College Fantasy Update

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 7:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 7:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 6:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 6:

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

On Friday returning to action included Bones Hyland & Vince Williams (VCU), and Josh Anderson & Luke Frampton (Western Kentucky).

Suffering in-game injuries were Chad Baker (Duquesne) who suffered an apparent leg injury in the first half, returned to the game, but then did not play in the second half, Rodney Chatman, (Dayton) fell awkwardly in the second half with an apparent lower body injury, went to the locker room and did not return to the game, and Vince Williams (VCU) did not return to the game after suffering back spasms in the second half.

Notables remaining out included Steffon Mitchell (Boston College), Zane Meeks (Nevada), and KeShawn Curry (VCU).

In injury updates, Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois) is day to day in concussion protocol, Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) is reportedly questionable for Saturday, Sharife Cooper (Auburn) sounds questionable/doubtful for Saturday, for Minnesota Liam Robbins, Brandon Johnson & Both Gach are GTDs on Saturday, Alex Lomax (Memphis) is questionable for Sunday, and Allen Betrand (Rhode Island) reports that he tore his ACL, PCL & LCL in Thursday’s game.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 5:

• Chad Baker, Duquesne – suffered an apparent leg injury in the first half, returned to the game, but then did not play in the second half
• Allen Betrand, Rhode Island – shared on social media that he tore his ACL , PCL & LCL during the game on Thursday
• Rodney Chatman, Dayton – fell awkwardly in the second half with an apparent lower body injury, went to the locker room and did not return to the game
• Sharife Cooper, Auburn – described as doubtful, but said it’s possible he could give it a go, has not practiced and is not 100%
• Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State – reported to be questionable with a sprained ankle
• Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois – still day to day in concussion protocol
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – out of boot but questionable for Sunday
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – shot-around in early pregame but was not dressed closer to game time, DNP again (knee)
• Steffon Mitchell, Boston College – DNP again (hamstring)
• Minnesota – Liam Robbins, Brandon Johnson & Both Gach all GTDs for Saturday
• VCU – KeShawn Curry DNP again (personal), Bones Hyland returned as a starter (foot) – 30 pts/37 mins, Vince Williams returned as a starter (ankle) – 0 pts/17 mins, Mikael Brown-Jones played (hand) – Hyland left the game twice in the second half but returned both times, one was for cramping, the other was his ankle, in postgame was said to be fine, Williams dealt with back spasms in the second half and did not return
• Western Kentucky – Josh Anderson returned off the bench (ankle) 6 pts/15 mins, Luke Frampton came alive off the bench (undisclosed) – 2 pts/13 mins
• Wichita State – Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (ankle) is doubtful, Josaphat Bilau continues to deal with a nagging knee injury

Transfer Updates from Mar 5:

• Matt Faw, Holy Cross – enters transfer portal – 11.4 ppg
• Shon Robinson, Ole Miss – enters transfer portal – 1.3 ppg

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

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

Playing through injury was Isaiah Livers (Michigan).

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

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

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

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 4:

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

Transfer Updates from Mar 4:

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

On Wednesday newly sitting out were Posh Alexander (St John’s) with a thumb injury last game, Rylan Jones (Utah) after aggravating his shoulder injury, Bayron Matos, Rod Brown, Valdir Manuel & Kurt Wegscheider (New Mexico) did not travel for undisclosed reasons, Steffon Mitchell (Boston College) with a hamstring injury, Aguek Arop (San Diego State) due to vertigo again, Malik Osborne (Florida State) with the ankle injury again, Daejon Davis & Bryce Wills (Stanford) were reportedly available but did not play, possibly a coach’s decision.

Returning to action included Jack Clark & Clifton Moore (La Salle), PJ Hall (Clemson), Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall), Craig Porter (Wichita State), CJ Felder & Justin Vander Baan (Boston College)

Chuba Ohams (Fordham) made his season debut off the bench in the A-10 Tournament after a knee injury.

Playing through injuries were Quincy Guerrier, Kadary Richmond & Marek Dolezaj (Syracuse), Javon Pickett (Missouri), Jordan Schakel (San Diego State) and Brandon Johnson (Minnesota).

Suffering in-game injuries were Collin Gillespie (Villanova) who left in the first half with a knee injury and the team announced would not return at halftime, in postgame was described as “serious”, Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (Wichita State) who suffered a sprained ankle in the first half and did not return,

Notables remaining out included Liam Robbins (Minnesota) Mathew Moyer (George Washington), Oscar da Silva (Stanford), and Rylan Jones (Utah).

In injury updates, Bitumba Baruti (East Carolina) will be out Thursday, Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) is probable for Thursday, and Jack Forrest (St Joe’s) has a chance to return in the A10 tournament.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 3:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – returned to action (knee) – 4 pts/16 mins
• Posh Alexander, St John’s – DNP (thumb), day to day
• Thomas Allen, NC State – DNP again, done for the season (lower leg)
• Arizona State – Marcus Bagley (ankle) is expected to play Thursday, John Olmsted & Pavlo Dziuba are also back
• Bitumba Baruti, East Carolina – will be unavailable Thursday
• Boston College – Steffon Mitchell DNP (hamstring), CJ Felder returned to action off the bench – 6 pts/21 mins, Justin Vander Baan returned – 4 pts/14 mins
• Josh Carlton, UConn – warmed up, DNP (ankle)
• Jack Forrest, St Joe’s – warmed up but DNP, “a chance” he could return in the A-10 tourney, (a broadcast a few weeks ago said he was out for the season)
• George Washington – Matthew Moyer & Sloan Seymour DNP again
• Collin Gillespie, Villanova – left in the first half with a knee injury, team announced at halftime that he would not return, in postgame it was said to be serious but no specific updates, MRI tomorrow
• PJ Hall, Clemson – returned to action (undisclosed) – 2 pts/6 mins
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – DNP again (personal)
• Rylan Jones, Utah – DNP (shoulder)
• La Salle – Clifton Moore returned to action – 7 pts/12 mins, Jack Clark started in his return – 12 pts/22 mins
• Minnesota – Gabe Kalscheur & Liam Robbins (ankle) DNP again, Brandon Johnson – limited with ankle sprain from practice – 2 pts/9 mins
• New Mexico – Bayron Matos, Valdir Manuel, Rod Brown & Kurt Wegscheider DNP/did not travel
• Chuba Ohams, Fordham – season debut (knee) – 6 pts/16 mins
• Malik Osborne, Florida State – DNP, ankle, hopeful for Saturday
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – played (ankle) – 2 pts/11 mins
• San Diego State – Aguek Arop DNP (vertigo), Jordan Schakel started (lower back) – 16 pts/30 mins
• Stanford – Oscar da Silva DNP again (lower body), Daejon Davis and Bryce Wills were both reportedly available but DNP
• Syracuse – Kadary Richmond played (knee soreness) – 5 pts/18 mins, Quincy Guerrier started (knee) – 8 pts/32 mins, Marek Dolezaj fractured the top of his left middle finger last game, started – 0 pts/37 mins
• Wichita State – Craig Porter returned to action (injury) – 0 pts/10 mins, Trevin Wade DNP again, Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler suffered a sprained ankle, did not return

Transfer Updates from Mar 3:

• Braelen Bridges, Illinois-Chicago – enters portal – 9.9 ppg
• Austin Butler, Holy Cross – enters portal – 16.1 ppg
• Tre Mitchell, Central Conn. State – enters portal – 9.4 ppg
• PJ Pipes, Green Bay – enters portal – 14.5 ppg
• Tyrell Roberts, UC San Diego – transfers to Washington State
• Wynston Tabbs, Boston College – will transfer to East Carolina- 13.3 ppg
• Nevin Zink, USC Upstate – enters transfer portal – 9.1 ppg

On Tuesday newly sitting out were Rasir Bolton (Iowa State) after an ankle injury last game, Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) did not travel, likely covid-related, CJ Walker (UCF) was in a walking boot, and Nick Ongenda (DePaul) with an ankle injury.

Returning to action included Jahvon Blair (Georgetown), Seventh Woods (South Carolina), Rashun Williams (South Florida) and Christian Gray (Fresno State).

Abayomi Iyiola (Arkansas) made his season debut after recovering from a torn ACL.

Suffering in-game injuries were Abu Kigab (Boise State) who left the game in the second half and was seen on the bench with his right arm/shoulder in a sling. Race Thompson (Indiana), Isaiah Livers (Michigan) and Paul Scruggs (Xavier) all left the game with possible injuries but returned to action.

Notables remaining out included Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois), Sharife Cooper (Auburn), Jamarius Burton (Texas Tech), Armaan Franklin (Indiana), Alex Lomax (Memphis), Scotty Pippen (Vanderbilt), Javon Freeman-Liberty & Oscar Lopez (DePaul), and Alexis Yetna & Michael Durr (South Florida).

In injury updates, Thomas Allen (NC State) is done for the season with an ankle injury, Liam Robbins (Minnesota) is a GTD for Wednesday, Posh Alexander (St John’s) is a GTD Wednesday, Josh Carlton (UConn) is a GTD Wednesday, Jeremy Sheppard (Rhode Island) is out on Thursday, Blake Francis (Richmond) is a GTD on Thursday, and Foster Loyer (Michigan State) had season-ending shoulder surgery.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 2:

• Posh Alexander, St John’s – GTD for Wednesday with a sprained right thumb, day to day
• Thomas Allen, NC State – will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury
• Jahvon Blair, Georgetown – returned to action off the bench (DNP-CD last game) – 12 pts/28 mins
• Rasir Bolton, Iowa State – DNP ankle, quest/doubt for Thursday
• Jamarius Burton, Texas Tech – DNP again (toe)
• Josh Carlton, UConn – GTD on Wednesday (ankle)
• Justin Champagnie, Pitt – did not start due to technical foul last game, played off the bench – 20 pts/31 mins
• Sharife Cooper, Auburn – warmed up but DNP (ankle), in postgame was said he “wasn’t close” to playing despite warming up
• DePaul – Javon Freeman-Liberty (concussion) & Oscar Lopez (ankle) DNP again, Nick Ongenda DNP (ankle)
• Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois – was in morning shootaround but DNP again (facial), in postgame confirmed to be in concussion protocol
• Blake Francis, Richmond – GTD on Thursday (back/hip contusion)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – DNP again (ankle)
• Christian Gray, Fresno State – returned to action (shoulder) – 7 pts/13 mins
• Abayomi Iyiola, Arkansas – season debut (ACL) – 0 pts/2 mins
• Abu Kigab, Boise State – was injured in the second half, seen on the bench with ice and a sling on his right shoulder, in postgame it was said his “shoulder was out” which doesn’t sound great…
• Isaiah Livers, Michigan – was dealing with an apparent ankle injury but returned to action, in postgame said he would have it evaluated
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – DNP again (ankle), quest. for Sunday, hopeful for AAC tournament
• Louisville – Josh Nickelberry (illness) will be available Wednesday (prior to postponement), Aidan Igiehon may not be able to return this season
• Foster Loyer, Michigan State – had season-ending shoulder surgery
• Marquette – Oso Ighodaro DNP again, Jamal Cain started after banged up last game, Theo John did not start but played, was clearly limited (illness) – 0 pts/2 mins
• Dieonte Miles, Xavier – DNP again (knee)
• Minnesota – Liam Robbins has not practiced and is a GTD for Wednesday, Both Gach is playing through a foot injury that may need surgery
• Scotty Pippen, Vanderbilt – DNP again (hip), quest. for Thursday
• Jeremy Sheppard, Rhode Island – will not play Thursday (ankle)
• South Florida – Alexis Yetna (ankle), & Michael Durr (knee) DNP again, Rashun Williams returned to action (calf) – 2 pts/2 mins
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP again
• CJ Walker, UCF – DNP, walking boot in pregame (ankle), hopeful for AAC tournament if not for Thursday
• Jaylin Williams, Arkansas – DNP, did not travel (covid-related?)
• Seventh Woods, South Carolina – returned to action (head) – 6 pts/12 mins
• Wyoming – Kenny Foster (knee) & Eoin Nelson (lower leg) are not expected to be able to return this season

Transfer Updates from Mar 2:

• Everette Hammond, USC Upstate – enters transfer portal – 13.0 ppg
• Kam Woods, Troy – enters transfer portal – 10.3 ppg

On Monday newly sitting out was Teddy Allen (Nebraska) who left the program Monday morning.

Returning to action included Jordy Tshimanga (Dayton), Tomas Woldetensae (Virginia), and Dahmir Bishop & Anthony Longpre (St Joe’s).

Suffering in-game injuries were Blake Francis (Richmond) who took a hard fall in the first half, was seen riding a bike on the sideline, but the team announced at halftime that he would not return due to a back injury, and Kadary Richmond (Syracuse) came into the game with an undisclosed lower body injury and left limping late in the second half and was seen icing his knee on the sideline.

Notables remaining out included Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State), and Josh Anderson & Luke Frampton (Western Kentucky).

In injury & other updates, Sharife Cooper (Auburn) did not practice Sunday but will travel, described as doubtful for Tuesday, Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois) is day to day, Seventh Woods (South Carolina) should play Tuesday, Teddy Allen (Nebraska) has left the program, Alex Lomax (Memphis) is doubtful for Tuesday, Thomas Allen (NC State) and Javon Pickett (Missouri) are questionable for Wednesday, PJ Hall (Clemson) is hopeful for Wednesday, and Malik Williams (Louisville) is out 4-6 weeks.

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Injuries and Updates from Mar 1:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – fully practiced on Monday, may be limited
• Teddy Allen, Nebraska – DNP, left the program on Monday, will focus on getting healthy
• Thomas Allen, NC State – will get 2nd MRI, quest. for Wednesday
• Auburn – Sharife Cooper did not practice Sunday, will travel, described as doubtful for Tuesday, Justin Powell has likely missed too much time to be able to return this season
• RJ Blakney, Dayton – first start of the season – 9 pts/27 mins
• Ryan Daly, St Joe’s – will turn pro after this season
• Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois – day to day, hopeful for postseason
• Blake Francis, Richmond – took a hard fall in the first half injuring his back, at halftime the team said he would not return
• PJ Hall, Clemson – hopeful for Wednesday, chance to practice Monday
• Isaac Likekele, Oklahoma State – dressed but didn’t warm up/DNP again (hand)
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – did not practice Monday, doubtful for Tuesday
• Glen McClintock, Air Force – DNP again
• Javon Pickett, Missouri – questionable for Wednesday, ankle
• St Joe’s – Anthony Longpre returned to action – 0 pts/5 mins, Dahmir Bishop returned to action – 1 pt/16 mins
• Syracuse – Quincy Guerrier (knee) – 18 pts/32 mins & Kadary Richmond (lower body) – 6 pts/31 mins, were both reported to be banged up coming into the game, Richmond left the game limping later in the 2nd half and was icing his knee, no real update in postgame
• Jordy Tshimanga, Dayton – started after DNP-CD last game – 5 pts/27 mins
• VCU – Bones Hyland (foot) & Vince Williams (ankle) are day to day, KeShawn Curry remains away from the team this week (personal)
• Western Kentucky – Luke Frampton & Josh Anderson (ankle) DNP again
• Malik Williams, Louisville – out 4-6 weeks after re-injuring foot
• Tomas Woldetensae, Virginia – returned as a starter (covid prot) – 3 pts/15 mins
• Seventh Woods, South Carolina – should play Tuesday (head)

Transfer Updates from Mar 1:

• Christian Guess, Samford – enters transfer portal – 15.1 ppg
• Cameron Holden, UT-Martin – enters transfer portal – 14.9 ppg

On Sunday newly sitting out were Jack Nunge (Iowa) with a season-ending knee injury last game, Xavier Johnson (Pitt) who is transferring, Christian David (Butler) with a knee injury, Alex Lomax (Memphis) with an ankle injury, Josh Anderson (Western Kentucky) with an ankle injury, Alexis Yetna (South Florida) after an ankle injury last game, and Michael Durr (South Florida) with a knee issue again.

Returning to action included Bo Hodges (Butler), Kyle Young (Ohio State) and Rollie Worster (Utah State).

Playing through injuries were Darryl Morsell (Maryland) after aggravating his shoulder last game, and Connor McCaffery (Iowa) after an ankle injury last game.

Notables remaining out included Foster Loyer (Michigan State), Aaron Thompson (Butler), Thomas Allen (NC State), Luke Frampton (Western Kentucky), and Zane Meeks (Nevada).

In injury & other updates, Tomas Woldetensae (Virginia) will be available Monday, Luke Frampton (Western Kentucky) will be out again Monday, and teammate Josh Anderson is likely out. Javonte Perkins (Saint Louis) will return to the team next year to utilize his extra season.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 28:

• Thomas Allen, NC State – DNP again (lower leg)
• Butler – Aaron Thompson DNP again, Christian David (knee) DNP, Bo Hodges (calf) returned off the bench – 7 pts/21 mins
• Iowa – Jack Nunge, DNP, out for season, knee, Connor McCaffery started after ankle injury last game – 2 pts/23 mins
• Alex Lomax, Memphis – DNP, ankle
• Foster Loyer, Michigan State – DNP again (shoulder)
• Zane Meeks, Nevada – (ankle)
• Darryl Morsell, Maryland – started after aggravating shoulder injury last game – 11 pts/34 mins
• Pitt – Xavier Johnson & Au’Diese Toney DNP, both entered transfer portal this week
• Saint Louis – Javonte Perkins will return next season
• South Florida – Rashun Williams DNP again, Alexis Yetna DNP (ankle), Michael Durr DNP (knee)
• Western Kentucky – Luke Frampton DNP again (will be out Monday as well), Josh Anderson (ankle, likely out Monday) DNP
• Tomas Woldetensae, Virginia – will be available Monday (covid protocols)
• Rollie Worster, Utah State – returned off the bench (lower leg) – 3 pts/14 mins
• Kyle Young, Ohio State – returned as a starter (concussion protocol) – 3 pts/28 mins

Transfer Updates from Feb 28:

More notable players entering the transfer portal were Oklahoma WR Theo Howard, Colorado State WR Nate Craig-Myers, Utah WR Samson Nacua, Minnesota Flex TE Seth Green, and Vanderbilt RB Keyon Henry-Brooks. LSU TE Arik Gilbert decommitted from transferring to Florida and will re-enter the portal.

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Luke McCaffrey (Nebraska to Louisville), QB Tyler Shough (Oregon to Texas Tech), QB Alan Bowman (Texas Tech to Michigan), RB Mark-Antony Richards (Auburn to UCF), WR Nate Craig-Myers (Colorado State to UCF), and TE Jacob Mathis (South Florida to Louisiana-Monroe).

In injury & other updates, Indiana QB Michael Penix will be limited in spring practice (ACL) but is on track for the fall, QB Todd Centeio (Colorado State) goes into spring as QB1, O’Maury Samuels (New Mexico State) will remain sidelined with a groin injury, WR Justyn Ross (Clemson) is practicing but limited to non-contact work right now, for Missouri WR Jalen Knox & TE Niko Hea had surgery and will miss spring practice, and TE Ryan Jones (East Carolina) has been suspended indefinitely after a DWI.

Reminder – New Mexico State is playing a handful of spring games soon against non-FBS opponents, you’ll see some of their updates here & in the database as appropriate.

Updates from February 22-28:

QBs:

• Alan Bowman, Texas Tech – announces transfer to Michigan – 1602-10
• Todd Centeio, Colorado State – is QB1 going into spring ball
• Luke McCaffrey, Nebraska – will transfer to Louisville – 466-1, 65/364-3
• Michael Penix, Indiana – ACL rehab is on track for the fall, will be limited in spring practice
• Tyler Shough, Oregon – will transfer to Texas Tech – 1559-13

RBs:

• Mark-Antony Richards, Auburn – will transfer to UCF – 20/76-0
• Keyon Henry-Brooks, Vanderbilt – enters transfer portal – 120/494-2
• O’Maury Samuels, New Mexico State – dealing with groin injury, will not play next week again
• Syracuse – Abdul Adams & Jarveon Howard resumed team activities after opting out last fall

