Impact Bayela appears to be healthy from the undisclosed issue that limited him down the stretch last season at ECU, but he currently doesn't seem to have much of a role in the offense.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
BEN BAYELA #7 - GUARD - JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS
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Appears in opener Bayela logged one rebound across four minutes in Monday's 112-48 victory over LaGrange.
Reportedly healthy Bayela (illness) is reportedly healthy for the beginning of East Carolina's 2023-24 season, according to Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.
Impact When asked about players who made strides during the 2023 offseason, East Carolina's head coach Mike Schwartz said Bayela had been shooting the ball as good as he had ever shot it. He finished his 2022-23 season with 3.6 points averaged on 26.5/28.6/57.1 shooting splits. It was Bayela's first campaign though, and he seems like a better option if his head coach is to be believed.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Houston Bayela (illness) did not play against Houston.
Impact The junior missed his fourth straight game due to an illness. Bayela has averaged 3.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes played this season. His season is most likely done after East Carolina's loss to Houston.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves into starting five Bayela is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against South Florida.
Impact Bayela will take Quentin Diboundje's starting spot for this contest. Bayela is coming off a strong 18-point outing against Wichita State.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sees playing time versus Cincy Bayela (undisclosed) had three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and a steal across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 83-55 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact Bayela had missed three straight games and four of the last five while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-6 junior has seen a relatively inconsistent role this season, averaging 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP at Memphis Bayela (undisclosed) did not play during the Pirates' 69-59 loss Saturday at Memphis.
Impact Bayela sat out three games the Pirates played from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7. Currently, their next matchup is when they are at Cincinnati on Wednesday.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses second straight Bayela (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.
Impact Bayela missed his second straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. It is unclear how long Bayela will remain out, though his next chance to return is Saturday against Memphis.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP vs. Wichita State Bayela did not play during the Pirates' 79-69 win Saturday versus Wichita State.
Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Bayela from participating in the Pirates' last game of 2022. Currently, their next matchup is scheduled Wednesday when they host Central Florida.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves back to bench Bayela isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Wichita State.
Impact Jaden Walker will replace Bayela in the starting five Saturday. The 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.3 minutes across 12 games this season.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Entering starting five Bayela is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Campbell.
Impact Bayela will receive his first start of the year, but it's unclear how much fantasy managers should look into the lineup change after he's played under five minutes in two of the last three games. The 6-6 junior hasn't played over 20 minutes since Nov. 12 but it appears he could be in line for a bigger role against a weaker opponent in Campbell.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Bayela (undisclosed) added two points (0-4 FG. 0-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), two rebounds and one steal during Monday's loss to Indiana State.
Impact Bayela returned to the lineup after missing the team's previous matchup with an undisclosed issue. He's averaging 1.7 points and 4.7 rebounds after Monday's performance.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Wednesday Bayela (undisclosed) will not play in Wednesday's game against Hampton, 247 Sports reports.
Impact It's unclear why Bayela is unable to go against Hampton. He played at least 21 minutes in each of the first two games. The 6-6 swingman will try to return to action next week.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
