Impact Faulkner is starting as a senior day tradition and so he won't likely see actual starter minutes and it shouldn't mess with the rotation outside of the first few minutes of the game.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting for senior day Faulkner will start for the Cardinals versus Virginia on Saturday,
Will come off the bench Faulkner will come off the bench Wednesday as the Cardinals take on Notre Dame.
Impact Faulkner, who has started six games for Louisville this season, will come off the bench of Wednesday. The 6-foot-1 senior has appeared in 22 games, logging 5.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, three assists, and 0.4 steals on 18.6 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Faulkner will start in Wednesday's game against Boston College, Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Faulkner will make his first start of the season as Jarrod West shifts to the bench. The senior guard is averaging 5.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 17.1 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up 12 points in loss Faulkner notched 12 points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 79-70 loss to Florida State.
Impact Fualkner didn't have much of a role on offense, but he benefited from the fact that he was able to make seven of his eight attempts from the charity stripe -- that salvaged his fantasy day. He's trending in the right direction after scoring in double digits in four of his last five contests.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fatherhood helps Louisville basketball's Mason Faulkner find stability in college career Mason Faulkner is with his fourth college program, but his daughter helps makes Louisville feel like home.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Returns to lineup Wednesday Faulkner (not injury related) contributed three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four assists over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 75-72 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Faulkner returned to the lineup after missing Saturday's win over Georgia Tech due to COVID-19 protocols. The senior is averaging 5.1 points and 2.6 assists after Wednesday's performance.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Return to practice expected Faulkner is expected to return to practice Wednesday after entering COVID-19 protocols last Friday 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Head coach Chris Mack had previously expected Faulkner to be ready to go Tuesday, but instead he will likely make his return Wednesday. The Cardinals have been anxiously awaiting the return of Faulkner who has been an efficient bench scorer for Louisville, recording 5.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 15 minutes a game.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Louisville basketball's Mason Faulkner likely out for Georgia Tech game Backup guard Mason Faulker is expected to be out when the Cardinals take on the Yellow Jackets.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Expected to sit Sunday Faulkner isn't expected to be available for Sunday's game against Georgia Tech due to COVID-19 protocols, Brett Dawson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Faulkner appears to be the primary lingering player in the Cardinals' COVID-19 protocols after the team outbreak earlier in the month. The senior's next chance to see the court arrives Jan. 5 against Pitt if he can clear protocols before then.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles from field in win Faulkner closed with 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 73-69 victory over Wake Forest.
Impact Faulkner might have been one of four Louisville players that scored in double digits in this one, but he didn't have his best shooting performance from the field. That has been a trend for him, though, as Faulkner has not adjusted well to the ACC. He's yet to start for the Cardinals this season while shooting a meager 39.1 percent from the field and 37 percent from three.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 12 points once again Faulkner recorded 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three assists over 23 minutes during Saturday's 82-72 loss to Western Kentucky.
Impact Faulkner delivered 12 points for the second game in a row and also surpassed the 20-minute mark for the second straight contest, meaning he has been delivering value when given enough on-court time. Faulkner is averaging just 4.7 points per game, though, so his fantasy upside just isn't very high right now.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient performance in win Faulkner amassed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 86-60 win over Southeastern Louisiana.
Impact Louisville cruised to victory in this one and that allowed some role players to see significant minutes, and Faulkner was one of the names that took advantage of that situation. The 12-point output was a season-best mark for him, but considering this was just the first time he scored in double digits, he might not be able to put up these scoring figures on a regular basis.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited output in opener Faulkner totaled two points (1-2 FG) and one assist in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 72-60 victory over Southern University.
Impact Faulkner did not play in the team's exhibition game last week due to an ankle injury, and while he didn't play a big role in this one, that should change with time. He averaged at least 17 points per game in each of his last two seasons at Western Carolina, and he should be a decent piece off the bench for the Cardinals.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full-go this week Faulkner (ankle) will be a full-go for Tuesday's game against Southern, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.
Impact Faulkner did not play in the team's exhibition game last week due to an ankle injury. It was only a precautionary measure, however, and the team will have their senior guard available to mix into the backcourt rotation.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not suited up for exhibition contest Faulkner (ankle) is not suited up for Wednesday's exhibition game, Jeff Greer of The Pitt News reports.
Impact Faulkner took part in the team's exhibition game over the weekend, but will not suit up here. He underwent ankle surgery in the offseason and it's unclear if he suffered an aggravation or not.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes part in exhibition Faulkner (ankle) tallied a pair of assists and a rebound over 11 minutes in Friday's exhibition versus Kentucky State.
Impact Faulkner underwent ankle surgery in the offseason but was expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. It appears he's already made his way back into action and will indeed be available for the start of the regular season Nov. 9 versus Southern.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to full practice Faulkner (ankle) is practicing in full, according to freelance college basketball writer Jeff Greer.
Impact Faulkner has been easing back into action over the last few weeks and sat out last Saturday's team scrimmage as a result. The fifth-year season is expected to provide the Cardinals with a scoring boost off the bench when healthy. He's coming off back-to-back seasons of 17.0 ppg or greater as the primary ball handler for Western Carolina.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'A kid on Christmas': Louisville guard Mason Faulkner joins preseason practice After June surgery on his right ankle, guard Mason Faulkner has been cleared to participate in U of L's preseason practice hours.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Ahead of schedule in rehab Faulkner (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and he has been able to practice, 247 Sports reports.
Impact All things are pointing towards Faulkner being ready for the start of the season. He was just recently cleared for full-contact after just being able to do workouts when he first got to Louisville in mid-August.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Home again: Louisville basketball adds grad transfer guard, Kentucky native Mason Faulkner After initially planning to spend his final season at Colorado, 6-foot-1 guard Mason Faulkner will play his grad transfer year at Louisville...
AUGUST 16, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Brown leads The Citadel past Western Carolina 100-86
Hayden Brown had 19 points and 13 rebounds as The Citadel topped Western Carolina 100-86 in the first round of the Southern Conference tournamentMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hightower carries W. Carolina past Mercer 85-61
Cory Hightower had 16 points to lead five Western Carolina players in double figures as the Catamounts romped past Mercer 85-61FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WCU seeks revenge on Mercer
Mercer goes for the season sweep over Western Carolina after winning the previous matchup in MaconFEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Faulkner leads W. Carolina over UNC Greensboro 81-80 GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Mason Faulkner had a season-high 28 points as Western Carolina narrowly beat UNC Greensboro 81-80 on Wednesday night...
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Faulkner leads W. Carolina over UNC Greensboro 81-80 Mason Faulkner had a season-high 28 points as Western Carolina narrowly beat UNC Greensboro 81-80 on Wednesday night.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
