JAKE FORRESTER NEWS

Moves to bench Forrester isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Dayton.

Impact Javon Pickett will replace Forrester in the starting lineup Friday. Forrester has come off the bench in all but one game this season.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-double in spot start Forrester recorded 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 79-67 loss to VCU.

Impact Forrester picked up the start with Francis Okoro out with an illness. The fifth-year senior certainly took advantage of the opportunity, notching a double-double. Forrester has been a solid piece off the bench all season and is now averaging 6.7 points and 4.7 rebounds. He will be another great DFS play if Okoro remains out on Friday against Dayton.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Forrester is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against VCU, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact With Francis Okoro unavailable for Tuesday's matchup versus the Rams due to an illness, Forrester will make his first start of the 2022-23 campaign. The 6-foot-9 senior is currently averaging 6.5 points and 4.6 rebounds on 15.6 minutes played per game this season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimerson scores 21, Saint Louis beats Loyola Chicago 81-62

Led by Gibson Jimerson's 21 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 81-62

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saint Louis rolls to 78-55 victory over St. Bonaventure

Gibson Jimerson had 13 points, Yuri Collins added a double-double and Saint Louis held of St. Bonaventure 78-55

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrisburg native Jake Forrester finds a new college basketball home The 6-foot-9 Forrester averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Owls this past season. He was third on the team in scoring during the 20...

MAY 19, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Returns to court Sunday Forrester (illness) accumulated five points (1-4 FG, 3-3 FT) and two rebounds over 14 minutes during Sunday's 75-47 victory over South Florida.

Impact Forrester appeared for the first time in 11 games while sitting out due to an extended illness that has affected the big man since Jan. 2. The junior center played 14 minutes in the blowout win over South Florida and came off the bench for the second time this season after starting the first 12 games of the season. While it's unclear whether Forrester will return to his starting role from the beginning of the season, his ability to play in the regular season finale should indicate his likely availability as Temple moves forward into conference tournament play against Tulane on Friday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't see court Thursday Forrester (illness) suited up for Thursday's contest against Houston, but he didn't see the court.

Impact Forrester has made just one appearance since Dec. 22. His status for Sunday's regular-season finale remains unclear.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Thursday Forrester (illness) is dressed for Thursday's game against Houston, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Forrester had been dealing with an illness for most of 2022. He will give it a go on Thursday, however. Forrester will likely be limited until his conditioning returns.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Sunday Forrester (illness) did not play in Sunday's 75-70 victory over Tulane.

Impact After warming up before the game, Forrester did not end up playing Sunday. Earlier this month, Forrester was reported to not have a timetable for his return. With only two games remaining in the season, it is unclear if the Owls' big man will return this season. His next chance to give it a go is Thursday against Houston.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pregame Forrester (illness) was seen stretching and going through warmups before Saturday's game against Tulane, Ryan Wallen of 247Sports reports.

Impact Forrester could be set to play for the first since Jan. 12 while sitting out due to a non-COVID illness. The junior has missed 12 of the last 13 games for Temple and was an every-game starter prior to his lingering illness. Nick Jourdain will likely continue to start at center for the Owls until Forrester's return.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Forrester (illness) will not play Saturday against Tulane, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Temple continues to be without Forrester, who has now missed six straight games with an illness. Nick Jourdain and Jahlil White stand to handle the bulk of the frontcourt minutes. Forrester's next chance to play comes Wednesday against SMU.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to be sidelined Forrester (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Tulsa, Ryan Wallen of 247 Sports reports.

Impact The Indiana transfer remains out due to an illness. Forrester was said to be without a timetable as of late January and there is little to suggest that a return is imminent. His next chance to return comes Monday against South Florida, but if he's unavailable, Nick Jourdain and Arashma Parks stand to handle the bulk of the minutes at center.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Forrester (illness) is out Wednesday as Temple takes on ECU, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Forrester will miss his third straight game with an undisclosed illness. The 6-foot-9 junior has started 12 games for the Owls, putting up 5.7 points, four rebounds and 0.8 blocks on 16.7 minutes per game this season. His next chance to return would be Saturday against Tulsa but his expected status is still unknown.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Forrester (illness) does not have a timetable for a return, Sam Cohn of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Forrester missed Saturday's game with an illness and the team is being cautious with his return timeframe. Coach Aaron McKie said that they are monitoring Forrester. It sounds as though Forrester could remain out beyond Tuesday's game at East Carolina.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Forrester (illness) will not be available for Saturday's game against SMU, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Forrester did not travel with the team to Dallas ahead of their matchup with SMU. The 6-foot-9 junior has now missed five of the last six games for the Owls. Forrester has started 12 games for Temple this season, contributing 5.7 points, four rebounds, and 0.8 blocks on 16.7 minutes per game. Temple will take on Eastern Carolina on Wednesday, but Forrester's expected status is unknown.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Forrester will miss Tuesday's game due to a lingering issue related to a non-COVID illness, Sam Cohn of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Forrester returned from a three-game absence and played 10 minutes Saturday, but it appears he's being held out as a precautionary measure Tuesday. The bench big could be back in the fold as soon as Saturday at SMU.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to suit up Forrester (illness) will be available for Wednesday's game against Tulsa, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Forrester missed the last three games due to an illness, but is all good to contribute in this contest. The 6-9 forward has been a solid big off the bench for Temple this season.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Wednesday Forrester (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for the game against Tulsa on Wednesday, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Forrester has missed the last three games due to illness but seems to have a good chance of returning for the Tulsa game. If he does return he will likely get about 20 minutes of playing time.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Forrester (illness) remains sidelined for Saturday's game against East Carolina, Bella DiAmore of The Temple News reports.

Impact Forrester is set for his third straight absence due to a non-COVID illness Saturday, and no timetable has been set for when we can expect the junior back in action. His next opportunity to lace up the sneakers surfaces Wednesday versus Tulsa.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Forrester (illness) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against UCF, Sam Cohn of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Forrester is set for his second consecutive absence due to a non-COVID illness, so it seems likely he won't be sidelined too much longer. The junior's next opportunity to take the floor arises Saturday against East Carolina.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Forrester did not play in Sunday's game against Houston due to an illness, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The illness is non-COVID related according to coach Aaron McKie. Forrester will be day-to-day and hope to return on Wednesday against UCF.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White, Shead help No. 12 Houston hold off Temple 66-61

Fabian White Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Jamal Shead scored 14 points to lead depleted No. 12 Houston past Temple 66-61 on Sunday night

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Forrester is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Houston.

Impact Forrester will exit the starting lineup for the first time this season in a big matchup against Houston. The 6-9 junior has averaged 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game and still figures to remain pretty involved despite moving to the bench.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn scores career-high 27 as Temple tops Penn 81-72

Damian Dunn scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed six rebounds as Temple defeated Penn 81-72

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS