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On Wednesday Jamison Battle (George Washington, 18.4 ppg) did not play due to a concussion suffered in practice, Manny Bates (NC State) was out with an ankle injury, Carter Whitt (Wake Forest) was in a walking boot, Hunter Thompson (Wyoming) was out after dealing with an ankle injury, Cairo McCrory (UMass) did not play for undisclosed reasons, Chris Moore (Auburn) was out with a sprained wrist.

Cam Thomas (LSU) started after being a GTD with an ankle injury, Derrick Alston (Boise State) started after getting banged up last game, Casey Morsell (Virginia) returned to action after being out for covid reasons, & RJ Blakney was back for Dayton.

KD Johnson (Georgia) made his season debut after eligibility issues and had 21 points off the bench, while Charles Minlend (Louisville) made his debut after a knee injury.

In Wednesday in-game injuries, Scottie Barnes (Florida State) left the game in the second half with a turned ankle. Craig Porter (Wichita State) suffered a knee injury and was held out the rest of the game as a precaution.

In injury updates, James Bouknight (UConn) is out indefinitely after having elbow surgery. Jordan Bruner (Alabama) is out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure for a meniscus injury. Herb Jones (Alabama) is reportedly hoped to only be out a game or two with a finger injury. Keith McGee (New Mexico) opted out of the rest of the season.

Armaan Franklin (Indiana) is a gametime decision Thursday while Noah Williams (Washington State) is questionable. Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton) was described as day to day, and Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers) has begun doing limited work in practice. Dallas Walton is out Thursday for Colorado, but teammate is Keeshawn Barthelemy is a GTD. Branden Carlson (Utah) expects to play Thursday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 13:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – DNP again (Achilles)
• Derrick Alston, Boise State – started after leaving last game w/injury
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – did not start (11 pts/13 mins), limped off in 2nd half when the game was out of hand and did not return to action with a turned ankle, in postgame was said to have had a little strain and some tightness which had kept him out of practice and thus he didn’t start
• Jamison Battle, George Washington – DNP, concussion
• Manny Bates, NC State – DNP, ankle
• James Bouknight, UConn – out indefinitely after having elbow surgery on Tuesday, some reports are 2-4 weeks
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – out indefinitely (perhaps a month) after a procedure for a meniscus injury, is expected to return this season
• Branden Carlson, Utah – expects to play Thursday (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton is out Thursday but hopeful for Saturday, Keeshawn Barthelemy is a GTD Thurs. after injury Monday
• Creighton – Marcus Zegarowski is day to day (hamstring), Shereef Mitchell should return to practice Thursday (ankle)
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP (expected, covid protocols)
• Dayton – RJ Blakney returned to action (0 pts/2 mins), Luke Frazier warmed up but DNP
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – is not 100%, a GTD for Thursday
• KD Johnson, Georgia – season debut (eligiblity) – 21 pts/30 mins
• Xavier Johnson, George Mason – returned to action – 0 pts/14 mins
• Herb Jones, Alabama – hoped to only be out a game or two (finger)
• Ricky Lindo, George Washington – Maryland transfer started in season debut – 13 pts/12 rebs/30 mins
• Louisville – Aidan Igiehon DNP again (groin), Charles Minlend made his season debut – 0 pts/1 minute
• Keith McGee, New Mexico – opts out of the season – 5.9 ppg
• Brendan Medley-Bacon, VCU – DNP (covid protocols)
• Michigan State – Mady Sissoko & Steven Izzo tested positive for Covid four days ago
• Chris Moore, Auburn – DNP, sprained wrist
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (foot)
• Ohio State – Ibrahima Diallo, CJ Walker, & Jimmy Sotos DNP again
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – has begun non-contact practice work
• Craig Porter, Wichita State – held out after playing 6 minutes with an knee injury as a precaution
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Texas – Jase Febres, Kamaka Hepa DNP again
• Cam Thomas, LSU – started after being a GTD (ankle) – 13 pts/33 mins
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – DNP, ankle, boot on left foot
• UMass – Cairo McCrory & Dyondre Dominguez DNP
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again, Casey Morsell returned (15 pts/24 mins) & Austin Katstra warmed up
• Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – DNP, walking boot in pregame, rolled his ankle in shootaround
• Noah Williams, Washington State – questionable for Thursday after injury (undisclosed) last game

Transfer Updates from Jan 13:

• Sincere Carry, Duquesne – reportedly will transfer to Kent State
• Eden Holt, UT Martin – enters transfer portal – 9.9 ppg

On Tuesday players unexpectedly not in action included Scottie Lewis (Florida) for covid-related reasons, Chuck Harris (Butler) with a knee bone bruise, Wynston Tabbs (Boston College, undisclosed), Francisco Farabello (TCU) with a calf injury, and Isaih Moore (St John’s) for disciplinary reasons.

Suffering possible injuries on Tuesday were Bryce Golden (Butler) with an ankle injury in the second half, Matt Murrell (Ole Miss) who was looked at by a trainer and only played two minutes, Herb Jones (Alabama) left the game in the first half with a finger injury while teammate Jordan Bruner left in the second half with a knee injury. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) suffered a broken finger in the second half and will miss time, while teammate Tyon Grant-Foster injured his shoulder but it was not thought to be serious.

Players remaining out again included Chris Lykes & Kam McGusty (Miami), Brady Manek (Oklahoma), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama) and Ryan Daly (St Joe’s).

Returning to action after missing time were Jalen Johnson (Duke), Austin Davis (Michigan), Steffon Mitchell (Boston College), Marvin Coleman (UNLV), and Bryce Thompson (Kansas).

In injury updates, Remy Martin, Taeshon Cherry & Jaelen House should all have returned to practice for Arizona State by Wednesday. RJ Blakney is back at practice for Dayton and Cam Thomas (LSU) is a gametime decision for Wednesday. For Ohio State, CJ Walker remains out, and Jimmy Sotos status is up in the air for Wednesday. Justin Powell remains day to day for Auburn, and Wyatt Lowell (BYU) is out for the season with a torn Achilles.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 12:

• Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP again (back)
• Arizona State – Remy Martin & Taeshon Cherry were back at practice yesterday and Jaelen House should be back tomorrow
• Makai Ashton-Langford, Boston College – DNP again
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – went down with a right knee injury in the second half and was taken to the locker room
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – DNP again (expected)
• Austin Davis, Michigan – returned to action (foot) – 4 pts/12 mins
• Dayton – RJ Blakney is back practicing and expected to be available, Luke Frazier has not resumed practicing
• Duke – Patrick Tape (back) & Henry Coleman (illness) DNP, Jalen Johnson returned to action off the bench – 2 pts/4 mins
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP, left calf injury suffered last game
• Florida – Scottie Lewis and Alex Klatksy DNP (covid-related)
• Bryce Golden, Butler – left the game with an ankle injury in the second half, in postgame it was not expected to be anything major
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – in postgame it was shared he had injured his shoulder but it was not thought to be serious
• Anthony Harris, North Carolina – warmed up first time this year, DNP
• Chuck Harris, Butler – DNP, bone bruise, knee
• Herb Jones, Alabama – left the game in the first half with a reported finger injury, was said to be questionable to return at half & did not, in postgame was said to not thought to be broken but may miss time
• Wyatt Lowell, BYU – torn Achilles, out for season
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Kameron McGusty DNP again
• Steffon Mitchell, Boston College – returned as a starter – 12 pts/35 mins
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – DNP, did not meet team standards
• Matt Murrell, Ole Miss – only played 2 minutes with apparent injury
• Tristen Newton, East Carolina – expected to be back Wednesday (covid protocols), game now postponed
• Ohio State – CJ Walker remains out (thumb) for Wed, Jimmy Sotos is still being evaluated (shoulder)
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek & Jalen Hill DNP again (covid-related)
• Oklahoma State – Ferron Flavors (finger) & Donovan Williams (leg) DNP again
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – DNP again (back)
• Justin Powell, Auburn – was limited in practice (concussion), day to day
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – DNP again (“medical condition”), hopeful to return by this weekend
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly, Greg Foster, & Anthony Longpre DNP again
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe (still out indefinitely) & Frank Anselem (out at least two more weeks) DNP again
• Wynston Tabbs, Boston College – DNP, undisclosed
• Cam Thomas, LSU – is a gametime decision on Wednesday, got shots up in practice Tuesday
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – returned to action but suffered a broken finger in the second half and will be out a while – 2 pts/13 mins
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman returned to action (covid), Devin Tillis DNP again (concussion)
• Nate Watson, Providence – left the game and went to the locker room with an ankle injury in the first half but returned to play

Transfer Updates from Jan 12:

• Caleb Mills, Houston – reports he will transfer to Florida State

On Monday James Bouknight was out again for UConn with an elbow injury, Oscar Lopez remained out for DePaul with a knee injury, and Dallas Walton remained out for Colorado with a leg injury. Branden Carlson (Utah) left the game late in the second half with an apparent ankle injury, and Jeremiah Williams (Temple) missed most of the second half with leg cramps.

In injury updates, Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) is hopeful for Tuesday, while Jalen Johnson (Duke) will dress but sounds questionable. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) is also questionable for Tuesday, and Casey Morsell (Virginia) returned to practice from covid protocols.

Jemarl Baker (Arizona) is out for the season with a broken wrist suffered on Saturday. Xavier Foster (Iowa State) will miss the rest of the season due to foot surgery, but Pitt’s Justin Champagnie is hopeful to return quicker than 6-8 weeks. Abayomi Iyiola (Arkansas) could be medically cleared in early February as he returns from a torn ACL.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 11:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – DNP again (achilles)
• Maceo Austin, Duquesne – reports he has no intention to transfer after recently stepping away from the team
• Jemarl Baker, Arizona – is out for the season with a broken wrist suffered last game
• Khalif Battle, Temple – DNP again (hamstring)
• James Bouknight, UConn – DNP again (elbow)
• Branden Carlson, Utah – left the game with an ankle injury late in the second half
• Justin Champagnie, Pitt – expected to be able to return quicker than the 6-8 week initial projection made on Dec 22 (LCL)
• William Douglas, SMU – DNP again (covid-related)
• Xavier Foster, Iowa State – foot surgery, out for season
• Abayomi Iyiola, Arkansas – could be medically cleared in early February after a torn ACL last summer
• Jalen Johnson, Duke – will travel and dress Tuesday but status TBD (foot)
• KD Johnson, Georgia – freshman is now eligible to play
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Dieonte Miles, Xavier – should be cleared to start practicing again later this week
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP (lower leg, expected)
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek & Jalen Hill will remain out Tuesday (covid-related)
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – is hopeful for Tuesday (knee), but could be limited if does play
• Justin Smith, Arkansas – has not begun doing any work with team since ankle surgery
• Patrick Tape, Duke – not working out yet (back)
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – limited in practice on Sunday, is day to day
• Virginia – Casey Morsell and Austin Katstra returned to practice (covid)
• Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP again (leg)
• Jeremiah Williams, Temple – left Monday’s game with leg cramps

Transfer Updates from Jan 11:

On Sunday Eric Ayala did not play for Maryland due to a groin injury suffered last game. Yvan Ouedraogo was out for Nebraska for covid-related reasons, but teammate Derrick Walker made his season debut after serving an 11-game NCAA suspension. Cordell Pemsl (Virginia Tech) did not play with a back injury.

In injury updates, James Bouknight (UConn) is a gametime decision on Monday with his elbow injury. KK Robinson (Arkansas) had foot surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

In transfer news, Jaylen Butz (DePaul) and Sincere Carry (Duquesne) entered the portal, and Oscar Tshiebwe announced he would transfer from West Virginia to Kentucky.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 10:

• Eric Ayala, Maryland – DNP, groin, day to day
• James Bouknight, UConn – is a gametime decision Monday (elbow)
• Jared Bynum, Providence – DNP (groin)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – DNP again (ankle)
• Trent Frazier, Illinois – left before halftime with an apparent left shoulder injury but returned to play in the 2nd half but seemed to be favoring it at times, in postgame was said to be sore and they would know more tomorrow- 0 pts/23 mins
• Yvan Ouedraogo, Nebraska – DNP (covid-related)
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – unavailable Sunday, back
• Khalen “KK” Robinson, Arkansas – is out for the rest of the season after having foot surgery on Sunday
• Kyky Tandy, Xavier – DNP, coach’s decision – has fallen out of the rotation after only playing 2 minutes on Jan. 6th, a recent coach quote basically was that he needs to be better in practice and games and needs to give more than what he has been
• Derrick Walker, Nebraska – made his season debut (NCAA suspension) in the starting lineup – 10 pts/26 mins
• Trey Wertz, Notre Dame – returned to action (ankle) – 3 pts/17 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 10:

• Jaylen Butz, DePaul – entered the transfer portal – 10.1ppg in ’19-20
• Sincere Carry, Duquesne – plans to transfer after word came out yesterday he had stepped away from the team – 9.0 ppg
• Oscar Tshiebwe, West Virginia – announces transfer to Kentucky – 8.5 ppg this season

On Saturday notable players not in action included Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton), James Bouknight (UConn), Nijel Pack (Kansas State), Steffon Mitchell (Boston College), and Brady Manek (Oklahoma). Duquesne saw Sincere Carry and Maceo Austin step away from the team indefinitely.

Returning to action after missing time were Braxton Beverly (NC State), Marcus Garrett (Kansas), Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (Oklahoma State) and Geo Baker (Rutgers, injury last game).

Making their season debuts after injury were Akok Akok (UConn), Keion Brooks (Kentucky), and after becoming eligible Sharife Cooper (Auburn).

Notably sitting out again included Remy Martin (Arizona State), Jalen Johnson (Duke), Justin Powell (Auburn), Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Matt Bradley (Cal), Chris Lykes (Miami), and Daejon Davis & Bryce Wills (Stanford).

Suffering in-game injuries were Jimmy Sotos (Ohio State) who left the game after injuring his shoulder in the 2nd half, and Noah Williams (Washington State) who left in the first half after taking a hard fall and did not return. Cam Thomas (LSU) suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half and did not return, and Jemarl Baker (Arizona) suffered a hand injury which kept him out most of the second half.

In injury updates, Nike Sibande, John Hugley and Noah Collier returned to practice for Pitt (covid protocols).

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 9:

• Akok Akok, UConn – season debut (achilles) – 2 pts/6 mins
• Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP again (back)
• Arizona State – Remy Martin (covid prot. after returning from funeral), Jalen Graham, Jaelen House, & Taeshon Cherry DNP again
• Makai Ashton-Langford, Boston College – DNP again (knee)
• Jemarl Baker, Arizona – suffered hand injury on Saturday, in postgame it was said to possibly be a sprain or a break
• Braxton Beverly, NC State – returned to action as a starter
• James Bouknight, UConn – DNP, hyperextended elbow
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP again (ankle), out of boot but still out indef.
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – season debut (calf) – 12 pts/24 mins
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• Aaron Cook, Gonzaga – returned to action (leg) – 0 pts/11 mins
• Kenny Cooper, Western Kentucky – DNP again, coach’s decision
• Sharife Cooper, Auburn – season debut as a starter – 26 pts/33 mins
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP again (expected)
• DePaul – Jaylen Butz, Markese Jacobs, Oscar Lopez, Keon Edwards DNP
• Duke – Jalen Johnson & Patrick Tape DNP again
• Duquesne – Maceo Austin and Sincere Carry have stepped away from the team, Mike Bekelja returned to action
• Noah Farrakhan, East Carolina – DNP (undisclosed)
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – returned to action as a starter – 7 pts/32 mins
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – DNP again (groin)
• Xavier Johnson, George Mason – DNP, shin injury
• Kansas State – Kaosi Ezeagu & Antonio Gordon DNP again, Nijel Pack & Seryee Lewis DNP (covid-related)
• Kuany Kuany, Cal – DNP (undisclosed)
• Anthony Longpre, St Joe’s – DNP (undisclosed), day to day
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Kameron McGusty DNP again
• Steffon Mitchell, Boston College – DNP, calf injury
• Caleb Murphy, South Florida – dealing with a hip pointer
• Tristen Newton, East Carolina – DNP again
• Ohio State – CJ Walker & Ibrahima Diallo DNP again (expected)
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek & Jalen Hill DNP due to covid-protocols
• Oklahoma State – Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe returned to action as a starter, but Chris Harris & Ferron Flavors DNP
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (expected, foot), could return next Sat.
• Pitt – Nike Sibande, John Hugley, & Noah Collier have returned to practice and should be cleared from covid protocols for this week’s games
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – DNP again (medical)
• Khalen “KK” Robinson, Arkansas – DNP, boot in pregame
• Rutgers – Cliff Omoruyi DNP again, Geo Baker started after ankle injury
• San Diego State – Keshad Johnson, Keith Dinwiddie
• Jimmy Sotos, Ohio State – injured shoulder in 2nd half, team said he would get tests and they’d no more in the next few days
• St Joseph’s – Greg Foster & Ryan Daly DNP again
• Stanford – Daejon Davis, Bryce Wills DNP again, Max Murrell also out
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe & Frank Anselem DNP again
• Jalen Terry, Oregon – DNP (expected)
• Texas – Kamaka Hepa & Jase Febres DNP, Royce Hamm returned to action (covid) – 0 pts/8 mins
• Cam Thomas, LSU – suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half, re-entered the game but came back out and went to the locker room, in the second half was wearing warmup gear and a boot, quest. for Wed.
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP again (back)
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman (covid) & Devin Tillis DNP again
• Vanderbilt – Clevon Brown, Braelee Albert & Issac McBride DNP again
• VCU – Brendan Medley-Bacon DNP, Mikael Brown-Jones returned
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann, Casey Morsell DNP again, Kadin Shedrick was unavailable (non-covid illness)
• Washington State – DJ Rodman, Ryan Rapp, & Brandton Chatfield DNP again
• Noah Williams, Washington State – took a hard fall in the first half and left the game, tried to warmup in the 2nd half but did not return
• Marcus Zegarowski, Creighton – DNP, hamstring, “is going to be fine”

Transfer Updates from Jan 9:

On Friday Emmanuel Akot (Boise State) did not play due to what sounded like a minor injury. Kenny Cooper (Western Kentucky), who had previously started every game, did not play due to coach’s decision.

In injury updates, Ben Stanley (Xavier) is out for the season with a torn ACL. Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) and Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama) are unlikely to play Saturday. Marcus Garrett (Kansas) is hopeful to play Saturday,

James Bouknight (UConn) is a GTD Saturday, and Andre Gustavson (Richmond) will remain out Saturday. Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall) will be out weeks with his ankle injury last game.

Charles Manning (LSU) and Javonte Brown (UConn) entered the transfer portal.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 8:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – will be out a few weeks after recent ankle injury
• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – DNP, minor injury
• RJ Blakney, Dayton – DNP again (injury)
• James Bouknight, UConn – gametime decision on Sat (elbow)
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – expected to see limited minutes in return
• Clevon Brown, Vanderbilt – could “get back into the mix” next week as he recovers from an abdominal strain
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – not likely to play Saturday
• Kenny Cooper, Western Kentucky – DNP, coach’s decision
• Luke Frazier, Dayton – DNP again (appendectomy)
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – is hopeful to play Saturday
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – will not play Saturday (groin)
• Issac McBride, Vanderbilt – out for a while with an ankle sprain
• Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – out for a significant time with a lower leg injury
• Justin Powell, Auburn – did not practice Friday, still in conc. protocol
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – still out with a medical condition and is unlikely to play tomorrow
• Khalen Robinson, Arkansas – dealing with foot injury, questionable Sat.
• Ben Stanley, Xavier – is out for the season with a torn ACL
• Texas – Royce Hamm & Kamaka Hepa traveled for the Saturday game, both have recently been out for covid-related reasons
• VCU – Mikeal Brown-Jones is off covid protocol, Brendan Medley-Bacon is in protocol after returning to the team

Transfer Updates from Jan 8:

• Javonte Brown, UConn – enters transfer portal – 2.0 ppg/2 games
• Charles Manning, LSU – enters transfer portal – 4.2ppg

On Thursday Connor McCaffery (Iowa) started after an ankle injury last game, but Matt Bradley (Cal) and Bryce Wills (Stanford) did not play with knee injuries. Remy Martin (family funeral) & Jalen Graham (mono) were the most notable of four players out for Arizona State, while Armaan Franklin (Indiana) did not play because of an ankle injury.

Marvin Coleman did not suit up for UNLV (covid-related?), but Darryl Morsell (Maryland) returned to action after head surgery. Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) and Kendle Moore (Colorado State) also returned to action. Grant Anticevich was back in action for Cal after an appendectomy.

Suffering injuries on Thursday were Wyatt Lowell (BYU) with a non-contact left leg/ankle injury that took him out of the game, and Da’Monte Williams (Illinois) who went to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury but returned to the game.

In injury updates, CJ Walker (Ohio State) is out Saturday with a torn ligament in his right hand. For Rutgers Geo Baker‘s ankle is fine but Cliff Omoruyi still has yet to practice. Keion Brooks (Kentucky) has been cleared to play after dealing with a calf issue all season.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 7:

• Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP (expected, back)
• Grant Anticevich, Cal – returned to action (appendectomy) – 9 pts/20 mins
• Arizona State – Remy Martin (family funeral), Jalen Graham (mono), Taeshon Cherry & Jaelen House (covid-related) DNP
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – returned as a starter – 11 pts/41 mins
• Geo Baker, Rutgers – ankle is fine after tweak last game
• Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk, Illinois – season debut (foot injury)
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP after knee injury last game, week to week
• Keion Brooks, Kentucky – is medically cleared to play Saturday
• Aaron Cook, Gonzaga – DNP again (leg)
• Daejon Davis, Stanford – DNP again (lower leg), day to day
• Keith Dinwiddie, San Diego State – DNP (hip)
• William Douglas, SMU – DNP again (illness)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – DNP, described as out for the foreseeable future after ankle injury last game
• Quade Green, Washington – did not start due to non-covid illness – 15 pts/35 mins
• Kansas State – Montavious Murphy is expected to have a surgical procedure on his knee which will end his season, Kaosi Ezeagu is targeting a Jan 16 return, with Luke Kasubke hopeful for Jan 19
• Keshad Johnson, San Diego State – DNP again (shoulder)
• Wyatt Lowell, BYU – left the game after suffering a non-contact left leg/ankle injury, postgame sentiment was not optimistic
• Mason Madsen, Cincinnati – season debut after foot injury – 3 pts/3 mins
• Darius McBride, SMU – available for first time this year (car accident), DNP
• Connor McCaffery, Iowa – started after ankle injury last game
• Kendle Moore, Colorado State -returned to action as a starter (personal)
• Darryl Morsell, Maryland – returned to action off the bench wearing a mask after surgery – 3 pts/17 mins
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – still has not practiced (knee)
• Nate Pryor, Washington – DNP, coach’s decision on playing rotation
• Jalen Terry, Oregon – DNP (expected, covid-related)
• Tyler Underwood, Illinois – season debut (shoulder injury)
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman (medical reasons) & Devin Tillis (concussion protocol) DNP
• CJ Walker, Ohio State – will be out Saturday, possibly longer, with torn ligament in his right hand
• Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP again (leg)
• Washington State – DJ Rodman, Ryan Rapp, & Brandton Chatfield DNP again, Volodymyr Markovetskyy returned – 7 pts/20 mins
• Da’Monte Williams, Illinois – suffered apparent ankle injury in first half, returned to action in second half but left and went to the locker room but returned again
• Bryce Wills, Stanford – DNP (knee), week to week

Transfer Updates from Jan 7:

• Nimari Burnett, Texas Tech – reportedly leaving the program – 5.3 ppg
• Maceo Jack, George Washington – will transfer to Buffalo
• Seneca Knight, San Jose State – will transfer to LSU

On Wednesday Pitt and Virginia had players out due to covid-protocols, most notably Nike Sibande & Casey Morsell, and Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) was not ready to return after knee surgery. Amongst players suffering injuries last game, Makai Ashton-Langford (Boston College) and Justin Powell (Auburn) sat out Wednesday, but Jaden Springer (Tennessee) was able to play.

Seton Hall’s Bryce Aiken suffered a sprained ankle after stepping on another player’s foot and was ruled out for the game. Ben Stanley (Xavier) left the game after an apparent knee injury and went to the locker room but did return to the sideline and gave a thumbs up to the coach, but did not re-enter the game.

Returning to action after missing time were Aaron Thompson (Butler) and Au’Diese Toney (Pitt). Remaining out included Jalen Johnson (Duke), Ryan Daly (St Joe’s), and Charles Minlend (Louisville).

In injury updates, Rodney Chatman (Dayton) will be out 6-8 weeks after hand surgery, Jared Bynum (Providence) is day to day with a groin strain, and Darryl Morsell (Maryland) was cleared to play Thursday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 6:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – injured his right ankle early in the first half, was ruled out for the rest of the game & seen on crutches on the sideline
• Makai Ashton-Langford, Boston College – DNP, knee
• Jared Bynum, Providence – day to day with a groin strain
• David Caraher, St John’s – has taken personal leave of absence from the team – 0.7 ppg in 7 games
• Rodney Chatman, Dayton – tweeted he had successful surgery after having recently missed time with a hand injury, out 6-8 weeks
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – DNP (expected, knee)
• Ryan Daly, St Joe’s – DNP again (thumb)
• Christian David, Butler – dressed but did not make season debut
• Devonaire Doutrive, Boise State – season debut after becoming eligible – 8 pts/18 mins
• Greg Foster, St. Joe’s – DNP again (personal)
• Andre Gustavson, Richmond – DNP again (groin)
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – DNP, groin injury
• Jalen Johnson, Duke – DNP, still rehabbing foot, unlikely for Saturday
• Charles Minlend, Louisville – shot-around early pregame but DNP again
• Darryl Morsell, Maryland – cleared to play Thursday, likely will not start
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (foot)
• John Ojiako, Virginia Tech – season debut (knee) – 0 pts/1 min
• Pitt – Nike Sibande, John Hugley & Noah Collier DNP due to covid protocols
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP after head injury last game
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – had been a GTD but experienced discomfort in the knee he had surgery on and did not dress due to the setback
• South Carolina – Jalyn McCreary returned to action (6 pts/18 mins), Alanzo Frink, TJ Moss, Keyshawn Bryant, & Nathan Nelson DNP again
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – played after injury last game – 5 pts/20 mins
• Ben Stanley, Xavier – left game in the 2nd half with a lower body injury
• Mikal Starks, Georgia – returned to action (thigh) –
• Kody Stattmann, Virginia – DNP again (cardiac issue)
• Patrick Tape, Duke – DNP, back injury
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – returned to action (knee)
• Au’Diese Toney, Pitt – returned to action in the starting lineup (ankle)
• VCU – Brendan Medley-Bacon (had a daughter) & Mikeal Brown-Jones (covid protocol) DNP
• Virginia – Casey Morsell and Austin Katstra DNP (covid-related)
• Wake Forest – Emmanuel Okpomo, Miles Lester, Quadry Adams, Grant van Beveren DNP again (covid-related)

Transfer Updates from Jan 6:

• Brendan Wenzel, Utah – announces transfer to Wyoming

On Tuesday Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama) was unavailable with a “medical condition”, Braxton Beverly (NC State) was out with an ankle injury, Kameron McGusty (Miami) was out with a hamstring injury, and Marcus Garrett (Kansas) was not able to go after a head injury last game. Javian Davis (Miss State) did not play and will be out the next 10 days (covid-related).

For in-game injuries, James Bouknight (UConn) appeared to suffer an elbow injury on Tuesday, but was able to return to the game. Geo Baker (Rutgers) appeared to roll his ankle and went to the locker room near the end of the game.

Manny Bates (NC State) started after dealing with a leg injury from the previous game and Elijah Weaver (Dayton) returned to action. Notable players sitting out again included Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Chris Lykes (Miami), & Rodney Chatman (Dayton).

In injury updates, Justin Powell (Auburn) is day to day with a head injury, JaKobe Coles (Butler) is out 3 weeks with a meniscus tear, while teammate Aaron Thompson remains questionable. Bourama Sidibe (Syracuse) returned to practice on Sunday and will likely be available Wednesday.

Jaden Springer (Tennessee) will be available Wed. and Connor McCaffery (Iowa) is expected to practice Wednesday. Trey Wertz (Notre Dame) is hopeful to play Sunday, but Jalen Terry (Oregon) will not travel this week.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 5:

• Geo Baker, Rutgers – appeared to roll his ankle at the end of the 2nd half on Tuesday and went to the locker room.
• Manny Bates, NC State – started after leg injury last game
• Braxton Beverly, NC State – DNP, ankle, reported to have happened in pregame warmups
• James Bouknight, UConn – appeared to have his elbow landed on and came out of the game, came back in to play with a sleeve on his arm, in postgame he was said to have a hyperextended elbow
• Robby Carmody, Notre Dame – not likely to return this season (knee)
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (expected, ankle)
• Clemson – Hunter Tyson DNP again, John Newman returned to action
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – out 3 weeks with a meniscus tear
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP, out the next 10 days (covid-related)
• Dayton – Elijah Weaver returned to action (4 pts/18 mins), RJ Blakney & Rodney Chatman DNP again
• Xavier Foster, Iowa State – returned to action (foot)
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – DNP due to head injury last game, Dajuan Harris got the start – 7 pts/7 asts/27 mins
• Kansas State – Kaosi Ezeagu (hopeful end of month return) & Antonio Gordon (Jan 13 return) DNP again
• Chris Lykes, Miami – DNP again (expected, ankle)
• Volodymyr Markovetskyy, Washington State – has cleared covid protocols
• Issac McBride, Vanderbilt – DNP, boot on foot
• Connor McCaffery, Iowa – will likely not practice today but hopeful to practice tomorrow
• Kameron McGusty, Miami – DNP, hamstring
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – DNP due to knee pain, in postgame it was said he may need to consider a surgical procedure
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – DNP again (knee)
• Justin Powell, Auburn – day to day after suffering a head injury last game
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – DNP due to a “medical condition”, presumably covid-related
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – returned to practice on Sunday (meniscus tear), sounds like he may be available in some capacity on Wednesday
• South Carolina – expects to get 1-2 players back (5 were out last game) from covid protocols for Wednesday night, Jalyn McCreary sounds most hopeful to return
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – practiced Tues. and will be available Wed.
• Jalen Terry, Oregon – will not travel this week, should return next week
• Texas – Jase Febres warmed up but DNP, Kamaka Hepa & Royce Hamm were out again (covid protocols)
• Aaron Thompson, Butler – remains questionable
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP again (expected, back)
• Vanderbilt – Clevon Brown & Braelee Albert DNP again
• Trey Wertz, Notre Dame – may be able to return for Sunday’s game

Transfer Updates from Jan 5:

• Caleb Mills, Houston – enters the transfer portal after recently leaving the team – 9.8 ppg this season
• Lamar Norman, Duquesne – enters the transfer portal – 5.0 ppg this year
• Oscar Tshiebwe, West Virginia – enters transfer portal after recently leaving team – 8.5 ppg this season

On Monday Bryce Wills (Stanford) left the game in the first half with a knee injury and was ruled out at halftime. In the same game, Oregon State’s Rodrigue Andela was also ruled out at halftime with a foot injury. Armaan Franklin (Indiana) left the game in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return.

Kendle Moore (Colorado State) was ruled out of playing on Monday for personal reasons. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe did not suit up for Oklahoma State due to a muscle injury, and Keshad Johnson (San Diego State) did not play after taking a hard foul last game.

In injury updates, Chris Lykes (Miami) is out Tuesday, and Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) is unlikely to play. Isaiah Adams (UCF) & Manny Bates (NC State) are gametime decisions Tuesday. For Kansas Marcus Garrett is day to day for Tuesday, while teammate Bryce Thompson is out.

Pitt and Virginia are expected to be missing players (undisclosed) for covid reasons in their games on Wednesday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 4:

• Isaiah Adams, UCF – gametime decision Tuesday (illness)
• Akok Akok, UConn – is “getting close” to returning but no specific timeline given
• Rodrigue Andela, Oregon State – left the game in the first half with a lower body injury and was ruled out
• Aguek Arop, San Diego State – returned to action (illness) –
• Manny Bates, NC State – gametime decision Tuesday after knee injury last game, MRI came back negative, possible hyperextension
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – has not practiced and is unlikely to play Tuesday
• Devonaire Doutrive, Boise State – targeting Wednesday to make season debut after transfer
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – left the game with an apparent ankle injury in the first half and didn’t return, later was seen on the sideline icing his foot, in postgame was said to be doubtful for the next couple games with a rolled ankle
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – is day to day after leaving last game (head), did not practice Sunday, will likely try to practice Monday
• Keshad Johnson, San Diego State – DNP, not dressed after taking a hard foul and missing part of last game
• Chris Lykes, Miami – will not play against UNC Tuesday (ankle)
• Charles Minlend, Louisville – will remain out on Wednesday (knee) but has returned to non-contact practice drills
• Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe, Oklahoma State – DNP, muscle injury
• Kendle Moore, Colorado State – DNP due to a family emergency
• Eion Nelson, Wyoming – DNP again (lower body)
• Pitt – will be missing 2-3 players Wednesday for covid-related reasons
• Jaden Springer, Tennessee – moving around well, hopeful to play Wed.
• Kody Stattmann, Virginia – remains out as he undergoes non-covid related medical testing
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – will be out again Tuesday (back)
• Virginia – will be missing some players Wednesday for covid-related reasons
• CJ Walker, Ohio State – will undergo testing on a right thumb injury he has been playing through but has been limiting him
• Bryce Wills, Stanford – left the game in the first half with an apparent ankle injury, was ruled out mid-game

Transfer Updates from Jan 4:

• N/A