WRs & TEs:

• Tommy Bush, Georgia – enters transfer portal
• Nate Craig-Myers, Colorado State (former Auburn) – announced plans to transfer and later in the week committed to UCF – 6/68-0
• Zach Farrar, TCU – enters the transfer portal, last played at Auburn in 2019
• TE Arik Gilbert, LSU – decommits from Florida, will re-enter portal
• Flex TE Seth Green, Minnesota – enters transfer portal
• Demarcus Gregory, Ole Miss – will transfer to South Florida
• WR/QB Jairus Grissom, Eastern Michigan – enters transfer portal
• TE Niko Hea, Missouri – had surgery, out for spring
• Theo Howard, Oklahoma (former UCLA) – plans to grad transfer – 13/163-0
• TE Ryan Jones, East Carolina – suspended indefinitely after DWI
• Jalen Knox, Missouri – had lower body surgery, out for spring
• TE Jacob Mathis, South Florida – transfers to La-Monroe
• Samson Nacua, Utah – enters transfer portal – 82/1015-11 over past 4 seasons
• Justyn Ross, Clemson – practicing limited, non-contact

On Saturday newly sitting out were Armaan Franklin (Indiana) after an ankle injury last game, Jahvon Blair (Georgetown) as a coach’s decision, Oscar Lopez (DePaul) with an ankle injury, Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State) with a hand injury, Boston College’s CJ Felder (undisclosed) & Rich Kelly (foot, out season), Nijel Pack (Kansas State) with an eye infection, Jack Clark (La Salle) undisclosed, and Isaac Bonton (Washington State) with ankle issues again.

Returning to action included Nick Ongenda (DePaul), James Karnik & Frederick Scott (Boston College), Trae Hannibal (South Carolina), Justin Lewis (Marquette), Kerr Kriisa (Arizona), Trevor Anderson (Wisconsin), Clevon Brown (Vanderbilt), Antonio Gordon & Rudi Williams (Kansas State), Akok Akok (UConn), MJ Walker & Tanor Ngom (Florida State), David Johnson (Louisville), Mikael Jantunen (Utah), Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (Baylor), and Jaelen House (Arizona State).

Suffering in-game injuries were Vince Williams (VCU) who left the game in the 2nd half with a lower body injury and was seen icing his ankle, Josh Carlton (UConn) left in the 2nd half with an ankle injury, went to the locker room, did return to the bench area, Jamal Cain (Marquette) took a shot to the head later in the 2nd half and was helped off the court, Rasir Bolton (Iowa State) suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return, Malik Williams (Louisville) played but early in the second half it was announced he would not return as his foot injury flared up, Jeremy Sheppard (Rhode Island) sprained an ankle in the first half and came out of the locker room on crutches, and Rylan Jones (Utah) dove for a ball in the first half and appeared to aggravate his shoulder injury, came out for the 2nd half in a sling.

Notables remaining out included Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois), Sharife Cooper (Auburn), Jamarius Burton (Texas Tech), Bones Hyland & KeShawn Curry (VCU), Scotty Pippen (Vanderbilt), Liam Robbins (Minnesota), Oscar da Silva (Stanford), and Josh Christopher & Marcus Bagley (Arizona State).

In injury updates, Nate Johnson (Xavier) was declared out for the rest of the season with a lower leg injury, Harlond Beverly & Chris Lykes (Miami) were confirmed to be done for the season, Armaan Franklin (Indiana) may not play again in the regular season, Justin Powell (Auburn) has started working out again, Darryl Morsell (Maryland) is a GTD on Sunday, Scotty Pippen (Vanderbilt) has a hip bruise and could return next week, Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) is hopeful for Monday, and Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech) is not expected to play next week.

