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College Basketball Season Opener Injury Notes — 2026-27
Who's out, recovering or waiting on eligibility heading into the season openers, gathered from local media and team sources. All game times are in Pacific Time.
Unofficial Injury Notes
Not from any official availability report. Each note is written in our own words and links to the local media or team source it came from, with that source's date. Statuses can change quickly before tip-off, so check the source. Official conference reports appear on each game page once they're posted.
Notre Dame vs Villanova Sun Nov 1 · 6:30 AM PT · Palazzo dello Sport · Fox
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Perkins Villanova | G | cleared | Fully cleared after offseason shoulder surgery and expected to be ready for the Rome opener. | VU Hoops (citing Jon Rothstein) 2026-10-09 |
| Kwame Evans Jr. Villanova | F | day-to-day (left leg) | Missed all three exhibitions with a left-leg injury and has been day-to-day for weeks. As of Oct. 31, Kevin Willard still hadn't committed to whether he'll play in Rome. | Griffin Floyd, Philadelphia Sports Now 2026-10-31 |
| Matt Hodge Villanova | F | no timetable | Still working back from the torn ACL he suffered in February. No return date has been given. | VU Hoops 2026-10-09 |
| Logan Duncomb Notre Dame | C | day-to-day, expected to play | Sat out the Oct. 23 DePaul exhibition with a left-leg injury after getting hurt at Dayton. He's listed day-to-day, and the expectation is that he'll be available for the Rome opener. | VU Hoops 2026-10-30 |
| Nico Onyekwere Villanova | C | not with team in Rome | The redshirt freshman center didn't travel to Rome because of visa issues. | BookmakersReview 2026-10-31 |
Liberty vs High Point Sun Nov 1 · 8:59 PM PT · Rock Hill Sports & Event Center · YouTube
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Register Jr. Liberty | F | out for season | Expected to miss the 2026-27 season with a knee injury. | A Sea of Red (citing Blue Ribbon) 2026-09-21 |
Murray State vs Tennessee State Mon Nov 2 · 8:30 AM PT · Sanford Pentagon · YouTube
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Padjen Murray State | F | out ~4 weeks | The freshman is working through a knee injury that could keep him out about four weeks. | WPSD Local 6 2026-10-13 |
| Jonas Boulefaa / Pavle Nikolic Murray State | F | ineligible (NCAA review) | The freshmen are practicing but can't play yet while the NCAA reviews their amateur status from their time in Europe. | WPSD Local 6 2026-10-13 |
UMBC at George Mason Mon Nov 2 · 1:00 PM PT · EagleBank Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka Okojie George Mason | G | missed exhibition | The starting point guard missed the Oct. 17 exhibition at Villanova. The school did not give a reason. | George Mason Athletics (official) 2026-10-17 |
| Makhai Valentine George Mason | G | missed exhibition | Also missed the Oct. 17 exhibition at Villanova. No reason was given in the recap. | George Mason Athletics (official) 2026-10-17 |
Miami vs Florida Mon Nov 2 · 3:00 PM PT · Benchmark International Arena · ESPN2
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ingram Florida | F | not yet cleared | Missed the Baylor exhibition with a back injury. He is close to being cleared but still needs conditioning work. | Independent Florida Alligator 2026-10-22 |
| Marcus Allen Miami | F | out for season | Tore his ACL and will miss the 2026-27 season. | All Hurricanes (SI) 2026-08-03 |
| LJ Cason Miami | G | out (medical redshirt) | Still recovering from a February ACL tear and projected to take a medical redshirt. | All Hurricanes (SI) 2026-08-03 |
Oakland at Michigan Mon Nov 2 · 3:00 PM PT · Crisler Center · BTN
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hartman Michigan | G | out ~2 weeks | The freshman has a shoulder injury expected to keep him out about two weeks. | Andrew Kahn, MLive 2026-10-22 |
| Brandon McCoy Jr. Michigan | G | out | Recovering from a torn ACL suffered in August. | Andrew Kahn, MLive 2026-10-22 |
| Lincoln Cosby Michigan | out for season | Out for the season with an ACL injury. | Andrew Kahn, MLive 2026-10-22 | |
| Roddy Gayle Jr. Michigan | G | cleared | Cleared to play. | Andrew Kahn, MLive 2026-10-22 |
| Jalen Reed Michigan | F | cleared | Back ahead of schedule from his torn Achilles. Mike Boynton Jr. said his minutes restrictions have been lifted. | Drew Lenard, UM Hoops 2026-10-23 |
Army at Duke Mon Nov 2 · 3:30 PM PT · Cameron Indoor Stadium · ESPNU, Patriot League TV
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Foster Duke | G | back (limited) | Returned from his ankle injury ahead of schedule and played 16 minutes off the bench in the Oct. 25 exhibition at Kansas. | Matt Giles, Sports Illustrated 2026-10-25 |
| Drew Scharnowski Duke | F | uncertain (knee) | Missed all three exhibitions after a September cleanup procedure on his right knee. Jon Scheyer said he is back on the court and hopes to have him in the first week of the season. | Matt Giles, Sports Illustrated 2026-10-25 |
Central Connecticut at Temple Mon Nov 2 · 3:30 PM PT · Liacouras Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrian Ford Temple | G | day-to-day | The returning leading scorer sat out the scrimmage with George Washington. Adam Fisher said the injury is not serious. | Owl Scoop (On3) 2026-10-20 |
Loyola Maryland at Georgetown Mon Nov 2 · 3:30 PM PT · Capital One Arena · ESPN+, Patriot League TV
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Iwuchukwu Georgetown | C | eligible (TRO) | Eligible under a New York temporary restraining order and practicing. | Patrick Stevens, Mid-Atlantic College Basketball 2026-10-15 |
| NJ Benson Georgetown | F | eligibility pending | Practicing, but currently ineligible while the Tennessee case he is part of stays on hold. | Patrick Stevens, Mid-Atlantic College Basketball 2026-10-15 |
Monmouth at St. John's Mon Nov 2 · 3:30 PM PT · Carnesecca Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Freeman St. John's | F | out for season | Had surgery for a ruptured Achilles and will miss the 2026-27 season, per Rick Pitino. | Rumble in the Garden 2026-07-01 |
American University at Cincinnati Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Fifth Third Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akai Fleming / Elijah Perryman Cincinnati | G | expected back | Both went down around the Oct. 17 Illinois exhibition. Jerrod Calhoun expects both back in about a week. | Russell Heltman, All Bearcats (SI) 2026-10-17 |
| MJ Collins Cincinnati | G | eligible | Played in the Illinois exhibition. He is currently eligible under an Ohio executive order. | Russell Heltman, All Bearcats (SI) 2026-10-17 |
Bellarmine at Vanderbilt Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Memorial Gymnasium (TN) · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO Barrett Vanderbilt | G | back practicing | Missed the first exhibition, then returned to practice. Mark Byington hopes to have him for the opener. | Joey Dwyer, Vandy on SI 2026-10-14 |
| Gabe Nesmith Vanderbilt | F | not practicing | The five-star freshman was not practicing as of Oct. 14. The injury isn't believed to be season-altering. | Joey Dwyer, Vandy on SI 2026-10-14 |
Bucknell at Maryland Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · XFINITY Center · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharrel Payne Maryland | F | available | Back from the leg injury that ended his 2025-26 season. He had 26 points and 13 rebounds in the Oct. 18 exhibition. | Maryland Athletics (official) 2026-10-18 |
Charleston Southern at South Florida Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Yuengling Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Dancler South Florida | G | out for season | The senior transfer had knee surgery and will miss the 2026-27 season. | USF Athletics (official) 2026-08-31 |
Eastern Illinois at Indiana Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markus Burton Indiana | G | day-to-day (finger) | Dislocated a finger about 90 seconds into the Oct. 25 exhibition vs. WKU. It was popped back in and he kept playing. Darian DeVries said he isn't worried and doesn't expect a long-term issue. | Alec Lasley, TheHoosier (On3) 2026-10-28 |
Jackson State at Texas Tech Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · United Supermarkets Arena · CBSSN
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Toppin Texas Tech | F | out (ACL) | Tore his ACL on Feb. 17. He says his recovery is on schedule and he is aiming to return around the end of December. | Red Raiders Wire 2026-10-21 |
| Jamichael Stillwell Texas Tech | F | eligibility pending | The UCF transfer is waiting on a court ruling in his eligibility case. | CBS Sports 2026-10-29 |
Lafayette at Butler Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Hinkle Fieldhouse · ESPN+, Patriot League TV
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Jackson Butler | G | injured | The point guard went down late in the Oct. 18 Indiana State exhibition, appearing to grab his left knee. Ronald Nored said doctors would examine him. | Sawyer Goldwein, The Butler Collegian 2026-10-19 |
Little Rock at VCU Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Siegel Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyk Lewis VCU | G | back | Back on the court after the March NCAA Tournament injury, which turned out to be a Grade 3 ankle sprain plus a lower-leg fracture. He returned to full-contact work ahead of schedule. | Matt Morton, VCU Ram Nation 2026-10-14 |
Long Island University at Florida Atlantic Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelani Hamilton / Braden Speed Florida Atlantic | G | injured | The transfer guards missed the Oct. 21 exhibition with injuries. John Jakus said Speed will also sit out the Oct. 25 exhibition. | Mikai Datilus, University Press (FAU) 2026-10-21 |
| Josh Harris Florida Atlantic | F | available | Back playing after missing all of last season at Indiana with a lower-body injury. Scored 21 in the exhibition. | Mikai Datilus, University Press (FAU) 2026-10-21 |
Maine at Providence Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Amica Mutual Pavilion · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vanterpool Providence | G | day-to-day | The captain sat out the Oct. 17 exhibition with a sprained ankle. Bryan Hodgson called him day-to-day. | Kevin Farrahar, Big East Film Room 2026-10-18 |
| Ryan Sabol Providence | G | day-to-day | Sat out the Oct. 17 exhibition with a sprained shoulder joint and is day-to-day. | Kevin Farrahar, Big East Film Room 2026-10-18 |
| Dink Pate Providence | G | left program | Left school to sign a G League contract instead of waiting on his eligibility case. | Kevin Farrahar, Big East Film Room 2026-10-18 |
| Joseph Pinion / Derek Simpson Providence | G | ineligible | A federal judge denied their requests for temporary orders to play a fifth season on Oct. 22. Their lawsuits continue. | James Mercer, Six State Signal 2026-10-23 |
Memphis vs Iowa State Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Sanford Pentagon · FS1
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killyan Toure Iowa State | G | out until ~January | Had surgery on his right shoulder and is expected back in January. | Iowa State Athletics (official) 2026-08-21 |
| Christian Wiggins Iowa State | out for season | The freshman tore his Achilles in June and will miss the season. | Iowa State Daily 2026-10-16 | |
| Ryan Prather Jr. Iowa State | practicing | Practicing while working through a sports hernia. | Iowa State Daily 2026-10-16 | |
| Nemanja Popović Memphis | F | withheld (6 games, appeal pending) | The NCAA cleared him on Oct. 26 but is holding him out of the first six games. Memphis is appealing. He also left the Oct. 28 Arkansas exhibition with a back injury. | Roman Cleary (Memphis beat, Substack) 2026-10-29 |
Miami (OH) at James Madison Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Atlantic Union Bank Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emarquis Jones James Madison | F | missed exhibition | The Goldey-Beacom transfer did not play in the Oct. 18 Richmond exhibition and wore a boot on his right foot. No reason has been given. | JMU Sports News 2026-10-20 |
Mount State Mary's at Xavier Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Cintas Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalek House Xavier | G | injured | Hurt in the Oct. 7 Dayton exhibition, did not practice that week and missed the Oct. 15 game at Tennessee. | 247Sports (Richard Pitino postgame) 2026-10-15 |
NJIT at Dayton Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · UD Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiun Simon Dayton | F | expected ready | Missed time with a concussion but says he is back to normal and should be ready. | Dayton Daily News 2026-10-19 |
| Amaël L'Etang Dayton | F | not 100% | Played against Notre Dame but was not at full strength. The issue was not disclosed. | David Jablonski, Dayton Daily News 2026-10-23 |
| Jalen Haynes Dayton | recovering | Still recovering from offseason knee surgery. | David Jablonski, Dayton Daily News 2026-10-23 | |
| Grant Randall Dayton | unclear | Missed both exhibitions. No reason has been given. | David Jablonski, Dayton Daily News 2026-10-23 |
New Haven at Syracuse Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · JMA Wireless Dome · ACCNX
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Tobiason Syracuse | G | out a few weeks | Hurt his hamstring early in the UConn exhibition. Gerry McNamara expects him to miss a few weeks. | Max Cohen, Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician (via Yahoo) 2026-10-19 |
| Kiyan Anthony / Tasman Goodrick Syracuse | G | knee tendinitis | Both have knee tendinitis. Goodrick sat out the Siena exhibition and Anthony played eight minutes. | Max Cohen, Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician (via Yahoo) 2026-10-19 |
| Garwey Dual Syracuse | G | playing through | Has a sprained ankle after coming back from collarbone surgery. He played 12 minutes against Siena. | Max Cohen, Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician (via Yahoo) 2026-10-19 |
Niagara at West Virginia Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Hope Coliseum · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Jenkins West Virginia | G | out indefinitely | Out indefinitely after offseason shoulder surgery. | WVU Athletics game notes (official) 2026-10-16 |
Quinnipiac at Michigan State Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Breslin Center · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Fears Jr. Michigan State | G | expected to play | Rolled both ankles against UConn and was held out of some practice as a precaution. He is expected to play in the Oct. 25 exhibition at Marquette. | Stephen Brooks, 247Sports 2026-10-22 |
Stetson at Clemson Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Littlejohn Coliseum · ACCNX
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Foster Clemson | G | out for season | Tore his ACL again and is set to miss the 2026-27 season. | Griffin Barfield, Clemson on SI 2026-10-19 |
| Carter Welling Clemson | C | out (ACL) | Recovering from a torn ACL. | Griffin Barfield, Clemson on SI 2026-10-19 |
| Dillon Hunter Clemson | G | ineligible | Practicing, but currently ineligible while he waits on his fifth-year eligibility case. | Griffin Barfield, Clemson on SI 2026-10-19 |
Western Carolina at North Carolina Mon Nov 2 · 4:00 PM PT · Dean E. Smith Center · ACC Network
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Fens North Carolina | C | ineligible | The South Dakota transfer is still ineligible while his fifth-year court case continues. He has practiced but has missed all three exhibitions. | Michael McCleary, Charlotte Observer 2026-10-27 |
| Isaiah Denis North Carolina | G | available | Missed the Oct. 18 Indiana exhibition, but a team spokesperson said he was available for the Oct. 27 Charlotte exhibition. | Michael McCleary, Charlotte Observer 2026-10-27 |
| Matt Able North Carolina | G | missed exhibition | The NC State transfer, who started the first two exhibitions, was not in uniform for the Oct. 27 Charlotte exhibition. UNC gave no reason, and he showed no visible sign of injury on the bench. | Michael McCleary, Charlotte Observer 2026-10-27 |
Canisius at Penn State Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · Bryce Jordan Center · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reed Penn State | F | ineligible | Back for a fifth season but currently ineligible while the Ohio five-in-five lawsuit he is part of is appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court. Mike Rhoades had no update when last asked. | Will Horstman, Penn State on SI 2026-10-09 |
Denver at Wisconsin Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · Kohl Center · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rapp Wisconsin | recovering | Held out of the Oct. 10 exhibition while recovering from offseason surgery. | Badger of Honor (via Yahoo) 2026-10-11 |
Gonzaga vs Purdue Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · T-Mobile Arena · TNT
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauncey Wiggins Gonzaga | F | ineligible (Texas TRO denied) | The Florida State transfer left the stayed Georgia five-for-five case to join a Texas lawsuit, but on Oct. 29 the Texas judge tentatively denied a temporary restraining order for him and other players who had sought relief elsewhere, so he stays ineligible for the opener. | Sports Illustrated (Arizona On SI) 2026-10-29 |
| Davis Fogle Gonzaga | G | back | Back in the starting lineup for the Oct. 28 exhibition vs. Lewis-Clark State after being a late scratch at Arkansas on Oct. 24 (leg). Scored 8 points in 16 minutes. | Gonzaga Athletics 2026-10-28 |
| Izan Almansa Gonzaga | F | cleared | The NCAA cleared him on Oct. 23. He played 29 minutes off the bench at Arkansas the next day and scored 14 points. | Gonzaga on SI 2026-10-24 |
| Xaivian Lee / Javon Bennett Gonzaga | G | eligible | The fifth-year transfers are currently eligible to play. | Theo Lawson, Spokesman-Review 2026-10-23 |
Le Moyne at Nebraska Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · Pinnacle Bank Arena · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Orme Nebraska | F | questionable | The Belmont transfer is working back from a hamstring injury and is very much questionable for the Oct. 26 exhibition. Fred Hoiberg won't rush him. | Brian Christopherson, 247Sports 2026-10-21 |
Mercyhurst at Marquette Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · Fiserv Forum · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedin Hamilton Marquette | F | out 8–12 weeks | Has a torn right calf muscle. Shaka Smart estimated he will be out 8 to 12 weeks. | Andrew Fleck, Anonymous Eagle 2026-10-03 |
| Colin Porter Marquette | G | eligibility pending | The transfer is waiting on a ruling in the eligibility lawsuit he needs to play a fifth season. | Andrew Fleck, Anonymous Eagle 2026-10-03 |
Morehead State at Western Kentucky Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · E.A. Diddle Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kade Unseld Western Kentucky | working back | Still working back from a knee injury that limited him last season. | Jim Mashek 2026-10-20 |
Saint Peter's at Seton Hall Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · Prudential Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba Seton Hall | C | out | The 7-footer has missed about a month with a hamstring injury. | Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press (via AOL) 2026-10-19 |
| Mihailo Petrovic Seton Hall | G | practicing | Hurt his left (non-shooting) shoulder earlier in the preseason. It's lightly taped and he is practicing fully. | Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press (via AOL) 2026-10-19 |
| Elijah Fisher Seton Hall | F | eligible (TRO) | The lone returning starter is playing a fifth year under a California temporary restraining order. More hearings were set for Oct. 20. | Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press (via AOL) 2026-10-19 |
Tennessee Tech at Mississippi State Mon Nov 2 · 4:30 PM PT · Humphrey Coliseum · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hubbard Mississippi State | G | expected to play | Missed the Oct. 18 exhibition with a head injury. Chris Jans expected him to be full go and play in the Oct. 23 Memphis exhibition. | Jake McMahon, The Dispatch 2026-10-22 |
| Jalyn Collingwood Mississippi State | G | non-contact | The freshman was hurt about six weeks ago and is back to non-contact practice. | Jake McMahon, The Dispatch 2026-10-22 |
Binghamton at Northwestern Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Welsh-Ryan Arena · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Hodge Northwestern | out (knee) | Listed out with a knee injury for the Oct. 18 exhibition at Illinois State, per the coaches' pregame availability. We haven't found an update since. | Inside NU 2026-10-18 |
East Texas A&M at Oklahoma Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Lloyd Noble Center · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Brennan / B.J. Edwards Oklahoma | eligibility pending | Oklahoma is still waiting for clarity on whether the two transfers are eligible. Both are fully practicing. | Brody Lusk, 247Sports 2026-10-14 |
Fairleigh Dickinson at Illinois Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · State Farm Center · BTN
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Mirkovic Illinois | F | out (foot) | Still in a walking boot after his August foot surgery. Brad Underwood said on Oct. 27 that nothing has changed and the boot is precautionary, but he is expected to miss regular-season games. | Jackson Langendorf, Illini Now (SI) 2026-10-27 |
| Andrej Stojakovic Illinois | F | out (head), no timeline | Hit his head on a hard fall in the Oct. 23 Baylor exhibition. Underwood ruled him out of the Oct. 28 UIC exhibition and gave no return timeline. | Jackson Langendorf, Illini Now (SI) 2026-10-27 |
| Tomislav Ivisic Illinois | C | expected to play | Left the Baylor exhibition with a left-knee injury, but Underwood called it a bruise. He is back practicing and was set to play in the Oct. 28 UIC exhibition. | Jackson Langendorf, Illini Now (SI) 2026-10-27 |
| Zvonimir Ivisic Illinois | C | out (head), no timeline | Also hit his head on a fall against Baylor. Ruled out of the Oct. 28 UIC exhibition with no return timeline given. | Jackson Langendorf, Illini Now (SI) 2026-10-27 |
| Lincoln Williams Illinois | G | questionable | The freshman slipped and fell in practice on Oct. 27 and spent much of the session in the training room. Underwood was unsure of his status. | Jackson Langendorf, Illini Now (SI) 2026-10-27 |
Fordham at Kansas Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Allen Fieldhouse · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Reeves Kansas | C | available | Back from shoulder surgery and described as good to go. | KU Sports 2026-10-15 |
| Kohl Rosario Kansas | G | uncertain (concussion) | Still had concussion symptoms and hadn't returned to practice as of Oct. 28. Bill Self said he's hopeful for Monday, but Rosario can't play until he passes all of his tests. | Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star 2026-10-28 |
| Trey Kaufman-Renn Kansas | F | likely (ankle, eligibility) | Self wouldn't fully commit on Oct. 28, citing conditioning, the ankle he turned in practice and some open questions, but said he thinks it will be fine and plans to play him Monday. | KU Sports (Lawrence Journal-World) 2026-10-28 |
Incarnate Word at Oklahoma State Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Gallagher-Iba Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Burks Oklahoma State | F | minor (precaution) | Held out of the Oct. 11 New Mexico exhibition with a minor injury. Steve Lutz said it was mostly precautionary. | Scott Wright, 247Sports 2026-10-11 |
| Kanye Clary Oklahoma State | G | monitor (groin) | Left the Oct. 11 exhibition in the first half with a groin injury and did not return. | Scott Wright, 247Sports 2026-10-11 |
| Mekhi Ragland Oklahoma State | F | short-term injury | Missed the Oct. 11 exhibition with what was described as a short-term injury. | Scott Wright, 247Sports 2026-10-11 |
| Parsa Fallah Oklahoma State | F | out (ACL) | Still out for at least several more weeks recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in February. | Scott Wright, 247Sports 2026-10-11 |
Kansas City at Creighton Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · CHI Health Center Omaha · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred King Creighton | eligible (court ruling) | Currently eligible after the latest court ruling but did not dress for the Oct. 18 exhibition at Iowa State. Alan Huss said the next step is getting him first-team reps. | White and Blue Review 2026-10-23 |
Lehigh at Saint Louis Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Chaifetz Arena · ESPN+, Patriot League TV
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Avila Saint Louis | C | eligible (TRO) | A judge granted a temporary restraining order on Oct. 23 that lets Saint Louis roster him this season. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Nov. 4. | Cameron Salerno, CBS Sports 2026-10-23 |
Maryland Eastern Shore at Wake Forest Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · LJVM Coliseum · ACCNX
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari McDowell Wake Forest | G | out (foot) | Shut down for a couple of weeks with a foot issue in early October. We haven't found an update since. | Conor O'Neill, Deacons Illustrated (On3) 2026-10-07 |
| Antonio Dorn Wake Forest | C | back | Returned to practice after a back injury. | Conor O'Neill, Deacons Illustrated (On3) 2026-10-07 |
Monmouth (IL) at Bradley Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Carver Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timoty van der Knaap Bradley | out | The top returning scorer is out with a foot injury. | Saint Louis Athletics game notes (official) 2026-10-22 | |
| Georgi Gerganov Bradley | G | out for season | The projected starting point guard tore his left ACL in a June team workout and was ruled out for the season. | Yahoo Sports 2026-06-23 |
West Georgia at DePaul Mon Nov 2 · 5:00 PM PT · Wintrust Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsal Delalic DePaul | out (knee) | Ruled out of the Oct. 18 Loyola exhibition with a knee injury. | 247Sports (DePaul) 2026-10-16 | |
| Mason Lockett IV DePaul | out (foot) | Ruled out of the Oct. 18 Loyola exhibition with a foot injury. | 247Sports (DePaul) 2026-10-16 | |
| Theo Pierre-Justin DePaul | out (undisclosed) | Ruled out of the Oct. 18 Loyola exhibition with an undisclosed issue. | 247Sports (DePaul) 2026-10-16 |
Alcorn State at Ole Miss Mon Nov 2 · 5:30 PM PT · The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Stephenson Ole Miss | G | eligible (for now) | Eligible after a California court hearing. The NCAA is expected to appeal. | Neal McCready, 247Sports 2026-10-22 |
| Micah Handlogten Ole Miss | C | eligibility pending | Still waiting on his next court date in his eligibility case. | Neal McCready, 247Sports 2026-10-22 |
Florida A&M vs Florida State Mon Nov 2 · 5:30 PM PT · Benchmark International Arena · ESPNU
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Steen Florida State | C | eligible | Cleared to play after a court ruling restored his fifth year. Luke Loucks said he will suit up. | Tony Morris, Tomahawk Nation 2026-10-22 |
| Colin Paul Florida State | recovering (ACL) | Working back from an ACL injury. As of the first practice, he'd had minor setbacks and wasn't yet doing 5-on-5. | Tony Morris, Tomahawk Nation 2026-09-21 | |
| AJ Swinton Florida State | suspended indefinitely | Away from the team indefinitely for violating team rules, Luke Loucks told the Tallahassee Democrat. He's also still recovering from an ACL injury. | FSU Wire 2026-10-30 |
Abilene Christian at Colorado Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · CU Events Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Neely Colorado | F | monitor | Left the Oct. 18 exhibition with a lower-leg injury. | Oliver Hayes, BuffStampede 2026-10-18 |
| David Gomez Colorado | F | limited | Played five minutes in his return from injury and tired easily. | Oliver Hayes, BuffStampede 2026-10-18 |
Chattanooga at Louisville Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · KFC Yum! Center · ACC Network
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Trimble Louisville | G | eligible (injunction) | A Jefferson County judge granted a temporary injunction restoring his fifth-year eligibility. The lawsuit is still ongoing. | WHAS11 2026-10-16 |
| Obinna Ekezie Jr. Louisville | C | cleared | Cleared to practice fully after right-shoulder surgery. | Courier Journal 2026-10-09 |
| Gabe Dynes Louisville | C | out (shoulder, 4+ months) | The 7-5 center had shoulder surgery on Oct. 27. He's expected back in late February at the earliest, and a full recovery is expected. | Eric Crawford, WDRB 2026-10-28 |
Chicago State at Texas Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · Moody Center · SEC Network
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikey Lewis Texas | G | out until ~December | Broke a bone in his right foot Sept. 28 and had surgery Oct. 1. Sean Miller expects him back in December. | Austin American-Statesman 2026-10-14 |
Davidson at Washington State Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · Beasley Coliseum
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Akins Washington State | limited | A limited participant at the open practice while recovering from an unspecified injury. | Jamey Vinnick, 247Sports 2026-10-20 | |
| Pedro Sancho Moraga Washington State | not practicing | Did not practice and was wearing a boot on his foot at the open practice. | Jamey Vinnick, 247Sports 2026-10-20 |
Gardner-Webb at UConn Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · PeoplesBank Arena · Peacock
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Mullins UConn | G | back | Made his preseason debut in the Oct. 27 Purdue exhibition after missing the first two with an undisclosed injury. He started and played 24 minutes, wearing braces on both knees. | IndyStar 2026-10-27 |
| Solo Ball UConn | G | out (medical redshirt) | Had wrist surgery in the spring. The program said he will miss the 2026-27 season. | UConn Athletics (official) 2026-04-20 |
La Salle at Houston Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · Fertitta Center · CBSSN
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kordel Jefferson Houston | G | returning | Coming back after knee surgery and rehab. | Houston Athletics (official) 2026-10-20 |
Long Beach State at Utah Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · Jon M. Huntsman Center · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fynn Schott Utah | out (surgery recovery) | Recovering from surgery with no set return date. Alex Jensen expects a clearer timeline in one to two weeks. | Steve Bartle, KSL Sports 2026-10-28 | |
| Babacar Faye Utah | F | cleared | Cleared to play after a year without game action. | Steve Bartle, KSL Sports 2026-10-28 |
North Dakota at Minnesota Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadrack Mpoyi Minnesota | F | eligibility hold | Not injured. Minnesota is holding him out while it waits for NCAA clarity on his initial eligibility. | Dylan Callaghan-Croley, Gophers Nation (On3) 2026-10-16 |
| Kyan Evans Minnesota | G | back | Missed time with a hamstring injury. He played in the Oct. 15 exhibition and looked like himself. | Dylan Callaghan-Croley, Gophers Nation (On3) 2026-10-16 |
Ohio State vs BYU Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · Delta Center · FS1
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mobley Jr. Ohio State | G | uncertain (ankle) | Rolled his ankle late in the Oct. 25 Butler exhibition. On Oct. 30, Jake Diebler wouldn't say whether anyone would miss the opener: he isn't ready to rule anyone out or confirm everyone will play. | Reilly Cahill, The Lantern 2026-10-30 |
| LJ Smith Ohio State | G | back | Missed some practice time with a groin injury, then came off the bench in the Oct. 25 Butler exhibition and made all four of his shots (all 3s) for 12 points. | Jeff Gilbert, Press Pros Magazine 2026-10-25 |
| Josh Ojianwuna Ohio State | F | cleared | Fully cleared after missing last season with an injury. | Lyle Alenstein, Eleven Warriors 2026-10-22 |
| Jaxon Kohler BYU | F | eligible (injunction) | A California judge granted a preliminary injunction in Glancey v. NCAA on Oct. 20, keeping the Michigan State transfer eligible. The NCAA is expected to appeal. | Deseret News 2026-10-20 |
| Brody Kozlowski BYU | F | nearing return | Kevin Young said after the Oct. 16 exhibition that he is getting close to returning from injury. He had redshirted last season after a season-ending injury. | Sports Illustrated (BYU On SI) 2026-10-17 |
| Dawson Baker BYU | G | recovering | Still working back from injury. Young said he is further from a return than Kozlowski. | Sports Illustrated (BYU On SI) 2026-10-17 |
Utah Tech at New Mexico Mon Nov 2 · 6:00 PM PT · The Pit · MW+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rytis Petraitis New Mexico | F | cleared (Aug.) | Cleared for full 5-on-5 work in late August after a hip injury. | Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque Journal 2026-08-31 |
Idaho State at Utah State Mon Nov 2 · 6:30 PM PT · Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Falslev Utah State | G | day-to-day | The reigning Mountain West Player of the Year missed the Oct. 17 exhibition at Saint Mary's with a lower-body injury. | Utah State Athletics (official) 2026-10-17 |
Northwestern State at Baylor Mon Nov 2 · 6:30 PM PT · Foster Pavilion · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Powell Baylor | C | eligible | Eligible again after the Ohio Supreme Court's latest ruling in his eligibility case. | SicEm365 2026-10-15 |
Arizona vs UCLA Mon Nov 2 · 7:00 PM PT · T-Mobile Arena · TNT
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Godfrey Arizona | F | ineligible (Texas TRO denied) | Dropped out of the stayed Georgia five-for-five case (appeal not set to be argued until Jan. 12) and joined a lawsuit in Texas, but on Oct. 29 the Texas judge tentatively denied a temporary restraining order for players who had already sought relief in other states. He remains ineligible for the opener vs. UCLA. | Arizona Desert Swarm (citing Theo Lawson, Spokesman-Review) 2026-10-29 |
| Eric Freeny UCLA | G | away from team | Taking a leave of absence for an undisclosed medical issue. It is unclear whether he will play this season. | UCLA Wire (citing Connor Morrissette, 247Sports) 2026-10-07 |
| Endurance Aiyamenkhue Arizona | C | lower-leg injury | The freshman center sat out the Oct. 13 San Francisco exhibition with a lower-leg injury. | Bruce Pascoe, Arizona Daily Star 2026-10-13 |
Colgate at Washington Mon Nov 2 · 7:00 PM PT · Alaska Airlines Arena · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Yates III Washington | G | back | Missed the summer and September with blood clots. He returned about three weeks ago and is on medication. Danny Sprinkle said he's been really good since. | Roman Tomashoff, Huskies Wire 2026-10-23 |
East Tennessee State at Arizona State Mon Nov 2 · 7:00 PM PT · Desert Financial Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan McCullum East Tennessee State | F | out for season | Tore his ACL and meniscus in practice and will miss the 2026-27 season. | Colin Rafferty, WJHL (via Yahoo) 2026-10-04 |
Eastern Washington at Stanford Mon Nov 2 · 7:00 PM PT · Maples Pavilion · ACCNX
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Townsend Stanford | F | eligibility pending | The Yale transfer was held out of the Oct. 17 exhibition at Santa Clara while he waits on a ruling in the Glancey v. NCAA eligibility case. We haven't confirmed a ruling since. | Jason Burke, Stanford Roundtable 2026-10-18 |
Illinois State at Saint Mary's Mon Nov 2 · 7:00 PM PT · University Credit Union Pavilion · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Messina-Moore Illinois State | eligibility pending | Questionable for the Oct. 18 exhibition while his fifth-year eligibility is unresolved. Ryan Pedon called the situation fluid. | Inside NU 2026-10-18 |
Milwaukee at USC Mon Nov 2 · 7:30 PM PT · Galen Center · B1G+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Reibe USC | C | recovering | Had foot surgery on July 31. We haven't found a return date. | USC Athletics (official) 2026-08-03 |
Wofford at Tennessee Tue Nov 3 · 3:00 PM PT · Food City Center · SEC Network
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Hill Jr. Tennessee | G | possible (ankle) | The ankle he turned in the Oct. 20 exhibition at Duke is not as bad as first feared. Volquest's Chris Low reports he could still play in the Wofford opener, though the staff may be cautious. | Terry Lambert, Yahoo Sports (citing Volquest) 2026-10-27 |
| Tyler Lundblade Tennessee | G | back | Back from August back surgery and available to the rotation, per the same report. | Terry Lambert, Yahoo Sports 2026-10-27 |
Manhattan at Kentucky Tue Nov 3 · 4:00 PM PT · Rupp Arena · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Williams Kentucky | G | not expected to play (foot) | Mark Pope said Oct. 30 he doesn't expect Williams to play in the opener. He's now day-to-day after a second foot procedure and has started 5-on-0 work and some live scout-team reps. | Jack Pilgrim, On3 / KSR 2026-10-30 |
| Trent Noah Kentucky | F | week-to-week (hamstring) | Has a hamstring injury and no firm return timeline, per a UK spokesman. | On3 / KSR 2026-10-22 |
| Jerone Morton Kentucky | G | out (knee) | Hurt his knee early in fall practice. Doctors' re-evaluation was positive, but UK says he is still a little way from returning. | On3 / KSR 2026-10-22 |
Stetson at South Carolina Tue Nov 3 · 4:00 PM PT · Colonial Life Arena · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksas Bieliauskas South Carolina | F | day-to-day (leg) | Limped off early in the Oct. 25 Campbell exhibition with what Lamont Paris called a lower-leg strain. Paris expects it to be short-term but did not commit to the Stetson opener. | Mingo Martin, On3 2026-10-25 |
| Grant Polk South Carolina | out ~6 weeks | Has a lower-leg injury that Paris said will keep him out about six weeks. | Mingo Martin, On3 2026-10-25 |
Wagner at Boston College Tue Nov 3 · 4:00 PM PT · Conte Forum · ACCNX
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Furphy Boston College | G | out 2–6 weeks (MCL) | The UConn transfer sprained his MCL late in the Oct. 25 exhibition win over MIT and is expected to miss two to six weeks. | Graham Dietz, Sports Illustrated (citing Jon Rothstein) 2026-10-27 |
Sam Houston at Alabama Tue Nov 3 · 4:30 PM PT · Coleman Coliseum · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aden Holloway Alabama | G | suspended | Serving a five-game suspension, per Nate Oats on Oct. 13. | Tuscaloosa News 2026-10-13 |
| Anderson Diaz Alabama | G | out (elbow) | The freshman is expected to miss about a month with a left-elbow injury, per Oats after the Furman exhibition. | Tuscaloosa News 2026-10-13 |
| Jaxon Richardson Alabama | F | questionable | Has had minor injuries and illness. Oats said he hopes to have him back for the opener, if not sooner. | Tuscaloosa News 2026-10-13 |
| Preston Murphy Jr. Alabama | G | uncertain | Dealing with an upper-body injury after the Furman exhibition. No further update has been given. | Tuscaloosa News 2026-10-13 |
| Collins Onyejiaka Alabama | C | cleared | Medically cleared to play this season after a heart issue cost him all of 2025-26. | Tuscaloosa News 2026-10-13 |
Alabama State at Texas A&M Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM PT · Reed Arena · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rylan Griffen Texas A&M | G | ineligible | A Brazos County judge dismissed his eligibility suit on Oct. 28 after the NCAA's special appearance was sustained. His attorneys are weighing other options, possibly refiling in another state. | Travis L. Brown, KBTX 2026-10-28 |
| PJ Haggerty Texas A&M | G | available | Rolled his ankle and banged his elbow at SMU on Oct. 25, but returned to score 28 and said he's ready to go. | Aggies Wire (via Yahoo Sports) 2026-10-26 |
| Mackenzie Mgbako Texas A&M | F | healthy | Says he's fully healthy after last season's injury. | Aggies Wire 2026-10-30 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Arkansas Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM PT · Bud Walton Arena · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith Jr. Arkansas | G | cramps (not injured) | Was helped off after going down in the Oct. 24 Gonzaga exhibition, but John Calipari said afterward it was cramping, not an injury. He returned to the game. | Samuel Stubbs, All Hogs (SI) 2026-10-25 |
Cleveland State at Missouri Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM PT · Mizzou Arena · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annor Boateng Missouri | G | out for season | Had left-leg surgery and will miss the season. He's expected to take a medical hardship. | Rock M Nation 2026-10-11 |
| Jamier Jones / Jaylen Carey Missouri | F | unclear | Neither dressed for the Oct. 29 exhibition at UNLV. No reason was given. | Sam Snelling, Rock M Nation 2026-10-29 |
| CJ Gunn Missouri | G | eligibility pending | Did not dress at UNLV on Oct. 29. His eligibility case hasn't been resolved. | Sam Snelling, Rock M Nation 2026-10-29 |
LSU New Orleans at LSU Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM PT · Pete Maravich Assembly Center · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nunez LSU | G | out (foot) | The UTSA transfer had foot surgery in September and sat out the exhibitions. | The Advocate / NOLA.com 2026-10-24 |
| Gilad Levy LSU | C | eligibility pending | The 7-3 center is still awaiting NCAA clearance. Paperwork remains, per a source cited by The Advocate. | The Advocate / NOLA.com 2026-10-24 |
| Donovan Dent / Skyy Clark LSU | G | eligible (injunction) | Both UCLA transfers are cleared through court injunctions. Dent's was granted Oct. 20 and Clark's Oct. 16, and both started the Florida State exhibition. | The Advocate / NOLA.com 2026-10-24 |
South Dakota State at Kansas State Tue Nov 3 · 5:00 PM PT · Bramlage Coliseum · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Malovec Kansas State | F | doubtful (undisclosed) | The Miami transfer and projected starter wasn't doing anything live as of Oct. 16. Casey Alexander said the injury will linger into the start of the season. | Toby Hammes, The Manhattan Mercury 2026-10-16 |
Northern Arizona at UNLV Tue Nov 3 · 7:00 PM PT · Thomas & Mack Center · MW+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issac Williamson / Tyler Harris / Terrance Ford Jr. UNLV | out (injuries) | All three were held out of the Oct. 29 exhibition vs. Missouri because of injuries. | UNLV Athletics 2026-10-29 | |
| AJ Storr UNLV | G | ineligible | Still ineligible. He didn't play in the Oct. 29 exhibition. | UNLV Athletics 2026-10-29 |
| Tyrin Jones UNLV | back | Back from shoulder surgery. Scored 21 points in about 23 minutes vs. Missouri on Oct. 29. | UNLV Athletics 2026-10-29 |
Cal State Northridge at Wichita State Wed Nov 4 · 4:30 PM PT · Charles Koch Arena · ESPN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Couisnard Wichita State | out for season (knee) | Had microfracture knee surgery in late August and will miss the 2026-27 season. | Wichita State Athletics 2026-10-27 | |
| Noah Hill / Jaret Valencia Wichita State | limited | Hill (broken toe) and Valencia (torn Achilles) each played about 12 to 15 minutes in a preseason scrimmage while working back. | Taylor Eldridge, Wichita Eagle 2026-10-24 | |
| Kenyon Giles Wichita State | G | back | Back from a minor ankle sprain. | Taylor Eldridge, Wichita Eagle 2026-10-24 |
SE Louisiana at Auburn Wed Nov 4 · 5:00 PM PT · Neville Arena · SECN+
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Freeman Auburn | F | questionable (foot) | Missed the exhibitions while working back from a foot injury. Steven Pearl said he'll return to full contact only once he's 100%, and he'll likely be on a minutes restriction early. | Montgomery Advertiser 2026-10-13 |
| Kolby King Auburn | G | available | Gained eligibility through an Ohio court ruling, then missed time after wisdom-teeth surgery. Made his preseason debut in the Oct. 29 Samford exhibition. | Auburn Athletics 2026-10-29 |
| Mantas Rubstavicius Auburn | F | ineligible | Not eligible to play while his eligibility litigation is pending. | Montgomery Advertiser (via Yahoo Sports) 2026-10-22 |
West Coast Baptist at Boise State Wed Nov 4 · 6:00 PM PT · ExtraMile Arena · YouTube
| Player | Pos | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damari Wheeler-Thomas Boise State | G | precautionary exit | Left about two minutes into the Oct. 29 Bismarck State exhibition as a precaution after a hard foul. | John Wustrow, Idaho Press 2026-10-29 |
| Lamar Washington Boise State | G | eligibility uncertain | His eligibility is still uncertain under the NCAA's five-in-five rules. | Idaho Press 2026-10-16 |
172 notes across 81 games. A team with no notes means we didn't find a reliable report, not that the team is fully healthy. Notes come off after the game is played.
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