DAMIAN DUNN NEWS

Available Tuesday Dunn (thumb) has been medically cleared to return ahead of Tuesday's game against Duke, Jim Hammett of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Dunn will make his return against the Blue Devils after missing seven games with a right thumb injury. The 6-foot-5 senior guard started in seven games prior to his injury, averaging 11.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals on 22.1 minutes per game. Given Dunn's lengthy absence, fantasy managers should temper expectations should the Panthers ease the senior guard back into action.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Dunn (thumb) did not play in Saturday's 83-68 victory against Stanford.

Impact Dunn was deemed a game-time decision as he recovers from a thumb injury and was forced to sit out this encounter. The senior guard will aim to be available for Tuesday's meeting with Duke.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in warmups Dunn (thumb) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Stanford, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Dunn underwent surgery on his thumb in late November, but his presence in warmups suggests he's nearing a return to action. Whether that return occurs Saturday is still to be determined, but the senior should have a big role once he's healthy, and conditioning shouldn't be a major issue given the nature of his injury.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Dunn underwent thumb surgery and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dunn was previously reported to have suffered a hand injury in the first half of Sunday's game against Wisconsin, and the injury turned out to be more severe than expected. His absence will be a significant one for the Panthers, as Dunn is averaging 11.1 points per game this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers additional injury Dunn (thumb) suffered a sprained left ankle as well as a dislocated right thumb before leaving Sunday's matchup against Wisconsin in the first half, per Christopher Carter of the P...

Impact Dunn was previously reported to have suffered a hand injury in the first half of Sunday's game, but it appears he also sprained his ankle against the Badgers. The severity of the sprain and timeline for Dunn's return are thus far unknown, but he can certainly be looked at as questionable at best for Friday's game against Ohio State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand injury Dunn (hand) left Sunday's game against Wisconsin in the first half with a hand injury and is doubtful to return, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Dunn suffered a hand injury in the first half of Sunday's matchup against Wisconsin and exited the game. The senior guard had failed to record a counting stat while missing his only shot attempt prior to the injury. Should he be held out of the remainder of Sunday's game, his next opportunity to return will come when the Panthers travel to face Ohio State on Friday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

VMI visits Pittsburgh following Dunn's 23-point game

Pittsburgh hosts the VMI Keydets after Damian Dunn scored 23 points in Pittsburgh's 86-62 win against the West Virginia Mountaineers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh faces VMI after Dunn's 23-point game

Pittsburgh hosts the VMI Keydets after Damian Dunn scored 23 points in Pittsburgh's 86-62 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damian Dunn, Guillermo Diaz Graham propel Pittsburgh to 86-62 victory over West Virginia

Damian Dunn made four 3-pointers and scored 23, Guillermo Diaz Graham added a double-double and Pittsburgh had no problems dispatching West Virginia 86-62

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores team-high 23 points Dunn posted 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Friday's 86-62 win over West Virginia.

Impact The Panthers cruised to an easy win Friday, but Dunn was the standout performer with an excellent scoring outing. Dunn has scored at least 19 points in two of his last three contests, and it'd be fair to say Dunn has been the Panthers' best players in the first two weeks of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 19 points Dunn registered 19 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 83-68 win over Murray State.

Impact The Panthers relied heavily in their starting lineup to get the victory here, as four of the five starters registered at least 13 points. Dunn certainly stood out, and his first two outings this season suggest he's expected to hold a prominent role on offense for Pittsburgh in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring punch off bench Dunn produced 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 86-46 victory over Longwood.

Impact Dunn matched teammate LJ Cryer with a team-high 17 points while seeing 23 minutes off the bench in the dominant victory. The point total represented the most Dunn has scored since Jan. 13 as Dunn averaged just under 16 minutes per game in conference play. While a closer game may lead to a few less minutes for Dunn, a performance like this can't hurt his cause to see additional minutes as the Cougars progress through the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 off bench Dunn totaled 12 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 18 minutes during Saturday's 76-46 win over Kansas.

Impact Dunn posted 12 points in 18 minutes off the bench, including draining three from behind the arc, to trail only Jamal Shead in scoring for the Cougars. The senior guard also matched season-highs with six boards and two steals as Houston romped the Jayhawks. This was Dunn's ninth performance of the season with 10 or more points off the bench. He'll look to continue to provide punch off the bench during tournament season as the top-ranked Cougars look to secure both a Big 12 tournament championship and make a run towards a national championship.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from starting lineup Dunn is not listed amongst Houston's starters ahead of Friday's matchup with Xavier.

Impact Dunn, who has started in Houston's last four games, will retreat to the bench Friday. The 6-foot-5 senior, who joined the program this offseason, is currently averaging 8.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals on 20.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first start of the season Dunn will start for Houston as it travels to Towson on Thursday night.

Impact A transfer from Temple, Dunn has played very well in the Cougars' first three games. He's averaged 16.0 minutes and put up 12.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals. He's been very efficient as well, shooting 52.2 percent from the floor as well as a blistering 60 percent from deep. His hot start has been rewarded.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to go in opener Dunn (ankle) is expected to play in Monday's game against UL-Monroe, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dunn has been dealing with an ankle injury. There was some concern it could be worse than this, but it looks like the Temple transfer avoiding anything serious. Dunn averaged 15.3 points per game last season, but it's unclear if he or Emanuel Sharp will get the start at small forward for this contest.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely with ankle injury Dunn is out indefinitely due to an ankle injury, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity reports.

Impact Dunn's ankle injury indicates why he sat out when the Houston Cougars hosted UNC Pembroke for an exhibition game Saturday. In place of him, Emanuel Sharp was added to their starting lineup. Head coach Kelvin Sampson being unsure of Dunn's availability does not bode well for his participation against Louisiana-Monroe on Nov. 6 and beyond.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 NCAA basketball odds: USC's Bronny James, Michigan State hot early picks

The season is months away but bettors are already backing heralded USC freshman Bronny James — LeBron's son — and Tom Izzo's Spartans.

JULY 2, 2023

Searching for new home Dunn entered the transfer portal Monday and is set to leave Temple, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Dunn concluded his four-year tenure at Temple with his best season yet, as the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 15.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 32.6 minutes per game over 31 appearances as a redshirt junior. Since he appeared in just one game as a true freshman in 2019-20 before suffering a season-ending injury and gets a free year of eligibility due to the affect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020-21 campaign, Dunn could have up to two years to play at his next school.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 34 in overtime loss Dunn had 34 points (9-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 12-14 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 OT loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Dunn's 34 points led all scorers and marked his second game scoring over 30 points this season. Over the last four games, Dunn returned to the starting lineup and hasn't looked back. In the last two games, Dunn has combined for 58 points and hit eight shots from deep. This season, Dunn is averaging a career high in shooting percentage from the field (42.1) and from three (38.0).

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn and Temple host Cincinnati Temple plays the Cincinnati Bearcats after Damian Dunn scored 24 points in the Owls’ 76-53 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dunn and Temple host Cincinnati

Temple plays the Cincinnati Bearcats after Damian Dunn scored 24 points in the Owls' 76-53 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dunn scores 24, Temple defeats Tulsa 76-53

Damian Dunn had 24 points in Temple’s 76-53 win against Tulsa

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records eight assists Dunn logged nine points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes during the Owls' 86-77 loss Sunday at Memphis.

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Jahlil White from participating in the Owls' latest game. Thus, Dunn was added to their starting lineup Sunday. He averaged 6.0 assists across the Owls' first half of February. So if White sits out more, fantasy managers should not be surprised when Dunn excels.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Sunday Dunn is part of the Owls' starting lineup Sunday at Memphis, according to their Twitter account.

Impact Finally, Dunn will have his first game started after being a backup option from January to early-February. He and Hysier Miller are the Owls' starting backcourt Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE