JOHN HUGLEY NEWS

Logs 17 points across game started Hugley contributed 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 83-61 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson.

Impact Currently, Hugley is averaging 12.0 points as a junior. Fantasy managers should expect that average to increase while he continues receiving more minutes and being the center of Pittsburgh's starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Hugley is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Fairleigh-Dickinson.

Impact Hugley will reclaim his starting spot over Fede Federiko on Tuesday. Hugley is averaging 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.5 minutes across two games this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Almost logs double-double as backup Hugley notched 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 19 minutes during Sunday's 73-54 victory over Alabama State.

Impact Hugley's latest log indicates how valued he can be when healthy. He averaged 14.8 points and 7.9 rebounds as a sophomore. Hugley will want to maximize his junior output, which is why fantasy managers should consider him highly if able to return playing at a regular pace.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform but not part of lineup Hugley (knee) is in uniform but not starting Sunday versus Alabama State.

Impact Fantasy managers should expect Hugley to play Sunday. But unfortunately for him, Fede Federiko is a part of Pittsburgh's starting lineup again.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Hugley (knee) is expected to be available Sunday versus Alabama State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact If available, Hugley will have sat out once likely so he would receive more rest in between the Panthers' upcoming game and their matchup Nov. 16 versus Michigan. Fede Federiko is expected to be a backup again.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Hugley (knee) will not be available for Thursday's game against VCU, Cale Berger of 93.7 The Fan reports.

Impact Hugley made his season debut in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Wolverines but will not be available Thursday night. The 6-9 junior suffered a knee sprain in early October and may not be all the way back in game shape to play consecutive days. Fede Federiko will return to the starting five in his place, while Hugley will try to return Sunday against Alabama State.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in uniform in warmups Hugley (knee) was not dressed during pregame warmups ahead of Thursday's contest with VCU, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Hugley returned from a knee injury on Wednesday and had nine points in 22 minutes. It appears that the junior may have re-injured that knee and the team may elect to hold him out of the second game of the Legends Classic.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points across 22 minutes Hugley supplied nine points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound and one block across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 91-60 loss to Michigan.

Impact Hugley logged a lackluster point tally while barely playing more than half of the Michigan-Pittsburgh game. But whether it was because he was returning from a injury or the game was out of reach, he did not play much Wednesday and will try to do better as this season progresses.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make season debut Hugley is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Michigan.

Impact Hugley will make his season debut Wednesday after missing the team's first two games due to a knee injury. Pittsburgh lost last Friday's game 81-56 versus West Virginia without Hugley, so the team will need their starting big man to match up with Michigan's Hunter Dickinson.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up early Hugley (knee) is warming up early Wednesday, according to Corey Crisan of DKPittsburghSports.com.

Impact Hugley's early warmup indicates a better chance he plays than not when the Panthers host Michigan. They have one hour to select his availability.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will go through warmups Hugley (knee) will participate in the Pittsburgh Panthers' shootaround and warmup before their game Wednesday versus Michigan, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Hugley has an opportunity to indicate he is healthy. Pittsburgh lost 81-56 Friday versus West Virginia. The struggling Panthers need their Hugley more than ever now that they will play against No. 20 Michigan, whose superstar center is Hunter Dickinson.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to debut this week Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel said Monday that Hugley (knee) could make his return to the lineup as soon as Wednesday's game against Michigan at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn,...

Impact The Panthers' leading scorer and rebounder in 2021-22 with averages of 14.8 points and 7.9 boards per game, respectively, Hugley looks on track to make his season debut after missing the first two games of the campaign while recovering from a left knee injury suffered during a Sept. 30 practice. Capel acknowledged that the 6-foot-9 center still needs some time to play at his full capability, so Hugley's minutes and output could be limited to some degree if he suits up Wednesday. In any case, Hugley's return will likely result in Fede Federiko, Guillermo Diaz Graham and Jorge Diaz Graham seeing lesser roles in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not suited up versus West Virginia Hugley is not dressed in uniform ahead of Friday's game versus West Virginia, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Hugley will miss his second consecutive game to start the season due to a knee injury. Fede Federiko is likely to start in his place again Friday. Hugley's next opportunity to make his season debut will be Wednesday's game versus Michigan.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt basketball builds with 'unselfish' play before Backyard Brawl, John Hugley IV's injury update Much of Pitt’s basketball roster has changed from the previous season under Jeff Capel. But with the change in personnel comes a shift in st...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Undergoes non-contact practice Hugley (knee) underwent non-contact practice Wednesday.

Impact Hugley's latest practice is his first since he suffered the knee injury that prevented him from playing Monday. He participated in workouts and shooting Wednesday. But despite the progression, Hugley is expected to sit out Pittsburgh's game Friday versus West Virginia.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steady presence inside creates opportunities for all in Pitt's opening day win Standing at 6-foot-11, Fede Federicko is used to being unable to hide from the spotlight. With John Hugley IV unavailable in Pitt’s season o...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Will not play Monday Hugley (knee) will not play in Monday's season opener against Tennessee-Martin, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Hugley did not play in Wednesday's exhibition game against Edinboro while nursing a knee injury. The center sported a brace on his left knee and did not dress. His next chance to return is next Friday against West Virginia, though his timetable to return is unclear.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses exhibition game Hugley isn't dressed for Pittsburgh's exhibition match against Edinboro, Corey Crisan of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Hugley was seen wearing a brace on his left knee. The Panthers' center was widely expected to be available for the season opener, but his continued lack of participation is causing some doubts. When healthy, the 6'9'' junior is a force in the paint for Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing ahead of season Hugley did not practice and was spotted wearing a brace on his left leg Friday, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Hugley sprained his knee during preseason practice in early October, though Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel said that he still expected the junior to be available for the team's season opener against Tennessee-Martin on Nov. 7. However, it appears the 6-foot-9 center may have taken a step back given his inability to practice less than two weeks out from this contest. Hugley averaged 14.8 points and 7.9 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game across 32 contests last season, and he should reprise a starting role when healthy in the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available for opener Coach Jeff Capel said that he expects Hugley (knee) to be available for the season-opener on Nov. 7 against Tennessee-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hugley suffered a sprain knee in practice earlier this month. He is coming off a big year in which he averaged 14.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. It would certainly be big of Hugley was able to be 100 percent early in the season with a couple big games against West Virginia (Nov. 11) and Michigan (Nov. 16).

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt loses forward Dan Oladapo to the transfer portal after confirmation star forward John Hugley will return Pitt men’s basketball forward Dan Oladapo has entered the transfer portal, the university confirmed Tuesday, departing the program 11 months...

MARCH 22, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Analysis: Heading into Year 5 at Pitt, Jeff Capel's once-promising tenure is at a perilous point In four years as a player and seven years as an assistant coach at Duke, Jeff Capel absorbed any number of lessons from legendary Blue Devil...

MARCH 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Goes for 15 points Tuesday Hugley finished with 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 66-46 loss to Boston College.

Impact The Panthers ended a disastrous 2021-22 season with a loss in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, and as it was the trend all season long, Hugley was one of the team's few decent performers. It's worth saying he ended the campaign on a strong note, though, averaging 17.7 points per game over his final seven appearances between the regular season and the ACC Tournament.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 19 points Monday Hugley recorded 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 86-56 loss to Duke.

Impact Hugley continues to be one of the best offensive threats for Pittsburgh, but the recent stretch has been one of his most productive ones for him. He has scored at least 18 points in each of his last five appearances.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh faces No. 4 Duke following Hugley's 20-point outing

Pittsburgh takes on the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils after John Hugley scored 20 points in Pittsburgh's 85-64 loss to the Miami Hurricanes

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS