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Out for 'foreseeable future' Stephens (illness) is dealing with a "unique" health issue that will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future, per Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.

Impact Stephens is reportedly dealing with "some unique health stuff" that's prevented him from partaking in basketball activities. The Maryland transfer also took a redshirt year due to injury last season. At this point, it's unclear when or even if Stephens will get the chance to contribute for the Gophers in 2025-2026.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Stephens has yet to practice with Minnesota due to an illness, head coach Niko Medved told Ryan James of 247Sports.com. "Stephens is still dealing with an illness. He has not had a...

Impact Stephens transferred to Minnesota after spending the 2024-25 season with Maryland, where he appeared in just seven games. His lack of practice suggests he's not expected to have a significant role in the early stages of the campaign, even if he's cleared to practice in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Minneapolis Stephens will transfer to Minnesota, the program announced.

Impact Stephens spent the 2024-2025 campaign with Maryland, where he appeared in just seven games, averaging 1.3 points across 5.1 minutes. The 6-foot-3 guard, who shot just 25 percent from the field in limited action last season, will look to turn his career around with another Big Ten program, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he'll have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't continue at Maryland Stephens has decided to enter the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Stephens was limited to just seven appearances off the bench in 2024-25, though that was his lone year with the program. Stephens is aiming to play for a third program in a third college year.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Grand Canyon Stephens (undisclosed) is available against Grand Canyon in the Round of 64, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Stephens hasn't played since Dec. 4, but he'll apparently be available for the Terps' NCAA Tournament run. The sophomore only averaged 1.3 points across 5.1 minutes when he did play, so don't expect much of a role from the guard.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Illinois Stephens (undisclosed) will not appear in Friday's game against Illinois.

Impact Stephens will remain sidelined for a 23rd straight game as the Terrapins take on the Fighting Illini in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Stephens (undisclosed) won't play against Northwestern on Saturday.

Impact Stephens will now miss his 22nd straight game. The guard doesn't appear slated to return this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Stephens (undisclosed) isn't available against Michigan on Wednesday.

Impact Stephens will miss his 21st straight game. At this point, it would be exceedingly shocking to see him return in the 2024-2025 season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Stephens (undisclosed) remains unavailable Saturday against Penn State.

Impact It'll be the 20th straight game Stephens has missed for the Terrapins. The sophomore appeared in seven contests this year, averaging 1.3 points over 5.1 minutes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Stephens (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Stephens has yet to return to action, and at this point, it's fair to wonder if he'll suit up against for the Terrapins before the end of the season. His next chance to suit up will come against Fresno State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Trojans Stephens (undisclosed) won't be available on Thursday night against USC.

Impact The sophomore will miss his 18th straight game. Stephens was seldom-used when he was healthy regardless, averaging just 5.1 minutes per-game.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Stephens (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Iowa.

Impact It'll be the 17th straight game Stephens has missed -- the sophomore last appeared in a game on Dec. 4 against Ohio State. Stephens' next chance to suit up will come Thursday against UCS.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Stephens (undisclosed) won't be available against Nebraska on Thursday night.

Impact Stephens has only played in six games this season and hasn't played since Dec. 4. the guard is also buried on the depth chart, averaging just 5.1 minutes in those contests. At some point, Stephens may be shut down for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still out vs. Rutgers Stephens (undisclosed) won't play against Rutgers on Sunday.

Impact Stephens hasn't played since Dec. 4, and even then, the guard only averaged 5.1 minutes. It's unclear when his return to the court could be.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Stephens (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Stephens hasn't played for Maryland since Dec. 4. Even if he's available soon, he's not expected to play a significant role in the rotation. His next chance to suit up will come against Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 6.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Stephens (undisclosed) is out for Maryland's game Sunday at Indiana.

Impact Stephens did not play Maryland's 91-70 win Thursday at Illinois. So for him, Sunday will include another DNP.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Stephens (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Nebraska.

Impact It'll be the 10th straight game Stephens has missed. The sophomore averaged 1.3 points over 5.1 minutes in his first seven games with the Terrapins.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another contest Stephens (undisclosed) will sit out Maryland's clash with Northwestern.

Impact Stephens is set to miss yet another game for the Terps. The guard hasn't played since Dec. 4 against Ohio State, and there's no telling when he'll be able to return.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Stephens (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Maryland-Eastern Shore.

Impact Stephens will miss a seventh consecutive contest due to an undisclosed injury. He's averaging 1.3 points across 5.1 minutes per game this season. His next chance to play will come Thursday at Washington.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Stephens (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Stephens will miss his sixth game this season as the Terrapins face off against Syracuse on Saturday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has seen the floor in seven outings this season, averaging 1.3 points on 5.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday night Stephens (undisclosed) isn't available for Maryland against St. Francis (PA).

Impact The guard will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed ailment. The seldom-used bench piece averages 1.3 points across 5.1 minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Bucknell Stephens (undisclosed) is available for Wednesday's game against Bucknell.

Impact Stephens will return after a three-game absence. However, he's not expected to make much of an impact in fantasy since he's averaged just 7.7 minutes per game off the bench in his previous three contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Villanova game Stephens (undisclosed) is out for Maryland's game Sunday against Villanova at New Jersey.

Impact After the Maryland-Villanova game, UMD's next matchup is scheduled for Wednesday against Bucknell.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as out Stephens (undisclosed) is listed as out against Canisius.

Impact Stephens will now miss his second straight game. The guard didn't play in the narrow loss to Marquette, and he'll be unavailable Tuesday night. In the three games he has played, Stephens is averaging 1.5 points across 5.8 minutes.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Stephens (knee) isn't listed on Maryland's injury report ahead of its tip-off game against Manhattan.

Impact Stephens was questionable due to his absence towards the end of last season, but the guard should be good to go as he's avoided an injury designation for the opener. Stephens figures to be a rotational piece in the Terps' back court this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE