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CBB Injuries & Updates from Sun. January 3

On Sunday St. Joseph’s Ryan Daly was out again with a hand injury, while teammate Greg Foster was out for personal reasons. Houston’s Caleb Mills did not play as he is away from the team for personal reasons, with no timeline announced for return.

Jonah Antonio (Wake Forest) returned to play after a hamstring injury and Musa Jallow (Ohio State) was back after contact tracing, but William Douglas (SMU) was out due to covid protocols.

In other updates, Hakim Hart will start for Maryland Monday with Darryl Morsell out.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 3:

  • Jonah Antonio, Wake Forest – returned to action after sitting last game with a hamstring injury – 0 pts/23 mins
  • Joey Brunk, Indiana – unclear if he will be able to return this season after recent back surgery, but has not been ruled out for the season
  • Ryan Daly, St Joseph’s – DNP again, was listed as probable in the team’s game notes for Sunday but pregame reports shared that he would not play with a hand/wrist injury that sidelined him the previous game as well
  • Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – DNP again
  • William Douglas, SMU – DNP, inactive due to covid protocols
  • Greg Foster, St Joseph’s – DNP, personal reasons, Jack Forrest got his first start of the season – 7 pts/30 mins
  • Hakim Hart, Maryland – will start Monday at Indiana with Darryl Morsell out after undergoing head surgery
  • Musa Jallow, Ohio State – returned to action after missing a game due to covid protocols – 2 pts/6 mins
  • Tyson Jolly, SMU – at the game Sunday but not in uniform and has not been practicing with the team
  • Caleb Mills, Houston – DNP as he has stepped away from the team for personal reasons as he “needs time to refresh and prepare for the remainder of the season”. No timeline for a return was given but in postgame the team said they did not know if he would play again this season.

Transfer/Opt Out Updates from Jan 3:

  • Paul Atkinson, Yale – will grad transfer to Notre Dame – 17.6 ppg last year
  • Nojel Eastern, Howard – former Purdue transfer opts out of the rest of the season to prepare for the NBA Draft
  • David Mutaf, Minnesota – will transfer – 3.3 ppg in 3 games
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Sat. January 2

On Saturday suffering apparent injuries were Jared Bynum, Providence (lower body), Connor McCaffery, Iowa (ankle), Justin Powell, Auburn (concussion?), Matt Bradley, Cal (ankle), Marcus Garrett, Kansas (concussion?) & Jaden Springer, Tennessee (lower body).

Returning to action after missing time included Ron Harper (Rutgers), Jaren Holmes (St Bonaventure), Kameron McGusty (Miami), RJ Nembhard (TCU), Jalen Suggs (Gonzaga), Jay Jay Chandler & Hayden Hefner (Texas A&M), Alexis Yetna (USF), and Tony Miller (Washington State). Making season debuts were Tre Jackson (Iowa State) and Caleb McConnell (Rutgers).

Unexpectedly sitting out included Isaiah Adams (UCF), Rodney Chatman (Dayton), Terrence Clarke, Kentucky (ankle), Tristen Newton (East Carolina), JaKobe Coles (Butler) & Bryce Thompson (Kansas).

In injury updates, Chris Smith (UCLA) will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL suffered last game & Justin Smith (Arkansas) will be out 3-6 weeks after having arthroscopic ankle surgery. In other updates Gerald Liddell has left the Texas program

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 2:

  • Isaiah Adams, UCF – DNP, non-covid illness
  • Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP again, back is improving but unclear if will play next week
  • Aguek Arop, San Diego State – DNP, stomach illness
  • Josaphat Bilau, Wichita State – returned to action – 0 pts/2 mins
  • Matt Bradley, Cal – left game with an ankle injury in the first half, came out in the second half in a boot with crutches, in postgame the injury was described as “pretty significant”
  • Jalen Bridges, West Virginia – started with Oscar Tshiebwe out – 19 pts/28 mins
  • Jared Bynum, Providence – apparent leg injury in the first half after playing 9 minutes, did not return
  • Rodney Chatman, Dayton – DNP, brace on right wrist
  • Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP (ankle)
  • Clemson – Hunter Tyson (expected) & John Newman unavailable
  • JaKobe Coles, Butler – DNP due to knee injury in practice
  • Daejon Davis, Stanford – DNP again (leg)
  • Dayton – RJ Blakney, Elijah Weaver DNP again
  • Marcus Garrett, Kansas – left the game in the 2nd half after taking an apparent elbow to the head
  • Andre Gustavson, Richmond – DNP again (groin)
  • Ron Harper, Rutgers – returned to action in the starting lineup
  • Jaren Holmes, St Bonaventure – returned to action in the starting lineup after only playing 1 minute last game (back) – 17 pts/31 mins
  • Tre Jackson, Iowa State – season debut (knee) – 3 pts/36 mins
  • Kansas State Montavious Murphy returned to action – 0 pts/7 mins, Kaosi Ezeagu & Antonio Gordon (hopeful for Jan 13) DNP again
  • Jared Kimbrough, LaSalle – returned to action – 0 pts/5 mins
  • Gerald Liddell, Texas – has left the program
  • Louisville – Charles Minlend & Malik Williams DNP again, Minlend is getting closer (knee)
  • Connor McCaffery, Iowa – ankle injury in the first half, was ruled out for the game (although returned for a late game play as the in-bounder), in postgame was said to be expected to be available next Thursday
  • Caleb McConnell, Rutgers – season debut – 0 pts/11 mins
  • MiamiChris Lykes DNP again with no clear return date, Kameron McGusty returned to action – 9 pts/28 mins off the bench
  • RJ Nembhard, TCU – returned to action in the starting lineup
  • Eoin Nelson, Wyoming – DNP (lower body injury)
  • Tristen Newton, East Carolina – DNP (covid-protocols)
  • Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (foot)
  • Chuba Ohams, Fordham – knee, out at least another month
  • Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – DNP again (knee)
  • Justin Powell, Auburn – banged his head late in the first half and did not return to action, will be evaluated
  • Roman Silva, Oregon State – DNP (covid protocols)
  • Chris Smith, UCLA – suffered a torn ACL last game and is out for the season, was averaging 12.6 ppg
  • Justin Smith, Arkansas – out 3-6 weeks after having arthroscopic ankle surgery, Davonte Davis got the start in his place – 4 pts/20 mins
  • South Carolina – Alanzo Frink, Keyshawn Bryant, TJ Moss, Jalyn McCreary, & Nathan Nelson DNP, presumably covid-related
  • Jaden Springer, Tennessee – left the game in the first half with an ankle injury, tried to work it out with a trainer, no update in postgame
  • Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga – returned to action as a starter (leg)- 5 pts/22 mins
  • Jalen Terry, Oregon – DNP again (covid-related)
  • Texas – Royce Hamm & Kamaka Hepa did not travel (covid-related)
  • Texas A&MJay Jay Chandler (10 pts/23 mins), & Hayden Hefner (6 pts/23 mins) both returned to action
  • Aaron Thompson, Butler – DNP again (knee)
  • Bryce Thompson, Kansas – DNP (back), may miss a couple weeks
  • Joe Toussaint, Iowa – played after dealing with ankle injury last game, was poked in eye on Saturday but said to be fine
  • Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP again (leg)
  • Washington StateDJ Rodman, Volodymyr Markovetskyy, Ryan Rapp & Brandton Chatfield were unavailable due to covid protocols, Tony Miller returned to action – 4 pts/25 mins (2OT)
  • Trey Wertz, Notre Dame – DNP (ankle)
  • Alexis Yetna, South Florida – returned to action as a starter – 10 pts/25 mins

Transfer Updates from Jan 2:

  • Andre Weir, Richmond – reports he will transfer to Florida Gulf Coast
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Fri. January 1

On Friday West Virginia announced that Oscar Tshiebwe has left the team and will not return. Charles Bassey returned to action for Western Kentucky after sitting out with back spasms.

In injury updates, Darryl Morsell (Maryland) had surgery after taking a shot to the temple and will be out 1-2 weeks. Jase Febres (Texas) has been cleared to start practicing, but Austin Hutcherson (Illinois) is officially out for the season with a back injury.

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

Injuries and Updates from Jan 1:

  • Charles Bassey, Western Kentucky – returned to action after missing last game due to back spasms
  • Jase Febres, Texas – has been able to start practicing (knee), not yet 100%
  • IllinoisAustin Hutcherson will not play this season with a stress fracture in his back, Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk has been cleared (ankle)
  • Darryl Morsell, Maryland – he tweeted that he had a successful surgery after taking a shot in the game last night that left a dent in his left temple area. Will be out 1-2 weeks.
  • Joe Toussaint, Iowa – good to play Saturday after ankle sprain last game
  • Oscar Tshiebwe, West Virginia – is stepping away from the program for personal reasons, Bob Huggins said he will not return this season

Transfer Updates from Jan 1:

  • Will Baker, Texas – will transfer to Nevada
  • Seneca Knight, San Jose State – reported to have entered the transfer portal after recently opting out – 9.3 ppg this season
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Thur. December 31

On Thursday Jonah Antonio (Wake Forest) did not play due to a hamstring injury and Dallas Walton (Colorado) was out with a lower leg injury. Mikael Jantunen (Utah) returned to action with a mask after nose surgery, Matt Bradley (Cal) was back after an ankle injury, and Keith McGee returned for New Mexico after an ankle injury. Ethan Anderson (USC) was inactive again.

UCLA’s Chris Smith was in and out of the game Thursday with what was diagnosed in postgame as a knee bruise, and Maryland’s Darryl Morsell was ruled out mid-game after taking a shot to the head in the first half.

In other injury updates, Tre Jackson (Iowa State) is expected to make his season debut Saturday after recovering from a knee injury, and Ron Harper & Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers) were not expected to practice on Thursday as they deal with injuries.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 31:

  • Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP again (back)
  • Grant Anticevich, Cal – DNP (expected, appendectomy)
  • Jonah Antonio, Wake Forest – DNP Thursday (hamstring)
  • Matt Bradley, Cal – returned to action in the starting lineup
  • Ben Carlson, Wisconsin – DNP again (upper body)
  • Tre Jackson, Iowa State – expected to play Saturday (knee)
  • Mikael Jantunen, Utah – returned to action in the starting lineup after having nose surgery and being fitted for a mask
  • Gabe Madsen, Cincinnati – opts out of the rest of the season due to covid concerns – 1.5 ppg/2 games
  • Keith McGee, New Mexico – returned to action (ankle) – 3 pts/11 mins
  • Darryl Morsell, Maryland – took a shot to the face in the first half and was ruled out for the rest of the game, in postgame it was shared that he was headed to a trauma center in Baltimore
  • Rutgers – Ron Harper & Cliff Omoruyi were not expected to practice on Thursday
  • Chris Smith, UCLA – left the game for a while in the first half, was seen riding an exercise bike, returned to the court but then again in the second half limped off the court and had a trainer look at his knee/leg and did not return, in postgame was said to have a left knee bruise
  • Wake Forest – four deeper bench reserves were out due to covid
  • Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP (lower leg), day to day
  • Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – season debut on Thursday
  • McKinley Wright, Colorado – started Thursday after leaving the end of the last game with an apparent ankle injury

Transfer Updates from Dec 31:

  • Ahmad Rand, Memphis – enters transfer portal – 0.0 pts in 3 games
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Wed. December 30

On Wednesday notable players unexpectedly not playing were Ryan Daly (St Joe’s), Chase Johnson (Dayton), RJ Nembhard (TCU), Jason Preston (Ohio, lower body) and Andre Gustavson (Richmond).

Suffering injuries on Wednesday were Trey Wertz (Notre Dame, ankle), Justin Smith (Arkansas, ankle), Jaren Holmes (St Bonaventure, back spasms), and Manny Bates (NC State, knee).

Returning to action after missing time, all for covid-related reasons, were DJ Funderburk (NC State), Francisco Farabello (TCU), Greg Foster & Cameron Brown (Saint Joe’s), Dwon Odom (Xavier) & Tyler Polley (UConn).

In injury updates, Isaiah Cottrell (West Virginia) is out for the season with a torn Achilles, Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) is healthy after his calf injury but teammate Taeshon Cherry will be out for a week. Connor Crabtree (Richmond) is out 10-12 weeks with a fracture in his foot and Joey Brunk (Indiana) had back surgery and will continue to be out indefinitely. Cincinnati saw Mamoudou Diarra return from opting out but Rapolas Ivanauskas has now decided to opt out.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 30:

  • Braelee Albert, Vanderbilt – DNP (ankle), out 2-3 weeks
  • Mustapha Amzil, Dayton – started in season debut – 22 points
  • Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – is completely healthy after calf injury
  • Manny Bates, NC State – suffered apparent knee injury in the first half Wed night, came back out with knee sleeve but returned to the locker room and the team announced he was done for the night, will get MRI
  • Khalif Battle, Temple – DNP again (hamstring)
  • Josaphat Bilau, Wichita State – DNP (knee), should be available Sat.
  • Boston College – Frederick Scott, Luka Kraljevic DNP again
  • Clevon Brown, Vanderbilt – DNP again (ab strain)
  • Joey Brunk, Indiana – had back surgery and will continue to be out indefinitely
  • CincinnatiMamoudou Diarra rejoins the team but Rapolas Ivanauskas has opted out
  • Taeshon Cherry, Arizona State – out for a week (covid-related)
  • Isaiah Cottrell, West Virginia – will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles tendon suffered in Tuesday’s game
  • Connor Crabtree, Richmond – out 10-12 weeks with a fractured foot
  • Ryan Daly, St Joseph’s – DNP, had cast on left hand, described as a thumb injury
  • Dayton Elijah Weaver & RJ Blakney DNP with injuries suffered in practice
  • Ibrahima Diallo, Ohio State – DNP, knee injury in practice
  • Francisco Farabello, TCU – returned to action off bench – 3 pts/33 mins
  • Daniel Foster, Nevada – still two weeks away from debut (shoulder)
  • Andre Gustavson, Richmond – DNP, groin, day to day
  • Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – played after banged up last game – 8 pts/27 mins
  • Jaren Holmes, St Bonaventure – started but left after 1 minute with back spasms
  • Musa Jallow, Ohio State – DNP (expected, contact tracing)
  • Chase Johnson, Dayton – is stepping away from basketball
  • Jared Kimbrough, LaSalle – DNP again
  • Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP (knee injury last game)
  • Dieonte Miles, Xavier – DNP again (undisclosed)
  • NC StateDJ Funderburk (21 points/30 mins), Chase Graham, Ebenezer Dowuona were all available after missing time in covid-protocols
  • RJ Nembhard, TCU – DNP, groin injury
  • Dwon Odom, Xavier – returned to action (covid) – 4 pts/15 mins
  • Chuba Ohams, Fordham – DNP (expected, knee)
  • Tyler Polley, UConn – returned to action (covid-related) – 5 pts/16 mins
  • Justin Smith, Arkansas – suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half Wed. and came back out the bench with a boot on his foot
  • St Joseph’s – Greg Foster & Cameron Brown returned to action in the starting lineup (covid-related), Myles Douglas made his season debut
  • Mikal Starks, Georgia – warmed up but DNP again
  • Jalen Tate, Arkansas – started after dealing with ankle injury last game
  • Aaron Thompson, Butler – DNP again (knee)
  • Trey Wertz, Notre Dame – suffered a sprained ankle in the first half and was ruled out for the rest of the game

Transfer Updates from Dec 30:

  • Justin Winston, St. Bonaventure – enters transfer portal – 3.0 ppg/2 games
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Mon. December 28

On Monday night Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs did not play due to a right leg injury tweaked in the second half of the Virginia game, Andrew Nembhard got the start. Suggs will be a gametime decision on Tuesday. Michigan State moved Aaron Henry to the bench but he actually led the team in scoring and minutes played – 11 points/28 minutes. In the final minutes of the game Colorado’s McKinley Wright received attention from a trainer and left the game after going down with an apparent right leg/ankle issue. It did not look serious as he was sitting by himself soon after testing it out but is worth monitoring.

In injury updates, John Petty & James Rojas should play for Alabama on Tuesday, and Alex Lomax & Malcolm Dandridge should also be back for Memphis. Jacob Young (Rutgers) is dealing with a hip bruise but the team is hopeful he can go. Aaron Thompson (Butler) is still questionable for Wednesday. San Jose State’s Seneca Knight chose to opt out of the remainder of the season due to covid concerns.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 28:

  • AlabamaJohn Petty & James Rojas will be available for Tuesday’s game after missing last game for what seemed like disciplinary measures
  • Ben Carlson, Wisconsin – DNP again (upper body)
  • Tristan da Silva, Colorado – DNP again (back)
  • Kansas StateKaosi Ezeagu & Montavious Murphy are unlikely to play Tuesday, although Murphy has resumed practicing and might be able to return Saturday
  • Seneca Knight, San Jose State – opts out of the rest of the season due to covid concerns
  • Oscar Lopez, DePaul – did not practice Monday, will have MRI on knee Tuesday
  • Caleb McConnell, Rutgers – has been able to participate in recent practices (back), no timetable for return, was originally going to medically redshirt
  • Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – GTD again on Tuesday
  • MemphisAlex Lomax & Malcolm Dandridge are healthy for Tuesday
  • Dwon Odom, Xavier – practiced Monday and will be available Wed. (covid-related)
  • RutgersCliff Omoruyi remains out (knee), Jacob Young is dealing with hip bruise, did non-contact work in practice, is hopeful to play
  • Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga – sat out Monday with a right leg injury
  • Aaron Thompson, Butler – remains questionable, worked out lightly on Monday
  • Au’Diese Toney, Pitt – expected to play Tuesday (ankle) – prior to game postponement

Transfer Updates from Dec 28:

  • Jalen Gibbs, Mount St Mary’s – enters transfer portal – 16.5 ppg this year
  • Brandon McKissic, UMKC – enters transfer portal – 15.8 ppg this year
  • Jameer Nelson Jr, George Washington – reported to be leaving the program – 8.4 ppg this season
  • Brendan Wenzel, Utah – enters transfer portal – 0.0 ppg in 2 games this year
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Sun. December 27

On Sunday Romeo Weems & Darious Hall made their season debuts for DePaul after missing the season opener due to covid-protocols. Vanderbilt Myles Stute‘s returned to action but Clevon Brown was unavailable due to a practice injury.

In injury updates, Miami’s Rodney Miller will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 27:

  • Clevon Brown, Vanderbilt – DNP Sunday, suffered a hip/groin injury in practice, could be an ab strain or sports hernia
  • DePaul – Jaylen Butz, Keon Edwards, & Markese Jacobs DNP again
  • Darious Hall, DePaul – season debut – 6 pts/21 mins (2OT)
  • Oscar Lopez, DePaul – left the game in the 2nd half after going down in pain after apparently banging knees, was worked on by the trainer, did not return and could be seen on crutches on the sideline
  • Issac McBride, Vanderbilt – got his first start of the season – 0 points/18 minutes
  • Rodney Miller, Miami – will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury
  • Myles Stute, Vanderbilt – returned to action – 16 points/19 minutes
  • Romeo Weems, DePaul – season debut – 21 pts/34 mins (2OT)

Transfer Updates from Dec 27:

  • Chris Knight, Dartmouth – will grad transfer to Loyola Chicago – 14.8 ppg last season
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Sat. December 26

On Saturday Caleb Mills (Houston) was back in action after dealing with ankle injuries but Javonte Smart did not play for LSU due to covid protocols. Robbie Beran (Northwestern) played off the bench after an ankle injury last game, and Terrence Clarke (Kentucky) moved to playing off the bench as he deals with an ankle injury.

Jordan Miller (George Mason) came off the bench after serving a two-game suspension, and for LSU Shareef O’Neal was back in action, but Byran Penn-Johnson is away from the team for personal reasons right now.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 26:

  • Robbie Beran, Northwestern – did not start after ankle injury last game but played off the bench – 2 pts/18 mins, Anthony Gaines started – also 2 pts/18 mins
  • Keion Brooks, Kentucky – DNP again (calf)
  • Joey Brunk, Indiana – DNP again (back)
  • Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – moved to the bench after missing practice this week with an ankle issue – 0 pts/16 mins, Devin Askew started
  • Cam’Ron Fletcher, Kentucky – DNP, suspended
  • Jordan Miller, George Mason – returned to action off the bench after serving a two-game suspension – 6 pts/20 mins
  • Caleb Mills, Houston – returned to action in first game since Nov 29 (ankle) – 12 pts/25 mins
  • Shareef O’Neal, LSU – returned to action – 3 pts/11 mins
  • Bryan Penn-Johnson, LSU – DNP, is away from the team for the foreseeable future for personal reasons
  • Javonte Smart, LSU – DNP, on “tail-end” of covid protocols
  • Cameron Tyson, Houston – DNP (expected)
  • Trendon Watford, LSU – started in his return to action 22 pts/34 mins

Transfer Updates from Dec 26:

  • N/A
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Thur-Fri. December 24-25

On Friday Joey Hauser started for Michigan State after dealing with a knee injury suffered in his last game. Isaiah Ihnen was back in the starting lineup for Minnesota, and Darryl Morsell for the first time this season came off the bench for Maryland.

In some injury updates, Cameron Tyson (Houston) will not travel for the game Saturday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 24-25:

  • Ben Carlson, Wisconsin – DNP again
  • Hunter Dickinson, Michigan – got his second start of the season since Austin Davis went out with a foot injury, went for 13 pts/14 rebs/32 mins after putting up 20 pts/27 mins in his first start
  • Joey Hauser, Michigan State – started Fri. after dealing with knee injury during last game – 27 points in 29 minutes
  • Isaiah Ihnen, Minnesota – returned to the starting lineup (2 pts/18 mins) with Brandon Johnson going to the bench (26 pts/27 mins, 8/9 from 3)
  • Darryl Morsell, Maryland – for the first time this season was not in the starting lineup, off the bench went for 10 points in 26 minutes
  • Ethan Morton, Purdue – only played 4 minutes, since Jaden Ivey returned from injury Morton has played in less than 10 minutes every game
  • Cameron Tyson, Houston – will not travel for the UCF game but should return after that if clears all covid protocol tests

Transfer Updates from Dec 24-25:

  • N/A
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CBB Injuries & Updates from Wed. December 23

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

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

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

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

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 23:

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

Transfer Updates from Dec 23:

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