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Injuries and Updates from Feb 27:

• Akok Akok, UConn – returned to action – 0 pts/4 mins
• Teddy Allen, Nebraska – played off the bench (wrist) – 0 pts/10 mins
• Trevor Anderson, Wisconsin – returned to action (upper body) – 5 pts/18 mins
• Arizona State – Josh Christopher & Marcus Bagley (hopeful for Monday) DNP again, John Olmsted DNP (illness), Pavlo Dziuba was available, Jaelen House returned to action (back) – 10 pts/29 mins
• Jahvon Blair, Georgetown – DNP, coach’s decision, will play next game
• Rasir Bolton, Iowa State – left in the first half with an ankle injury, was said by the team to be questionable to return and did not
• Isaac Bonton, Washington State – DNP, ankle issues again
• Boston College – Rich Kelly DNP (foot, done for season), CJ Felder DNP, Luka Kraljevic & Justin Vander Baan DNP again, James Karnik returned (5 pts/17 mins), Frederick Scott returned to action – 18 pts/22 mins
• Christian Brown, Georgia – DNP again (lower body)
• Jamarius Burton, Texas Tech – DNP again (toe)
• Josh Carlton, UConn – left the game with an apparent knee injury in the 2nd half, went to the locker room, returned to the bench area, in postgame was said to be a rolled ankle, unclear how severe
• Jack Clark, La Salle – DNP, undisclosed
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – DNP again (ankle), not expected to play next week, hopeful for ACC tournament
• Sharife Cooper, Auburn – DNP again (ankle), not wearing a boot
• Oscar da Silva, Stanford – DNP again (groin)
• DePaul – Javon Freeman-Liberty DNP again (concussion), Oscar Lopez DNP, ankle, Nick Ongenda returned to action (ankle) – 3 pts/14 mins
• Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois – DNP again (facial)
• Florida State – MJ Walker returned as a starter (9 pts/29 mins), Malik Osborne played after an ankle injury (3 pts/20 mins), Tanor Ngom returned
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – DNP (ankle, different ankle than last time), may not play again in the regular season
• PJ Hall, Clemson – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – DNP again (personal)
• Mikael Jantunen, Utah – returned as a starter (quarantine) – 6 pts/34 mins
• Rylan Jones, Utah – went to the locker room after aggravating his shoulder injury in the first half, came out with sling – 2 minutes played
• Kansas – Latrell Josell DNP, walking boot, may be out a while, Gethro Muscadin DNP, leg bruise, day to day
• Kansas State – Antonio Gordon returned & started (foot) – 6 pts/28 mins, Rudi Williams returned (hand) – 5 pts/14 mins, Carlton Linguard DNP again, Nijel Pack DNP (eye infection)
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – returned to action (groin) – 3 pts/23 mins
• Eddie Lampkin, TCU – unavailable (family matter)
• Isaac Likekele, Oklahoma State – DNP (hand)
• Louisville – Aidan Igiehon & Josh Nickelberry DNP again, David Johnson returned (illness), Malik Williams played but it was announced in the second half that his foot injury flared up and did not return
• Marquette – Justin Lewis returned (14 pts/21 mins), Oso Ighodaro DNP again, Jamal Cain took an apparent shot to the head later in the 2nd half and was helped off the court
• Miles McBride, West Virginia – did not start but played off the bench, has been banged up – 5 pts/23 mins
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Harlond Beverly both confirmed out for the season
• Minnesota – Gabe Kalscheur (hand) & Liam Robbins (ankle) DNP again
• Darryl Morsell, Maryland – GTD on Sunday (shoulder), rested this week
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (conc. prot.) but was at game, has started to work out again
• Jeremy Sheppard, Rhode Island – sprained an ankle in the first half, came out of the locker room on crutches
• South Carolina – Seventh Woods DNP again (head), Trae Hannibal returned to action – 15 pts/22 mins
• Khadim Sy, Ole Miss – DNP again
• Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Baylor – returned – 2 pts/11 mins
• Vanderbilt – Scotty Pippen DNP again (hip bruise, could return next week), Clevon Brown returned & started (knee) – 7 pts/29 mins
• VCU – Bones Hyland (foot) & KeShawn Curry (personal) DNP again, Vince Williams left the game with what was called a sprained ankle in postgame, Mikael Brown-Jones is playing with a dislocated finger
• Wake Forest – after conflicting pregame info, Jonah Antonio started and Carter Whitt played off the bench
• Xavier – Nate Johnson DNP and was declared out for the season (lower leg), Dieonte Miles DNP again

Transfer Updates from Feb 27: