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Sherman's big 2nd half rallies W. Virginia past UAB 65-59

Taz Sherman scored 17 points, Kedrian Johnson made four of four free throws in the last 31 seconds and West Virginia rallied past UAB 65-59 at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Baske...

DECEMBER 19, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh LeBlanc - Scores six against West VirginiaLeBlanc (knee) accumulated six points (3-4 FG), three rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes during Saturday's 65-59 loss to West Virginia.

ImpactLeBlanc was dealing with a knee injury ahead of Saturday's matchup and was a game-time decision, but he was able to play through the issue. He's averaged 6.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per contest across the last five games.

DECEMBER 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Malik Curry - Helped to locker roomCurry required assistance to leave to the locker room during Saturday's game against UAB, Bob Hertzel of the Times West Virginian reports.

ImpactCurry departed with an apparent ankle injury and was unable to walk to the room on his own. Prior to his departure, Curry had racked up two points, two rebounds and an assist early in the contest. Look for more clarity on his situation to surface in the near future.

DECEMBER 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Jamal Johnson - Removed from starting lineupJohnson is not starting Saturday's game against West Virginia.

ImpactJohnson had started the last three games for the Blazers but appears set to return to a bench role Saturday. Tavin Lovan will take his place in the starting five against the Moutaineers.

DECEMBER 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tavin Lovan - Starting SaturdayLovan is starting Saturday against West Virginia.

ImpactLovan returns to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in each of his previous three appearances. He hasn't scored in double digits in four straight contests, though it's worth noting that he's been in the starting lineup in each of the four times he's done that.

DECEMBER 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Josh LeBlanc - To test knee in warmupsLeBlanc is dealing with a knee issue but will test it in warmups before a decision on his status for Saturday's game is made, source reports.

ImpactLeBlanc enters the day averaging 4.7 boards and 4.9 rebounds per contest, serving as a major rim protector (1.5 blocks per game) for the Blazers on a nightly basis. His availability Saturday should be clarified ahead of the opening tip.

DECEMBER 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE