2022 NCAA Men’s Tournament Top Moments: 1-seeds Arizona, Gonzaga out
The first day of the men's Sweet 16 wrapped with top-seeded Gonzaga and Arizona both bowing out. Here are the top moments.MARCH 25, 2022
Big game in return Toney recorded 22 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes during Friday's 79-67 win over LSU.
Impact Toney missed the game versus Tennessee with an ankle injury and was thought that he may be limited versus LSU but he showed no signs of limitations. Toney had one of his best game of the season and is playing great basketball just in time for the big dance.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Toney (ankle) will start Friday's contest against LSU.
Impact Toney will return to the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. The senior is averaging 10.4 points and 5.3 rebounds across 31.4 minutes per game. In a corresponding move, Davonte Davis will shift back to his usual bench role.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Friday Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman said Toney (ankle) will be available for Friday's contest against LSU, Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.
Impact Musselman said Toney turned the corner with his ankle injury Wednesday morning and has been cleared for game action. The senior has started 27 of 30 games this season and is averaging 10.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in 31.4 minutes per game. However, it's unclear how big of a role he will have Friday following a one-game absence.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to game-time decision Toney (foot) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's SEC tournament game against LSU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Toney was at one point considered to be out for the SEC tournament, though he still traveled with the team just in case. It sounds like his condition has improved and he'll give it a go, but don't be surprised if the minutes end up being limited. Arkansas will be in the NCAA Tournament next week regardless of the outcome of these SEC tournament contests.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out for tournament Toney (undisclosed) is "nowhere near ready (to play)" but will travel with the team to the SEC Tournament, Kevin McPherson of Hogville.net reports.
Impact The senior missed the Razorbacks' season finale against Tennessee with an undisclosed injury, and his absence from the lineup will likely continue into the SEC Tournament. Despite being able to travel with the team, coach Eric Musselman also stated that Toney is in a walking boot. It remains unclear, though, if Toney will be able to play in the SEC Tournament.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play Saturday Toney (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Tennessee.
Impact Toney was expected to be limited at best in Saturday's regular-season finale, and he was ultimately held off the court ahead of the SEC Tournament. The nature of his absence isn't yet clear, and the Razorbacks haven't indicated whether the guard will be available to begin postseason play.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at best, not starting Toney will be limited if he plays during Saturday's game against Tennessee, Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.
Impact Toney appears to be dealing with an issue of some kind and will take things easy to avoid any additional problems with the SEC tournament just around the corner. It's still a sizeable blow for the Razorbacks, who are aiming to pick up a road for a chance to improve their seeding Saturday.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team with 19 points Toney had 19 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes during Saturday's 77-68 victory over West Virginia.
Impact Toney led the Razorbacks offensively while nearly finishing with a double-double. It was his fourth time across the past five games scoring in double figures, as the senior is averaging 13.0 points and 6.0 rebounds during that span.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies nine as starter Toney notched nine points (4-11 FG, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds in 29 minutes during Saturday's 86-81 loss to Texas A&M.
Impact Toney had been left out of the starting lineup for three consecutive games leading up to Saturday, but a 20-point effort against Vanderbilt on Jan. 4 seemed to earn him some favor. That also broke a streak of five consecutive games in single digits, though he still shot an acceptable 46.7 percent over that span. Toney may not be the go-to offensive option here, but he has plenty of potential to assist in ancillary categories as long as he's given the minutes, especially if he keeps his starting job.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting lineup Toney will start Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
Impact After three games in a bench role, Toney has resurfaced with the starting lineup following a season-high 20-point explosion against Vanderbilt earlier this week. Toney figures to see 30-plus minutes again Saturday as he looks to improve on his 11.4 points per game entering the day.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nears double-double in win Toney notched 18 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-9 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes during Saturday's 93-78 victory over Little Rock.
Impact Toney tied a team best offensively with his sixth straight performance reaching at least the 12-point mark, as the guard also nearly accomplished another double-double. The senior has failed to reach double figures just one time this season, as Toney is averaging a decent 14.0 points across 69 percent overall shooting this year.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looks good with new team Toney had 10 points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-12 FT), 15 rebounds and two steals across 36 minutes in Sunday's 77-74 exhibition victory over East Central.
Impact Toney wasted little time getting down to business in his first season at Arkansas following a year in which he averaged 14.4 points and 5.9 rebounds with Pittsburgh. He started the contest and led the way in rebounding, even drawing seven personal fouls in the surprisingly-narrow victory. With the Razorbacks projected to play at a significantly faster pace the Panthers, it appears Toney will have every opportunity to increase those counting stats, which bodes well for his fantasy outlook.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
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APRIL 1, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Hits transfer portal Toney (concussion) has elected to enter the transfer portal, Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Toney is the second major contributor to enter the transfer portal for Pitt within the last couple of days. The reason behind the exits is a bit unclear, but the school is phrasing it as a mutual agreement to split paths. Toney should have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next destination and, assuming there is nothing more behind his departure, find numerous schools interested in his services as a transfer.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with a concussion Toney was ruled out for Saturday's game against Florida State because of a concussion he suffered from a car accident Thursday night, Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rep...
Impact The school did not specify the severity of the concussion but it was enough that Toney did not even join the team on the bench for Saturday's game. The 6-6 junior is second on the team with 14.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and he's also widely viewed as the team's most versatile defender. While he's out, Nike Sibande should continue to fill in at small forward.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Toney won't play Saturday due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Pittsburgh will be without an offensive threat Saturday while Toney sits due to an undisclosed injury. The junior is averaging 14.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals over 34.9 minutes per game this season. The Panthers take on Clemson on Sunday, so it would be a quick turnaround for Toney to return after sitting the day before. While he's out, William Jeffress and Nike Sibande figure to pick up extra minutes.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuffs stat sheet in loss Toney registered 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal across 39 minutes in Wednesday's loss against NC State.
Impact Toney recorded 15 or more points for the second straight game, and he has scored in double digits in three of his last four contests. He reached that feat in nine of his first 10 games of the season, though, so these scoring exploits are nothing new for him. He's leaving a rough stretch behind and seems to be showing glimpses of his early-season form of late.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes close to double-double Toney notched 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Sunday's loss at Georgia Tech.
Impact Toney reached the 15-point mark for the first time since Jan. 19, when he scored 22 points against Duke, and this might be the game he was looking for to bolster his confidence. Toney got off to a strong start this season but his numbers had tailed off in recent weeks, and he was averaging just 9.8 points per game across his last five appearances prior to this game.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season-high mark in points Toney registered 22 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 11 rebounds, an assist and two steals across 39 minutes in Tuesday's win over Duke.
Impact Toney has posted two double-doubles over his last three contests, and he surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season -- he has aided by the fact he made 17 trips to the charity stripe, though, a season-high mark for him as well. Toney has been one of Pittsburgh's most reliable scorers and is averaging 16.6 points per contest in 2020-21.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wednesday's game postponed Toney and the Panthers won't play their scheduled game against Georgia Tech on Wednesday after it had to be postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within Tech's program, Jon Roth...
Impact Toney is fresh off his best game of the season in which he had 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3PT), 14 rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes as he led the Panthers to a 63-60 win over Syracuse. With Wednesday's game officially postponed, the team's next game won't come until Jan. 16 in a rematch with the Orange.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvelous in return Toney had 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 63-60 victory over Syracuse.
Impact An ankle injury held out Toney from a Dec. 22 matchup against Louisville, but the junior was given extra time to recover following the postponement of back-to-back ACC contests. He saw a career-high 14 rebounds as a result, marking just the second double-double of his three-year span with Pittsburgh. The circumstances here were a bit unique, as Pittsburgh took a hit in its post depth with the announcement that neither Noah Collier or John Hugley would be suiting up due to COVID-19 contact tracing. Justin Champagnie and his 12.3 rpg average was also sidelined, and that absence could possibly continue for another month. In any case, it appears Toney is ready to answer the call for rebounding from the wing and could be worth more short-term consideration in a variety of fantasy formats.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting five Toney will rejoin the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Syracuse.
Impact Toney didn't play in the Dec. 22 game versus Louisville due to an ankle issue but looks to be back in the fold and the starting five, as expected, after an earlier contest was postponed. The junior should be in line for a large number of minutes, especially with multiple players expected to sit for Pitt on Wednesday.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
