Fatts Russell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Dishes out four dimes Russell recorded 16 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 77-67 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Russell was one of two Terrapins to score at least 15 points during Sunday's defeat, and he also led the team with four assists. He was a consistent contributor for Maryland late in the regular season, as he scored in double figures in each of his last 13 appearances and averaged 18.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 33.8 minutes per game during that time. He'll attempt to remain hot to begin the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fatts Russell, Eric Ayala push Maryland over No. 22 Ohio State basketball, 75-60 Fatts Russell matched his career high with 27 points, Eric Ayala scored 23 and Maryland took down No. 22 Ohio State 75-60 on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Fatts Russell's heroics are not enough to save Maryland in loss at Indiana Russell's 23-point effort kept the Terrapins in it until the game’s final minutes on the road Thursday against the Hoosiers.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Maryland locks up Penn State 67-61 as Russell bests Sessoms in battle of Philly friends ' Jones Maryland's savvy defense put everything on the plates of overworked guards Sam Sessoms and Jalen Pickett and the Nittany Lions got no balanc...

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Russell helps Maryland hold off Penn State 67-61

Fatts Russell scored eight of his 18 points at the free-throw line with less than a minute to play and Maryland held off Penn State 67-61

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Fatts Russell comes alive in second half as Maryland men's basketball inches closer to .500 with 67-61 win over Penn State After combining for three points in the first half, Eric Ayala (13 points) and Fatts Russell (18 points) came alive in the second half to he...

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Penn State visits Maryland following Russell's 23-point game

Maryland hosts the Penn State Nittany Lions after Fatts Russell scored 23 points in Maryland's 90-74 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Russell scores 23 as Maryland rolls past Nebraska 90-74

Fatts Russell scored 23 points, leading six in double figures, and Maryland rolled through the second half to defeat Nebraska 90-74

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Russell had 24 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 62-61 loss to Purdue.

Impact Russell had one of his best performances of the season Sunday and nearly led the Terrapins to the upset win over Purdue. He's scored in double figures in each of his seven appearances since returning to the starting five and has averaged 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 34.4 minutes per game across that span.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell leads Maryland against No. 3 Purdue after 20-point performance

Maryland visits the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers after Fatts Russell scored 20 points in the Terrapins' 110-87 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

In starting lineup Russell (hand) will start Tuesday's game against Michigan State, Patrick Stevens of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell was spotted in a brace for warmups but appears set to handle his usual workload. The senior has averaged 16.7 points per contest, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 35.7 minutes per contest. He should continue to play a huge role for the Terps in what will be a tough matchup Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up with brace on wrist Russell (hand) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Michigan State, Jacob Richman of The Diamondback reports reports.

Impact Russell was seen with a brace on his hand. It's unclear if he will indeed be ready to go, but he is testing things out after suffering a hand injury in the team's last game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hand injury Russell (hand) is questionable to play in Tuesday's game against Michigan State after he suffered an apparent hand injury, Ryan McFadden of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Interim coach, Danny Manning has yet to disclose the status of Russell, waiting to see him in action at practice. The 5-foot-11 senior has started 20 games, putting up 13 points, four rebounds, 3.8 assists and one steal on 32.1 minutes per game for the Terrapins. Russell's status for Tuesday's game against Michigan State will likely be disclosed closer to game time.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana visits Maryland following Russell's 23-point game

Maryland hosts the Indiana Hoosiers after Fatts Russell scored 23 points in Maryland's 68-60 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

JANUARY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Maryland takes on Indiana following Russell's 23-point game

Maryland hosts the Indiana Hoosiers after Fatts Russell scored 23 points in Maryland's 68-60 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

JANUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 23 in win Russell ended Tuesday's 68-60 victory over Rutgers with 23 points (7-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes.

Impact Russell has been back in the starting lineup for each of the last two games, and he's returned to form by scoring at least 15 points in each of those appearances. Although the transfer from Rhode Island had a two-game skid in mid-January, he's averaged 14.3 points, 4.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 34.3 minutes per contest since the start of the month.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Russell isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Michigan.

Impact Russell had started every game prior to Tuesday and is reportedly available for the contest, so it's unclear what caused the dramatic shift that led to three starting lineup changes. Russell could still make an appearance off the bench.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Badgers Russell registered 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 70-69 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Russell led the Terrapins in assists during Sunday's narrow loss and scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive game. Across those four appearances, the transfer from Rhode Island has averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 31.5 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big night Thursday Russell contributed 18 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 81-67 win over Brown.

Impact There was some concern whether or not Russell would be able to even suit up for the contest after suffering a knee injury in the team's previous contest. Russell not only suited up but posted one of his better outings of the season, going perfect from the line and shooting 66.7 percent from the field. He should continue to run point for the Terps and should be a fantasy option on most formats on any given night.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In starting lineup Russell (knee) will start Thursday's game versus Brown.

Impact Russell was considered a game-time decision after leaving the previous tilt with a right knee issue. Fortunately, he'll give it a go for the Terps in his usual starting role, suggesting he's likely in line for his usual role.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pregame Russell (knee) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game against Brown, Patrick Stevens of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russell is deemed to be a game-time decision, but his participation in warmups in encouraging. Russell was helped off the floor on Tuesday against Lehigh with what appeared to be a right knee injury. He should start if he is healthy enough to play.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Russell (knee) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Brown, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Russell went to the floor with what appeared to be a right knee injury and was unable to put any weight on his leg while getting off the court against Lehigh on Tuesday, but it seems the injury wasn't as bad as it originally seemed. Russell is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 assists per game for Maryland, so his absence would be a huge blow to the team.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland proves too much for Lehigh in Danny Manning's first home victory The Terps returned from 16 days off with a quiet but convincing win that doubled as a milestone for interim coach Danny Manning, but also sa...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Helped off floor Tuesday Russell went to the floor with what appeared to be a right knee injury and was unable to put any weight on his leg while getting off the court, Patrick Stevens of The Athletic repo...

Impact The encouraging news is that Russell remained on the bench after exiting the floor rather than going straight back to the locker room. He appeared to injure himself after colliding into Lehigh big man Nic Lynch. Russell is in his first year with Maryland after spending four years at Rhode Island. It would be a tragic loss for the terrapins if he did end up suffering a serious injury. The 5-11 senior is averaging 12.8 points, four rebounds and 3.5 assists in 31.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 against Gators Russell contributed 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 70-68 victory over Florida.

Impact Russell had converted just 22.7 percent of his field-goal attempts across the last two games, but he shot just over 50 percent from the floor Sunday en route to his second-highest scoring total of the season. He's scored in double figures in five of the last six games and has averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 33.7 minutes per contest during that time.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Russell helps Maryland hold off Penn State 67-61

Penn State visits Maryland following Russell's 23-point game

Russell scores 23 as Maryland rolls past Nebraska 90-74

Russell leads Maryland against No. 3 Purdue after 20-point performance

Indiana visits Maryland following Russell's 23-point game

Maryland takes on Indiana following Russell's 23-point game