UMASS MINUTEMEN NEWS

Dyondre Dominguez - Likely to play Wednesday Dominguez (illness) is dressed in uniform for warmups ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Dayton, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Dominguez is expected to be active Wednesday after missing the previous game with a non-COVID illness. The junior forward is averaging 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.5 minutes across 26 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Martin - Expected back Wednesday Martin (elbow) is expected to be available for Wednesday's matchup with Dayton, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Martin, who has missed the last two games with a UCL injury, is expected to be active in Wednesday's showdown with Dayton. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in 25 games this season, logging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds on 18.7 minutes per game. Martin and the Minutemen, who have lost five of their last six games, will look to swing their momentum against the Flyers.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross - Likely to suit up again this year Head coach Frank Martin said that Cross has a grade 2 MCL sprain, Joey Aliberti of The Daily Collegian reports.

Impact Regarding Cross' future availability, coach Martin also said "I think he'll play again this year," per Aliberti. The 6-foot-7 junior has already missed one game as a result of the MCL issue and remains without a specific timetable for a return to action.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores 15, UMass defeats Rhode Island 69-45

Keon Thompson’s 15 points helped UMass defeat Rhode Island 69-45

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dyondre Dominguez - Out Saturday Dominguez will not play in Saturday's game at Rhode Island due to a non-covid related illness, UMass beat writer Pedro Gray Soares reports.

Impact Dominguez was sick enough to not even travel with the team. Thus, his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday at home versus Dayton.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leggett and Rhode Island host UMass Rhode Island hosts the UMass Minutemen after Ishmael Leggett scored 21 points in Rhode Island’s 55-54 loss to the VCU Rams.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leggett leads Rhode Island against UMass after 21-point game

Rhode Island plays the UMass Minutemen after Ishmael Leggett scored 21 points in Rhode Island's 55-54 loss to the VCU Rams

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Cross - Out indefinitely Cross (knee) is out indefinitely, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Cross suffered a sprained MCL during Massachusetts' game Tuesday versus Loyola-Chicago. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday and sit out indefinitely. Until further notice, Dyondre Dominguez is expected to continue being part of the Minutemen's starting lineup while Cross recovers from his injured knee. He may not play again during their 2022-23 season. Cross has less than three weeks to recover before tournament games begin.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dyondre Dominguez - Scores nine points Dominguez logged nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 64-62 loss to Loyola Chicago.

Impact Dominguez scored nine points twice across three games Massachusetts played during the second week of February. Brandon Martin must sit out indefinitely due to an elbow injury. With fellow power forward Matt Cross (knee) also unavailable because of injury problems, Dominguez is expected to be a more frequent participant and significant contributor in the 2022-23 Minutemen's future games.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Martin - Out indefinitely Martin has no timetable for his return due to a right UCL injury, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Martin injured his elbow ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus Loyola-Chicago. The 6-foot-5 forward is averaging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 18.7 minutes across 25 games this season. Martin could miss the rest of the regular season with only four contests remaining.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross - Suffers knee injury Coach Frank Martin said Cross injured his MCL during Tuesday's game versus Loyola-Chicago, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Cross will receive an MRI on Wednesday to determine the severity of his injury. His status for Saturday's game versus Rhode Island is in doubt.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross - Exits game with injury Cross left Tuesday's game versus Loyola-Chicago early in the first half due to a potential non-contact right knee injury, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Cross scored six points before leaving Tuesday's game early. If he's unable to return, his next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Rhode Island.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Martin - Unavailable for Tuesday's clash Martin (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Loyola Chicago, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact While Martin is set to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 campaign Tuesday night versus the Ramblers due to an unspecified issue, Dyondre Dominguez is slated to make his first start under head coach Frank Martin.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Martin - Coming off the bench Tuesday Martin will be coming off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against Loyola Chicago.

Impact The senior will not be in the starting rotation Tuesday against Loyola Chicago. This will be the first time the forward hasn't started this year. Martin is averaging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds this season. Dyondre Dominguez will be starting Tuesday instead.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dyondre Dominguez - Gets starting nod Dominguez is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Loyola-Chicago, A10 Talk reports.

Impact Dominquez will replace Brandon Martin in the starting lineup Tuesday. The junior forward will make his first start of the season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - Should be active Tuesday Diggins (leg) is warming up and should be active Tuesday against Loyola Chicago, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact The sophomore should return to action after missing the last three games due to a leg injury. The guard is was spotted warming up prior to Tuesday's matchup against Loyola Chicago and is trending towards playing. Diggins is averaging 4.5 points and 2.5 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Tallies 10 in return Luis had 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Saturday's 86-72 loss to La Salle.

Impact Luis missed back-to-back games due to a concussion but was back with an efficient 15 minutes in Saturday's defeat. He has the capability of getting hot as a high-volume scorer -- as shown by a 31-point effort Jan. 28 against Duquesne -- but it's unclear what his role will be as the Minutemen look to bounce back from a four-game losing streak, starting Tuesday against Loyola-Chicago.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - Ends up sitting out Diggins did not take the court in Saturday's 86-72 loss to La Salle despite earlier reports that he would be active for the contest.

Impact Diggins had averaged 17.9 mpg across 20 games (10 starts) when healthy earlier this season, so it's a bit surprising to see the sophomore sit this one out despite apparently gaining clearance, especially with the Minutemen already deploying a nine-man rotation. Despite riding the pine Saturday, this does appear to be good news for his prospective return. His next chance to take the court will be Tuesday against Loyola-Chicago.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UMass men's basketball falls to La Salle, 86-72 The Minutemen lost their fourth consecutive game.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

RJ Luis - Available to return Luis (concussion) is listed as active ahead of Saturday's game against La Salle , Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact After missing two games while dealing with a concussion, Luis is set to make his return. Prior to the injury, Luis had started three straight games, but will enter off the bench Saturday. Luis is averaging a very strong 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.6 minutes per game as a freshman.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - Active Saturday Diggins (ankle) will be active for Saturday's matchup with La Salle, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Diggins will return on Saturday after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-2 sophomore, who has averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 assists on 17.9 minutes per game, will look to make his presence felt in his return.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Expected back Saturday Luis (concussion) is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with La Salle, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Despite earlier reports, Luis is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with La Salle. The 6-foot-7 freshman is likely to be available for the contest, but if he is ultimately unable to suit up, his next opportunity to return will come on Tuesday against Loyola Chicago.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Remains out with concussion Luis (head) is out Saturday against La Salle, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Luis missed Massachusetts' last two games and he's slated to miss a third straight game with a concussion. The guard is putting up 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists on the season. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against Loyola Chicago.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - Doubtful Saturday Diggins (ankle) will be doubtful for Saturday's matchup at La Salle, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Diggins is set to miss his third-consecutive game as the result of an ankle injury sustained last week. The sophomore, who has averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 assists on the season and if he misses Saturday's game, his next opportunity to return on Tuesday against Loyola Chicago.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - Remaining out Wednesday Diggins (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with Fordham, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Diggins is set to miss his second-consecutive game as the result of an ankle injury sustained last week. The 6-foot-2 sophomore, who has averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 assists on 17.9 minutes per game, will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against La Salle.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE