DREW THELWELL NEWS

Ohio State Buckeyes square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Sandfort brothers lead Iowa in 83-68 win over Nebraska in must-win game to reach Big Ten Tourney

Payton Sandfort scored 22 points, his brother Pryce knocked down four 3-pointers and Iowa pulled away in the second half to beat Nebraska 83-68, knocking the Cornhuskers out of the...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Thelwell (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Northwestern, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thelwell was initially deemed probable and later questionable, according to the official injury report, but he'll suit up and be part of the starting lineup. He'll run in the first unit alongside Josh Dix, Payton Sandfort, Ladji Dembele and Seydou Traore.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Friday Thelwell (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Thelwell was initially listed as probable, so while he remains uncertain about suiting up, there's a strong chance he'll end up playing. He's averaging 9.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in his 24 appearances (15 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Probable at Northwestern Thelwell (ankle) is probable for Iowa's game Friday at Northwestern, according to Eliot Clough of Rivals.

Impact Iowa's head coach recently said he expects the team to use Thelwell at Northwestern. The redshirt senior has only a couple of regular-season games remaining, and he will look to get back on track after a rough run of recent games.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Thelwell (ankle) didn't play in Tuesday's game against Illinois.

Impact Thelwell was listed as questionable for Tuesday, but he didn't suit up and will have to wait a few more days to make his return to the hardwood. His next chance to play will come against Northwestern on Friday.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Thelwell (ankle) has been listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against Illinois.

Impact Thelwell has popped up on the Hawkeyes' injury report after re-aggravating his ankle injury against the Huskies this past weekend. The 6-foot-3 senior, who is averaging 9.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals on 25.1 minutes per game, will likely come down to a game-time call for Iowa.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Re-aggravates ankle injury Thelwell re-aggravated his ankle injury during Saturday's game against Washington, Fran McCaffery told media post-game, according to Eliot Clough of Rivals.com.

Impact Per Clough, Thelwell tried to play Saturday but couldn't do it, therefore being limited to just eight minutes while going scoreless (0-1 3Pt) and dishing out an assist. This means Thelwell's status for the matchup against Illinois on Tuesday is uncertain.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Hawkeyes Thelwell (undisclosed) will get the start against Washington, per Statbroadcast.

Impact Thelwell was listed as questionable, but he's since been spotted warming up and is in Iowa's starting lineup, meaning the guard will in fact play. He missed two games, returned for Iowa's loss to Oregon and then popped up on the injury report again, but he'll be good to go against the Huskies.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Thelwell (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Iowa's clash with Washington.

Impact It's unclear if this is the same ankle ailment Thelwell dealt with earlier in February that held him out of two straight games, but regardless, the guard's status is now in question. Thelwell, who's started when healthy since mid-December, averages 10.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

No points in return Thelwell accumulated zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 80-78 loss to Oregon.

Impact Thelwell missed the team's last two games with an ankle injury, and while the point guard was back in the starting lineup here, he was held scoreless for the first time all season against the stingy Oregon defense. He'll look to get back in the swing of things with the Hawkeyes host Washington on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Ducks Thelwell (ankle) is available against Oregon.

Impact After missing the last two games for Iowa, the starting guard is set to return to the court. Thelwell averages 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals this season running point for the Hawkeyes. This should send Brock Harding back to the bench.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Oregon Thelwell (ankle) is probable for Iowa's game Wednesday against Oregon, according to Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines Register.

Impact "There's a good shot," Iowa's head coach Fran McCaffery either privately told Tachman or publicly announced concerning U of I using Thelwell against Oregon. Currently, the senior's last game (the Wisconsin-Iowa matchup) includes his 11 points.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Thelwell (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's matchup against Maryland, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Thelwell will be held out of Sunday's matchup, marking his second straight missed game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 senior has been an impact player for the Hawkeyes this season, averaging 10.5 points per game through 22 contests since transferring in from Morehead State in the off-season. His next opportunity to return will come against Oregon on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Rutgers Thelwell (undisclosed) won't play against Rutgers on Wednesday.

Impact The starting guard will miss his second game of the season. Thelwell has been a very solid piece for the Hawkeyes this year, averaging 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals. He's been a very efficient shooter as well, with 53/52/68 shooting splits on the season. Brock Harding is a candidate to replace him in the starting five and see more minutes in his stead.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back in game Thelwell (lower leg) has returned to Saturday's matchup against the Badgers, Brad Schultz of TheDailyIowan reports.

Impact Thelwell has retuned to the game against the Badgers after going down with a leg injury and having to be helped off the court in the second half. The senior guard's status will continue to be monitored, but he has been checking in and out and hopping on a bike likely to help improve his condition.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off the floor Saturday Thelwell (lower leg) was helped off the court during Saturday's game against Wisconsin, Brad Schultz of The Daily Iowan reports.

Impact Thelwell was unable to put any weight on his left leg after a non-contact injury left him in a lot of pain on a drive to the basket. The 6-foot-3 senior was immediately taken to the locker room, and it seems unlikely that he will be able to return to the contest with just under five minutes left in the game.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect in defeat Thelwell ended with 20 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 82-65 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Thelwell converted on 8-of-10 looks from the field, closing with 20 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal during Monday's loss against the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-3 senior has been on a roll for the Hawkeyes, averaging 18 points, four rebounds, three assists and 1.5 steals across Iowa's last two games. Thelwell will look to stay hot during next Tuesday's matchup with Purdue.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 against Penn State Thelwell closed with 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 76-75 win over Penn State.

Impact Thelwell converted on 6-of-10 looks from the field, closing with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, logging a strong two-way effort during Friday's win over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-3 senior transfer from Morehead State has fit in well with the Hawkeyes, averaging 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals across 19 games (10 starts). Thelwell has shot has way into an expanded role with the team this season, converting on 53.5 percent of his looks from the field and 40.7 percent of his looks from three (2.8 attempts per game), on the season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 in losing effort Thelwell recorded 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 99-89 loss to USC.

Impact Thelwell cashed in on 2-of-3 looks from range, closing with 16 points and three assists during Tuesday's loss against the Trojans. The 6-foot-3 senior moved into Iowa's starting lineup in mid-December and is averaging 13.7 points, three rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals as a member of the starting lineup (seven games). Thelwell and the Hawkeyes will look to get back on track against UCLA on Friday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Indiana Thelwell (lower body) is available for Iowa's game Saturday against Indiana, according to David Eickholt of 247Sports.

Impact Thelwell told KCJJ he is available for the Indiana-Iowa game. Before his latest DNP, he logged 25 points (9-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four steals and three rebounds at Wisconsin. As a starter, Thelwell has been solid, averaging 13.6 points and 3.4 assists across his five starts thus far.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Thelwell did not play in Tuesday's game against Nebraska due to a lower-body injury, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thelwell reportedly tweaked his lower body during the game against Wisconsin and was forced to sit out this matchup. The senior guard will hope to get back on the court for Saturday's meeting with the Hoosiers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Thelwell leads Iowa against Nebraska after 25-point game

Iowa hosts the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Drew Thelwell scored 25 points in Iowa's 116-85 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Leads team in blowout loss Thelwell totaled 25 points (9-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and four steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 116-85 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Thelwell cashed in on 9-of-14 looks from the field, closing with 25 points, three assists and four steals as the Hawkeyes gave up 116 points during Friday's loss against Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3 senior has looked good since shifting into his starting role, averaging 13.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals across Iowa's last five outings. Thelwell and the Hawkeyes will look to put up a stouter effort on defense during Tuesday's matchup with the Cornhuskers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska visits Thelwell and Iowa

Iowa hosts the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Drew Thelwell scored 25 points in Iowa's 116-85 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press