MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES NEWS

Starting Tuesday Timberlake is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against North Carolina.

Impact The freshman will make his first career start. Timberlake has been playing well lately, as he is averaging 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds over his first three games this season.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday McGusty won't play in Tuesday's contest against North Carolina due to a right hamstring injury.

Impact Although the senior returned to action following a three-game absence due to the hamstring injury, McGusty will find himself sidelined once again. The guard's next chance to return to the floor looms Saturday against North Carolina State.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes set to host UNC with no return in sight for Chris Lykes The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team looks to avoid its first 0-4 start in ACC play while still without guard Chris Lykes against Nort...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Dealing with bad ankle sprain Lykes (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against North Carolina, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Jim Larranaga said that Lykes is dealing with the worst ankle sprain of his career. HIs timetable to return is still very much up in the air. Lykes has been out nearly a month with this ankle sprain. Miami will play again on Saturday against N.C. State.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points in return McGusty had nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound and a steal across 28 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to Clemson.

Impact McGusty started the first four games of the season for Miami, but following a three-game absence, served as the Canes' leading reserve. Look for him to be back in the starting five in short order, potentially for a key conference matchup against North Carolina on Tuesday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Timberlake finished with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal across 26 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 66-65 loss against Cle...

Impact Timberlake seems to have left his injury woes behind and has scored in double digits in two of his first three games of the 2020-21 season. He has also logged at least 25 minutes in each of his 2020-21 appearances, meaning he's likely to be involved enough to retain upside even if he's not starting on a regular basis, which has been the case so far.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return date still unknown Head coach Jim Larranaga said after Saturday's loss to Clemson that he has no projected date for when Lykes (ankle) could return, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel re...

Impact Lykes has not taken the court since Dec. 4 as he continues to battle his way back from an ankle injury. The 5-7 senior hasn't been able to practice lately and won't be cleared to play until he progresses to 5-on-5 sessions with full contact. It seems unlikely he'll be ready for the Hurricanes' next game against UNC on Jan. 5.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting unit Walker is not included in Saturday's starting lineup against Clemson.

Impact Walker started the last three games but for some unexplained reason only played 12 minutes in the loss to Virginia Tech on Dec. 29. It's unclear if Walker is dealing with some sort of undisclosed injury or not because he averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes per game in the other two starts and those numbers typically don't lead to a player getting benched.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Cross is starting Saturday's game against Clemson.

Impact Cross played a bench role in each of the last three contests, but he put up a season-high 16 points Tuesday against Virginia Tech. He'll reclaim his spot in the starting five Saturday, taking the place of Anthony Walker.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday Lykes (ankle) isn't warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Clemson, Wyatt Kopelman ov WVUM Sports reports.

Impact Lykes was questionable heading into Saturday's game against the Tigers, but he appears to be on track to miss a sixth straight contest for Miami. He was seen in a walking boot last week as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain. If he's unable to play Saturday, Harlond Beverly should continue to start in his place.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Clemson Lykes (ankle) is questionable for Saturday against Clemson, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lykes has missed five games in a row, and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to return here. He's expected to be a game-time decision and there should be more details regarding his availability closer to tip-off.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing against Clemson McGusty (hamstring) will play Saturday against Clemson, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact McGusty had missed each of Miami's last three games in a row, but he has finally recovered from his woes and will be in the lineup in this ACC matchup. McGusty is averaging 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Close to double-double Beverly posted 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 80-78 loss against Virginia Tech.

Impact Beverly ended just one rebound shy of what would've been his second double-double of the season, but he still found a way to stuff the stat sheet. In fact, that's been his trait this season. Through seven appearances, Beverly is averaging 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance off bench Cross scored 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt) while adding two rebounds, an assist and two steals across 26 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 80-78 loss against Virginia Tech.

Impact Cross was one of two players that scored 16 points for the Hurricanes, but his efforts were not enough to pull away with the win on the road against the Hokies. Cross reached the 10-point mark after not being able to accomplish that feat in four straight games. He's been coming off the bench in Miami's last three games as well, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him on the bench for Saturday's matchup against Clemson.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in limited fashion McGusty (hamstring) has returned to practice but is limited, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Head coach Jim Larranaga said Tuesday that McGusty has returned to practice, but he's not participating to a full extent. The senior has missed the past two weeks with a hamstring injury, and it's unclear when he'll return to game action. The Hurricanes' next game comes Jan. 2, so he'll likely be a game-time decision entering the contest. While he's been out Elijah Olaniyi has started the past three games, averaging 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 30.3 minutes a game. He'll likely continue to start while McGusty works his way back.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't practiced lately Lykes (ankle) hasn't practice over the past few days, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Lykes is currently dealing with a lingering ankle injury, and he was in a boot over Miami's recent break. Thus, it doesn't sound like the senior will be able to return anytime soon, and he should be considered doubtful for the Hurricanes' next game against Clemson on Saturday.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed in starting lineup McGusty (leg) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Both McGusty and Chris Lykes (ankle) were game time decisions and neither is in the staring lineup. It's looking like both will have to wait until a Saturday matchup against Clemson to suit up. McGusty has been nursing a leg injury for the last couple weeks.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Lykes (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact It seems unlikely even with the fact that Lykes has not played since early December that he would be brought off the bench. It appears the senior may have to wait until Saturday against Clemson for his next chance to return to the court.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

GTD against Virginia Tech McGusty (leg) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact McGusty has been unavailable for the team's last two games after exiting a Dec. 12 contest against Florida Gulf Coast. The team is hopeful that both McGusty and Chris Lykes (ankle) are able to suit up against the Hokies. McGusty is averaging 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in four games this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will be a game-time decision Lykes (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lykes is still working his way back from an ankle injury he suffered in early December. He has only been able to play in two games thus far. Lykes' return would be huge for the Hurricanes, who have lost two of their last three games.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

C Rodney Miller ruled out for the season Back-up center Rodney Miller has been ruled out for the season with a right knee injury, the team announced on Sunday.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ruled out for the season Miller will miss the rest of this season after sustaining a right knee injury against Jacksonville on Dec. 19.

Impact Miller had been limited all season with a leg issue as he did not see more than 10 minutes in any of the five games he played in. The 7-footer was expected to be a consistent contributor after starting in 28 games last year but injuries halted any possibility of that happening. It's unclear what the nature of his injury is but it's clearly significant if it's keeping him out for the rest of the season. He'll join Sam Waardenburg (foot) as the second big man to go down for the Hurricanes this season while Deng Gak should see an increased role moving forward in Miller's absence.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 25 points Wong recorded 25 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and an assist over 35 minutes in Saturday's 73-64 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Wong has scored in double digits in every one of his six appearances to date, but he's taken his game to a whole new level of late with three straight games scoring 20 or more points. That alone makes him Miami's top scoring threat moving forward, and he is averaging 19.0 points per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the floor and 31.3 percent from three-point range in 2020-21.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 12 points in return Timberlake (ankle) scored 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 25 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over Jacksonvill...

Impact Timberlake hadn't played a single game this season but made his presence felt against Jacksonville, as he was one of the team's most productive players despite coming off the bench. Expect Timberlake to remain on the bench for the team's next game, though, scheduled for Dec. 29 at Virginia Tech.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one minute Saturday Miller (leg) played one minute off the bench in Saturday's win over Jacksonville.

Impact Miller was a game-time decision and, while he didn't do much, he saw the court and that bodes well for his chances of playing at Virginia Tech on Dec. 29 -- even if he'll have a limited role once again.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE