College Fantasy Update

In injury updates on Monday, Myles Tate (Butler) will need surgery for a torn ACL, for Richmond Blake Francis & Grant Golden were called gametime decisions for Wednesday, Jalen Wilson (Kansas) is reported to be out for the first round due to covid protocols, Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) has been cleared from covid protocols, and Ajare Sanni (UCSB) is day to day.

The notable transfer names entering the portal from more major conferences included Tre Mitchell (UMass), Al Durham (Indiana), David Collins (South Florida), Vince Cole (St John’s), Antonio Gordon (Kansas State), KyKy Tandy (Xavier), and Elijah Joiner (Tulsa).

Other impact transfer names entering the portal to highlight included Jamir Harris (American, 20.5 ppg), Ryan Bergersen (Central Arkansas, 16.9 ppg), Brevin Galloway (College of Charleston, 15.0 ppg), & Bryce McBride (Eastern Michigan, 13.7 ppg).

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

Injuries and Updates from Mar 15:

• Shereef Mitchell, Creighton – (head), improving but still being evaluated
• Richmond – Grant Golden & Blake Francis are officially GTDs for Wednesday, although one reporter said sources say Golden is not expected to play
• Ajare Sanni, UCSB – is day to day (ankle)
• Myles Tate, Butler – will have surgery for a torn ACL
• Wichita State – Trevin Wade & Jaden Seymour (covid protocols) are expected to be cleared for Thursday
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – has been cleared from covid protocols
• Jalen Wilson, Kansas – reportedly is out for the first round due to covid protocols, and possibly longer

Transfer Updates from Mar 15:

• Akol Arop, Nebraska – enters portal – DNP this season (knee)
• Ryan Bergersen, Central Arkansas – will grad transfer – 16.9 ppg
• Taeshon Cherry, Arizona State – enters portal – 3.9 ppg
• Vince Cole, St John’s – enters portal – 8.7 ppg
• David Collins, South Florida – will grad transfer – 12.5 ppg
• Samari Curtis, Evansville – transferring to Bowling Green – 10.1 ppg
• Jordan Davis, MTSU – enters portal – 11.0 ppg
• Nikola Djogo, Notre Dame – will grad transfer – 5.0 ppg
• Al Durham, Indiana – enters portal – 11.3 ppg
• Brevin Galloway, College of Charleston – will grad transfer – 15.0 ppg
• Antonio Gordon, Kansas State – enters portal – 5.8 ppg
• Bahaide Haidara, George Mason – enters portal – 2.4 ppg
• Jamir Harris, American – enters portal – 20.5 ppg
• Chance Hunter, Long Beach State – will grad transfer – 12.3 ppg
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – enters portal – 2.6 ppg
• Elijah Joiner, Tulsa – enters portal (GT) – 11.3 ppg
• DeAndre Jones, Central Arkansas – will grad transfer – 10.5 ppg
• Jordan Keller, Utah – enters portal – 1.3 ppg
• Dru Kuxhausen, McNeese State – enters portal (GT) – 11.8 ppg
• Javier Langarica, George Washington – will grad transfer – N/A
• Javon Levi, UT Rio Grande Valley – will grad transfer – 10.4 ppg
• Gabe Madsen, Cincinnati – enters portal – 1.5 ppg
• Bryce McBride, Eastern Michigan – enters portal – 13.7 ppg
• Glen McClintock, Air Force – enters portal – 5.4 ppg
• Tre Mitchell, UMass -expected to transfer – 18.8 ppg
• Kris Monroe, Providence – enters portal – 1.1 ppg
• Ejike Obinna, Vanderbilt – will grad transfer – 1.9 ppg
• Yvan Ouedraogo, Nebraska – expected to transfer – 3.3 ppg
• George Papas, Monmouth – will grad transfer – 12.4 ppg
• Chris Shelton, Hampton – enters portal – 9.8 ppg
• KyKy Tandy, Xavier – enters portal – 6.6 ppg
• Damen Thacker, Idaho – will grad transfer – 10.3 ppg
• Lahat Thioune, Utah – enters portal – 1.4 ppg
• Justin Webster, Hawaii – enters portal – 12.3 ppg
• Elijah Wood, Nebraska – enters portal – 0.8 ppg

In injury & other updates, QB Devin Leary (NC State) is cleared for spring practice, QB Chase Cord (Boise State) is likely done with football after graduating this spring, QB Myles Brennan (LSU) is healthy for the spring, QB D’Eriq King (Miami) is progressing but is out for the spring, QB Matt Fink (USC) will not return in the fall, RB Jaylan Knighton (Miami) is full-go for spring, WR Khalil Shakir (Boise State) will be limited in spring after offseason surgery for a foot fracture, and TE Will Mallory (Miami) is out for the spring with a shoulder injury.

Entering the transfer portal was WR Tyrone Scott (Central Michigan).

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Andrew Clair (Bowling Green to Northwestern) WR Warren Thompson (Florida State to Arkansas), WR Puka Nacua (Washington to BYU) and WR Samson Nacua (Utah to BYU).

RB Isaiah Bowser (Northwestern) had previously announced he would transfer to Miami, Ohio, but he decommitted and re-opened his recruitment then committed to UCF.

Updates from March 8-14:

QBs:

• Xavier Arline, Navy – QB1 on spring depth chart
• Myles Brennan, LSU – is healthy in team workouts
• Will Brown, SMU – enters transfer portal, also played WR
• Chase Cord, Boise State – calls it a career after dealing with persistent knee pain, although not officially medically retiring
• Matt Fink, USC – will not return to the program this fall
• Tyler Goslin, Navy – listed as SB on spring depth chart
• Austin Hergott, Central Michigan – enters portal, had converted to TE
• KJ Jefferson, Arkansas – goes into spring as QB1
• D’Eriq King, Miami – out for spring (knee), rehab going well, working on stationary bike, making standing throws, on track for fall return
• Devin Leary, NC State – cleared for spring practice (broken leg)

RBs:

• Isaiah Bowser, Northwestern – decommitted from transferring to Miami (OH), then committed to UCF
• Andrew Clair, Bowling Green – will transfer to Northwestern – 52/266-0
• Zonovan Knight, NC State – limited for spring practice
• Jaylan Knighton, Miami – full-go for spring (shoulder)
• Ricky Person, NC State – limited for spring practice
• TaMerik Williams, SMU – transferring to North Dakota State – 13/98-2

WRs & TEs:

• Emeka Emezie, NC State – limited for spring practice
• TE Xavier Gravette, Morgan State – transferring to Coastal Carolina
• TE Will Mallory, Miami – out for spring (shoulder)
• Puka Nacua (Washington) – will transfer to BYU – 9/151-1 last year
• Samson Nacua (Utah) – will grad transfer to BYU – 82/1015-11 over 4 seasons
• Tyrone Scott, Central Michigan – in the transfer portal – 37/650-5 in 2019
• Khalil Shakir, Boise State – will be limited in spring after offseason surgery for a foot fracture
• Warren Thompson, Florida St – will transfer to Arkansas – 5/104-1

On Sunday playing through injury was Keith Williams (Cincinnati), who started after an undisclosed injury kept him out of the second half of Saturday’s game.

Notables remaining out included Kyle Young (Ohio State), Josh Primo (Alabama) & KeShawn Curry (VCU).

In injury updates, Kadary Richmond (Syracuse) is dealing with knee tendinitis but should be full-strength by Friday, RJ Cole (UConn) has a mild concussion and is in protocol, John Fulkerson (Tennessee) had a procedure for his facial injuries and his status is uncertain, Abu Kigab (Boise State) will have surgery for a torn labrum (initial reports were rotator cuff), and Max Rice (Boise State) will need surgery for a broken bone in his foot.

The biggest transfer news of the day was Earl Timberlake (Miami) and Isaih Moore (St John’s) entering the transfer portal.

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

Injuries and Updates from Mar 14:

• Boise State – Abu Kigab will have surgery for a torn labrum (initial reports were rotator cuff), Max Rice has a broken bone in his foot, will need surgery
• RJ Cole, UConn – had a mild concussion, is in protocol, Saturday game might improve his chance of being able to play
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – DNP again (personal)
• John Fulkerson, Tennessee – had a procedure for his facial injuries in Knoxville, will rejoin the team in Nashville tonight and be evaluated daily, status is uncertain
• Kansas – David McCormack & Tristan Enaruna are anticipated to rejoin the team sometime this week, one additional player is out this week with Covid
• Josh Primo, Alabama – DNP again (knee), no longer using crutches, hopeful for NCAA tournament
• Kadary Richmond, Syracuse – dealing with knee tendinitis, will be able to practice this week and should be full-strength by Friday
• J’Wan Roberts, Houston – DNP again (thumb)
• Mike Saunders, Cincinnati – left the game early in the second half and went to the locker room, returned to the bench area and was able to return to the game – 2 pts/23 mins
• Virginia – has one positive covid test who will be out this week, majority of the team is quarantining until Thursday, team will not be able to practice until Thursday, will travel Friday
• Keith Williams, Cincinnati – started (undisclosed)- 8 pts/24 mins, in postgame Brannen said “They told me not to get into any details about any injuries.”
• Kyle Young, Ohio State – DNP again (concussion), he was in the locker room postgame but team did not have a timeline on when he’ll be back, is being evaluated daily

Transfer Updates from Mar 14:

• Marcus Larsson, Incarnate Word – enters portal – 8.3 ppg
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – will enter portal – 9.2 ppg
• Sean Rhea, UT Rio Grande Valley – will transfer to Cal Poly – 15.2 ppg
• Earl Timberlake, Miami – plans to transfer – 9.3 ppg

On Saturday newly sitting out were Isaiah Livers (Michigan) with a stress fracture in his foot, John Fulkerson (Tennessee) due to facial injuries he sustained on Friday, Kyle Young (Ohio State) due to a concussion sustained on Friday, Josh Primo (Alabama) with a knee/MCL injury in Friday’s game, and Shereef Mitchell (Creighton) due to taking a shot to the head on Friday.

Playing through injuries were Bryce Williams (Oklahoma State) who was limited with stomach issues on Friday, Damion Baugh (Memphis) who left Friday’s game with an apparent injury, and Jose Alvarado (Georgia Tech) after dealing with a knee injury last game.

Suffering in-game injuries were Keith Williams (Cincinnati) who went to the locker room before halftime with an undisclosed injury, returned to the bench area midway through the second half and appeared to be crying with a towel over his head but did not return to the court, team had no postgame update.

Notables remaining out included Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) and Alex Lomax (Memphis).

In injury updates, Jaylin Williams (Arkansas, covid protocols) will be back for the NCAA tournament.

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

Injuries and Updates from Mar 13:

• Jose Alvarado, Georgia Tech – started (knee) – 13 pts/40 mins
• John Fulkerson, Tennessee – DNP (face/head), was at the game wearing earplugs, pregame was said to be out for the rest of the SEC tournament, Josiah-Jordan James started – 4 pts/17 mins
• Isaiah Livers, Michigan – DNP, stress fracture in foot, was wearing a boot, out indefinitely, Brandon Johns started – 7 pts/24 mins
• Memphis – Alex Lomax DNP again (ankle), Damion Baugh played after leaving game with apparent injury on Friday – 4 pts/21 mins
• Shereef Mitchell, Creighton – DNP, was hit in the head in Friday night’s game
• Josh Primo, Alabama – DNP (knee, MCL sprain), may sit out Sunday but hopeful for the NCAAs, Keon Ellis started – 7 pts/27 mins
• J’Wan Roberts, Houston – DNP again (thumb)
• Texas – Kai Jones got the start (13 pts/18 mins) and for the first time this season Greg Brown came off the bench (0 pts/6 mins)
• Wichita State – Jaden Seymour & Trevin Wade DNP again (covid protocols), Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler warmed up, DNP again (ankle)
• Bryce Williams, Oklahoma State – started (stomach) – 2 pts/6 mins
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – DNP again (covid protocols), will be back for the NCAA tournament
• Keith Williams, Cincinnati – went to the locker room before halftime with an undisclosed issue, returned to the bench area midway through the second half and appeared to be crying with a towel over his head, did not return, in postgame it was said he was still being evaluated
• Kyle Young, Ohio State – DNP (concussion), not expected to be available Sunday, day to day for NCAAs, Musa Jallow started – 0 pts/ 21 mins

Transfer Updates from Mar 13:

• Cam’Ron Fletcher, Kentucky – enters portal – 1.9 ppg
• Greg Gantt, Providence – enters portal – 4.0 ppg
• Markeese Hastings, Butler – will transfer to Western Michigan – 0.5 ppg
• Yauhen Massalski, San Diego – enters portal – 9.6 ppg
• Storm Murphy, Wofford – commits to Virginia Tech – 17.8 ppg
• Emmanuel Okpomo, Wake Forest – enters portal – 1.1 ppg

On Friday playing through injuries were Eli Brooks (Michigan), Charles Bassey (Western Kentucky), Joe Wieskamp (Iowa), and James Bouknight (UConn).

Newly sitting out were Jaden Seymour & Trevin Wade (Wichita State) due to covid protocols.

Returning to action included Josaphat Bilau (Wichita State), Aguek Arop (San Diego State), and Mike Saunders & David DeJulius (Cincinnati).

Suffering in-game injuries were Josh Primo (Alabama) who left the game in the second half carried off the court with an apparent knee injury, the team said he would not return, Kyle Young (Ohio State) took an elbow to the head and eventually took himself out of the game early in the second half, was looked at by training staff and did not return in what appeared to be concussion protocol, and John Fulkerson (Tennessee) left the game in the second half after taking two shots to head and the team announced he would not return and in postgame was said to be unlikely for Saturday.

In more in-game injuries, Xavier Pinson (Missouri) took a hard fall landing on his back/tailbone area near the end of the game and did not return, although did walk off on his own, RJ Cole (UConn) hit the floor hard in the middle of the second half, left the game with a cut on his head near his eye and went to the locker room, he will go through concussion protocol, and Damion Baugh (Memphis) went to the locker room after a scramble on the ground near the end of the second half and did not return.

Notables remaining out included Alexis Yetna (South Florida), Yor Anei (SMU), Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall), Jaylin Williams (Arkansas), Alex Lomax (Memphis), and Zane Meeks (Nevada).

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

Injuries and Updates from Mar 12:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP again (knee)
• Aguek Arop, San Diego State – returned to action (vertigo) – 0 pts/12 mins
• Charles Bassey, Western Kentucky – started (back) – 22 pts/35 mins
• Damion Baugh, Memphis – went to the locker room after after a scramble on the ground near the end of the second half and did not return, Saturday morning came news he should be good to go
• James Bouknight, UConn – started (cramps) – 14 pts/33 mins
• Eli Brooks, Michigan – started (ankle injury last game) – 16 pts/36 mins
• Cincinnati – Mike Saunders returned as a starter (ankle) – 12 pts/32 mins, David DeJulius returned to action (opted back in) – 1 pts/8 mins
• RJ Cole, UConn – near the end of the second half hit the ground hard and left the game with a cut on his head near his eye and went to the locker room, in postgame he was said to have received stitches and will go through concussion protocol
• Al Durham, Indiana – posted “Uno Out, Thank You”, an indication he will not return next season
• John Fulkerson, Tennessee – left the game in the second half after taking two shots to head, the team announced he would not return, went to the hospital for observation (head/eye), coach comment postgame said he was unlikely for Saturday, a video update from Fulkerson said he wasn’t sure of his status
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – DNP again (ankle), was not wearing a boot
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – DNP again (knee)
• Ethan Morton, Purdue – available, DNP (personal)
• Xavier Pinson, Missouri – took a hard fall late in the game landing on his back/tailbone, did not return, in postgame said he was feeling good and should be healthy for the NCAAs
• Josh Primo, Alabama – left the game in the second half carried off the court with an apparent knee injury, will get an MRI
• J’Wan Roberts, Houston – DNP again (thumb)
• SMU – Yor Anei & Jahmar Young DNP again
• Wichita State – Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler DNP again (ankle), Josaphat Bilau (knee) returned to action – 0 pts/2 mins, Jaden Seymour & Trevin Wade DNP (covid protocols)
• Joe Wieskamp, Iowa – started (ankle) – 10 pts/35 mins
• Bryce Williams, Oklahoma State – started but only played 3 minutes, in postgame it was said he “ate a spicy chicken sandwich” that apparently caused him some distress
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – warmed up but DNP (covid), broadcast said he’d be available Sunday if Arkansas advances that far
• McKinley Wright, Colorado – took an an elbow to the head in the first half and went to the locker room, returned to the game – 24 pts/ 32 mins
• Alexis Yetna, South Florida – DNP again (ankle)
• Kyle Young, Ohio State – took an elbow to the head and eventually took himself out of the game, was looked at by training staff and did not return in what appeared to be concussion protocol, the team announced he would not return, in postgame it was confirmed he was being evaluated for a possible concussion

Transfer Updates from Mar 12:

• Jordyn Adams, Austin Peay – enters portal – 9.4 ppg
• Scott Blakney, Idaho – enters portal – 10.7 ppg
• John Meeks, Bucknell – will grad transfer – 25.3 ppg
• Jaylen Minnett, IUPUI – will grad transfer – 16.4 ppg
• Bret Porter, Nebraska – enters portal – 0.0 ppg
• Tyson Walker, Northeastern – enters portal – 18.8 ppg

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

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

Making his season debut was Sage Tolbert (Temple).

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

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 11:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 11:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 10:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 10:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 9:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 9:

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 8:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 8:

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

In injury updates, USC QB Kedon Slovis‘ shoulder injury has healed, QB McKenzie Milton (Florida State) is cleared for spring practice as is teammate QB Chubba Purdy, Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson is cleared for non-contact spring practice, RB Leonard Parker (South Florida) tore his ACL & MCL in spring practice, WR Jyaire Shorter (North Texas) has fully recovered from his fall leg injury, and TE Jordan Wilson (Florida State) will be limited this spring.

Entering the transfer portal were WR Melquise Stovall (Hawaii), WR Puka Nacua (Washington), QB Jaden Casey (Cal), QB Alec Trujillo (San Jose State), and QB Michael Lindauer (Cincinnati).

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Jared Cole (UMass to Virginia Tech), WR Jayden Harrison (Vanderbilt to Marshall), WR Micah Jones (Notre Dame to Illinois State), WR Malik Murray (Georgia Southern to ETSU), and QB Cale Millen (Oregon to Northern Arizona).

Updates from March 1-7:

QBs:

• Jaden Casey, Cal – enters transfer portal
• Mason Fakahua, BYU – has moved to RB
• Michael Lindauer, Cincinnati – enters transfer portal
• Cale Millen, Oregon – will transfer to Northern Arizona
• McKenzie Milton, Florida State – fully cleared for spring practice
• Chubba Purdy, Florida State – full-go for spring practice
• Kedon Slovis, USC – shoulder has healed, is good for spring practice
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas St – cleared for non-contact spring practice
• Alec Trujillo, San Jose State – enters transfer portal

RBs:

• Jared Cole, UMass – transfers to Virginia Tech – 12/7-0
• Leonard Parker, South Florida – self-reports on social media that he tore his ACL & MCL in spring practice

WRs & TEs:

• Jayden Harrison, Vanderbilt – transfers to Marshall – 8/20-0
• Micah Jones, Notre Dame – will transfer to Illinois State
• Malik Murray, Georgia Southern – will transfer to ETSU – 21/260-1
• Puka Nacua, Washington – enters transfer portal – 9/151-1
• Jyaire Shorter, North Texas – fully recovered for the spring after broken leg in the fall
• Melquise Stovall, Hawaii – in portal as grad transfer – 31/232-0
• TE Jordan Wilson, Florida State – will be very limited in spring after missing last season