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Available to play Wednesday McFarland (leg) is available for Wednesday's game against Jackson State, Chris Baldwin of the PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact Not only would McFarland be making his season debut if he steps on the hardwood Wednesday, but it'd be a remarkable comeback since he'll be returning from two leg surgeries. He'll add depth at center, but expect Houston to drag him along slowly considering all the time he's spent sidelined.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday, making progress McFarland (leg) is out for Saturday's game against Florida State, GoCoogs.com reports.

Impact While McFarland will postpone his season debut by yet another game, he has been involved in parts of practice as of late according to head coach Kelvin Sampson. The sophomore big man's next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Wednesday at home versus Jackson State.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to return McFarland (leg) went through limited team drills on Tuesday and could return sometime in the next few weeks, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McFarland is recovering from a broken leg that caused him to miss all of last season, one that required a second procedure in August. He finally was able to practice in a limited capacity this week and is now inching closer to making his return to the court.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes second surgery McFarland (leg) underwent a second surgery for the leg he broke in October and remains out indefinitely, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact There's reportedly no timetable for McFarland to return, but it's expected to keep the center sidelined for another few months at least. McFarland has yet to play a minute in his college career, and this is yet another roadblock for the California native. Needless to say, he likely won't be a big part of the Cougars' front court plans this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering McFarland (leg) is still recovering, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Because of a broken leg, McFarland did not play during Houston's 2024-25 season. The injury continues to be a problem, so his availability remains questionable before UH's next campaign.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury McFarland suffered a leg injury Tuesday, according to Joseph Duarte of The Houston Chronicle.

Impact McFarland is a center trying to begin playing college basketball during the NCAA's 2023-24 season. But because of his broken leg, he underwent surgery and will be out indefinitely.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE