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Stepping up his game Hansberry supplied 16 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 75-69 win over Massachusetts.

Impact Hansberry finished second on the Mountaineers in scoring, posting 16 points to go along with six boards and a couple of steals. The sophomore has been labeled a breakout candidate by his coach and saw limited time last year at Illinois prior to his transfer to Morgantown. He's started both games this season for WVU, contributing 25 points and 18 rebounds through two games. If Hansberry can continue to perform as a solid compliment to Tucker DeVries and Javon Small, the Mountaineers will have a chance to surprise this season in the Big 12.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: WVU Lands Illinois Transfer Amani Hansberry West Virginia adds another through the transfer portal.

APRIL 21 • SI.COM

Enters transfer portal Hansberry entered the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday, according to Jamie Shaw of On3.com.

Impact After being a healthy scratch for most of March, when Illinois won the 2024 Big Ten Tournament and advanced into the Elite Eight of March Madness, Hansberry will begin considering his other options. He has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Hansberry (back) did not play in Saturday's win over Indiana.

Impact Hansberry failed to appear for a seventh straight game and remains without a clear timeline to return. His next chance will be Jan. 30 against Ohio State.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Indiana Hansberry (back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Indiana, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hansberry hasn't played since Jan. 2 due to a back injury. Even if the freshman center is ruled out, it won't affect Illinois' rotation.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Northwestern Hansberry (back) did not play during Illinois' game Wednesday at Northwestern.

Impact Hansberry sat out all but one of seven games Illinois' team has played during January 2024. Now, the Fighting Illini are expected to log their next matchup Saturday against Indiana.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Northwestern Hansberry (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Northwestern, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hansberry has missed the last five contests as he continues to work his way back from a back injury. Reports indicated that the freshman center will be in uniform for the contest but considering the injury, he will likely be eased into action.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Michigan State Hansberry (back) will not play in Thursday's game versus Michigan State.

Impact Hansberry will miss his second consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with a back injury. He is still listed as day-to-day with the injury with his next chance to suit up being Sunday versus Maryland. In 10 games this season he is averaging 2.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in 9.6 minutes off the bench per game.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in debut Hansberry supplied seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes during Monday's 80-52 win over Eastern Illinois.

Impact Hansberry closed with seven points and eight rebounds during his collegiate debut as the Fighting Illini took down Eastern Illinois. The 6-foot-8 freshman was a top-75 prospect in the class of 2023, and he made his presence felt during Monday's opener. Hansberry will compete for minutes behind Coleman Hawkins and Quincy Guerrier in the Illini' frontcourt this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE