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Notches double-double Ausar notched 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 96-65 victory over Queens University.

Impact Five of Ausar's 11 boards came on the offensive end as he posted his first double-double of the season. The junior transfer from ECU has started all three games this season, posting double-figure scoring totals in each, though he had contributed just nine rebounds total prior to Tuesday's performance. He's now averaging 12.0 points and 6.7 rebounds across 21 minutes during the young season.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to Utah Ausar has committed to play for Utah for the 2024-25 season, per the team's official X account.

Impact Ausar will join the Utes following two seasons with East Carolina. The six-foot-eight forward averaged 11.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Pirates this past season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Ausar is the starting five for Friday's game versus Tulane.

Impact Ausar will replace Ludgy Debaut in the starting lineup Friday. The freshman big man is averaging 9.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in 20.9 minutes across 28 games this season.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 37 minutes Saturday Ausar notched 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 76-57 loss to Houston.

Impact Ausar played a season high 37 minutes in the blowout. This season, Ausar averages the fifth most minutes on the team, playing 21.1 minutes per game. But as he entered the starting lineup on Feb. 4, he has played 25 or more minutes in each game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back double double's Ausar supplied 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 FT), 14 rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 75-71 victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Ausar posted his second double-double in a row in Wednesday's win. His 14 rebounds set a new season high, passing his since high of 13, which he set in the teams 77-72 win over SMU on Feb. 4. Ausar is the second leading rebounder on the team, averaging 4.8 rebounds per game this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Ausar ended Saturday's 77-72 win over SMU with 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds and one block across 34 minutes.

Impact The Pirates continue to struggle across this season's American Athletic Conference schedule, so they may continue to push forward with Ausar as part of their starting lineup. If not, fantasy managers will have to be warier of his breakout performances. As a backup option, he logged at least 15 points and five rebounds only twice across 11 games. After both instances, Ausar was added to the Pirates' starting lineup their next game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Saturday Ausar is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Ausar reverted to a role off the bench during the past four games after starting 11 straight contests from December to mid-January. However, he'll now reprise a spot in the Pirates' starting frontcourt alongside Benjamin Bayela and Brandon Johnson on Saturday. Ausar has averaged 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 22 total appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Matches career high Ausar notched 18 points (9-12 FG, 0-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 24 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 84-75 victory over Coppin State.

Impact Sunday marked Ausar's fourth straight game scoring in double figures and was his third straight game in the starting lineup. The freshman forward has shot a very efficient 60.4 percent from the field through 10 games this season. Ausar has struggled from the free throw line all season, missing all four of his attempts Sunday. He is currently shooting 40 percent from the line on the season. Ausar entered the starting lineup after his first 18 point performance of the season and will likely continue to start while he continues to prove his offensive firepower.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted into starting five Ausar is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Campbell.

Impact Ausar is coming off his best game of the young season after posting 18 points (9-10 FG) and seven rebounds in 19 minutes of action Tuesday against South Carolina State. The standout performance has earned the 6-9 freshman a chance to start, at least for Friday's game. Ausar has managed to play over 20 minutes just once so far this season, but another impressive performance and he could vie for more time on the floor.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE