ISAIAH COTTRELL NEWS

Doesn't play Tuesday Cottrell (foot) did not appear in Tuesday's 68-64 win over Boise State.

Impact Cottrell went through pregame warm-ups, but he ultimately didn't see the court for the fourth consecutive game while UNLV handles his ramp up from a foot injury very carefully. Friday against Colorado State represents his next opportunity to join the action.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly excellent Cottrell logged 18 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds and four blocks across his 26 minutes during the Rebels' 85-71 loss Wednesday against Southern.

Impact Cottrell played fewer than 10 minutes during the Rebels' 2022-23 season. However, he logged their most points and blocks Wednesday. Cottrell can benefit the most from Kalib Boone and Keylan Boone being out.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Cottrell (foot) didn't play once again in the win against Air Force.

Impact Cottrell has yet to play since Nov. 26 due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Utah State, although there is no indication of his return timetable.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with foot injury Cottrell (foot) didn't play in Friday's 82-79 loss to Fresno State.

Impact Cottrell has yet to play since Nov. 26 due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Wyoming, although there is no indication of his return timetable.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. New Mexico Cottrell (foot) did not play during UNLV's 84-77 win Saturday versus New Mexico.

Impact Unfortunately for Cottrell, he has now sat out all of UNLV's games played in December and continues to rest his foot for the start of January. His next opportunity to return is verse Boise State on Jan. 11.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. San Diego State Cottrell (foot) did not play during UNLV's 76-67 loss Saturday versus San Diego State.

Impact Unfortunately for Cottrell, he sat out all of UNLV's games played during December. His next opportunity to return is at New Mexico on Jan. 7.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice again Thursday Cottrell (foot) didn't practice Thursday, Paloma Villicana of FOX5 reports.

Impact Following Cottrell's inability to partake in Thursday's practice, it looks like he's now on track to miss a fourth consecutive game when UNLV hosts San Fransisco on Saturday. The 6-foot-10 center has appeared in just one contest thus far in 2022, so David Muoka, Luis Rodriguez, Elijah Harkless and Victor Iwuakor are all slated to handle an increased workload for the time being.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Washington State Cottrell (foot) did not play during the Rebels' 74-70 win Saturday versus Washington State.

Impact Due to his left foot, Cottrell sat out the 2022-23 Rebels' first three games of December. He will try returning when they host San Francisco next Saturday.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Hawaii Cottrell (foot) is out Wednesday versus Hawaii, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Due to his injured foot, Cottrell will have sat out UNLV's first two games of December 2022. The team hosts Washington State next Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Cottrell (foot) was spotted wearing a walking boot Saturday prior to the matchup at San Diego, Steve Cofield of ESPN Las Vegas reports.

Impact Cottrell aggravated his previous injury during or after UNLV's game Nov. 26 versus Life Pacific, and the fact that he was wearing a walking boot suggests he's not ready to return to the court yet. There's no clear timetable for his return and should be considered as doubtful ahead of the matchup against Hawaii next Wednesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Cottrell closed Saturday's 126-54 win over Life Pacific with five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in nine minutes.

Impact The West Virginia transfer got his first action of the season for UNLV after missing the first six games with a foot injury. It's unclear what Cottrell's role is going to look like when fully up to speed. UNLV will take on San Diego next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Saturday Cottrell (foot) is available for Saturday's game against San Diego.

Impact Cottrell is set to make his season debut Saturday after missing the start of the 2022-23 campaign while recovering from left foot surgery. Cottrell averaged 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 16.1 minutes across 33 games last season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Southern Illinois Cottrell (foot) is out Monday against Southern Illinois, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Cottrell will try to return when the Runnin' Rebels play against either California Baptist or Minnesota on Wednesday. All aforementioned teams (and Southern Illinois) are participating in a tournament beginning Monday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Cottrell (foot) is out for Friday's game versus High Point, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cottrell will have to wait at least until Tuesday's game versus Southern Illinois to make his season debut due to a left foot injury. David Muoka should continue to be the team's starting center.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Dayton Cottrell (foot) is out Tuesday versus Dayton, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Cotrell will have sat out the UNLV team's first three games across its 2022-23 season. In place of him, David Muoka is expected to be a starting center again.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Saturday Cottrell (foot) is out for Saturday's game versus Incarnate Word, Jon Roth Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Cottrell also missed Monday's season opener versus Southern due to a foot injury. Cottrell's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday's game against Dayton.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Cottrell (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's regular-season opener against Southern, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cottrell was in a walking boot in late September and continues to deal with the foot injury to begin the regular season. While he'll be unavailable Monday, coach Kevin Kruger said in late October that Cottrell should be able to return to full strength shortly after the regular-season opener. The transfer from West Virginia will have a few days to recover before UNLV faces Incarnate Word on Nov. 12.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear for opener Coach Kevin Kruger said that Cottrell (foot) is TBD for the opener on Nov. 7 against Southern but should be able to return to full strength shortly after that, Jon Rothstein of CBS...

Impact Cottrell has been dealing with this foot injury for about a month now. He was a consistent starter a year ago for West Virginia where he averaged 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. Cottrell is in position to push for a starting spot again with UNLV when healthy. If he can't go in the opener, then Nov. 12 against Incarnate Word or Nov. 15 against Dayton seem like logical return options.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Cottrell will come off the bench on Wednesday for West Virginia as they take on Kansas State.

Impact Cottrell, who has started 28 games this season, will come off the bench against Kansas State. The 6-foot-10 freshman has appeared in 31 games, averaging 4.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 16.5 minutes per game. Cottrell will look to contribute off the bench for the Mountaineers as they take on Kansas State.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

13 points in return to starting five Cottrell amassed 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes during Monday's 78-73 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Cottrell came off the bench in the last two games, but had a high volume outing in his return to the starting five on Monday. Cottrell's 14 shot attempts were a season high and just the second time this season he has seen double digit shot attempts. West Virginia will host Kansas on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting five Cottrell will start Monday's game at Kansas State.

Impact Cottrell came off the bench the past two games but will return to the starting lineup for Monday's contest. He's averaged only 3.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 15.3 minutes despite starting 22 of 24 games for West Virginia this season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Cottrell is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Cottrell had started every other game this season. West Virginia is on a seven-game losing streak so coach Bob Huggins is electing to start the game with Pauly Paulicap on the floor. Cottrell should still see close to his season average of 15 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six points in loss to Baylor Cottrell accumulated six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT) over 11 minutes during Monday's 81-77 loss to Baylor.

Impact Cottrell has now started every game this season. Despite that, the sophomore really has a pretty limited ceiling fantasy-wise given that he is seeing just 15.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets eighth straight start to begin season Cottrell totaled four points (2-4 FG) and three rebounds over 15 minutes during Saturday's 67-51 victory over Radford.

Impact Cottrell has now started all eight games this season for coach Bob Huggins. He is averaging 5.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per contest. West Virginia has been pretty limited this season in terms of consistent production outside of Taz Sherman.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for season-ending surgery West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins confirmed Monday that Cottrell underwent season-ending surgery to address a torn left Achilles' tendon, Nick Farrell of WVIllustrated.com repor...

Impact Cottrell picked up the injury in West Virginia's Dec. 29 win over Northeastern and had missed the Mountaineers' past three games. Given that Achilles injuries are one of the more severe ones for basketball players, Cottrell could need up to a year to recover, meaning that he may not be fully cleared for the start of the 2021-22 campaign. Cottrell concluded his freshman season with averages of 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.6 minutes per game over his 10 appearances.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE