision Saturday, Justin Powell (Auburn) remains in concussion protocol, Christian Brown (Georgia) is hopeful to play Saturday, and Greg Williams‘ (St John’s) status for Saturday is unclear.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 22:

• Manny Bates, NC State – has been limited in practice, will try to practice today which will determine if he can play Saturday
• Christian Brown, Georgia – practiced Friday and hopeful for Saturday
• Keith Dinwiddie, San Diego State – returned to action – 13 pts/13 mins
• Florida – Colin Castleton practiced Friday but not 100%, is a GTD Saturday, Scottie Lewis will find out where he stands in protocols on Saturday
• Daniel Foster, Nevada – season debut (shoulder) – 0 pts/11 mins
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – GTD Saturday (groin)
• Graham Ike, Wyoming – season debut (knee) – 0 pts/9 mins
• Andre Jackson, UConn – has an doctor appointment next week for his wrist, if he is pain free could return soon after that
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – DNP again (knee)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – DNP again (knee)
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – DNP again (bone bruise, knee)
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP again (lower leg)
• Darius Perry, UCF – officially cleared, will play Saturday
• Justin Powell, Auburn – still day to day in concussion protocol, has not been practicing
• South Carolina – Alanzo Frink & Jalyn McCreary remain out Saturday
• Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue – DNP, tested positive for Covid and will miss at least 3 games, Jaden Ivey started – 12 pts/31 mins
• Greg Williams, St John’s – has practiced this week (back) but status for Saturday is uncertain

Transfer Updates from Jan 22:

• Ayinde Hikim, La Salle – will transfer to UMass-Lowell – 4.0 ppg
• Lance Thomas, Memphis – enters the transfer portal – 2.1 ppg

On Thursday Ziaire Williams & Daejon Davis were reportedly going to be out for Stanford before their game was postponed. Trey Galloway (Indiana) did not play due to a back issue and Bryce Hamilton (UNLV, 20.3 ppg) did not play with an ankle injury. Myles Dread (Penn State) did not play after an apparent shoulder injury last game, and Matt Bradley (Cal) warmed up but sat out again.

Returning to action after missing time were Damion Baugh (Memphis), Jalen Graham (Arizona State) and DJ Rodman (Washington State). Craig Porter & Clarence Jackson (Wichita State) also played after dealing with injuries.

In in-game injuries, Richard Washington (San Jose State, 22.2 ppg) left in the first half after taking a shot to the head and did not appear to return. DeAndre Williams (Memphis) left the game in the 2nd half with a towel over his face but in postgame was said to be fine (no concussion, nothing broken) after taking an elbow to the nose. CJ Fredrick (Iowa) started as he deals with a lower leg injury, but the team announced at halftime that he would not return to the game. Richard Harward (BYU) left the game with an apparent left hand injury but returned to the game. Mikael Jantunen (Utah) was already wearing a mask for a previous injury and took a shot to the head in the second half and was taken to the hospital to be evaluated.

For injury updates, Jalen Terry will play for Oregon Saturday, but Chris Duarte and LJ Figueroa will be out due to covid protocols, also for Oregon, Will Richardson is not ready to return. Nijel Pack (Kansas State) is doubtful Saturday, but Darius Perry (UCF) should be able to play. CJ Walker (Ohio State) may be able to return Saturday.

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 21:

• Damion Baugh, Memphis – returned to action wearing a mask after being in concussion protocol – 5 pts/13 mins
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP again but did lightly warmup (ankle)
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – reportedly was not expected to play before Thur. game was postponed
• Myles Dread, Penn State – DNP (right arm in sling after injury last game)
• CJ Fredrick, Iowa – started after dealing with lower leg issue, but the team announced he would not return for the second half, in postgame it was said they may need to take some time to let him recover
• Trey Galloway, Indiana – DNP, sore back
• Jalen Graham, Arizona State – returned to action (mono)- 10 pts/25 mins
• Bryce Hamilton, UNLV – DNP against Benedictine Mesa, sprained ankle last game, is day to day
• Richard Harward, BYU – left the game favoring his left hand but returned to the game
• Graham Ike, Wyoming – may make season debut Friday (recovering from ACL)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – took a shot to the face (already wearing a mask due to surgery) and was taken to the hospital to be checked out
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – remains out for the foreseeable future (lower leg)
• Oregon – Jalen Terry will play Saturday, Chris Duarte & LJ Figueroa are out due to covid protocols, Will Richardson is not ready to return from thumb surgery
• Nijel Pack, Kansas State – is doubtful for Saturday (covid)
• Darius Perry, UCF – should be able to play Saturday
• Jesse Wade, BYU – returned to action, first game since Dec 1
• CJ Walker, Ohio State – status of thumb will be evaluated after practice Friday, could return Saturday
• Richard Washington, San Jose State – took a shot to the head in the first half Thursday (13 mins played), did not appear to return to action
• Washington State – Ryan Rapp DNP again, DJ Rodman returned to action for the first time since Dec 13 – 3 pts/10 mins
• Fabian White, Houston – has been doing 2 on 2 work, not yet fully cleared for practice as he returns from ACL but could be cleared in mid-Feb., unclear if could return this season
• Wichita State – Clarence Jackson (0 pts/4 mins) & Craig Porter (5 pts/14 mins) both returned to action
• DeAndre Williams, Memphis – went to the locker room in the 2nd half with a towel over his face, in postgame was said to be fine after taking an elbow to the nose
• Ziaire Williams, Stanford – reported to be out before Thur. game was postponed
• Bryce Wills, Stanford – reported to be out again before Thur. game was postponed

Transfer Updates from Jan 21:

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 20:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 20:

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

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 19:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 19:

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 18:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 18:

• Ahmad Rand, Memphis – will transfer to Oregon State

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 17:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 17:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Jan 16:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 16:

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

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

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

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 15:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 15:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 14:

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

Transfer Updates from Jan 14:

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