WYOMING COWBOYS NEWS

Kenny Foster - Could be available mid-February Foster (back) could be available during mid-February, according to Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune.

Impact The earliest date Foster could be available again is Feb. 14 at New Mexico. Not including when the Cowboys host Fresno State on Tuesday, he will sit out thrice to recover from his injured back before their NM game.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Wenzel - Currently day-to-day Wenzel (leg) is day-to-day, according to Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune.

Impact Now, Wenzel's availability status is questionable more than doubtful before future games the Cowboys play. They host Fresno State to end their January schedule Tuesday. The home game will be Wenzel's first opportunity of being available again since injuring his leg earlier this month.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Ike - Status unchanged Ike (lower leg) will continue being out indefinitely, according to Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune.

Impact Wyoming's head coach Jeff Linder said Ike is "making progress" but has no return date yet. The center sat out all of November, December and January.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fresno State hosts Reynolds and Wyoming

Wyoming faces the Fresno State Bulldogs after Noah Reynolds scored 23 points in Wyoming's 86-72 loss to the UNLV Rebels

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Kyman - DNP at UNLV Kyman (back) did not play during the Cowboys' 86-72 loss Tuesday at UNLV.

Impact Kyman has logged multiple absences because of his injured back. Currently, Kyman's next opportunity to return is when the Cowboys host Fresno State on Jan. 31. He has one week of recovery time before their matchup.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Thompson - Strong in return Thompson provided six points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and one block over 21 minutes during Saturday's 58-57 win over Colorado State.

Impact Thompson's return from a five-game absence will result in a major boost to the depth of the Wyoming frontcourt -- something it has been significantly lacking with Graham Ike sidelined due to injury. Thompson also matched his season-best rebounding total in this one, and is now posting a career-best 5.3 rpg on the year.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds and Wyoming take down Colorado State 58-57

Noah Reynolds scored 17 points to lead Wyoming and secured the win with a free throw with two seconds remaining as the Cowboys took down Colorado State 58-57

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hunter Maldonado - Scores seven points Maldonado finished Saturday's 58-57 victory over Colorado State with seven points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals over 36 minutes.

Impact Maldonado logged fewer than 10 points during his first game since Jan. 14. However, fantasy managers should not expect the senior to frequently score little. Maldonado averaged 16.0 points across five games Wyoming played in between Dec. 27 and Jan. 15.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Thompson - Starting in return Saturday Thompson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Colorado State.

Impact Thompson will officially start in his first game back from an illness, which has kept him sidelined since the Dec. 28 loss to Fresno State. Over 13 starts this season, the 6-foot-10 senior has averaged 7.2 points and 5.1 rebounds while playing 30.3 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Maldonado - Starting Saturday Maldonado (illness) will start Saturday's game against Colorado State.

Impact Maldonado was already expected to make his return following a one-game absence due to an illness. The 6-foot-7 senior will now officially make his 17th start of the season for Wyoming.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Kyman - Out Saturday Kyman will not play in Saturday's matchup with Colorado State due to a back injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kyman struggled in his return from a back injury in Tuesday's 82-74 loss to Air Force, so it looks like the team is now going to err on the side of caution. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday at UNLV.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Thompson - Available Saturday Thompson (illness) is good to go for Saturday's contest against Colorado State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thompson has been sidelined since Dec. 31 due to an illness. Given the time of his absence, it would not be surprising for Wyoming to ease him back into the swing of things.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Maldonado - Good to go Maldonado (illness) is available for Saturday's matchup with Colorado State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Maldonado will return from a one-game absence due to a non-COVID related illness. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Foster - Underwent back surgery Foster underwent surgery on his back and has been ruled out for Saturday's home game against Colorado State, Alex Taylor of Wyo Sports reports.

Impact It's unclear how significant of a procedure Foster underwent, but he's been out since mid-December. The remainder of his season may be in jeopardy following the surgery.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Foster - Out vs. Colorado State Foster (back) will sit out during Wyoming's game Saturday versus Colorado State, according to Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune.

Impact Foster will have logged an eight-game absence because of his injured back. Currently, the senior's next opportunity to return is at UNLV on Tuesday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Thompson - Currently day-to-day Thompson (illness) has a day-to-day status now, Ryan Thorburn of The Casper Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Now, Thompson is not out indefinitely. Thompson's availability status will be questionable before the Cowboys host Colorado State on Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Barnhart - Part of starting lineup Tuesday Barnhart finished with 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wyoming's 82-74 loss Tuesday against the Air Force.

Impact Barnhart has his first game started as a collegiate athlete. During 2023, he will compete against Max Agbonkpolo and Caden Powell to be Wyoming's starting center. If Barnhart is able to continue producing game logs like that, at least he can take pride knowing he will not be the tertiary option.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Kyman - Struggles in return Kyman (back) closed Tuesday's 82-74 loss to Air Force with three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and two rebounds across 16 minutes.

Impact Kyman knocked down 1-of-5 shots, finishing with three points and two rebounds during Tuesday's loss to Air Force. The 6-foot-7 junior made his return after a one-game absence with a back injury, but he struggled to contribute for the Cowboys. The 6-foot-7 junior has appeared in 16 games this season, logging 4.9 points and 1.7 rebounds on 13.3 minutes per game. Kyman and the Cowboys will look to bounce back against Colorado State on Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Dusell - Scores 12 in loss DuSell recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 82-74 loss to Air Force.

Impact DuSell returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday, logging 12 points and four rebounds during the eight-point loss to Air Force. The 6-foot-4 junior has averaged 12 points and three rebounds across Wyoming's last four games, and he appears to have worked his way into a larger role with the Cowboys.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Foster - Out again Foster (back) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against Air Force, Wyoming beat writer Alex Taylor reports.

Impact Aside from Tuesday's game, Foster's status for the remainder of the season is in question. However, he will continue to be looked at as day-to-day until the team provides more clarity on his status.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Kyman - Warming up Tuesday Kyman (back) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's tilt against Air Force, Wyoming beat writer Alex Taylor reports.

Impact Kyman is coming off a one-game absence due to a back injury. His presence in warmups indicates he is on track to play, but nothing has officially been confirmed.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Maldonado - Out at Air Force Maldonado (illness) will sit out Wyoming's game Tuesday at the Air Force, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Maldonado will log his first absence since Nov. 30. Currently, Wyoming's next game is when the team hosts Colorado State on Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Dusell - 33 minutes off the bench DuSell posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 85-68 loss to Boise State.

Impact The junior has scored double-digit points in his last three contests despite averaging just 5.2 points on the season. Expect similar scoring performances moving forward if he continues to see the floor this frequently as he is currently averaging just under 31 minutes in his last four games.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Maldonado - Currently day-to-day Maldonado is day-to-day because of a physical illness.

Impact Maldonado suffered breathing problems during Wyoming's 85-68 loss Saturday versus Boise State. Fortunately for him, he is feeling better as of Sunday. Maldonado will have questionable availability before Wyoming's next game. Currently, it is scheduled at the Air Force on Tuesday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Kyman - DNP vs. Boise State Kyman (back) did not play during Wyoming's 85-68 loss Saturday versus Boise State.

Impact Kyman had to sit out at least once because of his injured back. Currently, Wyoming's next game is scheduled against the Air Force on Tuesday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE