AJ WILSON NEWS

Back to bench Wilson will return to the bench for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Wilson, who started in Tuesday's game against Missouri, will return to the bench on Saturday. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 3.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals and one block on 14.2 minutes per game. Wilson will look to contribute off the bench against Auburn.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for senior night Tuesday Wilson is listed in the Gamecocks' starting five ahead of Tuesday's contest against Missouri, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Wilson is set to make his tenth start of the season Tuesday against Missouri. Tuesday is senior night for the Gamecocks, which led to Wilson getting the nod. The 6-foot-7 forward has appeared in 20 games this season, averaging 3.5 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in return Wilson (coach's decision) had three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 10 minutes during Saturday's 83-66 victory over Georgia.

Impact Wilson appeared off the bench for the first time this season and performed reasonably well in his return to action, connecting on half of his shot attempts and half of his free throws. He should remain part of the rotation in some capacity moving forward, though it may no longer entail a starting role.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No minutes Tuesday Wilson didn't play during Tuesday's 75-59 loss to Arkansas as a coach's decision, Mike Uva of Gamecock Central reports.

Impact Wilson has now sat out the past two games with no report of an injury, with coach Frank Martin saying the forward was available and needed to stay ready to play Tuesday. Wilson has started in all nine of his appearances this season but clearly doesn't have a firm hold on a rotation spot.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Wilson will come off the bench for South Carolina as they take on Florida Saturday, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Wilson has started in all nine games which he has been active for, but he will come off the bench today against Florida. The 6-foot-7 forward has put up 3.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks on 16.8 minutes per game this season. Keyshawn Bryant will get the start in his place today.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent showing in return Wilson compiled four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3PT), seven rebounds, three assists and a steal over 25 minutes Tuesday versus Auburn.

Impact Wilson had missed the previous two games due to COVID-19 protocols but is back in the mix for the Gamecocks at this point. He has yet to finish with double digits in the scoring column but did finish with more rebounds than usual Tuesday. His role seems fairly cemented, generally seeing 20-plus minutes per game as a member of the starting five.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to play Tuesday South Carolina head coach Frank Martin suggested Wilson (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Auburn, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Martin noted the Gamecocks will have a full roster, implying that all the players who were sidelined with illnesses or minor injuries have made a full recovery in the nearly two weeks since South Carolina played its last game. Wilson, who had been sidelined since Dec. 14 due to a knee injury, has started in all six of his appearances on the campaign and is averaging 3.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent practice participant South Carolina head coach Frank Martin said Monday that Wilson (knee) has been practicing for the past week and a half, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Wilson is on track to potentially return to action for Tuesday's game against Auburn after having not played since Dec. 14. The 6-foot-7 senior would provide a big boost to the Gamecocks if he's able to return to the lineup.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for 2-3 week recovery Wilson has a knee injury and is expected to miss approximately 2-3 weeks while he recovers, The Spurs Up Show reports.

Impact Wilson exited Tuesday after just three minutes on the floor and is now set to miss some additional time after his MRI revealed a knee injury. The 6-7 senior is expected to miss the rest of the calendar year, with the earliest he'd return likely being Jan. 4 against Auburn. Expect Keyshawn Bryant to enter the starting five while Wilson is out.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heading for MRI Wilson will undergo an MRI after leaving Tuesday's win against Allen University with a lower body injury, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Wilson played only three minutes Tuesday before limping to the locker room, and he had two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds. The senior forward should be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with Clemson until his status is updated.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four points in return Wilson (back) notched four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 85-74 victory over Wofford.

Impact Wilson made his return to the court after missing the first four games of the season with a back injury, but he saw less minutes than any other Gamecocks starter. It remains to be seen if Wilson will hang on to the starting role once Keyshawn Bryant returns from suspension, which is expected to happen Sunday against Rider.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Wilson (back) will suit up for Tuesday's game against Wofford, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Wilson was expected to be able to return on Tuesday after having missed the last few games with a back injury, a death in the family, and an illness. This will be Wilson's last chance to man the frontcourt without Keyshawn Bryant, who is serving the final game of his suspension Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Tuesday Coach Frank Martin said he expects Wilson (back) to be available for Tuesday's game against Wofford, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact The plan was for Wilson to return to the lineup last week against UAB, but he showed up with a fever. Wilson has been dealing with a death in the family recently, but his back injury shouldn't be much of a concern going forward. A transfer from George Mason, Wilson averaged 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game during his final season with the Patriots before committing to South Carolina in May.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Thursday Wilson (back) was not warming up with the team ahead of Thursday's game against UAB, Nick Lorensen of SB Nation reports.

Impact Wilson has missed time this season with a back injury, but more recently a death in the family. It appears he is still not yet back with the team. South Carolina will play again on Tuesday against Wofford.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be clear from injury Head coach Frank Martin said that Wilson (back) was healthy enough to play in Sunday's game against Western Kentucky, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Martin said that Wilson was dealing with a death in the family last Thursday. It's unclear if Wilson will be available for Thursday's game against UAB, but at least his back injury seems to be less of a concern.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Wilson (back) is not in uniform for Sunday's game against Western Kentucky, Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central reports.

Impact Wilson has been sidelined with a lower back injury and will have to continue to wait to make his Gamecocks debut. The George Mason transfer's net opportunity to suit up will be Thursday against UAB.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Friday Wilson (back) is in street clothes ahead of Friday's game against Princeton, Collyn Taylor of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wilson was unavailable for Tuesday's opener due to a lower back injury, and it appears as though he'll be sidelined once again Friday. His next chance to play will be Thursday against UAB.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower back injury Wilson will not play in Tuesday's season opener against USC Upstate due to a lower back injury, Michael Lananna of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Wilson is a veteran transfer from George Mason that averaged 7.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per contest last season. South Carolina will hope the forward will be able to return sooner rather than later.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: A.J. Wilson at the S.C. Pro-Am Some highlights on the first day of the S.C. Pro-Am of newcomer post player A.J. Wilson.

JULY 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Picks up injury Saturday Wilson collided with St. Joseph's player Dahmir Bishop in the first half of Saturday's 71-62 win and was unable to return after appearing to injure his elbow. He finished the day w...

Impact Wilson and Bishop were involved in a pretty terrible collision that left Wilson on the ground and forced him out for the remainder of Saturday's game. The severity of the injury is still unknown as Wilson's status for Wednesday's game against George Washington remains up in the air.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against La Salle Wilson had 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocks Wednesday against La Salle.

Impact It was Wilson's second double-double of the year. He's now scored in double-digits in four straight after doing so just once in his first, and if that consistency remains, he'll emerge as a waiver target. Wilson's main appeal has always been his ability to block shots, where he currently averages 2.7 per game.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

22 points, 10 rebounds against VMI Wilson (ankle) put up 22 points (9-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, and four blocks in the win over VMI on Monday.

Impact Wilson had missed the last few weeks with an ankle injury, but he returned in a big way on Monday. The senior was effective both in the paint and from behind the arc. Wilson should be a nightly double-double threat that has upside as a shot blocker.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson scores 22 to lead George Mason over VMI 68-66 FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — AJ Wilson had 22 points and 10 rebounds as George Mason narrowly beat VMI 68-66 on Monday.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Misses two games with ankle injury Wilson did not play Friday against Belmont or Saturday against Howard due to an ankle injury, the Augusta Free Press reports.

Impact Wilson saw 30 minutes on the court in the Nov. 26 opener, contributing two points, three rebounds, three steals and five blocks. With the short turnaround, however, the senior was unable to take the court the next two games, and the Patriots fell by 10 points. Wilson's next chance to take the court will be a major non-conference opponent in Maryland, set for Dec. 4.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson carries George Mason over VCU 72-67 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — AJ Wilson had 14 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to lead George Mason to a 72-67 win over VCU on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 13, 2020 • PANTAGRAPH.COM