Impact Bradford didn't suit up this season for New Mexico State after transferring from Wake Forest. The senior big man will look to join his third program in four seasons.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DAVION BRADFORD #8 - FORWARD-CENTER - EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS
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Parts ways with program Bradford left New Mexico State's program on Saturday, Colin Deaver of KTSMtv reports.
Hoping to secure waiver Bradford is still waiting to hear back from the NCAA on his eligibility waiver request for the 2023-24 season, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.
Impact As a non-graduate two-time transfer, Bradford would need a waiver to compete in the 2023-24 season for New Mexico State. He and teammate Femi Odukale are both in that same boat and hoping to get a waiver, although the NCAA has been cracking down on these lately. Bradford spent two season at Kansas State where he started 27 games. Last season he was with Wake Forest where he averaged 2.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in just 10.0 minutes per contest. Kaosi Ezeagu and Clarence Jackson appear to be the primary benefactors in Bradford doesn't secure a waiver.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Bradford has announced his intentions to transfer, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Bradford will look for opportunities with a new program next season after spending one season with the Demon Deacons. The 7-foot junior appeared in 26 games this season, averaging 2.5 points (75.7 percent FG), two rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 10 minutes per game.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays three minutes Bradford ended Wednesday's 90-74 loss to North Carolina State with no counting stats over three minutes.
Impact Bradford did not play when Wake Forest played at Miami on Saturday. He is expected to continue playing, albeit as a substitute without much participation. Bradford averaged 9.6 minutes across his 11 games from Jan. 11 to Feb. 22.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP against Miami Bradford did not see the court in Saturday's 96-87 loss to Miami.
Impact Bradford's usage has been wildly inconsistent this season, and that was the case yet again in Saturday's defeat. He had started Feb. 7 against North Carolina and even put up eight points and six boards across 18 minutes. Four days later, he was held scoreless in just four minutes off the bench. A week later, Saturday, he appeared to be a healthy scratch. The seven-footer's outlook was once promising after coming to the Demon Deacons from Kansas State, but the inconsistent usage likely means he's best left on the wire in season-long formats.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to come off the bench Bradford is not listed in Wake Forest's starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Bradford, who started in Tuesday's win over North Carolina, will retreat to the bench against Georgia Tech. The 7-foot junior has appeared in 24 games this season (five starts), averaging 2.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 10.6 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eight points, six rebounds Bradford chipped in eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 92-85 win over North Carolina.
Impact Bradford was added to Wake Forest's starting lineup so the team could have a legitimate center against Armando Bacot and North Carolina's tall frontcourt. The change paid off, though Bradford's stats were not significantly valuable. Still, Bradford logged an above-average point tally to his standards and the most rebounds across his junior year so far.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Bradford is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus North Carolina.
Impact Bradford will replace Daivien Williamson in the starting five Tuesday. However, the junior big man has yet to play more than 20 minutes in a game this season.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 13 minutes in return Bradford (undisclosed) totaled four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and two blocks across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 105-74 win over South Carolina State.
Impact Bradford missed Sunday's loss to Loyola Marymount for undisclosed reasons, but he was able to return to the court in a reserve capacity against the Bulldogs on Wednesday. It's unclear if the seven-footer will rejoin the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Hampton, but he should maintain a role in the rotation going forward as long as he stays healthy.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DNP against Loyola Marymount Bradford did not play during the Deacons' 77-75 loss Sunday against Loyola Marymount.
Impact Bradford was a part of the 2022-23 Deacons' starting lineup during their first four games. However, an undisclosed problem prevented him from playing Sunday. Bradford will try to return when they host South Carolina State on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Loses 40 pounds during offseason Head coach Steve Forbes said Wednesday that Bradford has lost 40 pounds since his arrival at Wake Forest, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Forbes, a junior transfer from Kansas State, was previously listed at 270 pounds but is now down to around 230. The seven-footer started 12-of-29 games a season ago for the Wildcats and averaged just 3.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game across 14.7 minutes. Forbes appears like he'll come off the bench to begin the season behind the 7-foot-1 Matthew Marsh, but we have yet to see how he'll perform with his new body figure.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Bradford isn't in the starting lineup Monday against Texas Tech.
Impact The sophomore is returning to a bench role after starting the previous eight matchups. Bradford is currently averaging 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14 appearances off the bench this year.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Bradford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma State, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Bradford will rejoin the starting five after coming off the bench for a total of seven minutes over the team's previous two games. As a result, Carlton Linguard will shift back to the bench. Bradford is averaging 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game this season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays two minutes off bench Bradford (hip) played just two minutes off the bench Saturday against Ole Miss.
Impact Bradford has been battling a hip issue recently, and while it hasn't cost him a game, it's significantly limited his playing time. Over the last two games, he's played a total of seven minutes. Even if he's available for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma State, he may remain limited.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Appears good to go Bradford (hip) looks set to play Saturday versus Ole Miss, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Per Robinett, Bradford will likely be at full strength, which could position him to rejoin the starting five for the Wildcats. If that's the case, Ismael Massoud would presumably move back to the bench.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bothered by hip problem Bradford's status for Saturday is unclear due to a nagging hip injury suffered last Saturday versus Kansas, Arne Green of the Salina Journal reports.
Impact Bradford was able to give it a go Tuesday but managed only five minutes and committed a season-high four turnovers in the short timeframe. It's best to consider him questionable for Saturday, with pregame warmups likely providing a clearer picture of his status.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited play due to injury Bradford (hip) accumulated two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in five minutes during Tuesday's 74-49 loss to Baylor.
Impact After starting the teams four previous games, Bradford's hip injury limited his participation to just five minutes off the bench. It is unclear when Bradford will be a full participant for the Wildcats.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful to play Tuesday Bradford (hip) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Baylor, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bradford started the last four games for the Wildcats, averaging 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in that span. Ismael Massoud was already set to replace his role in the starting lineup before being listed as doubtful. If he does not play Tuesday, his next chance to return is Saturday against Ole Miss.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steps out of starting five Bradford is not starting Tuesday's game against Baylor.
Impact Bradford started the past four games and averaged 3.5 points, and 2.3 rebounds in 19.5 minutes. He'll presumably still be available off the bench since there's been no announcement of an injury. Ismael Massoud will start in his place for Kansas State.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Saturday after all Bradford (COVID-19 protocols) will play Saturday versus West Virginia, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact A report from Friday suggested Bradford would remain out for Saturday's contest, but it appears he has cleared protocols after all and will rejoin the action. the sophomore big man is averaging 4.5 points and 2.7 boars over 14.9 minutes per game on the season but could see a larger run Saturday with numerous players unavailable for the Wildcats.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Saturday Bradford (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against West Virginia, Grant Flanders of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Bradford was placed in quarantine ahead of Tuesday's game against Texas, and he'll be forced to miss a second straight contest. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against TCU.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In line to sit Tuesday Bradford posted on social media that he has been placed in quarantine, suggesting he won't be on hand for Tuesday's game versus Texas, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bradford is one of multiple players who figure to be sidelined for the Wildcats on Tuesday, with coach Bruce Weber suggesting the team could be down to as few as seven players for the tilt. Bradford's next opportunity to suit up surfaces Saturday versus West Virginia.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to action Wednesday Bradford (undisclosed) posted four points (2-3 FG) and six rebounds during Wednesday's win over Albany.
Impact Bradford didn't play in the team's last contest against North Dakota on Saturday, but he ultimately returned to action Wednesday. Bradford grabbed a new season high in rebounds while posting at least four points for a second time.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Managing injury Bradford did not take the court in Sunday's 84-42 victory over North Dakota due to what Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle described as "injury precautions."
Impact With the Kansas State post depth taking a temporary hit, Kaosi Ezeaugu got his regular start at center, though Ismael Massoud saw minutes at the five in a smaller lineup, and freshman Logan Landers contributed off the bench. Few details have emerged regarding what is afflicting Bradford, so consider him questionable when the Wildcats host Albany on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In uniform Wednesday Bradford (illness) is suited up for Wednesday's game against Florida A&M, Derek Young of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Bradford was considered unlikely to play in Wednesday's season open due to the illness, though it appears he'll be available. However, he isn't in the starting lineup, per Ryan Black of The Manhattan Mercury, and could face some limitations early on. Kaosi Ezeagu will start at center for Kansas State.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
