MARCHELUS AVERY NEWS

Appears unlikely for NIT Avery has "opted out" of playing in the NIT with Oklahoma State, according to a recent radio broadcast (via Dalton Arrendondo of The O'Colly).

Impact It's unclear if Avery is seeking another season of eligibility or simply preparing for the next level, but it doesn't appear as if he'll be suiting up for Oklahoma State as the Cowboys gear up for Tuesday's NIT quarterfinal matchup against North Texas. In his stead, Bryce Thompson and Connor Down have seen slight upticks in minutes over the tournament's first two rounds.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Avery (undisclosed) didn't play in Tuesday's win over Wichita State.

Impact The reasons behind Avery's absence are unknown, and there's also uncertainty as to when the forward will be able to return to the court. Avery is having a career-best season in 2024-25, averaging 11.4 points per game in his 32 outings off the bench.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State squares off against Wichita State in NIT matchup

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma State Cowboys square off against the Cincinnati Bearcats in Big 12 Tournament

The Oklahoma State Cowboys play in the Big 12 Tournament against the Cincinnati Bearcats

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati plays Oklahoma State on 3-game road slide

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ousmane, Oklahoma State Cowboys to host James and the Cincinnati Bearcats

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads way during blowout loss Avery ended with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds across 22 minutes during Saturday's 93-55 loss to Texas Tech.

Impact Avery contributed 13 points and five boards off the bench to pace the Cowboys in both categories during Saturday's lopsided defeat. It was the ninth time in 14 conference games Avery came off the bench to reach double figures and the sixth-consecutive game he tallied multiple three-pointers. Through 14 conference games, the senior reserve is averaging 11.6 points and 3.8 rebounds across 22.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State hosts Utah following Avery's 22-point outing

Oklahoma State hosts the Utah Utes after Marchelus Avery scored 22 points in Oklahoma State's 85-57 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Totals 22 points in loss Avery contributed 22 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 85-57 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Avery led the way off the bench for the Cowboys, converting on all but one of his eight shots on the way to a 22-point performance. It was the second time in three games Avery reached the 20-point mark though those two performances were sandwiched around a bagel in his last outing. The senior forward is averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks across 23.0 minutes during conference play.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 21 off bench Avery registered 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 92-78 loss to Arizona.

Impact Avery came off the bench to match Bryce Thompson with a team-high 21 points during Tuesday's loss. Avery drained a season-high five threes on eight attempts in posting his highest point total since scoring 23 during Oklahoma State's second game of the season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Avery accumulated 13 points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes during Saturday's 83-62 loss to Utah.

Impact Avery failed to convert on any of his five attempts from beyond the arc but still managed 13 points, six boards and two rejections off the bench. The reserve forward has provided a spark off the bench over the last three games, averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 24.7 minutes.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Paces team amidst shooting woes Avery contributed 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 69-50 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Avery led the way with 15 points off the bench but it wasn't enough as Oklahoma State was thoroughly dominated throughout the contest. Avery had posted just 14 points combined over his past two games and needed 13 shots, including shooting just 3-for-11 from behind the arc, to reach the 15-point barrier. The senior reserve is shooting 40.8-percent on the season and 36.4-percent from three, but over the last three games has seen those percentages fall to 28.6 and 26.3 respectively.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way with double-double Avery racked up 18 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and 10 rebounds across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 66-61 win over Tarleton St..

Impact Avery paced the Cowboys Wednesday with 18 points and 10 boards for his first double-double of the season. The senior forward scored 12 of his 18 in the second half including nine over the final 3:31 to help Oklahoma State hold off the Texans. Avery has come off the bench in each of the Cowboys' first 10 games and has posted double-figure scoring totals in eight of those 10 outings. He's played his best basketball of the season over the last two contests, averaging 18.5 points and 8.0 rebounds across 27.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team off bench Avery recorded 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 80-65 loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Avery came off the bench to produce a team-high 19 points, including converting on 75 percent of his four attempts from downtown. The 19 points were the most he's scored since posting 23 points on Nov. 10. It was the fourth time this season Avery has posted at least 10 points and five boards off the bench.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid off bench Avery provided 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 76-55 victory over Tulsa.

Impact Avery continues to produce off the bench for the Cowpokes, reaching double-figures in scoring for the sixth time in seven games. The senior forward also added at least five rebounds for the fourth time with three of his six boards Wednesday coming on the offensive end. Despite not having started a game this season, Avery is averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 boards, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks across 22.6 points per contest.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Avery chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 80-74 win over Miami (FL).

Impact Avery provided a spark off the bench Friday, finishing as one of only two Cowboys to score in double-figures while leading the team with eight rebounds, including four on the offensive end. The senior forward has scored at least 10 points in four of five games despite coming off the bench, needing just 23.0 minutes per game to average 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.6 steals.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avery's 23 points off the bench lead Oklahoma State to win over St. Thomas-Minnesota Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys with 23 points off the bench.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Avery scores 23 points to help Oklahoma State hold off St. Thomas-Minnesota, 80-71

Marchelus Avery scored 11 of his 23 points over the final 10 minutes to help Oklahoma State hold off a barrage of 3-pointers from St. Thomas-Minnesota to take an 80-71 win

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explodes for 23 off bench Avery contributed 23 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 80-71 win over St. Thomas (MN).

Impact Avery came off the bench to pace the Cowboys with 23 points in 25 minutes while chipping in three steals. The senior transfer from UCF thrown up 25 shots through two games with Sunday's performance representing the much more efficient outing. Avery posted 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds across 17.7 minutes per game last season for UCF and is poised to play a vital role as a primary scorer off the bench for Oklahoma State this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OSU Basketball Lands UCF Transfer Marchelus Avery The Cowboys' roster is continuing to take shape ahead of next season.

APRIL 28, 2024 • SI.COM

Contributes 22 off the bench Avery ended with 22 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes during Sunday's 83-80 victory over South Dakota State.

Impact In just his second game with UCF, the senior transfer from New Mexico State led the team in scoring while coming off the bench. Avery is a quality shooter from beyond the arc, shooting 41.7% last season, and should also remain a solid contributor in both scoring and rebounds no matter his role with the Knights.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avery scores 22, Seller adds 20 to help UCF beat S. Dakota State 83-80 at Jacksonville Classic

Marchelus Avery scored 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and Jaylin Sellers scored 20 to help UCF beat South Dakota State 83-80 at the Jacksonville Classic

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UCF men's hoops adds New Mexico State transfer Marchelus Avery The 6-foot-8, 205-pound junior spent two seasons at New Mexico State, averaging 6.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 44 games for the Aggies. A 46...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Avery leads New Mexico State against Southern Utah after 20-point performance

New Mexico State hosts the Southern Utah Thunderbirds after Marchelus Avery scored 20 points in New Mexico State's 85-76 victory against the North Carolina A&T Aggies

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avery lifts New Mexico St. past Texas-Permian Basin 84-59

Marchelus Avery had a season-high 22 points and Teddy Allen added 20 points as New Mexico State romped past Texas-Permian Basin 84-59

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS