UMASS MINUTEMEN NEWS

Rahsool Diggins - Coming off the bench Diggins is not listed in Massachusetts' starting lineup ahead of Saturday's showdown with St. Bonaventure.

Impact Diggins will make his return to the bench after starting in the last five games for Massachusetts. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has appeared in all 12 games this season, logging 3.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 16.7 minutes per game. Diggins figures to remain in a similar role off the bench for the Minutemen.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Set to return Saturday Fernandes (ankle) will be active for Saturday's matchup with St. Bonaventure, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Fernandes, who has missed the last five games with an ankle injury, is set to make his return on Saturday. The 5-foot-11 senior has started in seven games this season, averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 28.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UMass men's basketball earns comeback victory against Dartmouth before entering A-10 schedule Dyondre Dominguez scored 14 points in the second half, while T.J. Weeks Jr. and Matt Cross also finished in double figures.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Noah Fernandes - Doubtful for Tuesday's contest Fernandes (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Dartmouth, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Fernandes has already been sidelined for four straight games due to an ankle injury and is trending toward missing a fifth contest. Coach Frank Martin said Fernandes has recently began doing some light jogging and the swelling in his ankle has gone down, but the combo guard is still not practicing.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Won't play Saturday Fernandes (ankle) is not available for Saturday's game against North Texas, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazettereports.

Impact Fernandes will miss a fourth consecutive game due to an ankle injury. His next chance to return will be Tuesday versus Dartmouth. Rahsool Diggins figures to remain in the starting five as long as Fernandes is out.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UMass pair leads quartet of local skaters trying out for US junior team - The Boston Globe UMass freshman forward Kenny Connors and sophomore defenseman Ryan Ufko are competing for a chance to play in the IIHF World Junior tourname...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Noah Fernandes - Doubtful vs. North Texas Fernandes (ankle) is doubtful Saturday versus North Texas, according to Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

Impact Fernandes will not practice on Wednesday. If out Saturday, Rahsool Diggins is expected to be a part of the Minutemen's starting lineup again.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gapare scores 13 as UMass takes down Hofstra 71-56

Tafara Gapare scored 13 points off of the bench to lead the UMass Minutemen past the Hofstra Pride 71-56

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UMass men's basketball runs away from Hofstra in second half, improves to 8-2 The Minutemen play North Texas in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield on Saturday at 3 p.m.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Noah Fernandes - Out at Hofstra Fernandes (ankle) is out Sunday at Hofstra, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Fernandes will try returning when the Minutemen host North Texas on Saturday. Rahsool Diggins is expected to be a part of their starting lineup again Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Out because of ankle Fernandes is out Thursday due to an ankle injury, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Fernandes' ankle injury will prevent him from playing against Massachusetts-Lowell on Thursday. He is doubtful Sunday at Hofstra. Because of the injury's severity, Fernandes will undergo an MRI.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UMass hosts UMass-Lowell after Covington's 22-point game

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gapare scores 15 off bench, UMass beats Albany (NY) 87-73

Tafara Gapare scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the UMass Minutemen over the Albany (NY) Great Danes 87-73

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rahsool Diggins - Nine minutes across game started Diggins totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-4 FT), one assist, one block and one steal in nine minutes during Monday's 87-73 victory over Albany.

Impact Despite being a part of the Minutemen's starting lineup, Diggins logged his lowest minute tally as a sophomore thus far. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he continues to start in place of an unavailable Noah Fernandes (undisclosed). However, Diggins' upside remains limited.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rahsool Diggins - First collegiate start Diggins will make his first collegiate start during Monday's showdown with Albany, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Diggins will make his first collegiate start with Noah Fernandes ruled out for the contest. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has appeared in seven games this season, logging three points, one rebound and 2.3 assists on 17 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Out Monday Fernandes (undisclosed) will be inactive for Monday's showdown with Albany, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Fernandes will be unavailable for Monday's matchup with Albany. The 5-foot-11 senior has appeared in seven games this season, contributing 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 28.3 minutes per game. His next opportunity to return will be Thursday against UMass Lowell.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UMass faces Albany (NY), seeks 6th straight win

UMass is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over Albany (NY)

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UMass Minutemen play the Albany (NY) Great Danes on 5-game win streak

UMass takes on Albany (NY) looking to extend its five-game win streak

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keon Thompson - Plays eight minutes in return Thompson (foot) returned to action after a one-game absence and missed his only two shots in eight minutes on the floor in Friday's loss to Harvard.

Impact Thompson was sidelined for a game due to a minor foot injury and was quiet upon his return. The 6-0 freshman has been held scoreless over his last three games going 0-7 from the field over that span. He'll look to turn things around Monday when he faces Albany.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UMass men's basketball uses second-half comeback to defeat Harvard, earn best start since 2013-14 The University of Massachusetts men's basketball team won its fifth straight game to mark the best start to a season since 2013-14.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Fernandes' 18 lead UMass over Harvard 71-68

Led by Noah Fernandes' 18 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the Harvard Crimson 71-68 on Friday night

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keon Thompson - Anticipates to play Friday Thompson (foot) is expected to be available for Friday's game against Harvard, Dean Wendel of Daily Collegian Sports reports.

Impact Thompson was unable to suit up for Tuesday's contest versus South Florida due to a minor foot injury, but it sounds like the issue isn't severe enough to hold the freshman out for a second straight matchup. Thompson will likely continue operating in his limited role off the bench for the Minutemen during Friday's meeting with the Crimson.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UMass plays Harvard, aims for 4th straight road win

UMass will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Minutemen take on Harvard

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UMass faces Harvard on 4-game win streak

UMass heads into a matchup against Harvard as winners of four consecutive games

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dyondre Dominguez leads four scorers in double digits, UMass men's basketball wins fourth straight The Minutemen improved to 5-1 on the season heading into Friday's game at Harvard.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM