EAST CAROLINA PIRATES NEWS

Wynston Tabbs - Unavailable Wednesday Tabbs will not be available for Wednesday's game against Cincinnati, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact The reasoning for Tabbs' surprise inactive status has not been revealed by the team just yet. The Boston College transfer has not played a major factor for the Pirates thus far, averaging 3.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per game. He'll attempt to return to the fold Sunday versus USF.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Walker - Won't play Wednesday Walker is unavailable for Wednesday night's contest versus Cincinnati, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact The reasoning for Walker's absence has not been disclosed, and it will be worth seeing if head coach Mike Schwartz bring any clarity to the situation after Wednesday's game. The 6-5 junior has rotated in and out of the starting lineup over the last five games while averaging 32.2 minutes over that span. He'll hope to return when USF comes to town Jan. 15.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What to expect, how to watch as ECU travels to Cincinnati East Carolina and Cincinnati will play a late one on Wednesday night.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cincinnati basketball: UC coach Wes Miller previews East Carolina game UC coach Wes Miller previews East Carolina basketball game

JANUARY 10, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

RJ Felton - Grabs three offensive rebounds Felton accumulated 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 loss to Memphis.

Impact Felton tallied three offensive rebounds in the loss, providing his team with plenty of extra chance opportunities. Over the last two games, Felton has not shot the ball too well, shooting 37.5 percent from the field, though his three point shooting has improved. Felton is the third leading scorer on the team, averaging 11.8 points per game.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Johnson - Blocks three shots Johnson chipped in 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 loss to Memphis.

Impact Johnson stuffed in the stat sheet in Saturday's loss. The sophomore forward tied his previous season highs in steals and blocks, making plays all over the floor for the Pirates. Entering Saturday, Johnson had been shooting the ball well from deep, but he ultimately struggled on Saturday, missing seven three point attempts. Johnson led the team in scoring on Saturday and is the teams second leading scorer this season, averaging 13.2 points per game.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ludgy Debaut - Plays 11 minutes off bench Debaut chipped in three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 loss to Memphis.

Impact Debaut held his own off the bench in Saturday's loss. The senior center converted on a three-point-play, but ultimately missed his two other shot attempts. Debaut has been a consistent rebounder off the bench this season, averaging 2.1 rebounds in 7.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Walker - Records four steals Walker ended with seven points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and four steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 loss to Memphis.

Impact Currently, Walker's best quality is his defense. He averaged 3.4 steals across Dec. 21 to Jan. 7. So despite not being promising before 2022, Walker has a lot more upside fantasy managers could benefit from during 2023.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bayela - DNP at Memphis Bayela (undisclosed) did not play during the Pirates' 69-59 loss Saturday at Memphis.

Impact Bayela sat out three games the Pirates played from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7. Currently, their next matchup is when they are at Cincinnati on Wednesday.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Small - Unimpressive at Memphis Small amassed 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 loss to Memphis.

Impact Small did not shoot well and logged nine turnovers. The sophomore will try redeeming himself across 2023. Fortunately for him, he is expected to continue being part of East Carolina's preferred frontcourt this year.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Small - Back in starting five Small will return to the starting five Saturday versus Memphis.

Impact Small didn't start for the first time all season Wednesday versus UCF but still played 31 minutes off the bench. He produced a season-low five points on just 2-of-12 shooting in the game but will hope for better results Saturday returning to his usual spot in the lineup.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Walker - Gets starting nod Walker is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Memphis.

Impact Walker will make his fifth start of the season Saturday. He is averaging 5.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.1 minutes across 16 games in 2022-23.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Small - Struggles to score off bench Small ended with five points (2-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and eight assists over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Small struggled to score in Wednesday's loss, but was ultimately able to help all over the floor. The sophomore guard entered off the bench for the first time this season, having started in each of his 15 appearances prior to Wednesday. Over the last four games, Small has shot very poorly from the field, shooting 21.1 percent.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Johnson - Continues hot shooting Johnson ended with 16 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Johnson continued his efficient scoring in Wednesday's close loss. In his last two games, Johnson has gone 10-of-12 from the field including 6-of-7 from three. Johnson has reached double figure in four consecutive games. Through 16 games, Johnson leads the team in rebounds (9.3) and blocks (0.6) per game.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezra Ausar - Consistent scoring continues Ausar closed with 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-4 FT), one rebound, one block and one steal across 26 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Ausar was very efficient from the field in Wednesday's loss, though the freshman forward struggled from the charity stripe. Wednesday marked Ausar's third straight game scoring in double figures. All season long, Ausar has struggled from the free throw line, shooting 38.9 percent on the season.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UCF 64, ECU 61: How it looked from the baselines Here is how Wednesday night's 64-61 loss by the ECU Pirates to the UCF Knights looked from the baselines of Minges Coliseum.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wynston Tabbs - Unimpressive across game started Tabbs accumulated five points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Tabbs failed to score at least 10 points during each of his last six games played. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he is excluded across East Carolina's starting lineups, despite the inclusion on Wednesday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kalib LaCount - Plays 13 minutes LaCount had two points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Despite being part of East Carolina's starting lineup in place of Javon Small, LaCount played fewer minutes than his older teammate. The freshman is expected to continue being a backup.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Kasanganay - Does not appear again Kasanganay (undisclosed) did not play in Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Kasanganay missed his seventh straight game on Wednesday. The senior guard only averaged 7.5 minutes in the 11 appearances he has made the season and it is unclear how long he will continue to miss. Kasanganay's next chance to return is Saturday against Memphis.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bayela - Misses second straight Bayela (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Bayela missed his second straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. It is unclear how long Bayela will remain out, though his next chance to return is Saturday against Memphis.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kalib LaCount - Gets starting nod LaCount is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Central Florida.

Impact LaCount will replace Javon Small in the starting lineup Wednesday.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Small - Not starting Wednesday's contest Small is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Central Florida.

Impact Small still went through warmups and did not appear limited at all. It just appears the coaching staff is electing to go in a different direction for Wednesday's contest.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Felton - Hits pair of threes Saturday Felton notched 13 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 victory over Wichita State.

Impact Though he attempted less shots than usual, Felton was very efficient from the field in Saturday's win. Felton had missed 10 straight three point attempts prior to Saturday's pair of made threes. The sophomore guard has been all over the glass all season long and continued to collect tons of rebounds on Saturday as well.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Johnson - Efficient from the field in win Johnson provided 17 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 35 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 win over Wichita State.

Impact Johnson led the team in scoring in Saturday's win. The sophomore forward was very successful from deep, tying his season high with three, three pointers. Johnson also continued his dominance inside, collecting four offensive rebounds. The Pirates big man has tallied five or more rebounds in each of his appearances this season.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bayela - DNP vs. Wichita State Bayela did not play during the Pirates' 79-69 win Saturday versus Wichita State.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Bayela from participating in the Pirates' last game of 2022. Currently, their next matchup is scheduled Wednesday when they host Central Florida.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE