Impact Njoku was deemed a game-time call, but the forward appears to be good to go Monday night. He's expected to once again be a reserve member of Villanova's front court.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
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Ready to roll for opener Njoku (undisclosed) will be available for Villanova in its opener against Lafayette.
Sits out exhibition game Njoku (undisclosed) did not play during Villanova's exhibition game Sunday against Robert Morris.
Impact After the Villanova Wildcats' in-house scrimmage on Oct. 8, they scheduled an exhibition game for Sunday. Unfortunately for him, he did not play. The reasoning for his DNP has not been disclosed, though it should not be so surprising if it traces back to a knee injury that was problematic for him earlier this October and across 2024 thus far. Njoku has one week to recover before this season's Wildcats are expected to begin their regular season Nov. 4 against Lafayette.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Finally healthy Njoku (knee) participated in Villanova's team scrimmage Tuesday, according to Tommy Godin of SB Nation.
Impact Villanova's team played an in-house scrimmage Tuesday, and Njoku was one of 10 starters then. So for the first time since January, it can be confirmed that he is a healthy option. Njoku has not done much with his Villanova career, playing fewer than 25 games across three seasons. In each of them, he never averaged at least five minutes. Ideally, Villanova's 2024-25 campaign is finally the one in which his statistical output takes a significant leap.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against St. John's, Jeff Neiburg of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Njoku is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The junior forward will aim to get back on the court for Saturday's game against Butler.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Entering season healthy Njoku (foot) played in Villanova's series of inner-team scrimmages this month, Tommy Godin of VUHoops reports.
Impact Njoku's size returning to Villanova's frontcourt alongside the versatility of Eric Dixon and jumbo-wing Hakim Hart adds a new dimension. Njoku will compete with Kentucky transfer Lance Ware for minutes, but the 6-foot-9 center should retain a rotational role if he can stay healthy.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Entering season healthy Njoku (foot) played in Villanova's series of inner-team scrimmages this month, Tommy Godin of VUHoops reports.
Impact Njoku's size returning to Villanova's frontcourt alongside the versatility of Eric Dixon and jumbo-wing Hakim Hart adds a new dimension. Njoku will compete with Kentucky transfer Lance Ware for minutes, but the 6-foot-9 center should retain a rotational role if he can stay healthy.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return this season Njoku (foot) has no return timetable, and he is questionable to return this season, Tommy Godin of Road to the Garden reports.
Impact Njoku hasn't appeared since Dec. 10, and there have been no updates on his return. Head coach Kyle Neptune was asked if he expects Njoku to return this season, to which he responded, "we'll see". The 6-foot-9 sophomore appeared in four games this season, logging 0.5 rebounds on 2.3 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP at DePaul Njoku (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 75-65 loss Tuesday at DePaul.
Impact Njoku sat out seven games the Wildcats played in between Dec. 16 and Jan. 11. The sophomore's next opportunity to return is at Butler on Friday.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP vs. Xavier Njoku (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 88-80 loss Saturday versus Xavier.
Impact Njoku sat out six games the Wildcats played in between Dec. 16 and Jan. 8. The sophomore's next opportunity to return is when they are at DePaul on Tuesday.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day with foot injury Njoku (foot) is listed as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with Xavier, Jeff Neiburg of the Philly Inquirer reports.
Impact Njoku has been struggling with injuries all season, and he will remain day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against Xavier. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has appeared in four games this season, averaging 0.5 points on 2.3 minutes per game.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dresses in big win Njoku (foot) was dressed for Wednesday's 73-57 win over Georgetown, Jeff Neiburg of the Philly Inquirer reports.
Impact Njoku dressed for Wednesday's game against Georgetown, but ultimately did not see the floor. The sophomore forward has now missed five straight games. It appears that Njoku is ready to play and has gone back to his limited role off the bench. His next chance to appear is Saturday against Xavier.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP vs. Marquette Njoku (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss Saturday versus Marquette.
Impact Njoku sat out all but one of the Wildcats' games played during December. They begin their 2023 playing against Georgetown on Jan. 4.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Away from team Njoku will not play in the game versus Butler on Saturday do to a death in the family.
Impact Njoku's absence should not shake up Villanova's rotations all that much. Njoku will spend this time with family and will likely return in time for Villanova's conference tournament game.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Njoku won't play in Tuesday's game against DePaul due to an undisclosed reason, 247Sports.com reports.
Impact The forward will be unavailable for the Wildcats on Tuesday. His next chance to return to the floor looms Saturday against St. John's.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fully clear of concussion Njoku (concussion) has been cleared by still has some things to catch up on according to head coach Jay Wright, Eugene Rapay Lohud Sports reports.
Impact Njoku went through a long process overcoming a concussion. He missed five weeks of practice, and as a result has had some dehydration issues in practice recently. Njoku should mix into the frontcourt rotation at some point this season, but there's still some more catching up he needs to do.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
