UMass Minutemen vs. La Salle Explorers - News - January 26, 2022

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Jack Clark - Season-high five assistsClark contributed 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 77-71 loss to Massachusetts.

ImpactIt was a season-high in assists for the power forward, who appears to be surging for the Explorers. He moved into the starting lineup December 30, and has now started six of La Salle's last seven outings. Over his last four contests, Clark is averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals, giving him ample appeal where the A-10 features.

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Josh Nickelberry - Flashes all-around potentialNickelberry posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 77-71 loss to Massachusetts.

ImpactNickelberry continues to be a maddening fantasy asset. He's started the Explorers last two games, putting up a decent 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in those outings, but he played only 44 total minutes off of the bench in the two games prior. The Louisville transfer remains La Salle's most talented player, and while it remains possible he finds consistency throughout February, Nickelberry looks like he's better off as a name to remember for next season in hopes he can take another step forward.

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Rich Kelly - Hangs 21 on La SalleKelly provided 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 77-71 win over La Salle.

ImpactThe outing marked Kelly's third 20+ point outing of the season. He's been a steady scorer of the Minutemen after transferring from Boston College, averaging 13.1 points and 3.4 assists on the year.

JANUARY 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

T.J. Weeks - Double-double vs. ExplorersWeeks posted 11 points (3-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 77-71 victory over La Salle.

ImpactIt was the second career double-double for the guard, who is averaging a personal best 4.9 boards on the season. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, he's also averaging a career-low 8.6 points, having reached double-digits just twice in six games since returning from a two-game a absence due to illness. Weeks carries minimal fantasy appeal into the season's final month-plus.

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Kelly scores 21 to carry UMass over La Salle 77-71

Rich Kelly had 21 points as UMass topped La Salle 77-71

JANUARY 27, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

CJ Kelly - Getting start WednesdayKelly is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against La Salle.

ImpactKelly will get another start with Noah Fernandes out of this contest. Kelly should see 25-30 minutes in this contest if everything goes as planned.

JANUARY 26, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Out WednesdayFernandes (concussion) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against La Salle, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

ImpactFernandes is out for Wednesday's game with a concussion per head coach Matt McCall. The 5-foot-11 guard has started 16 games for UMass, putting up 16 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals on 32.9 minutes per game. In his absence, Javohn Garcia will likely take on a larger role for the Minutemen.

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Kelly scores 21 to carry UMass over La Salle 77-71