Out indefinitely due to illness Nichols is out indefinitely due to an illness, though it's not COVID-19, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. Impact After missing Wednesday's game against Seton Hall, Nichols is expected to miss more time due to an illness. Prior to Wednesday's absence, the junior had worked himself into a greater role, starting eight consecutive games and averaging 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 0.9 steals over that span. Noah Horchler picked up the start in place of Nichols on Wednesday, dropping 10 points, eight rebounds and a steal over a season-high 31 minutes. Given the strong performance, Horchler remains the prime candidate to continue benefitting from Nichols' absence.
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE