VCU RAMS NEWS

Levi Stockard - Game time decision Tuesday Stockard (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision on Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stockard has not played in a game since Dec 15th and has averaged 7.8 points per game on the season. Stockard's return would be a huge boost for VCU although it may be likely that VCU opts to rest him tonight against a weaker opponent where they probably won't need Stockard anyway.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nunn - Back after one-game absence Nunn finished with nine points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 85-66 win over La Salle.

Impact Nunn was unable to play in the team's previous game against Dayton due to COVID protocols. The freshman ended up posting a decent game in his return. Nunn is averaging 9.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers per contest this season.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Stockard - Hopeful to return Tuesday Coach Mike Rhoades said that he hopes to have Stockard (COVID protocols) for Tuesday's game against George Washington, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Stockard was able to practice a bit on Sunday. The senior has missed the last two games after a positive COVID test. The Rams just want to be sure that Stockard is 100 percent before throwing him back out there.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tsohonis scores 17 to lead VCU over La Salle 85-66

Marcus Tsohonis had 17 points off the bench to carry VCU to an 85-66 win over La Salle

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Levi Stockard - Out Saturday Stockard (undisclosed) will be out for Saturday's game against La Salle Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Stockard, a 6-foot-8 senior forward is set to miss his second straight game for VCU. Stockard has started 11 games for the Rams this season, averaging 7.8 points, four rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals on 23.4 minutes per game. Stockard's next opportunity to return will be on Tuesday when the Rams take on George Washington.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Nichols - Back in action Nichols (undisclosed) will return to action Saturday versus La Salle, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Nichols should resume his usual bench depth role for the Rams in his return but seems unlikely to play more than a handful of minutes. He's averaging 0.9 points and 0.6 rebounds over 4.3 minutes in his seven appearances this season.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nunn - Active Saturday Nunn (undisclosed) is set to return for Saturday's game against La Salle, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Nunn has started in nine games for VCU this season, averaging 10 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.1 steals on 28 minutes per game. The 6-foot-4 freshman will look to bring his prolific three-point shooting back to the Rams rotation.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Baldwin - Seven assists against Dayton Baldwin chipped in 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 53-52 victory over Dayton.

Impact Baldwin is starting to find his groove. He missed the first eight games of the year while continuing his recovery from an offseason Achilles tear. In four games since being back, he's averaging 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.8 steals. The latter two numbers are what lead to fantasy appeal, and they figure to remain consistent even if VCU struggles to score in bunches.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Williams - Double-double at Dayton Williams finished Wednesday's 53-52 victory over Dayton with 13 points (4-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 38 minutes.

Impact Williams has now alternated double and single-digit scoring in nine straight contests. VCU ranks third in defensive efficiency, per KenPom, and 188th in tempo, and Wednesday's score shows just that. It's not pretty and it leads to very inconsistent fantasy production. Williams is averaging 10.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks, all career-highs, and decent all-around numbers that can help your lineup if you get scoring elsewhere.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikeal Brown-Jones - Back from concussion Wednesday Brown-Jones (concussion) produced six points (3-4 FG), two rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 53-52 victory over Dayton.

Impact Brown-Jones made his return to the lineup after missing the previous three games with a concussion. After Wednesday's brief outing, the sophomore is posting 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds across nine appearances.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nunn - Kept out Wednesday Nunn (undisclosed) will not play Wednesday, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact After originally warming up and being listed in the starting five, Nunn will not play Wednesday. Nunn is a 10.0 point scorer in 11 games this season for the Rams. His next chance to return is Saturday.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Stockard - Not partaking in warmups Stockard isn't participating in warmups ahead of Wednesday's game against Dayton, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Stockard has been a mainstay in the Rams' starting lineup this season but is one of two players who appear to be sitting out. If the absence is related to COVID-19 protocols, the senior could find his way back into the lineup fairly soon. His next chance to do so surfaces Saturday versus Dayton.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Nichols - Not in warmups Nichols (undisclosed) was not seen in warmups and is not expected to play against Dayton tonight, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Nichols did not play in the game against Florida Atlantic on Dec 15th either so this injury has kept him out for some time now. Look for Nichols to try to make a return on Jan 8th.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hason Ward - Four steals off bench in return Ward totaled four points (2-4 FG), five rebounds, one assist and four steals over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 66-46 win over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Ward was making his return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. He was effective despite playing limited minutes off the bench. Ward should assume his starting spot back sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikeal Brown-Jones - Out again Wednesday Brown-Jones (concussion) remains sidelined for Wednesday's game against FAU, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Brown-Jones has yet to pass through concussion protocol and will leave the Rams down some depth again in the frontcourt. The expected return of Hason Ward (ankle) should supply the frontcourt with a bit more stability, however, likely minimizing Josh Banks' role again. Brown-Jones' next chance to suit up arrives Saturday versus Penn State.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hason Ward - Looks set for return Wednesday Ward (ankle) is warming up and appears set to rejoin the action Wednesday versus FAU, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact After missing the past two games, Ward figures to retake his spot in the rotation for the Rams Wednesday, though it's unclear as to what extent that will be. Ward started all of the eight games he appeared in so far this season, though the return of Adrian Baldwin could complicate the starting five equation.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hason Ward - Considered day-to-day Ward (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Ward has missed the last two games with an ankle injury. It appears he is getting closer to a return, but it's unclear if he will be ready for Wednesday's game against FAU.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikeal Brown-Jones - Remains out Brown-Jones (concussion) will remain unavailable for Saturday's game against Old Dominion, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Brown-Jones remains in the team's concussion protocol and won't be able to return just yet. The Rams are severely undermanned at center with both Brown-Jones and Hasan Ward (ankle) sidelined. Jalen Deloach should continue to see some solid usage off the bench behind Levi Stockard and Vince Williams.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hason Ward - Out again Saturday Ward (ankle) will not be available for Saturday's game against Old Dominion, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Ward missed Wednesday's action due to a bone bruise in his ankle. It was his first missed game of the season but he apparently has been playing through the issue for a while and aggravated it last weekend. It's unclear how long he could be sidelined while tending to the injury. Adrian Baldwin figures to remain in the starting lineup in his place after making his season debut Wednesday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hason Ward - Managing ankle injury Ward didn't play Wednesday against Jacksonville State due to a bone bruise in his ankle, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Coach Mike Rhoades said Wednesday that Ward's ankle has been bothering him for some time, and he aggravated the issue in Saturday's win over Campbell. The junior has been able to run with the injury but has been unable to push off. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday against Old Dominion.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikeal Brown-Jones - In concussion protocol Brown-Jones did not take the court Wednesday against Jacksonville State due to concussion protocol, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Brown-Jones has been a key frontcourt reserve this season and even saw a stretch of five consecutive games with double-digit minutes at one point. With Hasan Ward (undisclosed) sidelined as well, the Rams will be forced to rely heavily on Vince Williams, with a potential minutes boost for freshman Jalen Deloach on tap as well. VCU next takes on Old Dominion on Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nunn scores 20 to lead VCU past Jacksonville State 66-52

Jayden Nunn had 20 points as VCU beat Jacksonville State 66-52

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adrian Baldwin - Snags six steals in debut Wednesday Baldwin notched 13 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six steals over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 66-52 win over Jacksonville State.

Impact Baldwin had yet to suit up due to an Achilles issue previously. He was an assist/steal fantasy option only last season, but with 13 points in 20 minutes here, it looks like Baldwin is comfortable with an expanded offensive role. He's well worth a speculative Tier 2 add.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Baldwin - In starting five Baldwin (Achilles) will start his season debut Wednesday versus Jacksonville State.

Impact Given the length of his absence, Baldwin figures to be on a minutes restriction as he continues to get up to speed. That being said, the sophomore managed to beat his targeted return date by nearly a month and will see his first action of the season in a game the Rams should be able to win. Baldwin takes the spot of Hasan Ward in the starting five with Ward not in uniform Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hason Ward - Not dressed for Wednesday's contest Ward (undisclosed) is not dressed for Wednesday's game against Jacksonville State, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact It's unclear why Ward will be unable to go Wednesday. He played a season-low nine minutes in last Saturday's game, so he may have injured something then. Ward is averaging 4.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE