Austin Hutcherson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Done for the year Head coach Brad Underwood confirmed after Saturday's loss to Arizona that Hutcherson will miss the rest of the season and will need surgery to repair an athletic hernia, Scott Rich...

Impact Hutcherson has had a plagued season that will now officially come to an end after it was revealed he would need surgery to repair an athletic hernia. It's the second straight year Hutcherson has suffered a season-ending injury. The 6-6 senior appeared four times, averaging 2.8 points and two rebounds in 15 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Hutcherson re-aggravated his tailbone injury and will miss Saturday's game against Arizona, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson hasn't been able to fully get going this season. He missed the first three games with a bruised tailbone and later missed time with the flu. He'll now miss at least one more game, though Illinois will have a full week off prior to its next game against St. Francis (PA) on Dec. 18, so there's a chance he'll be healthy by then.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact off bench Hutcherson (undisclosed) supplied one steal across four minutes during Friday's 86-51 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Hutcherson missed Monday's game against Notre Dame for an undisclosed reason, but he was available off the bench Friday. Although he had minimal playing time, it was encouraging to see him suit up in the blowout win.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up early Hutcherson (undisclosed) is on the floor for the early portion of warmups ahead of Friday's game against Rutgers, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson was unable to take the floor during Monday's game against Notre Dame but appears to be in a better position to take on Rutgers in the Big Ten opener. Hutcherson started the game prior to his absence but didn't fare well, tallying just two points and two boards over 26 minutes while turning the ball over five times. That may trigger a move back to the bench even with Andre Curbelo (neck) still sidelined.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Hutcherson won't play in Monday's game against Notre Dame, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact It's currently unclear as to why Hutcherson will be inactive, as the guard has appeared in the past three matchups. Nevertheless though, with Andre Curbelo (neck) also marked out, expected Alfonso Plummer to see an expanded role against Notre Dame in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge contest.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 10 minutes in debut Hutcherson (back) had five points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one steal, and a block in Monday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Hutcherson did a good job getting to the line despite playing limited minutes. He should continue to increase his role going forward, possibly on Tuesday against Kansas State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up vs. Cincinnati Hutcherson (back) will be in uniform for Illinois on Monday in the team's matchup with Cincinnati at the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The 6-foot-6 guard has yet to make his debut since joining the program in 2019-20 and is currently looking to move past a bruised tailbone, an injury he picked up in the Fighting Illini's first exhibition game. Head coach Brad Underwood said that Hutcherson will be under an unspecified minutes restriction Monday, if he even leaves the bench.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Hutcherson (back) is not in uniform for Monday's game against Marquette, Jeremy Werner of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson was described as doubtful by head coach Brad Underwood, so him not being in uniform isn't a huge surprise. Hutcherson was able to get some light work in pregame, but he's going to have to wait until next Monday's game against Cincinnati to get on the court.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to sit vs. Marquette Illinois head coach Brad Underwood labeled Hutcherson (back) as doubtful for Monday's game against Marquette, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact A graduate transfer from Division III Wesleyan, Hutcherson has yet to make his Fighting Illini debut since joining the program in 2019-20. He sat out that season due to NCAA transfer rules, then missed the entire 2020-21 campaign while recovering from a back injury. A more minor bruised tailbone has sidelined him for the first two contests of 2021-22, and Hutcherson now appears on track to miss a third straight game Monday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Hutcherson (back) won't play Friday against Arkansas State, Bret Beherns of WCIA reports.

Impact Hutcherson will miss a second straight game to begin the season due to a bruised tailbone. Once he's healthy, he should take on a bench role for Illinois.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

TBD on status for Friday Hutcherson's (back) status for Friday's game against Arkansas State is to be determined according to coach Brad Underwood, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson did not play in the opener on Tuesday due to a back injury. Illinois may be short handed again on Friday with three players having the same status as Hutcherson.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Hutcherson (tailbone) won't play Tuesday against Jackson State, Derek Piper of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson was considered questionable for Tuesday's season opener due to bruised tailbone, and he won't be suiting up for Illinois. He's expected to come off the bench when healthy this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Jackson State Hutcherson (bruise) is questionable for the opener on Tuesday against Jackson State, Joey Wagner of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson did not play in the exhibition game after taking a fall on his tailbone. Hutcherson is expected to be a key bench player this season for the Illini, with the potential to make a start here of there.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Friday Hutcherson (tailbone) isn't dressed for Friday's exhibition versus Indiana (Pa.), Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Hutcherson was reportedly questionable for the contest leading up to tip but will skip out to tend to the bruised tailbone. The next contest on the docket for the Illini is the Nov. 9 opener versus Jackson State, giving Hutcherson more than a week to get healthy before regular-season play.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for exhibition Hutcherson (bruise) is questionable to play Friday's exhibition game against Indiana (PA), according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Hutcherson has been listed as questionable for the exhibition due to a bruised tailbone, but no further details have been given. He had 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 21 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 101-34 exhibition victory over St. Francis (IL).

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First off bench in exhibition Hutcherson (back) had 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 21 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 101-34 exhibition victory over St. Francis (I...

Impact Hutcherson's first season with the Illini was characterized by back troubles, and it was eventually revealed in January that he would miss the entire season due to a stress fracture in his back. Reporters at Illini practice this season have already implied that he'll be a contributor in 2021-22, but there hadn't been anything as concrete as an exhibition box score prior to Saturday to give the 6-6 forward a clean bill of health. Hutcherson didn't just play, but he tied Kofi Cockburn for the team scoring lead in the blowout victory while also capturing the team rebounding high. The competition will undoubtedly get tougher, but Hutcherson's status as the first off the bench could slide him into fantasy relevance in daily and Big Ten-only formats, especially if there are any injuries at the wings.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Hutcherson has been ruled out for the 2020-21 season due to a stress fracture in his back, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact The junior guard has been battling the injury since at least mid-October and will miss the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign. Hutcherson will look to get healthy for the start of next season.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Hutcherson (back) won't play in Wednesday's season opener against North Carolina A&T, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Hutcherson has been nursing a back issue for over a month that held him out of practice. While it's not yet known whether he's rejoined the team at practice, he'll miss the first game of the season and still has no timetable for his return, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Hutcherson is dealing with a back issue, Jeremy Werner of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Hutcherson has not been able to practice with the team at all. Coach Brad Underwood said that Hutcherson would get another exam soon to get a timetable for his return to basketball activities.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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