Impact Bilau will miss his fourth game out of the last five as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. His next chance to suit up will be for Saturday's matchup against Massachusetts.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
JOSAPHAT BILAU #21 - FORWARD - RHODE ISLAND RAMS
3.5 PPG •
5.3 RPG •
0.8 APG
3.5 PPG
5.3 RPG
0.8 APG
Ruled out Tuesday Bilau (knee) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Davidon, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Out Thursday Bilau (knee) is out for Thursday's matchup against New Hampshire, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Bilau will miss his second straight game for the Rams with a knee injury. The junior forward has averaged 4.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game through five contests for Rhode Island this season. His next chance to return will come next Saturday against Northeastern.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't travel with team Bilau didn't travel with the team and is out for Saturday's game versus Delaware due to a knee injury, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact It's unclear when Bilau suffered his knee injury, but he will miss Saturday's contest. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with New Hampshire.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be available Wednesday Bilau (knee) could be available during Rhode Island's game Wednesday against Johnson & Wales, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.
Impact Bilau was expected to be available during January. However, his return date improved to sometime a little after Thanksgiving. Now, Bilau could be available before the holiday, suggesting his injured knee is making significant strides in terms of recovery.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could return sooner than expected Bilau (knee) has returned to practice, and the coaching staff wants to have him available "at some point after Thanksgiving," Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact This is undoubtedly an encouraging sign for Bilau, who was initially expected to return at some point around January next year, so he seems to be ahead of schedule in his recovery. He averaged 22.5 minutes per game in his eight appearances last season, but he could be brought along slowly once he's available to return in the coming weeks -- if everything goes well.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for remainder of 2022-23 Bilau underwent right knee surgery on Tuesday and is out for the rest of the season, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Bilau suffered his injury on Dec. 14 versus UMass-Lowell. The sophomore forward will end the season averaging 6.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 22.5 minutes across eight games.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Knee injury considered serious Bilau's knee injury is considered significant and he could miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Bilau missed the beginning of the season with a shoulder issue but had worked his way into the starting lineup after just a few appearances. He had started the previous five games before going down with a knee injury against UMass-Lowell on Dec. 14 and hasn't taken the court since. Tests now have revealed a more serious injury that could jeopardize his season. Until a return is on the table, look for Alex Tchikou and Abdou Samb to split the reps at center.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers knee injury Bilau suffered a knee injury Tuesday, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.
Impact Bilau logged five points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across his 11 minutes during the Rams' win Tuesday versus Massachusetts-Lowell. He will try to play when they are at Georgia State on Sunday.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Surprisingly plays Bilau (shoulder) logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Monday's 77-57 loss to Kansas State.
Impact Bilau was expected to sit out multiple months because of his shoulder injury. Instead, he returned even before one month could be completed. Bilat will try to do much more as a sophomore than as a freshman. He averaged only 0.7 points and 1.1 rebounds across 12 games before transferring to Rhode Island from Wichita State.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two months away Bilau (shoulder) is likely two months away from game action according to head coach Archie Miller, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Bilau underwent shoulder surgery in June, and Miller was initially hopeful he could return in December. A two-month timetable will push that original estimate pretty close, making it unclear if the 6-10 forward will be able to return in time for conference play.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out with shoulder injury Bilau is out due to a shoulder injury, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.
Impact Bilau underwent surgery on one of his shoulders during June. Rhode Island head coach Archie Miller said the former Wichita State player could return in December, thus giving freshman forwards like Abdou Samb and Rory Stewart increased playing time.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Going through warmups Bilau (knee) is partaking in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against USF, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bilau has been dealing with a knee issue that has forced him to miss the last two games but he was able to go through early warmups and didn't appear to be having much trouble. He should be in line for a larger workload than usual if he ends up playing with Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler already ruled out with a knee injury.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee issue Bilau is dealing with a nagging knee injury and is unlikely to play in Saturday's regular-season finale against USF, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bilau has missed the Shockers' last two games due to a lingering knee injury and is in jeopardy of missing a third as the team gets set to host USF on Saturday. Bilau is averaging just a hair over five minutes per game this season but his absence could be significant as it would mean the team will be missing two of their centers. If he ends up being unavailable, Morris Udeze should get a lot of run as the only healthy big man for the Shockers with Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler already ruled out with an ankle injury.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Bilau (knee) went through shootaround and will be available for Saturday's game against Ole Miss, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bilau has been in and out of games all season long as he continues to deal with ongoing knee pain. The 6-10 freshman will give it a go and hope to be a bit more durable as he hasn't been able to play in more than two consecutive games.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still having knee trouble Bilau was held out Wednesday due to knee swelling, Taylor Eldridge of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bilau has ultimately missed more games (4) than he's played in (3) so far this season, but coach Isaac Brown believes he'll be available Saturday when the Shockers take on Ole Miss. The 6-10 redshirt freshman hopes to eventually provide post depth this season, presumably in a reserve capacity.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Set to be in uniform Bilau (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Oklahoma State, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Bilau is set to potentially see his first action of the season Saturday after missing the opener due to COVID-19 issues. He won't start the game but could contribute off the bench.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will not play Wednesday Bilau (undisclosed) is not expected to play in the season opener against Oral Roberts on Wednesday, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact The Shockers will be without five players in their season opener after a positive COVID-19 test last week. Bilau will hope to be available for the team's next scheduled game against Missouri on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
