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On Wednesday suffering in-game injuries were Robbie Beran (Northwestern) who left in the first half with an apparent ankle injury, Jacob Young (Rutgers) who took a hard fall in the second half and did not return, and Josiah-Jordan James (Tennessee) who left in the second half with a knee injury but was said to be fine in postgame.

Returning to action after missing time was Marcus Shaver (Boise State), but Aaron Thompson (Butler) and Mawot Mag (Rutgers) sat out again. DePaul had a number of players inactive in their season-opener, most notably Jaylen Butz (injury) & Romeo Weems (covid-related). Elijah Joiner (Tulsa), a normal starter, did not play due to an Achilles injury.

In some injury updates, Michigan State’s Joey Hauser is likely to play Friday (knee), Tyler Polley (UConn) should return to full practice this week, and Mikael Jantunen (Utah) had surgery for a broken nose and is hopeful to be back by Dec 31. Arkansas’ Jalen Tate aggravated an ankle injury but is expected to be able to practice after Christmas, and Andre Jackson (UConn) is out indefinitely with a broken bone in his wrist.

Maceo Jack (George Washington) entered the transfer portal, he’s only averaging 6.9 pts this season after being in double-digits the past two years.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 23:

• Robbie Beran, Northwestern – left the game with an apparent ankle injury in the first half and went to the locker room after only playing 7 minutes, did not return to play, in postgame the extent of the injury was not known
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – DNP again (back)
• Kobe Clark, Georgetown – returned to action (ankle) – 0 pts/4 mins
• DePaul – Jaylen Butz (recovering from injury), Romeo Weems (covid-related), Darious Hall (covid-related), Markese Jacobs, and Keon Edwards were unavailable for the season-opener
• Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – dressed, DNP
• Joey Hauser, Michigan State – practiced today after knee sprain last game, is hopeful to play Friday
• Andre Jackson, UConn – out indefinitely with a broken bone in his left wrist
• Elijah Joiner, Tulsa – usual starter DNP for what was said to be precautionary reasons due to an Achilles injury
• Josiah-Jordan James, Tennessee – in the 2nd half appeared to suffer a non-contact left knee injury, walked back to bench after being examined in a tunnel, in postgame he was said to be “fine”
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – had surgery for a broken nose, hopeful to be available for Dec 31 game
• Mawot Mag, Rutgers – DNP (expected, ankle)
• George Mason – Jordan Miller, Malik Henry, Otis Frazier – DNP, 2nd game of 2 game suspension
• Keith McGee, New Mexico – DNP (ankle)
• Dwon Odom, Xavier – traveled but DNP, still in covid protocols
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – DNP (expected, knee) – Myles Johnson got his first start of the season with Omoruyi out
• Tyler Polley, UConn – will be back to full practice this week (covid protocols)
• Marcus Shaver, Boise State – returned to action off the bench after missing 3 games with a foot injury – 13 pts/20 mins
• Brandon Slater, Villanova – played after sitting out the 2nd half of the last game with back spasms
• Jalen Tate, Arkansas – re-aggravated ankle injury Tuesday night, believed to be just a sprain and hopeful to practice Dec 26th
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – DNP again (knee)
• Washington State – DJ Rodman, Tony Miller – DNP again
• Jacob Young, Rutgers – took a hard foul under the basket in the 2nd half, was down for a while and left the game with a trainer, in postgame he was said to be “in a lot of pain” after taking a hard fall and would be evaluated

Transfer Updates from Dec 23:

• Maceo Jack, George Washington – enters transfer portal as grad transfer – 6.9 ppg this season

On Tuesday some players returning to action after missing time were Carlik Jones (Louisville), Marcus Sasser (Houston), JJ Miles (East Carolina), KeShawn Curry (VCU) & Cam Hayes (NC State).

Unexpected scratches were John Petty & James Rojas for Alabama (non-injury, sounded disciplinary), and Charles Bassey (Western Kentucky) with back spasms. Remaining sidelined were Caleb Mills (Houston), Matt Bradley (Cal), and Francisco Farabello (TCU).

In some injury updates, Wake Forest’s Tariq Ingraham is out for the season for covid-related reasons, and teammate Ian DuBose is out indefinitely for “medical reasons”. Pitt lost Justin Champagnie (17.8 ppg) for 6-8 weeks with a knee injury, while Au’Diese Toney did not play Tuesday with an ankle injury.

Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers) is out indefinitely with a knee sprain. In great news Keyontae Johnson (Florida) was released from the hospital but is expected to miss the rest of the season.

After starting the first three games of the season, Auburn’s Tyrell Jones did not play Tuesday, and word came out that he had entered the transfer portal.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 22:

• Alabama – John Petty & James Rojas were not at the game, were not injured but it was an “in-house decision”, in postgame it was said both are expected back for the first conference game after Christmas
• Charles Bassey, Western Kentucky – DNP due to back spasms
• Khalif Battle, Temple – DNP again (hamstring)
• Josaphat Bilau, Wichita State – returned to action (knee)
• Boston College – Frederick Scott, Luka Kraljevic DNP again
• Matt Bradley, Cal – dressed and warmed up but DNP (ankle)
• Ben Carlson, Wisconsin – DNP again
• Justin Champagnie, Pitt – out 6-8 weeks with a knee injury suffered in practice
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – returned to action (shoulder) – 13 pts/14 mins
• Ian DuBose, Wake Forest – out indefinitely for medical reasons
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP again (covid)
• Houston – Caleb Mills (in post game was said he will be full-speed soon, expected to play Saturday) & Cameron Tyson DNP again, Marcus Sasser returned to action – 5 pts/27 mins
• Tariq Ingraham, Wake Forest – out for the season for covid-related reasons
• Keyontae Johnson, Florida – was released from the hospital on Tuesday, is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a heart issue
• Carlik Jones, Louisville – started in his return to action – 11 pts/37 mins
• Jared Kimbrough, La Salle – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – DNP again, was said to be a GTD
• Keith McGee, New Mexico – suffered an ankle injury on Monday, not a long-term issue but questionable for Wednesday
• JJ Miles, East Carolina – returned to action in the starting lineup after missing last game due to a leg injury
• NC State – DJ Funderburk DNP again, Cam Hayes returned – 7 pts/11 mins
• Josh Nickelberry, Louisville – season debut after knee injury 3 pts/10 mins
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – out indefinitely with a knee sprain
• San Diego State – Keith Dinwiddie and Che Evans – returned to action (covid-related)
• Mikal Starks, Georgia – DNP again (thigh bruise)
• Myles Stute, Vanderbilt – DNP again
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP (expected)
• Au’Diese Toney, Pitt – DNP, ankle injury, day to day

Transfer Updates from Dec 22:

• Tyrell Jones, Auburn – DNP today, enters transfer portal – 3.3 ppg

On Monday Savion Flagg (Texas A&M) did not play due to being in concussion protocol and Jordan Miller (George Mason, 20 ppg) was out due to a 2-game suspension. Marcus Shaver (Boise State) was not ready to return with his foot injury, Adam Flagler (Baylor) was unavailable again and Alex Lomax & Malcolm Dandridge were held out for Memphis.

Isaac Bonton (Washington State) returned after a one-game absence, but Daejon Davis (Stanford) did not play after leaving the game on Sunday with a lower leg injury.

In some status updates, Cam’Ron Fletcher (Kentucky) has been suspended from the team for his recent actions during Kentucky’s last loss, Carlik Jones (Louisville), Marcus Sasser & Caleb Mills (Houston) and KeShawn Curry (VCU) are expected to be back in action on Tuesday. Kerr Kriisa (Arizona) will be eligible to play beginning Feb 6th.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 21:

• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – player tweets are usually in the FWIW category, but he tweeted out “Ready” on Monday after he’s missed time with a calf injury
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – will be back on Tuesday (shoulder)
• Malcolm Dandridge, Memphis – DNP again (knee)
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – DNP (lower leg injury suffered on Sunday)
• Devonaire Doutrive, Boise State – not dressed Monday, team is still going through the process of getting the transfer eligible
• Savion Flagg, Texas A&M – DNP, not dressed due to concussion protocol
• Adam Flagler, Baylor – DNP (unavailable again, undisclosed)
• Cam’Ron Fletcher, Kentucky – suspended from team to “do some soul searching” and “get his priorities in order”
• George Mason – Jordan Miller, Malik Henry & Otis Frazier suspended for two games
• Hayden Hefner, Texas A&M – DNP again, boot on foot in pregame
• Houston – Caleb Mills & Marcus Sasser are expected to play Tuesday
• Kansas State – Kaosi Ezeagu & Montavious Murphy DNP, expected
• Carlik Jones, Louisville – will be available Tuesday
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – will be eligible to play in games starting Feb 6
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – DNP (thumb)
• Cam Mack, Prairie View A&M – season debut after getting cleared – 14-3-10 statline coming off bench
• Dwon Odom, Xavier – will travel with the team for the Creighton game (covid protocols), status to play was not stated
• Marcus Shaver, Boise State – DNP, not in uniform
• St Joseph’s – Greg Foster and Cameron Brown DNP again (covid-related)
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – DNP (knee), announced mid-afternoon
• Jordan Turner, Baylor – returned to action after being inactive last game – 7 pts/14 mins
• Hunter Tyson, Clemson – DNP (expected, facial injury)
• Washington State – Isaac Bonton returned to action in the starting lineup after missing one game with a thigh contusion, DJ Rodman & Tony Miller DNP again

Transfer Updates from Dec 21:

• Drew LaMont, Wyoming – enters transfer portal – 3.4 ppg this season
• Andre Weir, Richmond – is leaving program – DNP yet this season

On Sunday Dwon Odom (Xavier) and Tyler Polley (UConn) did not play due to covid protocols. Houston was missing Caleb Mills, Marcus Sasser & Cameron Tyson, and Mawot Mag (Rutgers) did not play due to a sprained ankle in practice.

In some injury updates, Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers) left the game Sunday with a right knee injury and did not return to action. Michigan State’s Joey Hauser left the game and went to the locker room with a knee injury but did return to action. Symir Torrence (Marquette) returned to action after missing 3 games with a toe injury. Jarvis Omersa (Minnesota) opted out of the rest of the season.

Making season debuts were Xavier’s Ben Stanley (transfer) and Georgia Tech’s Tristan Maxwell (foot injury).

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 20:

• Kobe Clark, Georgetown – DNP (ankle)
• Tristan da Silva, Colorado – dressed after missing last game, DNP
• Jyare Davis, Providence – DNP again
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – DNP (knee)
• Jalen Harris, Georgetown – DNP (expected, personal)
• Joey Hauser, Michigan State – left the game in the first half with an apparent left knee injury, went to the locker room, returned to action with sleeve on knee – 5 pts/21 mins
• Houston – Caleb Mills (ankle), Marcus Sasser (ankle) & Cameron Tyson were the rotation players who were out Sunday
• Mawot Mag, Rutgers – DNP due to ankle injury in practice, will be fine but needs to rehab
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – made his season debut sooner than expected (foot) – 3 pts/8 mins
• Dwon Odom, Xavier – DNP, not cleared to practice or play due to covid protocols, was at the game which would suggest he can return soon
• Jarvis Omersa, Minnesota – opts out of season for covid-related health concerns – was averaging 1.7 pts/9.9 mins
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – leg injury in 2nd half, rode stationary bike, went to locker room, did not return to game
• Tyler Polley, UConn – DNP due to covid protocols
• Ben Stanley, Xavier – season debut after getting cleared – 0 pts/6 mins
• Symir Torrence, Marquette – returned to action after missing 3 games – 3 pts/12 mins
• DeAndre Williams, Memphis – will start against Tulsa on Monday

Transfer Updates from Dec 20:

• N/A

On Saturday notably returning to action after missing time were EJ Liddell (Ohio State), Toumani Camara (Georgia), Bryce Golden (Butler) and Samuell Williamson (Louisville). Earl Timberlake (Miami), Darius Perry (UCF) and Seth Towns (Ohio State) made season debuts after being sidelined with injuries.

Suffering injuries were Stanford’s Daejon Davis who left in the second half with a lower body injury and Villanova’s Brandon Slater who was held out of the second half with back spasms. RJ Davis (UNC) and Kyle Young (Ohio State) both left their games with injury issues but returned to action. Rodney Miller (Miami) tried to play after missing games but was pulled with knee pain after a brief stint on the court.

Unexpectedly not playing on Saturday were Carlik Jones (Louisville) as he returns from covid protocols, Adam Flagler (Baylor), Matt Bradley & Grant Anticevich (Cal), Jared Kimbrough (La Salle) and JJ Miles (East Carolina).

In some injury updates, N’Faly Dante (Oregon) is out for the season with a torn ACL, and Tyler Polley (UConn) is questionable to play Sunday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 19:

• Grant Anticevich, Cal – DNP, appendectomy, will be out a while
• Baylor – Adam Flagler and Jordan Turner unavailable Saturday
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP, ankle, is day to day
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – DNP (expected)
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – DNP (back)
• Toumani Camara, Georgia – returned to action (lower body) in the starting lineup – 19 points/31 minutes
• Ben Carlson, Wisconsin – unavailable Sat, not covid
• N’Faly Dante, Oregon – suffered a torn ACL Thursday and will miss the rest of the season
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – returned to action (disciplinary) in the starting lineup, but left with a lower body injury in the 2nd half
• Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – warmed up (concussion)
• Florida State – RayQuan Evans (2 pts/15 mins) & Tanor Ngom (0 pts/5 mins) both returned to action after missing last game
• Jayden Gardner, East Carolina – started Saturday after leaving the end of the last game after taking a hard fall
• Bryce Golden, Butler – started in return to action
• Jarred Hyder, Cal – season debut after getting cleared –
• Carlik Jones, Louisville – warmed up but not able to play as comes back from covid-related protocols in graduated process, expected to be available for next game
• Kansas State – Montavious Murphy & Kaosi Ezeagu DNP (expected)
• Jared Kimbrough, La Salle – DNP (undisclosed)
• EJ Liddell, Ohio State – returned to action (mono) as a starter – 9 pts/19 mins, fouled out
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Kameron McGusty – DNP (expected), Rodney Miller played 1 minute but was announced that he would not return with right knee pain
• JJ Miles, East Carolina – DNP with what was shared to be a leg injury
• NC State – DJ Funderburk, Cam Hayes, Ebenezer Dowuona, Chase Graham all out again (covid-related)
• Darius Perry, UCF – season debut (injury) –
• Tyler Polley, UConn – questionable to play Sunday
• Brandon Slater, Villanova – suffered back spasms in the first half and was held out of the second half as a precaution
• St Joseph’s – Greg Foster & Cameron Brown out again (covid-related)
• Tai Strickland, Temple – played after being a GTD (shoulder), 6 pts/15 mins
• Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga – started after ankle issues in last game
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP (was announced in the morning)
• Temple – transfers Sage Tolbert & Khalif Battle (expected back soon) did not warmup
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – did not play (knee)
• Earl Timberlake, Miami – season debut (ankle) – 12 pts/25 mins
• Seth Towns, Ohio State – season debut – 0 pts/2 mins
• Vanderbilt – DJ Harvey (3 pts/12 mins) & Clevon Brown (0 pts/5 mins) returned to action (covid-related), Myles Stute was at the game but not dressed
• Elijah Weaver, Dayton – season debut after getting cleared – 0 pts/8 mins
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – returned to action in the starting lineup

Transfer Updates from Dec 19:

• N/A

On Friday Jermaine Harris (Rhode Island) left the game late in the 2nd half with a left knee injury. Unexpectedly not suiting up were Isaac Bonton (Washington State) with a thigh injury and Mikael Jantunen (Utah) with a broken nose. Aljaz Kunc (Washington State) returned to action from a foot injury and Allen Betrand (Rhode Island) made his season debut after transferring.

In some injury updates, Aaron Thompson (Butler) is questionable for Saturday with a knee sprain but teammate Bryce Golden should be available. Toumani Camara (Georgia) is hopeful to play Saturday, but Bo Hodges (Butler) will not play this season sue to being academically ineligible.

Daejon Davis (Stanford) is expected to be active on Saturday, but Jalen Harris (Georgetown) has taken a leave of absence from the team for family reasons and will not be available Sunday. Sterling Manley (UNC) has returned to limited practice according to a teammate after missing last season (knee).

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 18:

• Allen Betrand, Rhode Island – debut after getting cleared, 8 pts/12 mins
• Josaphat Bilau, Wichita State – held out as a precaution with minor knee swelling, should be good to go Tuesday
• Isaac Bonton, Washington State – did not play due to what was described as a minor thigh injury which happened in practice, Ryan Rapp got the start – 12 pts/34 mins
• Toumani Camara, Georgia – hopeful to play on Saturday (lower body)
• Kobe Clark, Georgetown – out of boot, limited in practice, no timetable for return
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – will be active Saturday after sitting out Tuesday
• Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – is out in concussion protocol
• Bryce Golden, Butler – will be available Saturday
• Bo Hodges, Butler – is academically ineligible, cannot play this season
• Jalen Harris, Georgetown – personal leave of absence, will not be available Sunday
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – left late in the 2nd half with a left knee injury, in postgame it was said he is getting treatment
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – DNP (expected, knee)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – DNP due to what was revealed to be a broken nose, Riley Battin got the start
• Aljaz Kunc, Washington State – returned to action (foot) – 2 pts/6 mins
• Sterling Manley, UNC – has been back practicing the last week or two, but has not been running full-court
• San Diego State – Keshad Johnson – returned to action after missing a game due to contact tracing. Keith Dinwiddie, Che Evans did not get game action
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – has a knee sprain, is questionable for Saturday
• Utah State – Marco Anthony (started), Kuba Karwowski and Max Shulga were in uniform after missing last game due to contact tracing
• Washington State – DJ Rodman & Tony Miller were again ruled out in pregame

Transfer Updates from Dec 18:

• David Czerapowicz, Davidson – enters transfer portal

On Thursday Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall) returned to action for the first time since the season-opener, NC State was missing numerous players (covid-related), most notably DJ Funderburk and Cam Hayes, and St. Joe’s was missing Greg Foster & Cameron Brown.

Some transfers making their season debuts after getting cleared included Alex O’Connell (Creighton), Trevor Lakes (Nebraska), and Aaron Estrada (Oregon).

In some injury updates, Makhi Mitchell (Rhode Island) was confirmed to be out for the season with a recent knee injury and Tre Jackson (Iowa State) is not expected back before January.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 17:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – returned to action a few days sooner than expected, 3 points/12 minutes
• Eduardo Andre, Nebraska – season debut after missing time (covid-related)
• Aaron Estrada, Oregon – season debut after clearance – 1 minute
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – not expected to return (knee) before January
• Trevor Lakes, Nebraska – season debut after being cleared – 12 points/26 mins in blowout
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – did not warmup or dress for the game after being described as a possible GTD
• Makhi Mitchell, Rhode Island – confirmed out for the season (knee) by the team after his mother had recently posted he would need surgery
• NC State – only 9 players in uniform, were missing DJ Funderburk, Cam Hayes, Ebenezer Dowuona and Chase Graham
• Alex O’Connell, Creighton – season debut after being cleared – 6 pts/12 mins
• Saint Joseph’s – Greg Foster & Cameron Brown did not play (presumably covid-related), won’t be back until after Christmas
• Symir Torrence, Marquette – DNP (expected, toe)

Transfer Updates from Dec 17:

• Jack Ferguson, Colgate – enters portal as grad transfer, 7.0 ppg last season
• Xzavier Malone-Key, Fairleigh Dickinson – will transfer to Oregon State – 12.3 ppg last season

On Wednesday came news that all D1 to D1 transfers were granted immediate waivers. I’m not going to list every time a player with a waiver makes his debut but will highlight the notable transfers as they debut with their new teams. On Wednesday DeAndre Williams (Memphis), Elijah Olaniyi (Miami), Nike Sibande (Pitt), Elijah Harkless (Oklahoma), Trey Wertz (Notre Dame) and Yor Anei (SMU) debuted. Bo Hodges (Butler) was unavailable.

In Wednesday games returning to action were Jordan Wright (Vanderbilt) and Jaden Ivey (Purdue). Notable names not suiting up were Chris Lykes (Miami), DJ Harvey (Vanderbilt), Bryce Golden (Butler), Marcus Bagley (Arizona State), Malcolm Dandridge (Memphis) and Francisco Farabello (TCU).

Suffering possible injuries were Butler’s Aaron Thompson who left the game in the 2nd half with an apparent knee injury, and East Carolina’s Jayden Gardner who left the game after taking a hard fall under the bucket late in the 2nd half, in postgame Gardner was described as “a little bruised but we think he’ll be fine”.

In injury updates, Jalen Johnson (Duke) will be out at least 2-3 weeks with his foot injury, and Tai Strickland (Temple) is a gametime decision on Saturday. Tyson Jolly (SMU) did not play but was back on the bench after being away for personal reasons.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 16:

• Yor Anei, SMU – season debut (and healed from wrist injury) after getting cleared – 2 pts/3 blks/13 mins
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – warmed up but was not dressed at tip-off (calf)
• Brock Cunningham, Texas – played after leaving last game with chest contusion
• Tristan da Silva, Colorado – was at shoot-around but DNP with migraine
• Malcolm Dandridge, Memphis – DNP, knee
• Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – unavailable Wednesday
• Emmanuel Dowuona, Purdue – began practicing Monday (breathing issues), warmed up with team Wed. but DNP
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP again
• Jayden Gardner, East Carolina – left game in 2nd half after hard fall
• Bryce Golden, Butler – coach shared earlier in the day he would not play Wednesday (undisclosed)
• Elijah Harkless, Oklahoma – season debut after getting cleared
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – warmed up for first time in several games (lower body) but DNP
• Bo Hodges, Butler – team announced pregame he was unavailable
• Jaden Ivey, Purdue – returned to action for first game since season-opener
• Jalen Johnson, Duke – DNP (expected, foot), out 2-3 weeks minimum at which point he’ll be re-evaluated – Patrick Tape got his first start (2 pts/9 mins)
• Tyson Jolly, SMU – DNP again but on bench with team, not dressed
• EJ Liddell, Ohio State – DNP (expected, mono)
• Miami – Chris Lykes, Kameron McGusty, and Rodney Miller were ruled out prior to the game. Matt Cross played as he deals with an arm injury (4 pts/14 mins), Deng Gak played (knee) – 0 pts/15 mins
• Bryce Nze, Butler – started after dealing with an ankle issue
• Elijah Olaniyi, Miami – season debut after being cleared to play – 7 pts/37 mins
• Nike Sibande, Pitt – season debut after being cleared to play- 3pts/8 mins
• Tai Strickland, Temple – GTD on Saturday (shoulder)
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP again
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – left the game late in the 2nd half with an apparent right leg injury
• Symir Torrence, Marquette – questionable/doubtful for Thursday
• Vanderbilt – Jordan Wright returned to action (17 pts/25 mins), but Clevon Brown, DJ Harvey, Myles Stute were again unavailable
• Derrick Walker, Nebraska – suspension reduced to 11 games
• Trey Wertz, Notre Dame – season debut after cleared – 9 pts/21 mins
• DeAndre Williams, Memphis – season debut after being cleared – 10 points/16 minutes

Transfer Updates from Dec 16:

• Cameron Satterwhite, Montana – no longer on roster, has reportedly left the program
• Brandon Stone, La Salle – will transfer to Robert Morris
• Wyatt Yess, Yale – in portal as grad transfer

On Tuesday Daejon Davis (Stanford) did not play for what sounded like disciplinary measures and Brandon Johnson (Minnesota) got back on the court after an ankle injury. Cartier Diarra (Virginia Tech) did not play due to opting out for covid concerns, but it sounds like the door is open to him returning. Hayden Hefner (Texas A&M, ankle) and RayQuan Evans & Tanor Ngom (Florida State, undisclosed) were unavailable Tuesday.

In injury updates, Miami sounds like they will be missing Chris Lykes, Kameron McGusty & Rodney Miller tomorrow, and Duke announced that Jalen Johnson is out indefinitely with a foot injury. In great news, Florida’s Keyontae Johnson is now breathing on his own and able to communicate with his family.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 15:

• KeShawn Curry, VCU – DNP for 4th straight game (shoulder)
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – reported to be out for Tuesday’s game by the team – “did not meet program standards”, was at the game
• Jaiden Delaire, Stanford – returned to action Tuesday – 5pts/13mins
• Cartier Diarra, Virginia Tech – DNP, in postgame it was shared that he he has opted out “for the time being” due to covid concerns, but could return
• Josh Earley, Tulsa – season debut after an injury, in a blowout game
• Kaosi Ezeagu, Kansas State – DNP (expected), hoped to return after Christmas
• Florida State – RayQuan Evans & Tanor Ngom were unavailable Tuesday night, in postgame it was said that they were expected to be available for Saturday
• Hayden Hefner, Texas A&M – not dressed Tuesday
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – not dressed (expected, knee)
• Brandon Johnson, Minnesota – returned to action off the bench after missing last game with an ankle injury – 8 pts/7 rebs/19 mins
• Jalen Johnson, Duke – out indefinitely with a foot injury
• Keyontae Johnson, Florida – positive update from his family as he is in stable condition breathing on his own and able to speak with his family
• Miami – Chris Lykes, Kam McGusty & Rodney Miller are not expected to play Wednesday, Matt Cross and Deng Gak sound questionable
• Emanuel Miller, Texas A&M – made his first start of the season, which was probably overdue as he leads the team in points and rebounds
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – did not travel (expected), hopefully back in a week or so
• John Ojiako, Virginia Tech – DNP again (knee)
• Drew Pember, Tennessee – season debut after missing early games
• Washington State – no clear timelines foe return for Aljaz Kunc, DJ Rodman or Tony Miller, but Kunc may be closest
• Tre’ Williams, Minnesota – played after being limited with a leg bruise last game

Transfer Updates from Dec 15:

• Parker Stewart – announces grad transfer from UT-Martin to Indiana – 19.2 ppg last season, unclear whether he will play 2nd semester

On Monday Trendon Watford (ankle, wearing a boot in pregame) and Shareef O’Neal (undisclosed) did not play for LSU. Geo Baker (Rutgers) played off the bench after missing several games and Eli Parquet (Colorado) returned to action as a starter after missing time for covid-related reasons.

In some injury updates, Brandon Johnson (Minnesota) is still day to day, and Ohio State EJ Liddell‘s status was also updated to day-to-day after being described as out with a non-covid illness last week. Florida’s Keyontae Johnson was transferred to a Gainesville hospital and was initially described as being in a medically induced coma, and later in the day as still critical but stable and following simple commands.

Makhi Mitchell (Rhode Island) reportedly will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season. Seth Towns (Ohio State) is still week-to-week, and Will Richardson (Oregon) is on track for a return around the second week of January.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 14:

• Geo Baker, Rutgers – returned to action off the bench – 13 points/28 minutes
• Colorado – Eli Parquet (7 pts/21 mins) & Luke O’Brien (4 mins) returned to action (covid-related)
• Brock Cunningham, Texas – good to go after suffering chest injury
• Jase Febres, Texas – still not fully cleared
• Jaden Ivey, Purdue – practiced Monday but not 100% (foot)
• Maceo Jack, George Washington – started (7 pts/33 mins) with Jameer Nelson coming off the bench (8 pts/27 mins)
• Brandon Johnson, Minnesota – still day to day (ankle)
• Keyontae Johnson, Florida – reported to be in a medically induced coma, additional reports from the team were that he was still in critical but stable condition and is following simple commands
• Josh LeBlanc, LSU – season debut – 5 points/14 minutes
• EJ Liddell, Ohio State – status is day to day (illness)
• Tristan Maxwell, Georgia Tech – cleared to practice after foot injury, still 4-5 weeks from playing
• Makhi Mitchell, Rhode Island – according to a tweet from his mother he reportedly will need knee surgery after his injury Sunday and will be be out for the season
• Darryl Morsell, Maryland – playing through a shoulder injury which has disrupted his shooting – was 3/13 from the floor Monday night
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – likely out again on Tuesday
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – unavailable to play Monday according to SEC Network broadcast
• Will Richardson, Oregon – on track to return the second week of January
• D’Shawn Schwartz, Colorado – started (3 pts/18 mins) for the first time this season with Maddox Daniels coming off the bench (6 pts/20 mins)
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP Monday after starting first game then only playing 3 minutes off bench last game – not sure if injury or DNP-CD?
• Symir Torrence, Marquette – DNP (expected, toe)
• Seth Towns, Ohio State – status is week to week, is practicing but no timetable for return
• Trendon Watford, LSU – DNP, in a walking boot in pregame for a minor ankle injury suffered in practice
• Tre’ Williams, Minnesota – hopeful to play Tuesday (leg bruise)

Transfer Updates from Dec 14:

• Diante Smith – transfers from TCU to South Alabama
• Brandon Stone, La Salle – enters transfer portal