EAST CAROLINA PIRATES NEWS

RJ Felton - Scores nine points in return Felton produced nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and an assist over 24 minutes in Saturday's loss to Wichita State.

Impact Felton had missed the three prior games while dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he was able to play his highest minute total since Feb. 3 in his return. The freshman's nine points were his third-highest total of the season and he attempted a season-high 11 shots in the contest.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Council IV lifts Wichita St. over East Carolina 70-62

Ricky Council IV had 20 points as Wichita State beat East Carolina 70-62

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Suggs - Did not travel Saturday Suggs (suspension) did not make the trip with the team Saturday, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact After getting ejected in the teams previous game against Tulsa, Suggs did not make the trip with the team for Saturday's matchup against Wichita State. The sophomore guard has started in 16 of 23 appearances this season, averaging 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

ECU vs. Wichita State: What to expect, betting info, and how to watch Previewing ECU and Wichita State.

MARCH 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Newton leads East Carolina against Wichita State after 27-point game

East Carolina visits the Wichita State Shockers after Tristen Newton scored 27 points in the Pirates' 64-59 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here are the AAC tournament scenarios facing ECU heading into its season finale The Pirates can finish as high as seventh and as low as ninth.

MARCH 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

J.J. Miles - Scores eight in return Miles produced eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and two rebounds in 19 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 64-59 victory over Tulsa.

Impact Miles missed six consecutive games due to an Achilles injury but was able to reclaim his starting role immediately upon his return. It may be too late to make much of an impact, however, as East Carolina is 6-10 in AAC play and has just one regular season game remaining on the schedule.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newton scores 27 to carry East Carolina over Tulsa 64-59

Tristen Newton had 27 points as East Carolina narrowly beat Tulsa 64-59

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

J.J. Miles - Starting Saturday Miles (Achilles) will start for ECU on Saturday as they take on Tulsa.

Impact Miles, who has missed the last six games with an Achilles injury, will start for the Pirates on Saturday. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 18 games, logging 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.4 steals on 24.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suggs giving ECU a lift down the stretch Since returning from injury, Brandon Suggs has helped ECU look like a different team at times.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Suggs carries East Carolina over South Florida 64-60

Brandon Suggs posted 15 points as East Carolina edged past South Florida 64-60

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

East Carolina faces South Florida on 4-game home slide

East Carolina looks to end its 4-game home losing streak with a victory over South Florida

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Florida faces East Carolina, looks to break 5-game skid

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UCF takes on East Carolina, seeks 4th straight home win

UCF heads into a matchup against East Carolina after winning three straight home games

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newton and the East Carolina Pirates take on conference foe UCF

UCF plays East Carolina in a matchup of AAC teams

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newton carries East Carolina over South Florida 65-57 Tristen Newton posted 14 points and 10 assists to lead East Carolina to a 65-57 win over South Florida.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Newton carries East Carolina over South Florida 65-57

Tristen Newton posted 14 points and 10 assists to lead East Carolina to a 65-57 win over South Florida

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Florida plays East Carolina in conference showdown

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Florida Bulls face the East Carolina Pirates on 3-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bandoumel scores 23 to lift SMU past East Carolina 80-66

Emmanuel Bandoumel had a career-high 23 points as SMU topped East Carolina 80-66

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SMU visits East Carolina after Jackson's 22-point game

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

J.J. Miles - Remains out Saturday Miles (Achilles) will not play Saturday against SMU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Miles is due to miss his third straight game due to his Achilles issue. Alexis Reyes and R.J. Felton are in line to see more minutes at small forward against the Mustangs in Miles' absence. East Carolina's next game comes Thursday at South Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

SMU visits East Carolina following Jackson's 22-point game

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Johnson - Back in bench role Tuesday Johnson provided six points (3-3 FG), four rebounds and two steals over nine minutes during Tuesday's 73-71 win over Tulsa.

Impact Johnson entered off the bench on Tuesday against SMU. The freshman forward started the teams previous game against Tulane, but was replaced by Alonzo Frink in the starting five. Johnson has typically entered off the bench this season, starting in just five of 23 games this season. When in the starting role, Johnson typically plays over 30 minutes, but when he enters off the bench, that number falls down to 19.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alanzo Frink - Returns to starting lineup Tuesday Frink provided four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT), one rebound and one steal over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 73-71 victory over Tulsa.

Impact After entering off the bench in the teams previous game against Tulane, Frink returned to the starting five Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 forward has started in eight of the last nine games for the Pirates this season, averaging 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game. Frink replaced Brandon Johnson in the starting five.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE