MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES NEWS

Rodney Miller - Plays three minutes in return Miller (groin) ended Wednesday's 91-83 win over North Carolina State with no counting stats across three minutes.

Impact This was well ahead of the original three-to-four week timeline that was given to Miller to return from this groin issue. In saying that, he still only played three minutes so Miami could have just wanted to get him a little taste of game action before bumping up his playing time.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Wong rallies Hurricanes past Wolfpack for 6th straight win Isaiah Wong scored 15 of his 19 in the second half to rally the Miami Hurricanes to their sixth straight win with a 91-83 victory over NC St...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Deng Gak - Starting Wednesday Gak is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against North Carolina State.

Impact With Sam Waardenburg unavailable as a result of COVID-19 protocols, Gak is set to make his first start of the season. The junior is averaging just 3.9 minutes per game this season, but he could see an expanded role as long as Waardenburg is sidelined.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wooga Poplar - Unavailable Wednesday Poplar (COVID-19 protocols) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against NC State.

Impact Poplar will now be unavailable for Miami until he clears the health and safety protocols. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Waardenburg - Out Wednesday Waardenburg (COVID-19 protocols) won't play in Wednesday's game against North Carolina State.

Impact Waardenburg will miss his first game of the season due to COVID-19 protocols. With Rodney Miller (groin) also sidelined, more minutes could be available for Deng Gak and Anthony Walker in Miami's frontcourt.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakai Robinson - Looking at redshirt Robinson intends to take a redshirt for the 2021-22 season, Christopher Stock of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Robinson was a consensus four-star recruit that appeared in many top-100 overall rankings, but the freshman has yet to take the court in a single game this season for the Hurricanes. Instead, Charlie Moore, Isaiah Wong and Kameron McGusty take up the bulk of the backcourt minutes with fellow freshman Bensley Joseph functioning in a reserve capacity. Both Moore and McGusty are set to move on from the program next year, however, which will leave Robinson the opportunity to step into a prominent role out of the gates while preserving all four years of eligibility.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harlond Beverly - Undergoing back surgery Beverly will undergo back surgery and miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Harlond had played in just four games this season. Last year he started 15 games and averaged 6.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. Miami's depth in the backcourt will take a hit.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron McGusty has 27, Hurricanes beat Hatters Kameron McGusty scored 27 points for the third time this season and hit six of the Hurricanes’ 14 3-pointers in an 82-72 win over Stetson on...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Isaiah Wong - Another solid effort Wong amassed 16 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 82-72 win over Stetson.

Impact Wong has scored in double digits in every game except the season opener, and his numbers have seen an uptick of late after he's scored at least 15 points in three straight games. He's averaging 15.6 points per contests across five appearances in December.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron McGusty - Excellent offensive performance McGusty totaled 27 points (9-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 82-72 victory over Stetson.

Impact This was the fifth time McGusty cleared the 20-point mark in the current season, and he has registered exactly 27 points in two of his last three appearances. His role as one of Miami's undisputed offensive threats is not under question and he's averaging 19.2 points per game through five games in December.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perry, Stetson visit Miami

Two guards will be on display as Rob Perry and Stetson will battle Kameron McGusty and Miami

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaiah Wong - Goes for 17 points in win Wong produced 17 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Sunday's 72-66 victory over Fordham.

Impact Wong wasn't the most accurate shooter, but he still ended just three boards shy of putting up a double-double while also ending as Miami's second-best scorer. One of the team's biggest offensive threats on a game-to-game basis, Wong is averaging 15.5 points per game in four appearances this month and has also scored in double digits in all but one contest in 2021-22.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Moore - Stuffs stat sheet Sunday Moore ended Sunday's 72-66 win over Fordham with 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 38 minutes.

Impact Moore surpassed the 15-point mark for the first time since Nov. 26, but his impact was noticeable in other areas outside of scoring since he also left his mark as a rebounder, passer and defender in what was a complete performance for the senior. Moore is averaging 11.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game across four December games.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Miller - Out 3-4 weeks Miller will miss the next 3-4 weeks after suffering a left groin injury during Wednesday's 76-59 win over Lipscomb.

Impact It's what type of injury Miller sustained to his groin but it's clearly severe enough to hold him out for up to a month. The 7-0 senior has played a smaller role for the Hurricanes this season, averaging 2.3 points and a rebound in 6.7 minutes per game. Look for Deng Gak to pick up some additional minutes behind Sam Waardenburg with Miller out.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Miller - Fills stat sheet Wednesday Miller finished Wednesday's 76-59 victory over Lipscomb with 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks and five steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Miller has scored in double digits in each of his last two appearances, but his impact in this game was noticeable in several other categories as well, as evidenced by the fact that he delivered season-best figures in every single major category except points. He's averaging 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game over his last five contests, all of them as a starter.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron McGusty - Explodes for 27 points McGusty ended with 27 points (11-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 76-59 win over Lipscomb.

Impact McGusty was the leading scorer in the entire game and once again showed why he's Miami's top offensive threat. He did more than just scoring, however, as he also left his mark as a passer and as a defender with a season-high three blocks. McGusty is averaging a career-high 17.7 points per contest.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harlond Beverly - Misses fifth straight Beverly missed his fifth consecutive game Wednesday against Lipscomb.

Impact Beverly had been down to a career-low 9.3 mpg over the four early-season games he did appear in, so it seems he's fallen out of the rotation for one reason or another. The school has yet to report any disciplinary measures or injury, and without further clarity, the third-year guard can safely be dropped or passed over in all fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McGusty scorches Lipscomb for career-best 29 points as Miami Hurricanes men's basketball rolls Kameron McGusty and Isaiah Wong combined for 29 of Miami’s 41 second-half points.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

McGusty has career-high 29 in Hurricanes' 76-59 victory

Kameron McGusty scored a career-high 29 points, Isaiah Wong added 20 and Miami defeated Lipscomb 76-59

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Miller - Solid output against Tigers Miller provided 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 victory over Clemson.

Impact Miller didn't score more than nine points in any of his first eight games of the season regardless of whether he was starting or coming off the bench, but he made his presence felt in this win Saturday and was one of Miami's top contributors. That said, he's not likely to score in double digits on a consistent basis going forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Waardenburg - Fills stat sheet against Clemson Waardenburg finished Saturday's 80-75 win over Clemson with 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Waardenburg has been extremely inconsistent this season, but he seems to be showing signs of a potential turnaround since he has scored in double digits in each of his last two games. In fact, the 18-point output was a season-high mark for the senior, who's averaging 8.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game so far.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron McGusty's surge helps lift Hurricanes past Nittany Lions Kameron McGusty scored all 12 of his points in the second half including a key 3-pointer late and the Hurricanes won 63-58 at Penn State on...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Isaiah Wong - Scores 14 in woeful loss Wong registered 14 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 96-64 loss to Alabama.

Impact Wong was one of three Miami players that scored in double digits in this one-sided loss but that shouldn't be surprising considering the kind of role he has on the team. Wong is averaging 15.6 points per game this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron McGusty - Records double-double McGusty registered 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 96-64 loss to Alabama.

Impact McGusty continues to be one of Miami's go-to players on a regular basis and once again dazzled with a strong performance on both ends of the court. While he's had a few up-and-down games this season, his role as one of Miami's best players and biggest offensive threats is not under question, making him a solid pick every time Miami takes the floor.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Alabama pounds Miami Hurricanes 96-64 in ESPN Events Invitational fifth-place game Kameron McGusty had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Miami (4-3), and Isaiah Wong scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM