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Not expected to return Osten departed Saturday's regular-season finale with an apparent injury and isn't expected to return, Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Osten's departure is the latest in a growing infirmary for the Sun Devils. The team has plenty of talent when everyone is healthy but hasn't had the luxury of a fully healthy squad in a while now. Osten supplied two points and a rebound prior to his departure. assuming he can't return, Jalen Graham may be in for a larger workload than usual.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Osten is bound for a bench role Thursday versus Washington, Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Osten should still see a decent amount of action off the bench, but his role may be slightly reduced by the return of Jalen Graham on Thursday. The junior is coming off of one of his better efforts of the season in the first contest versus Washington, posting eight points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Osten is in the starting five for Tuesday's game against Washington, DevilsDigest.com reports.

Impact Osten will earn the start with Jalen Graham out with a head injury. It'll be the center's first start since Jan. 25 and in his previous five starts this season, Osten averaged 5.0 points and 3.2 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 minutes in return Osten (ankle) had zero points and recorded three personal fouls in 15 minutes on the court Sunday in Arizona State's 75-73 win over Oregon State.

Impact Osten missed time the previous week with an ankle injury, but was able to log close to his regular allotment of post minutes in Sunday's victory. Considering the junior hasn't scored a point since Jan. 21, however, it's unlikely he becomes an impactful fantasy performer.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Osten (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Oregon State, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.

Impact Osten missed Thursday's game against Oregon due to an ankle injury, but he'll suit up to play against the Beavers on Sunday. However, it's not yet clear how much playing time he could see in his first game back.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Thursday Osten (ankle) won't suit up in Thursday's game against Oregon, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Osten only played 10 minutes in the last game he played Jan. 31. The junior has been decent off the bench this season, averaging 3.3 points and 2.8 boards across 17.9 minutes per game. Marcus Bagley is also out with an ankle issue, leaving the front court thin for Thursday's game. Look for Kimani Lawrence and Jalen Graham to see the bulk of the front court minutes.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 12 points in loss Osten recorded 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and zero assists across 32 minutes in Saturday's 80-79 loss to Oregon St.

Impact Osten started his third consecutive game with Arizona St. still without Jalen Graham and took advantage of the opportunity Saturday with a season-high 12 points while only missing one shot. With Graham close to return, Osten will likely be returning to a bench role soon, but he should see decent playing time off the bench considering how he's played.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start vs. Bruins Osten is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UCLA, Michelle Gardner reports.

Impact With Jalen Graham (illness) among four Sun Devils slated to miss the tilt, Osten will slide into the starting five for the first time this season. The big man averages 3.0 points and 3.1 rebounds through seven games this season.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE