DAI DAI AMES NEWS

Testing portal waters Ames will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Ames, who began his career at Kansas State, took a step forward in his sophomore year, averaging 8.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 46/40/83 shooting splits. That kind of efficiency, in addition to his 42 career starts, means Ames is likely to stay in the high-major ranks on the other side of the transfer portal.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lampkin near-perfect shooting night sends Syracuse hurtling past Virginia 84-70

Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored 14 of his 25 points before halftime, was 11-for-12 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds and Syracuse beat Virginia 84-70 to end the ACC regular season

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not part of starting lineup Ames is not part of the Cavaliers' starting lineup for their game Saturday against Clemson.

Impact Ames is not being punished. For the 2024-25 Cavaliers, Saturday is Senior Day, and so Taine Murray will get a start. In February, Ames held his own by averaging 15.4 points and 2.3 assists.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dai Dai Ames leads Virginia basketball to win at Pittsburgh: Three takeaways Virginia basketball guard Dai Dai Ames had a career-best 27 points and led the Cavaliers to a surprising road win at Pittsburgh on Monday ni...

FEBRUARY 4 • NEWSADVANCE.COM

Crushes old season high Ames ended with 27 points (11-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 73-57 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Ames previous season best was a 16-point game back in non-conference play in November, so to see this from the sophomore was truly unexpected. The output allowed Virginia to pick up its best quality victory of the season, but with a 4-8 record in ACC play, there's still a lot of work today with respect to building an NCAA Tournament resume.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dai Dai Ames scores career-high 27 to lead Virginia to 73-57 victory over Pittsburgh

Sophomore Dai Dai Ames scored a career-high 27 points and Virginia cruised to a 73-57 victory over Pittsburgh

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Ames will start on Wednesday against SMU.

Impact The guard is back in the starting five for the first time since Dec. 31. He averages 6.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Ames takes a starting spot from Ishan Sharma.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Saturday Ames (ankle) supplied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 10 minutes during Saturday's 70-50 loss to Louisville.

Impact Ames was deemed a game-time decision leading up this contest as he dealt with an ankle injury but was able to give it a go. The sophomore guard logged 10 minutes and went scoreless for the first time this season. He will look to bounce back during Wednesday's meeting with California.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Ames is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Louisville and is suspected to have re-injured his ankle, Zach Carey reports.

Impact There's no certainty on whether Ames is actually injured, but he logged nine minutes in the Cavaliers' most recent appearance. Taine Murray is expected to see most of the minutes at point guard if Ames is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will return vs. Memphis Ames (ankle) will return against Memphis, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ames is in the Cavaliers' starting five, effectively marking his return to action after he missed one game with an ankle injury. The guard averages 8.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted warming up Ames (ankle) has not been seen warming up ahead of Thursday's game versus Bethune-Cookman, Michael Liebermann of The Cavalier Daily reports.

Impact Ames suffered an ankle injury this past Saturday and it looks like that injury could cost him Thursday's contest. Given his absence from warmups it's very unlikely he will play, which could pave the way for Taine Murray to join the starting five.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Head coach Ron Sanchez announced Saturday that Ames suffered a sprained ankle, per Greg Madia of The Daily Progress.

Impact There is currently no timetable on Ames' return, although he will have nearly a week to get healthy before the team's next matchup versus Bethune-Cookman on Thursday. If Ames ends up being unable to play, Andrew Rohde would take over his spot as the starting point guard.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ames scores 16 points, Virginia jumps out early and cruises past cold-shooting Holy Cross 67-41

Dai Dai Ames scored 16 points to lead Virginia to a 67-41 victory over Holy Cross

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading scorer for Virginia Ames finished Friday's 67-41 victory over Holy Cross with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Ames one of three players who scored in double digits for the Cavaliers, and the only one who posted more than 15 points, in a low-scoring victory. Ames has scored in double digits in four of his six starts this season, and it would be complicated to get him out of the lineup if he continues to produce at this rate.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in loss to Vols Ames chipped in 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and two rebounds in 29 minutes during Thursday's 64-42 loss to Tennessee.

Impact The Cavaliers were poor offensively and only mustered 42 total points, with Ames being the only player who scored in double digits. The floor general continues to start even though Andrew Rohde left his injury woes behind, and he's making the most of the opportunity.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once again Ames is starting once again for Virginia.

Impact Ames is starting for the second straight game, indicating that Andrew Rohde is likely out again for the Cavaliers. In his first start against Coppin State, he tallied 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points as starter Ames logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Monday's 62-45 win over Coppin State.

Impact Ames got the start Monday after Andrew Rohde (back) was ruled out, and he posted a solid effort in a comfortable win for the Cavaliers. Expect Ames to remain in a starting role while Rohde is out.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Monday Ames is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Coppin State.

Impact Ames will replace Andrew Rohde (back) in the starting lineup. Ames recorded two points, two rebounds and an assist across 10 minutes off the bench in the Cavaliers' season opener vs. Campbell on Nov. 6.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Ames will enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Ames will enter the transfer portal following his freshman season with Kansas State. The six-foot-one guard averaged 5.2 points per game for the Wildcats this past season.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends up sitting Ames (ankle) missed his second consecutive contest in Tuesday's 68-64 victory over Baylor.

Impact Ames was spotted participating in warmups prior to the contest, so the original estimation was that the freshman was going to suit up and take the court. That wasn't the case for the KSU sixth man, however, as Ames missed his third game of the season. His next chance to return will be Saturday against Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Ames (ankle) is dressed and warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Baylor, Derek Young at On3Sports reports.

Impact The freshman looks to be available after being spotted in warm-ups and is dressed in uniform. Ames missed his last game due to an ankle injury and was questionable throughout the week. The guard is averaging 4.8 points per game this season.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Ames (ankle) is a game-time decision for Kansas State's game Tuesday against Baylor, according to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Ames participated in Kansas State's team practice Monday. If the college freshman can do so again Tuesday, he is expected to play against Baylor that day. However, a knee setback or limit of any kind will cause Ames to log his second consecutive DNP.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Central Arkansas Ames (suspension) is available for Kansas State's game Wednesday against Central Arkansas, according to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Ames will have sat out only one game from the fight he participated in during Kansas State's matchup against Providence on Friday. He averaged 6.0 points and 5.0 assists pre-suspension. Both rates are welcomingly surprising, considering his collegiate inexperience.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Miami Ames (suspension) is out for the Wildcats' game Sunday against Miami, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Ames received an indefinite suspension due to his participation in a mid-game scuffle during the Wildcats' matchup Friday against Providence. He will sit out at least one of their games. So now, Ames' next opportunity to play is against Central Arkansas on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to the bench Ames is not listed amongst Kansas State's starters for Friday's game against Providence, Derek Young of On3.com reports.

Impact Ames made his first collegiate start during Monday's game against South Dakota State with Arthur Kaluma ruled out for the contest. The 6-foot-1 freshman figures to remain heavily involved for the Wildcats off the bench.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE