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Gets starting nod Cassia is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against St. John's,

Impact Head coach Chris Beard hinted after Tuesday's loss to Miami that he was going to shake up the starting lineup. Cassia will be making his first start of the season in place of Malik Dia. Cassia has seen a reduced role early on, averaging 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reserve role during exhibition Cassia (leg) logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one rebound in 17 minutes during Mississippi's 68-53 loss Saturday against St. Mary's (C...

Impact The 2025 offseason saw Cassia change Power Conference teams from Butler to Mississippi. It can be argued that the junior moved to be a better P5 team, so him not being a regular starter should remain relatively unsurpising. Should the Rebels need starting experience, Cassia has it, having logged eight starts with Butler before a leg injury took him out early. For him, the problem is how much playing time factors. None of Cassia's eight starts saw him log over 20 minutes, thereby significantly capping his statistical upside.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to transfer to Ole Miss Cassia (leg) will transfer to Ole Miss, per Sam Hutchens of the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Cassia only played in the first 10 games of the season last year, missing the rest of the campaign with a leg injury. The forward averaged 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in those games, and he'll now take his talents to the SEC. First thing's firs -- better injury luck in 2025-2026.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Butler program Cassia (leg) will leave the Butler basketball program, the team announced.

Impact Cassia hadn't played since Dec. 10 while trying to work his way back from a leg injury. The forward played in 10 games this season, starting eight of them, but was still a somewhat limited contributor, averaging 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds across 15.3 minutes. He'll remain enrolled at the university and complete his spring semester before likely entering the transfer portal.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Cassia (leg) will not appear in Saturday's game against DePaul, Lukas Harkins of Heat Check CBB reports.

Impact Cassia is set to miss his tenth-consecutive game as the Bulldogs host the Blue Demons. The 6-foot-8 sophomore will have his next opportunity to return to action against Marquette on Tuesday, but his expected status is unknown.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit out Tuesday Cassia (leg) won't play against UConn on Tuesday night, Lukas Harkins of HeatCheckCBB reports.

Impact Cassia will miss yet another game, his eighth straight. The forward averaged 4.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in the eight games he started before sustaining a leg injury. Cassia's next chance to play will come on Jan. 25 against DePaul.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed but won't play Saturday Cassia (knee) is dressed ahead of Saturday's matchup with Creighton though he ultimately won't play, Akeem Glaspie of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact While Cassia won't play Saturday, the sophomore appears to be nearing a return after missing Butler's last six games. Cassia averaged 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in 10 games (eight starts) this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Cassia suffered a torn ligament in his right knee Tuesday and will be sidelined indefinitely.

Impact Fortunately, Cassia avoided the worst-case scenario and will not require surgery. The injury isn't considered season-ending, but there is also no timeline for the sophomore's return to action. Per the school, he'll continue to be evaluated over the next few weeks, suggesting he's going to be sidelined for a while. If the team elects to go with a bigger lineup moving forward, Andre Scren and Boden Kapke are the primary candidates to replace Cassia in the starting five.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Tuesday Cassia registered four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and four assists over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 71-68 loss to North Dakota State. He left the game after suffering a leg inj...

Impact Cassia hit the ground hard in the second half and didn't get up. After staying on the hardwood for several minutes, he was ultimately helped to the locker room without being able to put any pressure on his leg. The extent of the injury is uncertain, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing time. Andre Screen and Boden Kapke are options to see an expanded role in case Cassia is forced to miss time.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points in first start Cassia ended with 16 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 85-65 victory over Western Michigan.

Impact Cassia logged his first start of the season as the Bulldogs rolled their way to another victory. The sophomore forward has seen significant minutes for Butler so far this season, but his role in the starting five elevated him to a season-best 16 points and three blocks against WMU. His role in the starting five was likely solidified with this performance, but he should still contribute heavily even if he doesn't find his way back to the main five on Friday against SMU.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first start of 2024-2025 Cassia (undisclosed) will log his first start of the 2024-2025 campaign Monday night against Western Michigan.

Impact Cassia will start in place of Andre Screen at the five. The sophomore has played significantly in each of Butler's first two games this season, averaging 20.0 minutes, 6.5 points and 3.0 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Cassia blocks Corey Floyd's dunk attempt to secure Butler's 75-72 win over Providence

Augusto Cassia blocks Corey Floyd's dunk attempt to secure Butler's 75-72 win over Providence

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Looks good in warmups Cassia (hamstring) is warming up and preparing to play in Monday's game against Eastern Michigan, Akeem Glaspie of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Cassia was questionable with a hamstring injury, but it appears he will give it a go in the regular season opener after missing the team's exhibition game last week. It's unclear yet how big of a role this freshman big will have this season for the Bulldogs.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs Franklin College Cassia will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against Franklin College, the team announced.

Impact Cassia along with teammate Jalen Thomas have been declared out for the exhibition match Wednesday. The freshman forward will hopefully be ready for the season opener against Eastern Michigan.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE