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Back to bench Friday Okpomo will come off the bench during Friday's contest against Tulane.

Impact Okpomo will shift back to the bench after starting back-to-back contests. In a corresponding move, Tai Strickland will return to the starting lineup. As a reserve this season, Okpomo has averaged just 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted into starting lineup Okpomo is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Houston.

Impact Okpomo will get his first start of the season. He was averaging just 6.1 minutes per game this season, so it's unclear how much of a role he may play.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from neck injury Okpomo played one minute in Saturday's 67-58 win over Tulsa, going 0-for-2 from the free throw line.

Impact The Wake Forest transfer played in his first game since November on Saturday, simply entering the game in the closing minute. Okpomo has been completely absent from Temple's game plan this season and will likely remain an extreme depth option for the rest of the year.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to see AAC action Okpomo missed his 12th consecutive game in Saturday's 69-61 loss to SMU.

Impact According to JavonEdmonds of Temple Student Radio and Rivals, Okpomo had been dealing with a neck injury but was still deemed available last Tuesday's matchup against Cincinnati. it seems the Wake Forest transfer may be healthy but simply hasn't worked his way into the rotation just yet.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Wednesday Okpomo (undisclosed) will make his return to the court Wednesday, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Okpomo has not appeared for the Owls since Nov 27, having missed nine consecutive games since. The 6-foot-10 center has only appeared in four games this season, averaging just 1.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.3 minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Okpomo (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against St. Joseph's, Sam Cohn of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Okpomo will miss a fourth consecutive game due to an undisclosed issue. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Central Florida.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Tuesday Okpomo (undisclosed) isn't partaking in pregame warmups prior to Tuesday's matchup versus Vanderbilt, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The center will likely miss a third straight contest due to an undisclosed issue. His next opportunity to take the floor looms Saturday at St. Joseph's.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Okpomo (undisclosed) wasn't dressed ahead of Saturday's game against Pennsylvania, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Okpomo will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against Vanderbilt.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out again Saturday Coach Aaron McKie said Friday that unless "something miraculous happens," he doesn't expected Okpomo (undisclosed) to be available Saturday against Pennsylvania, Sam Cohn of The Ph...

Impact Okpomo will likely miss his second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-10 freshman hasn't played more than seven minutes in any game this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the Owls rotations.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Okpomo (undisclosed) will not be available for Wednesday's game against La Salle, Sam Cohn of OwlScoop.com reports.

Impact Okpomo is dealing with a minor injury of some time. He could potentially return on Saturday against Penn.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Saturday Okpomo will not be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida State, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Okpomo made a spot start Wednesday but it didn't really affect his workload, so his shift back to the bench shouldn't change much either. The big man doesn't quite do enough yet to warrant fantasy consideration in most formats.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Wednesday Okpomo will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Boston College, Ethan Joyce of the Winston-Salem Journal reports.

Impact Okpomo is part of a major shift change for the Demon Deacons in the starting five Wednesday, with the big man set to make his debut in the starting five. He hasn't turned in more than five points in a contest this season, so there isn't much reason to anticipate huge gains even if he gets a minutes increase.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to action Wednesday Okpomo (undisclosed) brought in one rebound and did not attempt a shot in three minutes of action as he returned from a five-game absence in Wednesday's 77-65 loss to Louisville.

Impact Okpomo checked in for the final three minutes of Wednesday's game against Louisville after being out since late November with an undisclosed injury. The 6-10 freshman has averaged one point and 1.5 rebounds in the two games he's played and will hold a depth role for the Demon Deacons moving forward.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not be available Thursday Okpomo (undisclosed) will not be available for Thursday's game against Catawba, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Okpomo has only played in one game this season. It's not clear if this is just a coach's decision or if he is dealing with an undisclosed issue.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE