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Champions Classic: No. 2 Duke meets No. 5 Michigan State, No. 15 Kansas faces No. 24 Kentucky

Duke, Michigan State, Kansas and Kentucky are gearing up for the Champions Classic on Tuesday night

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Joseph Tugler - Tallies 16, dominates defensively Tugler accumulated 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 86-68 win over California.

Impact The defensive stalwart was at it again, rejecting four shots and swiping two to control things on that side of the ball for the Cougars. However, Tugler also added 16 points, which is more than he scored in all but one game last season. In fact, he failed to reach double figures in scoring in more than half his games a year ago, though he did score 10 or more in six of his last nine to close the season. The 6-foot-8 senior has always been limited in fantasy due to his lack of scoring, having averaged a career-high 8.4 points last season. If he can add that element to his game to go along with his rebounding and defensive acumen, he will begin to slide into the upper echelon of fantasy options.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thomas scores 20 points as No. 10 Houston dominates inside against California

Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 20 points and had eight assists, Joseph Tugler added 16 points and four blocked shots and No. 10 Houston beat California 86-68 on Sunday night in the inaugu...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Chendall Weaver - Ruled eligible Weaver (not injury related) has received a temporary restraining order and is eligible for Sunday's matchup against Cal, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Weaver has been working to gain eligibility for the 2026-27 season and is now temporarily good to go for the Cougars. The 6-foot-3 senior will be able to suit up for Houston against Cal, though it remains to be seen what kind of role he will play. Weaver transferred in from Texas in the off-season, where he averaged 5.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game a year ago.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase McCarty - Available Sunday McCarty (knee) will play during Sunday's matchup against Cal, per Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine.

Impact McCarty was previously reported to be doubftul to play in Sunday's contest, but he will indeed suit up for the Cougars in this one. The 6-foot-5 sophomore is listed as a starter for Sunday's matchup, though it remains to be seen whether he will see limited minutes against the Bears.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase McCarty - Not expected to play Sunday McCarty (knee) is not expected to play in Sunday's contest against California, per Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine.

Impact McCarty was deemed doubtful in an earlier report, and his chances of playing are still unlikely heading into Sunday's matchup. The 6-foot-6 forward has been nursing a knee injury sustained during Houston's season opener against La Salle. He will aim to continue his recovery, with his next opportunity to return coming against Jacksonville State on Wednesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase McCarty - Doubtful for Cal game McCarty (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Cal, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact McCarty looks unlikely to suit up Sunday after suffering a knee injury in Houston's regular-season opener. The forward's absence would leave Houston without a frontcourt contributor who was productive before getting hurt Monday. McCarty had 10 points and six rebounds in 20 minutes in Monday's opener against La Salle before exiting with the injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase McCarty - Diagnosed with knee sprain McCarty has been diagnosed with a sprained knee and should be considered day-to-day, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact McCarty exited Houston's season opener against La Salle on Monday, and further tests indicated that the injury wasn't as severe as initially expected. Still, the Cougars play California on Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to suit up. Mercy Miller should be in line for more playing time as long as McCarty remains out.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Corey Hadnot II - Sparks Cougars off bench Hadnot finished Monday's 94-55 victory over La Salle with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and five assists in 22 minutes.

Impact Hadnot began the season as Houston's sixth man and led the second unit with his 14 point, five assist effort. The senior transfer from Purdue Fort Wayne is set to play a key role off the bench for Houston this season, a role that could increase in the short term if Chase McCarty misses any time with the knee ailment that he suffered during the opening-night contest.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chase McCarty - Knee injury may not be serious McCarty (knee) may not be dealing with a serious knee ailment, as head coach Kelvin Sampson said "Whatever it is, I don't think it's that bad" after the game, per Andy Yanez of Paw...

Impact McCarty was taken to the locker room in Houston's season-opening clash with La Salle, but he ultimately returned to the bench and there's optimism from his head coach that the forward is going to be fine. Still, he remains a question mark for Sunday's tilt with California at this juncture.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. scores 16 points and No. 10 Houston opens season with 94-55 win over La Salle

Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 16 points, Corey Hadnot II added 14 and No. 10 Houston opened its season with a 94-55 win over La Salle

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Chase McCarty - Returns to bench McCarty (knee) has returned to the bench in Monday's game against La Salle, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact McCarty exited the game due to an apparent knee injury and went straight to the locker room, but the star forward returned to the bench and might have an option to return to the hardwood. McCarty should be a key player for Houston every time he's on the court.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chase McCarty - Heads to locker room McCarty headed to the locker room in Monday's game against La Salle due to a knee injury, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact McCarty was helped off the court and into the locker room after taking a shot to his left knee. Further tests will be needed, but it wouldn't be surprising if he misses time.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

25 Men's College Basketball Transfers To Watch During The 2026-27 Season

Highlighting one transfer from each of Casey Jacobsen's top-25 teams.

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

25 Men's College Basketball Transfers To Watch During The 2026-27 Season

Chendall Weaver - Eligibility needing clearance, out Monday Weaver (not injury related) is out for Monday's game against La Salle, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Weaver's eligibility did not clear up before Houston's regular-season opener Monday, so he will have to sit out against La Salle. The 2026-27 season would mark his fifth season in the NCAA, after one year at Texas-Arlington and three years with Texas before he transferred to Houston.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Delrecco Gillespie - Makes mark in exhibition play Gillespie had 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and six rebounds across 30 minutes in an Oct. 25 exhibition victory over Michigan.

Impact Gillespie held his own against a tough frontcourt from the defending National Champions, suggesting that the transition from the MAC to the Big 12 might not necessarily result in a drop-off in production. He'll share a frontcourt with one of the best defensive big men in the country in Joseph Tugler, who should help open up plenty of scoring chances for the 6-8 senior forward.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Ends exhibition play strong Thomas had 25 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes in an Oct. 25 exhibition victory over Michigan.

Impact Thomas was held to just nine points in an Oct. 15 exhibition against Montana Tech, but the Cougars essentially emptied their entire bench in that lopsided contest. Ten days later against the defending National Champions, Thomas put up a huge showing in what was likely closer to a dress rehearsal for the regular season. The 6-1 guard had a productive start to his junior year at LSU (15.3 ppg, 6.4 apg) before his season was cut short by a foot injury. He now looks to be fully healthy and ready to lead a Houston squad that should contend for a Big 12 title.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chendall Weaver - Could be available for opener Weaver (not injury related) is trending toward being eligible for Houston's season opener Monday against La Salle, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact This is a positive step toward Weaver being available when the regular season begins Monday. If cleared, the guard could factor immediately into the Cougars' backcourt rotation. He averaged 5.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game 36 appearances (two starts) for Texas in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

A game that won't count, but could pay off: Duke-Kansas brings high stakes to Allen Fieldhouse

Duke and Kansas faced off in a rare on-campus basketball matchup on Sunday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Duke, UConn and Arizona highlight MSG college basketball schedule featuring 14 NCAA champs

Duke, Arizona and Arkansas are among 14 men’s college basketball teams scheduled to play at Madison Square Garden this season that have won an NCAA championship

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Kansas sets Big 12 media day buzzing with Trey Kaufman-Renn signing weeks before the season

Kansas coach Bill Self was in the spotlight at the Big 12's basketball media day Tuesday, when the buzz centered on Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue star who joined the Jayhawks...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Kordel Jefferson - Makes four three-pointers in exhibition Jefferson (knee) logged 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes during Houston's exhibition win Thursday against Montana Tech.

Impact It looks like Jefferson worked on his three-point game, a previous weakness of his, during the offseason. Between two seasons with Houston, he never shot over 15.5 percent from behind the three-point arc in matchups. Jefferson was a supplementary piece for UH both years, but with overall improvement this offseason, he will look to have maintained a regular role come the Cougars' 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chendall Weaver - Will sit out exhibition opener Weaver (not injury related) won't be able to play in Thursday's exhibition opener against Montana Tech while his eligibility remains unresolved, according to Chris Baldwin of Paper...

Impact Weaver will remain unavailable for Houston until he receives clearance. The 6-foot-3 guard signed with the team in the summer and is expected to see steady minutes in the backcourt if eligible to play. Last season with Texas, he averaged 5.8 points and 4.1 rebounds across 20.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his men's college basketball preseason top 25 rankings.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Houston's Conner Weigman throws 11-yard TD to Amare Thomas, taking lead vs Texas Tech

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

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Champions Classic: No. 2 Duke meets No. 5 Michigan State, No. 15 Kansas faces No. 24 Kentucky

Thomas scores 20 points as No. 10 Houston dominates inside against California

Dedan Thomas Jr. scores 16 points and No. 10 Houston opens season with 94-55 win over La Salle

25 Men's College Basketball Transfers To Watch During The 2026-27 Season

A game that won't count, but could pay off: Duke-Kansas brings high stakes to Allen Fieldhouse

Duke, UConn and Arizona highlight MSG college basketball schedule featuring 14 NCAA champs

Kansas sets Big 12 media day buzzing with Trey Kaufman-Renn signing weeks before the season

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Houston's Conner Weigman throws 11-yard TD to Amare Thomas, taking lead vs Texas Tech