Aquan Smart - Lands at Florida International Smart announced via his personal Twitter account Friday that he is transferring to Florida International.

Impact Smart brings four years of eligibility with him to Florida International. He averaged 1.4 points in 7.3 minutes per game across 22 contests with Maryland last season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lands at FIU Pinkney committed Thursday to Florida International, joining the program as a transfer from Quinnipiac, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact The 7-foot-1, 200-pound big man is expected to contend for a spot in head coach Jeremy Ballard's rotation if cleared to compete in 2021-22. As a sophomore this past season at Quinnipiac, Pinkney averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 23.3 minutes per game while converting an incredible 78.8 percent of his field-goal attempts.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lands at FIU Brown will transfer to Florida International, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Brown will play out his final year of eligibility at Florida International after spending five years at Vanderbilt. His production fell off in 2020-21, so he decided to explore outside options since it appeared he wouldn't see a favorable share of opportunities in 2021-22.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA Basketball: Analyzing final 4 options for FIU transfer Antonio Daye Jr. The NCAA Basketball transfer portal is in full gear, with hundreds of D-I players already looking for new homes. One of the first entrants i...

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Plays eight minutes Sunday Nunez (undisclosed) missed his only shot attempt in 8 minutes of action during Sunday's 91-58 loss to Western Kentucky.

Impact Nunez missed the Panthers' most recent game against Southern Mississippi on Feb. 19 but was able to return Sunday. Since exiting the starting lineup on Feb. 12, Nunez has averaged 0.7 points and 0.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game as his role continues to diminish with the team.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't play Friday Nunez (undisclosed) didn't play Friday against Southern Mississippi.

Impact Nunez missed his fifth game of the year, but there hasn't been a reason revealed for his absence. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Southern Mississippi, but he hasn't been making a big impact of late -- he is averaging just 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game over his last eight appearances (six starts).

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six rebounds in return Davis (ankle) scored two points (1-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt) while adding six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 28 minutes in Friday's loss against Southern Miss.

Impact Davis struggled badly from the floor and only made one of his 10 field-goal attempts, but the fact that he was able to return and log 28 minutes was certainly a good sign for him -- he had missed 10 straight games between Jan. 16 and Feb. 13. He is expected to remain in the starting five moving forward.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in return Banks had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and six rebounds across 23 minutes in Friday's loss at UTEP.

Impact Banks had missed 17 straight games and posted his best game of the season in his return to action, scoring in double digits for the first time while also missing just one of his five field-goal attempts. Expect him to remain a starter going forward.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins scores 20 to lead FIU past Florida Memorial 90-74 Javaunte Hawkins tied his season high with 20 points as Florida International ended its seven-game losing streak, topping Florida Memorial 90-74

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns and fares well Daye (undisclosed) had 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), nine assists, three steals and two rebounds during Monday's win over Florida Memorial.

Impact Daye returned from a two-game absence due to undisclosed reasons and picked up right where he left off and led the team offensively. Daye nearly notched his second double-double of the season and now over 17 games played, the junior is averaging 17.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out through the weekend Daye missed Friday's game against Charlotte for undisclosed reasons and revealed via his personal Twitter account that he'll be back Monday.

Impact Daye did not provide a reason for his absence but his Tweet all but confirms he won't be available for Saturday's back-to-back with Charlotte. The 6-3 junior lead's the team with 17.4 points and 4.8 assists in 31.9 minutes per game as it seems he'll rejoin the team at practice Monday in preparation for next weekend's series against UTSA.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting look Hawkins will start Friday against Charlotte.

Impact It's pretty easy to see why Hawkins is getting a look with the starting unit after he turned in a season-high 20 points in the team's previous contest last Saturday versus Marshall. He should see 20-plus minutes again Friday but certainly sees his contributions fluctuate quite a bit.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Andre isn't starting Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Andre had started each of the last two games for the Panthers but appears destined for a bench role with Eric Lovett (undisclosed) cleared to return. Andre should still supply double-digit minutes given that the team is again shorthanded.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Daye isn't listed as a starter for Friday's game against Charlotte and seems set to sit based on his personal Twitter account.

Impact Considering Daye has a string of solid performances under his belt, it's unclear exactly why Days hasn't been included in the starting group this time around. The junior. In any event, it appears he will sit out the contest and should be considered questionable, at best for the rematch Saturday.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Lovett (undisclosed) is listed among the starters for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Lovett has missed the last four games but appears to be set for his first action since Jan. 9 Friday. The senior forward averaged north of 30 minutes per game prior to his string of absences, so he should be in line for a big role again when at full speed. Lovett's inclusion in the starting five could indicate he's ready for that right out of the gate.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Davis (undisclosed) did not take the court Saturday against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Davis had started each of the previous 13 games for FIU and brought his streak of scoring in double figures to five games the previous Thursday against Florida Atlantic. It's unclear what the senior is dealing with, but as long as him and Eric Lovett (11.2 ppg) remain mysteriously out of the lineup, the Panthers will be heading into contests short-handed. Petar Krivokapic drew the start in favor of Davis on Saturday and would likely continue to serve in that role should Davis again be unavailable.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Panthers Lovett (undisclosed) has not appeared in back-to-back games for FIU.

Impact Lovett had started the previous seven games for the Panthers, averaging 11.7 ppg over that span. He then proceeded to miss the two-game series against Florida Atlantic with zero indication of the reason from the team or other local news outlets. Consider him a game-time call for this weekend's two-games series against Marshall, and if he doesn't suit up, look for Jonathan Nunez to continue starting in his stead.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 15 to carry FIU past Middle Tennessee 68-55 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) Radshad Davis had 15 points as Florida International topped Middle Tennessee 68-55 on Friday night. Tevin Brewer had 13 points for FIU

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

Davis scores 15 to carry FIU past Middle Tennessee 68-55 Radshad Davis had 15 points as Florida International topped Middle Tennessee 68-55

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daye Jr., Brewer carry FIU over Old Dominion 82-67 MIAMI (AP) Antonio Daye Jr. had 16 points as Florida International beat Old Dominion 82-67 on Friday night. Tevin Brewer added 13 points for the Panthers, and

JANUARY 1 • SI.COM

Scores nine in win Carrigan recorded nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, four blocks, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes in Friday's 87-67 win over Old Dominion.

Impact Carrigan missed the Panthers' game against Georgia Southern for an undisclosed reason, but he's been back in action over the past two contests. He's averaging 19.5 minutes per game since returning to the court while totaling at least eight points and seven rebounds in each matchup.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Georgia Southern Carrigan (undisclosed) did not take the court Saturday against Georgia Southern.

Impact It was the second game Carrigan has missed this year without an explanation, and not much information has been available on what's causing these unexpected absences. In the five games he has appeared for the Panthers this season, Carrigan has started three of them, as well as accrued 19 minutes or more in each. In Carrigan's absence Saturday, Anthony Mason returned from a three-game absence to draw the start, but was limited to just 14 minutes due to foul trouble. FIU begins conference play on New Year's Day against Old Dominion, but the center rotation for that contest and beyond appears to be in limbo.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 14 minutes Mason (undisclosed) played 14 minutes in Saturday's 103-99 loss to Georgia Southern while grabbing three rebounds and blocking a shot.

Impact Mason could have played even more if he didn't foul out of the game in his 14 minutes of action. Despite having a relatively unproductive night, the Panthers should be glad to get Mason back as he'll continue to be a viable option off the bench for Dimon Carrigan.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out Saturday Banks did not take the floor Saturday versus North Florida.

Impact The reason behind Banks' absence hasn't been disclosed publicly, but his next opportunity to take the floor arises Wednesday versus Florida Gulf Coast.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Off to solid start Brewer is averaging 11.4 points, 3.0 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game over the first five to open 2020-21.

Impact Brewer's 2019-20 campaign ended prematurely for an undisclosed reason, but he's back in the fold for the Panthers and performing well early this season. The junior isn't seeing any time on the ball this year, but that has resulted in more scoring for him in the early going.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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