MOUSSA CISSE NEWS

Inactive in pregame warmups Cisse (ankle) is not participating in pregame warmups and team layup lines ahead of Saturday's game versus Baylor, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Cisse is considered doubtful to play Saturday as he recovers from an ankle injury that sidelined him for Oklahoma State's previous two games. While the 7-foot-1 center is suited up, his extremely limited role pregame seems to indicate that he'll now miss his third consecutive game due to this issue. Cisse has averaged 8.1 points and a team-high 9.9 rebounds across 14 starts this season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Cisse (ankle) will be doubtful to play Saturday against Baylor but is getting better, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The big man will be doubtful to suit up Saturday against Baylor with an ankle injury. The junior has missed the last two games due to the same injury. Cisse is averaging 8.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Kansas State Cisse (ankle) sat out the Cowboys' 65-57 loss Tuesday at Kansas State.

Impact Instead of being limited, Cisse did not play at all. Cisse's next opportunity to return is when the Cowboys visit Baylor on Saturday.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be limited Tuesday Cisse (ankle) is suited up and going through warmups but will likely be limited in Tuesday's game against Kansas State, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Cisse is not in the starting lineup but could still see some action off the bench behind the frontcourt of Tyreek Smith and Kalib Boone. Cisse is a very important piece on the interior for the Cowboys and having their big man in any capacity is certainly not a bad thing. Kalib Boone was excellent against Texas without Cisse and Boone may still end up getting the majority of the time at center.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains a game-time decision Cisse remains a game-time decision in advance of Tuesday's showdown with Kansas State, Jon Walker of the Stillwater News Press reports.

Impact The junior will be a game-time decision on Tuesday with an ankle injury. He didn't play Saturday against Texas, but was pushing to, suggesting he's close to getting back on the floor. If Cisse remains on the bench, junior forward Tyreek Smith can see extended playing time.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Texas Cisse (ankle) did not play during the Cowboys' 56-46 loss Saturday versus Texas.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Cisse sat out the Cowboys' second game of 2023. He has three days before they play their next matchup Tuesday at Kansas State.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Cisse (ankle) is dressed but not warming up for Saturday's game against Texas, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Cisse was considered doubtful for Saturday's game, so his non-participation during warmups is not surprising. Barring some drastic turnaround, it looks like he will be sidelined Saturday.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Cisse (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus Texas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cisse was unable to practice this week with a left ankle injury and isn't expected to suit up Saturday. His next opportunity to play is Tuesday's matchup with Kansas State.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Currently day-to-day Cisse (ankle) is day-to-day, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Though an injured Cisse unsurprisingly did not practice on Wednesday, his left ankle is not swelling much now. Cisse's next opportunity to return will be when the Cowboys host Texas this Saturday.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Monday Cisse has exited Monday's game against the Mountaineers to be examined for an ankle injury, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Cisse appeared to be in significant pain after going down with an apparent left ankle injury in the first half, per Unruh. Over 13 starts heading into Monday's game, the 7-foot-1 center has led Oklahoma State with 10.5 rebounds per game while also scoring an average of 8.2 points.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant defensive performance Cisse produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 23 minutes during Monday's 77-66 victory over UT Arlington.

Impact Cisse continued his valuable role down low for the Cowboys. Across 29 games with 26 starts, the 7-foot-1 junior averaged 7.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks while making 55.9 percent of his field goals in 20 minutes per game. Cisse should have a chance to put up another monster performance against Southern Illinois on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts monster double-double Cisse was dominant in Thursday's exhibition game versus Ouachita Baptist, posting 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-7 FT), 17 rebounds, four blocks and three steals in 25 minutes.

Impact Cisse had his way in the final tune up before Monday's opener, and was the mismatch everyone expects him to be heading into this season. The 7-1 junior is expected to take a big step forward in year two with the Cowboys and has realistic potential to average a double-double for the upcoming campaign.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for breakout season Cisse has All-conference caliber potential and is poised to be one of the best centers in the Big 12 this season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cisse averaged 7.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 20.0 minutes across 29 games last season. However, with a strong offseason and the potential to play over 25 minutes per game this season, Cisse could see his averages creep toward double-double territory.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

12 boards in return to starting five Cisse contributed eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 53-36 victory over Iowa State.

Impact Cisse was back in the starting five after coming off the bench in the previous game. Over the last six games, Cisse is putting up 11.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game. He will look to continue to be a force on Saturday against Texas Tech.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Cisse is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Cisse goes back into the starting five after coming off the bench on Saturday. He has turned it on over the last couple weeks and will look to be a presence inside again.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off bench Cisse chipped in 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks across 22 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 66-62 1OT loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Cisse lost his starting spot to Kalib Boone for this matchup, as according to Jacob Unruh of the Oklahoma, he was late for the team bus. Despite the infraction, Cisse saw more minutes and a greater shot volume, allowing him to get his second consecutive double-double and fifth on the season. Even with a strong individual effort, the Cowboys fell to 6-10 in Big 12 play and may now be on the wrong side of the bubble come tournament time.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

11 rebounds against KU Cisse registered eight points (4-5 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 76-62 loss to Kansas.

Impact Cisse was just a bucket away from his fourth double-double of the season. Over the last four games, Cisse is now averaging 11.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per contest. He will look to battle against Davion Bradford and Kansas State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

12 points in win over OU Cisse ended with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one block and two steals over 20 minutes during Saturday's 64-55 win over Oklahoma.

Impact This was Cisse's first game scoring in double figures since Nov. 22. Despite that, Cisse has started to see more playing time over the last few games. He is averaging 6.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 22.5 minutes over the last four contests. The Cowboys will take on TCU on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Cisse (personal) returned to action recording eight points (2-6 FG, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and four blocks in Tuesday's 74-63 loss to Kansas.

Impact Cisse played 26 minutes off the bench for the Cowboys in his return and was crucial to Oklahoma State's interior defense, swatting away four shots. Cisse has been a key piece for the Cowboys, putting up 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 17.3 minutes per game, and he will look to continue this defensive vigor moving forward.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss next two games Cisse (personal) is expected to miss the next two games according to coach Mike Boynton, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Cisse had a death in the family over the weekend and ended up playing just three minutes in Monday's game against Cleveland State. He will be flying back to Africa to join the rest of his family for awhile. Coach Boynton should update us when Cisse returns to the team.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited minutes after death in family Cisse chipped in one rebound over three minutes during Monday's 98-93 1OT win over Cleveland State.

Impact Cisse did not start for the first time this season due to missing time with a recent death in the family. He just wasn't quite himself on Monday. Expect Cisse to be back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Monday's lineup Cisse is not starting Monday against Cleveland State.

Impact Cisse started the first nine games of the season for the Cowboys but will now presumably shift to the bench Monday since there's been no report of an injury. He's averaged 6.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 17.9 minutes per contest this year.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down nine rebounds Cisse logged three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 77-71 loss to Xavier.

Impact Cisse has been an afterthought in the offense as of late. He started the season with double figure scoring outings in three of the first four games, but has now scored a total of seven points over his last three contests. Cisse will hope to get back on track in that regard against Cleveland State next Monday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in rout Cisse provided 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 80-58 win over Massachusetts-Lowell.

Impact Cisse notched his first double-double of the season in his team's fourth game. He is now averaging 10.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 20.0 minutes per contest. Cisse is locked in as the team's starting center the rest of the season, but he's unlikely to reach 30 minutes too many times.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma St beats UMass Lowell behind Cisse's double-double Bryce Thompson scored 14 points, Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 11 rebounds and Oklahoma State beat UMass Lowell 80-58 in the Basketball Hal...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM