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BRENDAN WENZEL #0 - GUARD - TCU HORNED FROGS
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Men's Basketball: TCU Lands Wyoming Transfer Brendan Wenzel Wenzel gives the Frogs one of the best shooters in the portal.
Decides to enter portal Wenzel has decided to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per his announcement Thursday.
Impact Having only one season of collegiate eligibility remaining, Wenzel wants to maximize it. Unlike most portal entries, who do not publicize their preferred colleges, he has made it clear about wanting to pursue a school closer to his family home in Texas. For those institutions, getting Wenzel secures them an all-rounded scorer and a solid rebounder, best demonstrated with his latest season as part of Wyoming's team.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Scoring surge continues Tuesday Wenzel ended with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 76-58 loss to Nevada.
Impact The 6-foot-7 senior stepped up when both Akuel Kot and Sam Griffin struggled to score against the Wolf Pack (nine combined points), as Wenzel dropped 17 points while shooting an efficient 66.7 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc. The Texas native has gotten hot over the Cowboys' last four outings, averaging an impressive 18 points per game, almost seven points more than his season average of 11.1. Wenzel will look to stay hot as Wyoming tries to right the ship against Boise State on Feb. 24.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting five Wenzel (illness) is starting Saturday against Stephen F. Austin, Alex Taylor of Wyo Sports reports.
Impact Wenzel sat out earlier in the week due to an illness but will return to his usual spot in the starting lineup. The 6-7 senior has seen heavy minutes early on, averaging 36.3 minutes per game, though his minutes could be scaled back a bit after overcoming an illness.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eleven points, six rebounds Wenzel registered 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 69-59 loss to UNLV.
Impact Wenzel is expected to continue being used as part of Wyoming's starting lineup, especially after three of his former teammates (Ethan Anderson, Max Agbonkpolo and Jake Kyman) are no longer rostered. The forward has 7.7 points and 3.9 rebounds averaged across his 13 games started within Wyoming's 2022-23 season.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Wenzel is slated to start in Wednesday's matchup with UNLV, 7220Sports reports.
Impact Wenzel will make his return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench for the last two games. The 6-foot-7 junior has appeared in 15 games this season, logging 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 26.3 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five rebounds as backup Wenzel contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one block over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 85-62 victory over Fresno State.
Impact Wenzel was not part of Wyoming's starting lineup Tuesday. Despite attempting few field goals and not making any of them, he did log five rebounds while the Cowboys sailed to a smooth win over Fresno State. Beginning in February, Wenzel is expected to be a part of Wyoming's starting lineup, like he was regularly during December.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Tuesday Wenzel (leg) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Fresno State, and his official status will be decided closer to tipoff, Ryan Thorburn of the Casper Star-Tribune reports.
Impact Wenzel has missed the last five games since sustaining a leg injury Jan. 7 against South Diego State. The 6-foot-7 junior has started 12 of his 13 games this season, averaging 8.4 points and 3.8 rebounds while playing 26.8 minutes per contest. Expect Wenzel's availability to be determined shortly before Tuesday's 10 pm E.T. tipoff.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Currently day-to-day Wenzel (leg) is day-to-day, according to Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune.
Impact Now, Wenzel's availability status is questionable more than doubtful before future games the Cowboys play. They host Fresno State to end their January schedule Tuesday. The home game will be Wenzel's first opportunity of being available again since injuring his leg earlier this month.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out two-to-four weeks Wenzel (leg) is out two-to-four weeks, according to Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune.
Impact Wenzel will return during late-January or February. Hunter Maldonado, Jeremiah Oden and Max Agbonkpolo are expected to be Wyoming's starting frontcourt while their teammate recovers from his injury.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out at Utah State Wenzel (leg) is out Tuesday at Utah State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Wenzel will have logged his first Cowboys absence since Dec. 3. The junior's next opportunity to return is when they host Boise State on Saturday.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Left game with leg injury Wenzel left the game in the second half of Saturday's game with an apparent leg injury, Alex Taylor of Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports.
Impact The junior was unable to complete Saturday's loss to San Diego State with an apparent leg injury that doesn't seem to good according to Jeff Linder. Wenzel will most likely be questionable for the Cowboys next contest on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records double-double Wenzel amassed 14 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT) and 12 rebounds during Tuesday's 91-76 win over Texas A&M-Commerce.
Impact Wenzel logged his first double-double as a collegiate athlete. The feat is surprising, considering he never recorded more than five rebounds across Wyoming's seven games played during November and did not log at least 30 minutes that are often needed concerning such achievement.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Tuesday Wenzel (back) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game versus Texas A&M-Commerce, Ryan Thorburn of the Casper Star-Tribune reports.
Impact Wenzel missed last Saturday's game versus Grand Canyon due to an undisclosed injury. However, if he returns Tuesday, he will likely start.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Saturday Wenzel (undisclosed) will not be available for Saturday's game against Grand Canyon, Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune reports.
Impact Wenzel is set to sit out alongside center Graham Ike (lower leg) and fellow guard Noah Reynolds (undisclosed) on Saturday. The 6-foot-7 junior Wenzel has started five of the last six games for Wyoming, averaging 7.7 points, 3.5 boards while making 46.2 percent of his two three-point attempts per contest.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes use of 35 minutes Wenzel logged 16 points (4-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and five rebounds during Wyoming's 76-72 loss Sunday versus SE Louisiana.
Impact Wenzel was given a start and extra minutes after scoring 20 points against Nicholls State on Nov. 10. And with the restriction of Jeremiah Oden (concussion), fantasy managers should expect to get value from Wenzel starting and making three-point shots. Wenzel is 9-of-20 from deep across his first two games this season.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wenzel scores 20; Wyoming defeats Nicholls State 79-68
Brendan Wenzel scored 20 points off of the bench to help lead Wyoming over Nicholls State 79-68NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available vs. Nicholls State Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder said Wenzel (undisclosed) is available Thursday versus Nicholls State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Fortunately for Wenzel, the undisclosed problem will not prevent him from sitting out multiple games to begin his 2022-23 season. He averaged 5.2 points and 2.9 rebounds during Wyoming's previous campaign.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out opener Wenzel (undisclosed) did not take the court in Monday's victory over Colorado Christian for precautionary reasons, Ryan Thorburn of the Casper Star-Tribune reports.
Impact The exact nature of Wenzel's injury was not disclosed, but he should be considered day-to-day in advance of Thursday's matchup against Nicholls State. Wenzel was a productive player for the Cowboys last season, starting 14 of his 34 appearances and averaging 5.2 ppg and 2.9 rpg.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limps off Friday Wenzel departed Friday's game limping during the second half, Josh Criswell of WyoSports reports.
Impact Wenzel was ultimately unable to return to the contest and finished the day with just three points and a rebound over 11 minutes. The Cowboys figures to be bound for postseason play of some kind despite the loss, so Wenzel should have another chance to retake the floor this season.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wenzel scores 12 to lead Wyoming over UNLV 59-56 in MWC
Brendan Wenzel had 12 points off the bench and Wyoming scored the last seven points of the game to edge fifth-seeded UNLV 59-56 in the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfi...MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First career start Monday Wenzel contributed five points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 77-67 victory over Nevada.
Impact Wenzel got his first career start on Monday with Wyoming having a few players out. He is now averaging 4.3 points and 2.1 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per game this season. Wenzel might have earned some more run down the stretch even when Wyoming gets healthier.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
