UMASS MINUTEMEN NEWS

Noah Fernandes - Game-time decision Fernandes (ankle) will likely be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Richmond, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Fernandes was able to practice in a limited fashion on Tuesday after missing Massachusetts' last three games, but he will remain a game-time decision on Wednesday. The 5-foot-11 senior has started in 11 games this season, averaging 13.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 29.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Scores 15 points Luis recorded 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 loss to Saint Joseph's.

Impact Luis averaged 12.8 points across his five games from Dec. 31 to Jan. 21. The scoring rate alone is why fantasy managers should consider using him. Unlike him, most backups do not usually log that many points.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Remaining out Saturday Fernandes (ankle) is not warming up and will sit out Saturday's game against St. Joseph's, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Fernandes is set to miss his third game in a row while dealing with an ankle injury. The 5-foot-11 senior has averaged 13.4 points and 4.1 assists over 11 starts this season, and his next chance to return will come Wednesday against Richmond. In his continued absence, sophomore Rahsool Diggins figures to continue stepping up in the starting rotation.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Available at St. Joseph's Luis (wrist) is available Saturday at St. Joseph's, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Luis practiced without any problems Thursday. He will be expected to return as the Minutemen play again Saturday. But if Luis sits out once more, their next matchup is when they host Richmond on Wednesday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Questionable at St. Joseph's Fernandes (ankle) is questionable Saturday at St. Joseph's, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Fernandes' availability continues to be a game-time decision. He practiced little two days before the Minutemen play their next matchup.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - DNP at VCU Luis (wrist) did not play during Massachusetts' 83-55 loss Tuesday at VCU.

Impact Despite warming up before Massachusetts' latest game, Luis logged his second absence because of the injured wrist. He is expected to be a game-time decision at St. Joseph's on Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wildens Leveque - Logs 14 minutes in start Leveque had four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block in 14 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 83-55 loss to VCU.

Impact Leveque returned to the starting lineup, but he logged just four points across 14 minutes during Tuesday's loss to VCU. The 6-foot-10 senior has appeared in 15 games this season (12 starts), logging 4.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks on 17.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Returns Tuesday Luis (wrist) is warming up and should be good to return tonight, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact The freshman will be ruled out with an ankle injury that kept him out last game versus URI. Luis is averaging 9.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Out Tuesday with ankle injury Fernandes (ankle) has been ruled out Tuesday at VCU, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact The senior will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury. The guard will be a game-time decision Saturday at Saint Joseph's.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Questionable for Tuesday Luis (undisclosed) was seen shooting around on Monday night, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Luis, who was inactive during Saturday's showdown with Rhode Island, was seen at a team shootaround on Monday night. The 6-foot-7 freshman, who has been a significant role player for Massachusetts (20.7 minutes per game), appears likely to be available for Tuesday's matchup with VCU.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Questionable before VCU Fernandes (ankle) has questionable availability before Massachusetts' game Tuesday at VCU, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Previously undisclosed, one of Fernandes' ankles caused his doubtful availability and prevented him from playing when Massachusetts hosted Rhode Island on Saturday. The updated status is a lot more promising.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross scores career-high 22 points, leads Minutemen past Rams (photos) Matt Cross scored a career-high 22 points as UMass used a 12-0 scoring run early in the second half to take control of an eventual 75-65 win...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cross scores 22 points; UMass wins 75-65 over Rhode Island

Led by Matt Cross' 22 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the Rhode Island Rams 75-65

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rahsool Diggins - Gets starting nod Diggins is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Rhode Island, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Diggins will replace Noah Fernandes (undisclosed) in the starting lineup Saturday. The sophomore guard is averaging 2.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across 14 games this season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis - Not warming up pregame Luis is not warming up prior to Saturday's game against Rhode Island and will likely sit out, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Luis started the first two games of the season before coming off the bench each of the following 14 contests, so it's unclear what will keep him sidelined Saturday. The 6-foot-7 freshman has averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 boards, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals while playing 20.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Likely out versus Rhode Island Fernandes is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Rhode Island and appears likely to sit out, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Fernandes previously missed five games with an ankle injury before returning for each of the past four contests. Therefore, it's unclear if he's still dealing with this issue or if a different reason will keep him from playing Saturday. Across 11 starts this season, the 5-foot-11 senior has averaged 13.4 points, 2.5 boards, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals while playing 29.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wildens Leveque - Productive in return Leveque tallied 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 78-77 loss to La Salle.

Impact Leveque made his return Wednesday after missing the previous three games with a knee injury. He came off the bench for just the second time this season but scored his second-most points of the campaign.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wildens Leveque - Warming up ahead of La Salle Leveque was spotted warming up ahead of Massachusetts' tilt with La Salle, per Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

Impact Leveque is in uniform and taking jump shots on the court in warm ups. The center has missed the past three games, but he should be good to go against La Salle. On the season, Leveque is putting up 4.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wildens Leveque - Game-time decision Leveque (knee) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with La Salle, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Leveque has returned to practice after missing three games with a knee injury, and he will be a game-time decision on Wednesday. The 6-foot-10 senior has started in 11 games this season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks on 17.1 minutes per game. If Leveque is ultimately unable to play, his next opportunity to return will be Saturday against Rhode Island.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

La Salle visits UMass following Brantley's 29-point showing

La Salle plays the UMass Minutemen after Khalil Brantley scored 29 points in the Explorers' 77-75 overtime win over the Rhode Island Rams

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Rahsool Diggins - Plays three minutes in return Diggins supplied no counting stats over three minutes during Wednesday's 90-81 win over Saint Louis.

Impact Diggins was active for just three minutes in his return on Wednesday, recording no stats in the win over St. Louis. The 6-foot-2 sophomore was mostly held out of the contest after missing one game due to an undisclosed injury. It is unclear what his availability and workload for Saturday's game against George Washington will look like.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wildens Leveque - Out multiple weeks Levesque (knee) is out multiple weeks due to a knee injury, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Levesque's injury is knee tendinitis. The earliest he can return will be Jan. 17. Levesque is expected to be out more though, and the Minutemen have no better replacement than Isaac Kante.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - Available vs. Saint Louis Diggins will be available during Massachusetts' game Wednesday versus Saint Louis, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact To attend the birth of his child, Diggins sat out when Massachusetts played at St. Bonaventure on Dec. 31. He will be good to return on Wednesday and may see extra minutes with Wildens Leveque (knee) out of the rotation due to knee tendinitis.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UMass men's basketball falls at St. Bonaventure in A-10 opener Isaac Kante posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Minutemen lost on the road Saturday.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM