JJ Traynor - College Basketball News & Rumors

Meaningful contributions as reserve Traynor is averaging 8.0 points and 6.0 rebounds across 21.2 minutes through five games to start the 2024-25 season with DePaul.

Impact Traynor has had to work his way back from a season-ending shoulder injury suffered last January, and while he hasn't yet earned a starting spot at his new school, the 6-9 power forward has been a key contributor. His efficiency is up with a more particular shot selection, as Traynor is currently on pace for a career-best shooting percentage of 68.2. The caliber of opponent must be taken into account, however, as the undefeated Blue Demons have yet to face an opponent ranked higher than 225 on KenPom.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Traynor (shoulder) is fully cleared, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Multiple shoulder injuries prevented Traynor from maximizing his opportunities during Louisville's 2023-24 season, which was followed up on with him transferring. For a DePaul team struggling in the Big East, he will look to help matters, especially after having his latest and most promising campaign cut short. Traynor averaged 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds across his eight games played for Louisville's 2023-24 team.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Traynor (shoulder) reinjured his shoulder during practice Friday and will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Traynor hadn't appeared in a contest since Dec. 3 but was presumably progressing prior to his reinjury Friday. In any event, the reinjury will keep him from retaking the floor this season, and Traynor should still be eligible to claim a medical redshirt for the lost campaign to return for 2024-25. The senior averaged 10.1 points and 4.6 boards over 25.5 minutes per game in his eight appearances (three starts) for the Cardinals this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Virginia Traynor (shoulder) did not play during Louisville's 77-53 loss Wednesday at Virginia.

Impact Even though Louisville's team lost so big that Traynor could have played some bench minutes, it did not let him go Wednesday. He will have three days to recover further before hosting Pittsburgh on Saturday, during what is expected to be the Cardinals' first conference home game of 2024.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to go Wednesday Traynor (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Virginia, Brooks Holton of the Courier Journal reports.

Impact Traynor has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury. Louisville is also dealing with a number of other injuries at the moment so getting Traynor back in the mix would be big. The senior is averaging 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to full recovery Traynor (shoulder) is not 100 percent yet but "getting closer" to a full recovery, per Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated.

Impact This is an excellent development for Traynor and Louisville, whose team went 1-3 during the starting forward's four-game absence caused by his shoulder injury. Following said update, he can be considered questionable for Louisville's conference game Wednesday at Virginia.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sit again Traynor (shoulder) isn't in uniform for early warmups ahead of Thursday's game versus Kentucky, Brooks Holton of the Courier Journal reports.

Impact Traynor has missed three consecutive games while tending to a shoulder injury and will apparently make it a fourth straight Thursday. The senior forward's next chance to suit up surfaces after the calendar turns to 2024 against Virginia on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 16 points in loss Traynor recorded 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 79-62 loss to Duke.

Impact This was Traynor's second straight game with 16 points, and he continues to produce well when given the chance to feature. He's been a starter in each of Louisville's last eight games and is averaging 8.6 points with 5.0 rebounds per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Traynor logged nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), nine rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 61-58 loss to Virginia.

Impact Traynor ended up just one point and one rebound away from recording what would've been his first double-double of the season. He's scored in double digits just three times all season long, and while he has gained a starting nod of late, he is not producing enough on a game-to-game basis to be relevant in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Traynor is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Notre Dame.

Impact Traynor will make his fourth start of the season in Saturday's contest. Thus, he figures to see a healthier workload than usual. He is replacing Kamari Lands, who will move to a reserve role.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Traynor isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Kamari Lands will replace Traynor in the starting five Wednesday. Traynor will move back to the bench after starting in the previous game.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Traynor is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus North Carolina, C.L. Brown of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Traynor will make just his third start of the season Saturday. The junior forward is averaging 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 21.6 minutes across 17 contests.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Traynor is not a part of the Cardinals' starting lineup Sunday versus Miami, according to their official Twitter account.

Impact Instead, Sydney Curry is a part of the Cardinals' starting lineup. Traynor logged 12 points and five rebounds across his last two games started.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in spot start Traynor finished with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 81-62 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Traynor started for the first time in the current campaign and made the most of the opportunity, posting season-high marks in minutes and points while also recording multiple boards for the second game in a row. It remains to be seen if Traynor will head back to the bench when the Cardinals take on Maryland next Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Traynor is in the starting five for Wednesday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Traynor will replace Syndey Curry in Louisville's starting five Wednesday. The junior big man is averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 20.6 minutes across five games this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forward JJ Traynor is latest Cardinal to announce return to Louisville basketball Sophomore JJ Traynor will return for another year at Louisville basketball after playing sparingly this season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

The Courier-Journal Cardinals forward JJ Traynor has added 20 pounds since his freshman year and plans to add more for a breakout sophomore campaign.

JULY 18, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Nails clutch free throws Traynor finished with four points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and three rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench during Friday's win over Seton Hall.

Impact Traynor scored 11 points in the season opener and only finished with four points here, but he made two key free throws with 5.1 seconds left on the clock and played a pivotal role in the win. He has come off the bench in Louisville's first two games of the season and that's expected to be his role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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