Impact The senior is making his first start since Jan. 12 against Memphis. This will be Haywood's ninth start of the season, and across his previous eight starting nods, he averaged 4.0 points and 3.6 rebounds.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Haywood is in the starting lineup Wednesday against Wichita State.
Newton scores 27 to carry East Carolina over Tulsa 64-59
Tristen Newton had 27 points as East Carolina narrowly beat Tulsa 64-59FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press
Ineffective in return Haywood (COVID-19 protocol) returned to action in Tuesday's 67-64 loss to Memphis, though he was held scoreless on 0-for-4 shooting across 15 minutes of action.
Impact Haywood missed a Dec. 29 contest against SMU, so the last time he played would have been when he recorded a double-double Dec. 16 against Alcorn State. While the recent absence was described as being due to health and safety protocols, it was never disclosed whether or not the senior guard tested positive. Regardless of whether that's the case, there appeared to be some conditioning issues in play here, as Haywood started but still saw one of his lowest minutes totals of the season. He also committed three turnovers and three personal fouls without scoring a single point. Sam Griffin and Darien Jackson ended up seeing more run off the bench in his stead, though neither were particularly effective. Haywood's next chance to turn things around will be Saturday at UCF.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not available Wednesday Haywood won't play in Wednesday's game against SMU due to COVID-19 protocols, Kelly Hines of the Tulsa World reports.
Impact Haywood will miss his first game of the season due to COVID-19 protocols. His next opportunity to return will come next Tuesday against Memphis if he can clear protocols in time.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Griffin scores 19 to carry Tulsa over Alcorn State 83-62
Sam Griffin had 19 points as Tulsa easily defeated Alcorn State 83-62DECEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press
SMU narrowly tops Tulsa 65-63
Kendric Davis had 22 points and 10 assists and SMU held off Tulsa for a 65-63 winFEBRUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Starting Sunday Haywood is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Impact Haywood will re-enter the starting lineup in place of Keyshawn Embery on Sunday after coming off the bench in the last four games. The 6-5 junior has averaged 4.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game this season as he'll look to hopefully solidify his spot in the starting five once again.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Haywood isn't starting Saturday's game against Cincinnati.
Impact Haywood will come off the bench for a second straight game Saturday with Austin Richie starting for Tulsa once again. The junior saw ample playing time in the team's last game despite his depth role, but it's unclear whether he'll continue to serve off the bench going forward.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rachal's late free throws lift Tulsa past No. 5 Houston
Brandon Rachal hit two free throws with a tenth of a second remaining and finished with 22 points as Tulsa topped unbeaten No. 5 Houston 65-64DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press
Council IV, Gilbert lead Wichita State over Tulsa 69-65
Ricky Council IV had 13 points and eight rebounds as Wichita State narrowly beat Tulsa 69-65 in an American Athletic Conference openerDECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
