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Starts season-ending loss Fleming (ankle) posted eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 78-65 loss to UNI.

Impact Fleming reportedly tweaked his ankle Thursday but managed to play his usual Friday against Northern Iowa in what will be his last contest of the season. He closes out the year averaging 5.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals over 22.0 minutes per game while showing significant improvement from beyond the arc, shooting 40.0 percent.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks ankle Thursday Fleming suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's win over Indiana State, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming reportedly tweaked his ankle during the second half of Thursday's 58-53 win over Indiana State, however the extent of the injury is unclear at this time. He finished with seven points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes of action. If he can shake it off quickly, he should be available when the Redbirds play Northern Iowa on Friday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Return to the court Saturday Fleming (hip) had zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 14 minutes during Saturday's 60-57 loss to Indiana State.

Impact After missing the teams previous game with a hip injury, Fleming returned to the floor playing 14 minutes in his return. The sophomore guard has started in 16 of 22 appearances this season, averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.5 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pre-game Fleming (hip) was seen warming up pre-game and should be good to go against Indiana State on Saturday, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming has averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and should put up similar numbers today as long as the hip injury is truly behind him.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May play Saturday Coach Dan Muller said Friday he's hopeful Fleming (hip) can play Saturday against Indiana State, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming was sidelined for Wednesday's loss to Valparaiso, but he has a good chance of returning to the starting lineup Saturday. The sophomore has made 16 appearances for Illinois State this season and is averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Wednesday Fleming (hip) will not play Wednesday against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact After previously being a game time decision, Fleming is officially out Wednesday while nursing a hip pointer. Fleming has started 16 games this season, averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a team leading 1.4 steals in 22.5 minutes per game this season. His next chance to return is Saturday against Indiana State.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Wednesday Coach Dan Muller is hopeful that Fleming (hip) will be able to play in Wednesday's game against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming suffered a hip pointer in last Saturday's game. The team should have a better idea based on how Fleming responds in practice this week as to his ability to play Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Fleming (undisclosed) will be available Sunday against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming failed to play against Wisconsin during the middle of the week but will be back for a conference meeting against Valparaiso. The 6-5 sophomore has been a steady contributor this year, averaging 5.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Badgers Fleming (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 89-85 OT loss to Wisconsin.

Impact The only clue given for Fleming's prospective absence was the fact that he did not participate in warmups -- per Jim Benson of The Pantagraph -- but otherwise no full explanation was given. The Redbirds also suffered an in-game loss when Mark Freeman went down with an ankle injury after just 11 minutes. Still, the team put up a valiant effort in taking a ranked Wisconsin team to overtime, helped out by 23 points from Antonio Reeves and another 22 from Sy Chatman. Fleming's status is uncertain heading into a Jan. 2 matchup at Valpo.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns and grabs nine boards Fleming (undisclosed) posted four points, nine rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks during Tuesday's win over Chicago State.

Impact Fleming returned from an undisclosed injury and was a major factor across all statistical categories in 23 minutes of action. The freshman is currently averaging 5.0 points and 3.3 rebounds this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not play Wednesday Fleming (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's game against Greenville College, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming was dealing with a groin injury last week, so it's unclear if this has anything to do with that or not. Fleming was sitting on the sidelines while his team was warming up.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE