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Continues to produce Yigitoglu ended with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 84-79 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Yigitoglu made his 2024-25 debut in the win over UNC-Greensboro after being cleared by the NCAA on Nov. 11, but he's been able to post steady numbers in his first four outings of the campaign. Through four games, the 7-foot-2 big man is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest while starting in each of his four appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in limited minutes Oquendo chipped in 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes during Friday's 84-79 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact The Mustangs came up short Friday and lost by just five points in this one, but Oquendo delivered a solid showing off the bench despite featuring for less than 20 minutes. Oquendo has scored in double digits in just two of his six appearances, however, so the lack of consistency certainly hurts his upside.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Cross racked up 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 110-69 win over Prairie View A&M.

Impact Cross came off the bench but was one of the best players for SMU in this matchup, looking efficient from the field and recording a double-double. Cross should continue to play a big role for the Mustangs regardless of the role he has in the rotation going forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross, Chuck Harris lead SMU to 110-69 victory over Prairie View A&M

Matt Cross scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Chuck Harris scored 17 with five assists and SMU outscored Prairie View A&M by 36 in the second half of a 110-69 victory

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jahmyl Telfort totals 17 of 19 points in second half as Butler cruises to 81-70 victory over SMU

Jahmyl Telfort scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Butler beat SMU 81-70, handing the Mustangs their first loss of the season

NOVEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes for 21 points Friday Harris amassed 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 81-70 loss to Butler.

Impact Harris has been a steady offensive weapon off the bench for the Mustangs, and the numbers back that up. This 21-point output was his best game of the season, but it's worth noting he has scored at least 15 points in three of his four contests. He's averaging 15.3 points per game while shooting 47.8 percent from the floor.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

SMU's next big test comes on road vs. Butler SMU football is doing surprising things in the school’s first year in the ACC.The men’s basketball team could be following a similar script....

NOVEMBER 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Scores 21 points Monday Miller totaled 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 81-68 victory over UNCG.

Impact Miller was the best player for SMU once again, though that shouldn't be a surprising fact given how good he's looked in the Mustangs' first three contests of the season. Miller is averaging 20.7 points, 7.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game in three outings in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Boopie Miller scores 21, B.J. Edwards adds 17 and SMU defeats UNC-Greensboro 81-68

Boopie Miller scored 21 points with seven assists, B

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to roll Cross (back) will be available for SMU on Monday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cross missed the Mustangs' second game against Florida A&M with a back issue, but it appears he's good to go after missing just one game. The forward played just one minute in the opener before getting hurt, so this will be his 2024-2025 debut for all intents and purposes.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared by NCAA Yigitoglu (not injury related) has been cleared to play by the NCAA and will make his debut Monday night against UNC-Greensboro, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Yigitoglu, a 7-foot-2 freshman center from Turkey, is set to make his collegiate debut for the Mustangs tonight. He's one of the top international freshman in the sport, and his presence should be a big boost for SMU's front court.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for double-double Traore provided 19 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 25 minutes during Thursday's 102-73 win over Florida A&M.

Impact Even though Traore earned more than half of his points from the charity stripe, he still posted an excellent stat line as the Mustangs cruised to an easy victory. This was his first double-double of the season, and a few more performances like this could push Traore into the role of being the second-best offensive weapon for the Mustangs behind Boopie Miller.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs triple-double Miller racked up 20 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 102-73 win over Florida A&M.

Impact Miller had already delivered an impressive effort in the season opener Monday, but he turned out to deliver an even better performance Thursday. Miller finished just one rebound and one assist away from posting a triple-double. It's been just two games into the 2024-25 campaign, but Miller is already emerging as an extremely reliable offensive weapon for the Mustangs.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Holmes (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against Florida A&M, Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com reports.

Impact Holmes will remain out for Thursday's game despite head coach Andy Enfield mentioning Monday the 6-11 freshman should be back in the next few days. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against UNC-Greensboro.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Yigitoglu (not injury related) is out for Thursday's game versus Florida A&M, Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com reports.

Impact Yigitoglu is out again Thursday as he continues to await the NCAA's ruling on his eligibility. He will remain out until that issue is resolved.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Ambrose-Hylton is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Florida A&M.

Impact Ambrose-Hylton will enter the starting lineup in place of Matt Cross, who was ruled out earlier today with a back injury. Ambrose-Hylton impressed in the team's debut with 12 points, five rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench and should see an even more extended role with Cross unavailable.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Cross (back) is out for Thursday's game versus Florida A&M, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cross is set to miss Thursday's game after suffering a back injury during Monday's opener versus Tarleton State. He transferred to SMU in the offseason after a successful two-year stint with UMass. His next chance to suit up is Monday versus UNC-Greensboro.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Enfield, SMU aim for 2-0 start vs. visiting Florida A&M SMU basketball got off to a promising start in a new era with first-year coach Andy Enfield and as a member of the ACC with a 96-62 victory...

NOVEMBER 7 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Leads SMU to victory Miller provided 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and four steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 96-62 victory over Tarleton State.

Impact Miller was the leading scorer and passer for the Mustangs in this victory, making an impact on both ends of the court and thriving as an offensive weapon. He was one of two SMU players who scored more than 15 points in this victory, with Kario Oquendo (16 points, six rebounds) being the other one.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Andy Enfield collects first win at the helm of SMU with a 96-62 victory over Tarleton State

Boopie Miller scored 21 points to lead six in double-figure scoring, and coach Andy Enfield collected his first win at the helm of SMU with a 96-62 victory over Tarleton State

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers back injury Cross (back) exited Monday's opener against Tarleton State, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Cross played just over a minute in Monday's 96-62 win over the Texans before his back "tightened up" on him. The 6-foot-7 senior transfer from UMass, who started in the contest, will have his next opportunity to return to the court on Thursday against Florida A&M, but his expected status is unknown at this time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

DNP with injury Holmes (undisclosed) did not play in Monday's 96-62 win over Tarleton State due to an injury, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Holmes has been out of practice for about a week due to an undisclosed injury, but head coach Andy Enfield said that he should be back in the "next few days." The Mustangs next game is Thursday versus Florida A&M, and then next Monday versus UNC-Greensboro.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss opener Yigitoglu (not injury related) will miss Monday's game versus Tarelton State, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Yigitoglu will miss Monday's season opener as the NCAA has still not ruled on his eligibility. He will remain out until he receives a waiver from college basketball's ruling body. His next chance to suit up is Thursday versus Florida A&M.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting eligibility Yigitoglu is awaiting NCAA eligibility, according to Billy Embody of On3.

Impact Like many players from Europe, Yigitoglu is not eligible for NCAA games until he gets clearance from the organization. As a result, this could put a damper to his chances of being immediately available for SMU, where he transferred to earlier this summer.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

SMU lands four-star center Jaden Toombs, program's highest-rated recruit in a decade Jaden Toombs committed to SMU to become the third-highest men's basketball recruit in program history.

SEPTEMBER 25 • DALLASNEWS.COM