EAST CAROLINA PIRATES NEWS

ECU drops home contest against USF The Pirates drop their second game in a row and fall to 7-3 overall.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

South Florida beats East Carolina 69-63

David Collins registered 16 points as South Florida got past East Carolina 69-63

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Debaut will rejoin the starting lineup Saturday versus USF.

Impact Dabaut's return to the starting five comes in place of Jayden Gardner, who is still dressed for the game. That could mean slightly expanded minutes for the big man, though Gardner's potential availability clouds that a bit When Gardner is available in a full capacity, look for Debaut to see his minutes wane as they had been recently.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Gardner is not starting Saturday's game against South Florida, according to Ronnie Woodward of The Greenville Daily Reflector.

Impact Gardner wasn't listed in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest, but he is with the team so could eventually come off the bench. This will be his first game off the bench and he's averaging 17.0 points per game so far.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Farrakhan is unavailable for Saturday's game against South Florida, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what's keeping Farrakhan out as he's now missed two of the last three games for the pirates. The 6-2 freshman has averaged 4.7 points and 1.3 assists in 12.7 minutes off the bench and will return to that role once he's cleared to return.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Newton (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against USF, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact Newton is set for his second consecutive absence for an undisclosed reason, leaving the Pirates down a contributor in the backcourt. His next opportunity to take the floor arrives Wednesday on the road at Cincinnati.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates looking to bounce back as they return home The Pirates and Bulls will each be aiming to bounce back on Saturday inside Minges Coliseum.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pirates have decisions to make with roster this offseason ECU has some decisions to make this coming offseason.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

USF, ECU meet in conference play

South Florida pays visit to East Carolina in an AAC matchup

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derrick Quansah no longer with ECU's basketball team The Pirates' freshman big man has left the program.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Forbes scores 20 and Tulane beats East Carolina 60-56

Jaylen Forbes had 20 points as Tulane defeated East Carolina 60-56

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to game Suggs (knee) returned to Saturday's game against Tulane to begin the second half, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Suggs had to be carried off the court shortly before halftime, but he returned to begin the second half with a band around his knee. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't known, but he'll test things out in the second half.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Suggs had to be carried off the court after falling hard shortly before halftime of Saturday's game against Tulane, Ronnie Woodward of The Greenville Daily Reflector reports.

Impact Suggs appeared to be in a lot of pain and it remains to be seen whether he'll return out of the locker room for the second half. The 6-6 junior led the team with eight points and four rebounds through 20 minutes and would pose as a pretty significant loss if he's unable to return. Look for J.J. Miles and Tyrie Jackson to see extended minutes in his absence.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Tulane Newton will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Tulane due to COVID-19 protocols, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Newton was in the starting five for seven of the first eight games this season, but he won't take the court Saturday. It's not yet clear whether he could return against USF on Jan. 9.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Debaut isn't starting Saturday's game against Tulane.

Impact The Pirates are beginning Saturday's contest with a small lineup, so Debaut will be excluded from the starting five for the second time this year. The redshirt junior is averaging 3.9 points and 3.5 rebounds over 17.3 minutes this season.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Baruti will start Saturday's game against Tulane.

Impact Baruti will make his second start of the season Saturday. Through eight games this season, the senior is averaging 9.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 24.6 minutes. He'll look to take advantage of his second start as the team looks to play small ball at the start of Saturday's contest.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dooley addresses COVID situation within ECU program The East Carolina coach talked earlier this week about the COVID-19 situation within the program.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

ECU, Wichita State meet in conference play

AAC foes meet as East Carolina battles Wichita State

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christmas break comes at good time for Pirates ECU's basketball team will get a much-needed few days off for Christmas.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Podcast: What are reasonable expectations for ECU in AAC play? Host Stephen Igoe and guest co-host Jonathan Wagner discuss the Pirates' 7-1 start and what's ahead with the meat of conference play looming...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pirates display balanced attack in their latest win ECU is finding different ways to win early this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

13 points in return Miles had 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and three rebounds across 27 minutes in Tuesday's victory over Tulane.

Impact Miles missed his second game of the 2020-21 season Saturday against JMU but was back in action Tuesday for his second start of the year. The senior wing's numbers are up across the boards this season, and he'll look to carry that momentum into next Wednesday's AAC matchup against Wichita State.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gardner scores 21 to lead East Carolina past Tulane 68-58 GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 10 rebounds as East Carolina beat Tulane 68-58 on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Gardner scores 21 to lead East Carolina past Tulane 68-58 GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 10 rebounds as East Carolina beat Tulane 68-58 on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Gardner scores 21 to lead East Carolina past Tulane 68-58 Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 10 rebounds as East Carolina beat Tulane 68-58 on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM