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Greg Lee, a Key Member of Two U.C.L.A. Title-Winners, Dies at 70 A master of the assist, he played alongside Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes on teams that John Wooden led to the N.C.A.A. championship in 1972...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Column: Remembering Greg Lee, magician of UCLA's dynasty and San Diego educator Bill Walton honors his UCLA roommate and best friend, who died this week at 70

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Former UCLA Men's Basketball Guard, NCAA Champion Greg Lee Dies at 70 Lee, who won two national championships with John Wooden and the Bruins, died from an infection related to an immune disorder.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Greg Lee, UCLA guard under coach John Wooden, dies at 70

Greg Lee, who helped UCLA to consecutive national basketball championships in 1972 and ’73, has died

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Plays five minutes prior to injury Lee ended with one rebound across five minutes during Friday's 69-61 loss to Purdue.

Impact Lee came off the bench in Friday's matchup and played five minutes before he was helped to the locker room in the first half. He emerged from the locker room in crutches at halftime and was unable to return for the remainder of the game, Daniel Gallen of PennLive.com reports. The nature of Lee's injury isn't clear, and it's not yet known whether he'll be available if the Nittany Lions qualify for the NIT.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting five Lee is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with Ohio State.

Impact Lee came off the bench for Wednesday's game but he'll rejoin the starting lineup for Thursday's second-round contest against the Buckeyes. The senior forward contributed four points, two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in the first round against Minnesota.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Lee isn't in the starting five Wednesday against Minnesota.

Impact Lee will come in off the bench during the team's first-round Big Ten Tournament matchup with Minnesota. The senior is currently recording 7.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bask in starting lineup Lee will start Thursday's contest against Illinois.

Impact Lee made his return from an extended absence last time out against Nebraska to the tune of 12 minutes but figures to be in line for a larger role Thursday given his inclusion in the starting lineup. He'll continue to knock the rust off and build up his conditioning ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett expects to return to Penn State men's basketball for 5th season, Greg Lee works his way back and more Penn State guard Jalen Pickett told the Centre Daily Times he plans to utilize his extra year of eligibility with the Nittany Lions next sea...

MARCH 2, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Plays smaller role in return Sunday Lee (knee) ended Sunday's 93-70 loss to Nebraska with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two rebounds over 12 minutes.

Impact Lee (knee) played a limited role in his return to the floor Sunday. The senior forward missed the previous six games while nursing a knee injury. Lee, who plays an average of 24.7 minutes per game, double his minutes Sunday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Sunday Lee (knee) is participating in early warmups for Sunday's game against Nebraska, Jon Sauber of the State College Centre Daily Times reports.

Impact Lee has sat out the past six games with the knee injury, but he may be able to retake the court for Sunday's contest. He's been limited to only 10 games this season and has averaged 7.8 points and 6.9 rebounds in 24.7 minutes.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit Tuesday Lee (lower leg) is no longer wearing a walking boot but isn't participating in early warmups for Tuesday's game against Michigan State, Jon Sauber of the State College Centre Daily...

Impact Lee was able to shed the walking boot but is still moving with a visible limp, and he'll miss his third consecutive game Tuesday. Coach Micah Shrewsberry recently said the senior big man should be considered day-to-day but didn't offer any specifies on when he's expected to retake the court, so Lee should be expected to be available until the team indicates otherwise.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Lee remains 'day-to-day,' Penn State men's basketball's road struggles and more ahead of No. 19 Michigan State Penn State men's basketball is hoping to get back on track in a return home to the Bryce Jordan Center.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Viewed as day-to-day Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry said the lower-leg injury Lee suffered in the Nittany Lions' Feb. 5 loss to Wisconsin isn't a season-ending injury, adding that the 6-foot-9...

Impact Lee has already missed Penn State's last two games and doesn't appear on track to play in either of the team's two games this week (Tuesday versus Michigan State, Thursday versus Minnesota), but his college career doesn't appear to be over just yet. While the day-to-day label doesn't offer much insight into a potential return date, more clarity on that front could come once Lee advances to the point of resuming on-court work. The Western Michigan transfer has been a key cog in the Penn State frontcourt when available this season, starting in seven of 10 appearances while averaging 7.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 24.7 minutes.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State men's basketball forward Greg Lee misses Michigan loss with injury; 'Too early to tell' on timeline for return Penn State forward Greg Lee was averaging 7.8 rebounds and 6.9 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game for the Nittany Lions this season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Set to miss time Lee posted a picture on his personal Instagram which shows his right foot in a boot with the caption "Can't catch a break," via Ben Jones of StateCollege.com

Impact Lee will miss Tuesday's game against Michigan, but it's unclear how much more time he will be out for. Lee was just starting to come into his own for the Nittany Lions. He has started seven-of-ten games and was averaging 7.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Effective off bench Lee accumulated 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 90-86 double-overtime win over Iowa.

Impact Lee returned to a depth role Monday following seven consecutive starts, but he had his best game of the season despite coming off the bench in the double-overtime win. He shot 85.7 percent from the floor en route to a season-high 16 points, his second time scoring in double figures this season. It's not yet clear whether Lee will return to the starting five at some point, but he certainly showcased his potential against Iowa on Monday.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 12 rebounds Lee logged four points (2-6 FG), 12 rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 66-49 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Lee has remained in the starting lineup for each of the last four games, and he recorded a season-high 12 rebounds in Tuesday's win. Across his five appearances this year, he's averaged 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Lee is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Impact Lee will be playing in just his second game of the year and will be making his first start as a member of the Nittany Lions. The 6-9 senior has occupied a starting role both while at Western Michigan and Cal State-Bakersfield. Penn State has not gotten enough consistent play at the small forward position from Myles Dread and will give Lee his first look in the first five to see if it'll give them a spark.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Lee (foot) made his season debut Saturday versus Michigan State, tallying five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), two rebounds, an assist and a block over 15 minutes.

Impact Lee had been warming up recently and looked to be nearing a return, which finally arrived Saturday in the form of a decent effort. the senior transfer from Western Michigan transfer has typically served in a starting role at his last two stops and his sizeable role out of the gates could indicate he'll be in contention for a starting spot down the road.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DNP, as expected Lee (foot) did not take the court in Wednesday's 74-54 victory over Wagner.

Impact Lee was a double-digit scorer at Western Michigan last season that appears to be getting closer to making his season debut after being spotted in warmups, but Wednesday wasn't the day. The Nittany Lions have a tough matchup against Michigan State on Saturday, though it's unclear how close Lee is to actually taking the court.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming, still expected to sit Lee (foot) is taking part in warmups but is still expected to sit out Wednesday's game unless necessary, Fansided reports.

Impact Lee at least appears to be close to making his debut with the Nittany Lions, though he's not expected to see the floor yet Wednesday. The transfer from Western Michigan could play a sizable role once healthy and up to speed after averaging 13.0 points and 7.2 boards last season for the Broncos.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Micah Shrewsberry updates status of forwards Jevonnie Scott, Greg Lee The Penn State men's basketball team could get some reinforcements up front in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM

Still in walking boot Lee (foot) is still in a boot ahead of Thursday's game against St. Francis, Jon Stauber of the Centre Daily Times reports.

Impact Leedoesn't appear ready to make his Nittany Lions debut just yet, but he's at least making progress toward a return by getting rid of the scooter he was riding on. It's still unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the action, but the senior will likely be limited initially even when he's cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Lee (foot) won't play Wednesday against Youngstown State, Ben Jones of StateCollege.com reports.

Impact Lee was seen at practice with a cast on his right foot and he was using a scooter. The forward will miss Penn State's season opener against Youngstown State, which should open up more minutes for John Harrar. Lee's next chance to return to the court is Monday when Penn State takes on the University of Massachusetts.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Greg Lee, UCLA guard under coach John Wooden, dies at 70