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Grant Smith - Won't return this season Smith (undisclosed) is out for the season.

Impact Smith's 2025-26 season ends before it started, as the senior forward has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign without having appeared in a contest. It's unclear what sort of injury he is dealing with.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daithi Quinn - Out for season Quinn is out for the season due to a knee injury, Stephen Igoe of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Specifics regarding Quinn's injury are unknown at this point, but it's severe enough to keep the freshman sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. He didn't appear in a game this season and will likely retain four years of eligibility via medical redshirt.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demitri Gardner - Added by ECU, immediately eligible Gardner has been added to the East Carolina roster and is eligible to play in Wednesday's game against Tulane, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Gardner was a standout Division II player in 2024-25 and committed to Fordham for the 2025-26 season. However, he left the program after being left out of the rotation and will get a new chance at playing time with ECU. He won't have to miss any games, as he'll be eligible for Wednesday's contest. Whether he sees the court is uncertain, though.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tulane visits Emejuru and East Carolina

East Carolina hosts the Tulane Green Wave after Giovanni Emejuru scored 21 points in East Carolina's 99-51 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: BYU Freshman Star AJ Dybantsa Makes History

AJ Dybantsa is the real deal, Illinois crushed Missouri, 30 points on 100% shooting, Villanova shows St. John's what's up and more from Mond...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: BYU Freshman Star AJ Dybantsa Makes History

Jordan Riley - Struggles from the field Riley posted 11 points (4-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 99-51 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Riley had his worst shooting game of the season and just barely managed to keep his double-digit scoring streak alive. He had averaged 26.5 points over his previous four games, but couldn't find the range against the Tar Heel defense. Riley has not made a 3-pointer in his last five games (12 attempts). The Pirates open American Conference play on New Year's Eve against Tulane. Riley averaged 17.0 points against the Green Wave last season in a split.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Emejuru - Double-doubles in loss Emejuru registered 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 99-51 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Emejuru showed he could produce against top competition and was really the only Pirate to show up against the Tar Heels. He had his sixth double-double and third in the last five games. The 6-10 senior is averaging 14.2 points on 57.9 percent from the field and 9.5 rebounds. The Pirates open American Conference play on New Year's Eve against Tulane.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshayne Woodard - Hopeful for return Woodard (undisclosed) is hopeful to return against Tulane on Dec. 31, Brady Thomas of On3.com reports.

Impact ECU head coach Mike Schwartz is hopeful to have Woodard back for the Pirates' game against Tulane next week Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 senior, who has missed eight games on the season due to an undisclosed injury, is averaging 3.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and one assist on 12.2 minutes per game in five appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina visits Wilson and No. 12 North Carolina

No. 12 North Carolina plays the East Carolina Pirates after Caleb Wilson scored 20 points in North Carolina's 71-70 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 12 North Carolina hosts Riley and East Carolina

East Carolina visits the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels after Joran Riley scored 24 points in the Pirates' 74-53 victory over the Presbyterian Blue Hose

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jayshayne Woodard - Out indefinitely Head coach Michael Schwartz indicated that Woodard (undisclosed) could be out for an unspecified length of time moving forward, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Woodard has missed each of the past two games for East Carolina due to an undisclosed injury and looks to be heading for a longer absence. The 6-foot-7 wing previously missed five consecutive contests earlier in the year due to a leg injury but was able to make his return to action for a couple games before going down again. Schwartz seemed to be unsure of what was going to happen with Woodard as well as Eli Delaurier, indicating that the Pirates may have to figure out some depth for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eli DeLaurier - No timetable for return DeLaurier (foot) has no timetable for a potential return to action, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact DeLaurier has already missed five straight games and was reported earlier in the week to be primed for an extended absence. "Eli DeLaurier, and Jay (Woodard), we don't know what's going to happen," head coach Michael Schwartz told reporters. It appears at the moment, the Pirates don't know how long they'll be without DeLaurier and he may be in danger of missing the season.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Riley scores 24 to lead East Carolina over Presbyterian 74-53

Led by Joran Riley's 24 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 74-53

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Giovanni Emejuru - Puts up 21 points, seven boards Emejuru closed with 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 74-53 victory over Presbyterian.

Impact Emejuru had not scored more than 15 points in his six previous games, but was able to use his size against the Blue Hose. He has at least seven rebounds in all but two games and had five double-doubles. He will need to stay out of foul trouble to produce on Monday against North Carolina. He is second in the American Conference at 9.2 rebounds.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Presbyterian visits East Carolina following Riley's 31-point showing

East Carolina faces the Presbyterian Blue Hose after Joran Riley scored 31 points in East Carolina's 73-70 win against the Buffalo Bulls

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

East Carolina takes on Presbyterian following Riley's 31-point showing

East Carolina takes on the Presbyterian Blue Hose after Joran Riley scored 31 points in East Carolina's 73-70 victory over the Buffalo Bulls

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Eli DeLaurier - Will miss extended time DeLaurier (foot) is set to miss extended time and might not return until conference play, according to Chance Scott of The Pirate Pulse.

Impact DeLaurier has missed East Carolina's last four games, and based on the latest update, he's not going to return to action any time soon. DeLaurier started the first five games of the season but will likely have a bench role once he's ready to return.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Riley scores 31, East Carolina takes down Buffalo 73-70

The East Carolina Pirates defeated the Buffalo Bulls 73-70 on Sunday led by Jordan Riley's 31 points

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Leads comeback with 31 points Riley supplied a season-high 31 points (10-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-16 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 73-70 victory over Buffalo...

Impact The Pirates fell behind by 19 points at halftime, but Riley rallied the team with 21 second half points. Despite not hitting a 3-pointer in his last three games, the 6-5 senior has been on a productive stint. In that span, he has averaged 27.3 points and 8.0 rebounds. Riley leads the American Conference with 21.5 points.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Davis - Starts, grabs 11 boards Davis finished Sunday's 73-70 win over Buffalo with six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 23 minutes.

Impact Davis started for the first time this season. The 6-8 senior who transferred in from New Orleans set season highs across the board. His previous highs were five points, eight boards and a block. The Pirates are 1-0 in Davis' starts, so maybe he will stick in the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo visits Riley and East Carolina

East Carolina hosts the Buffalo Bulls after Joran Riley scored 26 points in East Carolina's 67-54 loss to the Appalachian State Mountaineers

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Kasen Jennings scores 20, Appalachian State knocks off East Carolina 67-54

Led by Kasen Jennings' 20 points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 67-54 on Thursday

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Scores big again Riley racked up 26 points (10-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 67-54 loss to App State.

Impact Riley continues to amass points as the Pirates continue to amass losses. The 6-5 senior has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games and ECU lost all three of the games. He is averaging 20.4 points on 45.6 percent from the field and 5.2 rebounds. East Carolina takes on Buffalo on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brim leads Appalachian State against East Carolina after 20-point game

Appalachian State visits the East Carolina Pirates after Jacari Brim scored 20 points in the Mountaineers' 133-45 victory over the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Appalachian State visits East Carolina following Riley's 25-point game

East Carolina hosts the Appalachian State Mountaineers after Joran Riley scored 25 points in East Carolina's 82-78 loss to the UNC Greensboro Spartans

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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