MATT KNOWLING NEWS

Scores 11 in defeat Knowling finished Thursday's 76-71 loss to Purdue with 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes.

Impact Knowling connected on all five attempts from the field, closing with 11 points, five rebounds and an assist during Thursday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-6 senior transfer from Yale saw action in 25 games this season (three starts), averaging three points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 blocks on 16.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Tuesday Knowling (undisclosed) supplied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 77-75 loss to Northwestern.

Impact Knowling saw 32 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's loss against the Wildcats after a foot injury limited him to just one minute of action during Saturday's win over Michigan State. The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in 14 games this season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks on 18.5 minutes per game. It appears the foot injury that has plagued Knowling since December is finally behind the senior forward.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Knowling (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for USC's tilt with Northwestern.

Impact Knowling returned from his extended absence against Michigan State, but played all of one minute in that game. Thus, it makes sense that he's not quite over the foot injury that held him out of seven straight games. It remains to be seen if he'll take the court in Evanston.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Plays all of one minute Knowling (foot) chipped in no counting stats in one minute during Saturday's 70-64 victory over Michigan State.

Impact Knowling returned for the first time in seven games, but only played one minute against Michigan state in USC's big-time upset victory. The forward will look to resume his role as a role player off the bench who averaged about 20 minutes per-game before his extended absence.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Knowling (foot) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Michigan State, per Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Knowling has missed the team's last eight games due to a foot injury but should have a chance to make his return Saturday. If he ends up being able to play, he should return to his role as the team's sixth man.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against MSU Knowling (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Knowling, who has missed USC's last seven games, remains questionable for the Trojans on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 senior is averaging 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.7 blocks on 18.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Knowling (foot) will not appear in Monday's game against UCLA.

Impact Knowling will miss his seventh-consecutive game with a foot injury as the Trojans face off against the Bruins. The 6-foot-6 senior, who is averaging 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.7 blocks across 12 games, will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against Michigan State.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Trojans Knowling (foot) won't suit up for USC against Nebraska.

Impact Knowling will miss his sixth straight game. The bench forward, who averages 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists, will get his next chance to play on Jan. 27 in a crosstown battle with UCLA.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Knowling (foot) will not appear in Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Knowling will miss his fifth-straight game with a foot injury as the Trojans host the Badgers on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 senior, who is averaging 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.7 blocks on 18.8 minutes per game this season (12 games), will have his next chance to return against Nebraska on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Illinois Knowling (foot) is out for USC's game Saturday at Illinois.

Impact According to Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com, Knowling's right foot used a walking boot early-January. The injury will cause his next DNP on Saturday. After then, USC's team is scheduled for a Tuesday game against Iowa.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining sidelined Wednesday Knowling (undisclosed) is inactive for Wednesday's game against Indiana.

Impact Knowling will miss his second-consecutive game as the result of an undisclosed injury as the Trojans face off against the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-6 senior transfer from Yale, who is averaging 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.7 blocks across 12 games (18.8 minutes per game), will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Illinois.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Michigan Knowling (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Michigan.

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, so there's a chance Knowling could miss more than one game. His next chance to play will come against Indiana on Wednesday.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start against San Jose State Knowling supplied 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 82-68 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Knowling chipped in 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal as USC rolled out a new starting lineup in their win over the Spartans. The 6-foot-6 senior transfer from Yale, has averaged 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and one block on 24.5 minutes per game (four games), and should continue to see a heavy role whether off the bench or in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Knowling is included in the starting-five for Wednesday's matchup against San Jose State.

Impact Knowling will be making his first start of the season as the team decided to start him over Chibuzo Agbo. The senior forward has logged over 15 minutes in each of his three appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records six rebounds Knowling (head) logged two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one block during USC's 71-66 loss Sunday against California.

Impact Despite barely logging fewer than 20 minutes, the 6-foot-6 Knowling recorded USC's most rebounds against California. Before enrolling at Southern Cal, he was at least an adequate rebounder for Yale. During games Knowling logged in between 10 and 20 minutes, the graduate student averaged 4.3 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Knowling (head) is expected to be available for USC's game Sunday against California, per Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.

Impact Even though Knowling continues to be a game-time decision, USC's probability of using him Sunday improved after the Morrisette announcement. Unsurprisingly, he is not part of the Trojans' starting lineup against California, so his official availability will be determined mid-game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Cal Knowling (head) is listed as questionable on USC's official team injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cal.

Impact Knowling will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's game against Cal after missing last week's matchup against UT Arlington with a head injury. The 6-foot-6 senior suffered the injury against Idaho State and was subsequently held out of the second half in that contest. Knowling will hope to make himself available against the Bears, but should he be ruled out, his next opportunity to return to action will come against San Jose State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Texas-Arlington Knowling (head) is listed out for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Knowling suffered a head injury against Idaho State and will be forced to miss out on this matchup. The senior forward will aim to be active for Sunday's game against California.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for second half Knowling (head) is out for the remainder of Thursday's game versus Idaho State, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Knowling hit his head in the first half of Thursday's game and has been ruled out for the second half. It's unclear exactly what the injury is but it's serious enough to keep him off the floor for the night. His next game is Wednesday versus Texas-Arlington.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chibuzo Agbo, Matt Knowling lead USC over Chattanooga 77-51 in Eric Musselman's debut for Trojans

Chibuzo Agbo had 14 points, reserve Matt Knowling scored 13 points and Southern Cal cruised to a 77-51 victory over Chattanooga in a season-opening victory for first-year coach Eri...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USC men's basketball lands commitment from former Yale forward Matt Knowling Knowling averaged 11.6 points and started 26 games for the Ivy League champion Bulldogs last season.

APRIL 21, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Watch Yale beat Brown on Matt Knowling's buzzer beater in the Ivy League Tournament championship - The Boston Globe Yale closed the game on an 8-1 run to reach the NCAA tournament for the seventh time.

MARCH 17, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Knowling's buzzer-beater lifts Yale over Brown 62-61 for Ivy League title, NCAA tourney berth

Matt Knowling hit a jumper at the buzzer and Yale closed the game on an 8-1 run to beat Brown 62-61 in the championship game of the Ivy League Tournament at Francis S

MARCH 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spotted with boot on left foot Knowling (foot) will not play in Tuesday's game against Brown, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Knowling was seen wearing a boot on his right foot. It's unclear how much time that Yale's starting forward will miss, but the team is off until next Monday against Columbia. Nick Townsend will get the start against Brown in Knowling's place.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available at Gonzaga Knowling (ankle) will be available during Yale's game at Gonzaga on Nov. 10, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Despite suffering from an ankle injury during Yale's 2023 preseason, Knowling will not sit out any games. He averaged 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds during his 2022-23 season. Currently, Knowling is expected to be one of the Ivy League's best players during its upcoming campaign.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE