Jalen Duren - College Basketball News & Rumors

Will be available Saturday Duren (hand) will start Saturday's contest against Central Florida, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Duren has missed the last two games due to a hand injury, but he's one of a handful of players that Memphis expects back for Saturday's contest. The freshman big man is averaging 10.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.2 assists in 25.5 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May play Saturday Duren (hand) is warming up ahead of Saturday's contest against Central Florida, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Duren has missed the last two games due to a hand injury, but he has a chance to return Saturday. Landers Nolley (knee) is also warming up, but it's unclear if either player has any intention of suiting up.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for a return soon Coach Penny Hardaway said that he is hopeful Duren (hand) can return soon, Steven Johnson of the Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Duren has missed the last two games due to a hand injury. Memphis is pretty banged up at the moment and will be hopeful to get some bodies back for Thursday's game against Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Thursday Duren (hand) is questionable for Thursday's game against East Carolina, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Duren did not play in last Sunday's game against Tulsa due to a hand injury. He will likely test it out pregame to see how it feels before the team makes a final determination on his status.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out Sunday Duren has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Tulsa due to a hand injury suffered in Thursday's 70-62 loss to SMU, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Duren is one of four Tigers who will sit out Sunday's game due to injury. In Duren's stead, Malcolm Dandridge will likely enter the starting lineup at center.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Plays through injury Duren ended Sunday's 87-80 victory over Cincinnati with seven points (3-10 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes.

Impact Duren had missed two of the last three games leading up to Sunday -- one due to health and safety protocols, and most recently due to a hip injury. He was spotted stretching and warming up prior to the contest, and while he ultimately played, Duren had a tough time with Cincinnati's more experienced post players. He'll next have to deal with 6-11 senior Cheikh Mbacke Diong when the Tigers head to UCF on Wednesday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sunday Duran (hip) will be available for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact One of several Memphis players treated as a game-time call leading up to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff, Duran gained clearance to play after he was able to make it through pregame warmups no worse for the wear. He had sat out two of Memphis' previous three contests, once due to the hip injury and the other time due to COVID-19 protocols.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Duren (hip) is a game-time decision to play during Sunday's game against Cincinnati Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Duren has missed the last two games for Memphis but has a chance to return Sunday against Cincinnati. The 6-foot-11 freshman has started at center for the Tigers in all 11 games that he has been active for. Duren has been an interior force for Memphis, putting up 11.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks on 24.5 minutes per game this season. If he is unable to play his next opportunity would be Wednesday when Memphis takes on UCF.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis basketball freshmen Jalen Duren, Emoni Bates out vs. Tulsa Add a new name to the list of injured Tigers who will miss Tuesday’s game against Tulsa.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Will not play Duren (hip) will not play in Tuesday's game against Tulsa. Steven Johnson of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Duren is set to miss his second game of the season, this time with a hip issue. The freshman center is averaging a team leading 7.5 rebounds per game for the Tigers this season. His next chance to return is Sunday against Cincinnati.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren on his return in Memphis' win over Wichita State Memphis freshman Jalen Duren scored 14 points in Saturday's win over Wichita State.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Jalen Duren, DeAndre Williams, Josh Minott lead Memphis basketball to big win over Wichita State Memphis rang in the New Year by having its way with Wichita State Saturday in a dominant 82-64 victory.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Available Saturday Duren (COVID-19 protocols) is available for Saturday's game against Wichita State, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.

Impact Duren missed Wednesday's loss to Tulane due to COVID-19 protocols but returned to practice Friday. He'll likely reclaim his starting role against the Shockers.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will join team on trip Duren (COVID-19 protocols) took part in at least a portion of practice Friday and will make the trip for Saturday's game against Wichita State, Jason Munz of the Memphis Commercial...

Impact Duren has been a big piece for the Tigers so far this season, averaging 10.8 points and 7.6 boards per contest over 10 appearances. After missing the first game following the Tigers' pause, his participation in practice Friday would seem to suggest he's cleared protocols and may position him to suit up against the Shockers. Pregame warmups should provide a clearer picture of his status.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Commercial Appeal Following Wednesday's 85-84 loss at Tulane, naturally much of Penny Hardaway's conversations revolved around the absences of Jalen Duren, DeAndre Williams and Emoni Bates.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Doesn't make trip Wednesday Duren didn't make the trip for Wednesday's game against Tulane, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Duren may be one of the players who were affected by the COVID-19 outbreak within the Tigers' ranks, not allowing him to take the floor Wednesday. The freshman's next opportunity to rejoin the action surfaces Saturday against Wichita State, while Malcolm Dandridge could be in line for an expanded role versus Tulane.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's game canceled Duren and the Tigers won't play their scheduled game Saturday against the Volunteers after it was canceled Saturday morning due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.

Impact Duren and the Tigers were looking to build off their big win over Alabama on Tuesday with another impressive win over Tennessee on the road Saturday. Unfortunately, the Tigers are experiencing some COVID-19 issues within their program and could potentially have some more of their upcoming games canceled or postponed if the problems persist.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers center Jalen Duren named AAC Freshman of the Week Tigers center Jalen Duren named AAC Freshman of the Week.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalen Duren leads Memphis to 74-62 win over Western Kentucky Despite sloppy play, Memphis defeats Western Kentucky 74-62.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Duren leads No. 11 Memphis past Western Kentucky 74-62

Jalen Duren had 22 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks as Memphis beat Western Kentucky 74-62 in a sloppy game

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway touts Emoni Bates, Jalen Duren, Tyler Harris Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway speaks to reporters after Tuesday's win over Saint Louis.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Double-double in blowout win Duren tallied 10 points (3-3 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-5 FT) in addition to 10 rebounds and three blocks in Saturday's 90-51 victory over North Carolina Central.

Impact Duren needed just 18 minutes to earn his first double-double of the season. After being held scoreless in the first half, Duren exploded for ten points in eight second half minutes. Expect the 6-foot-11 freshman to continue cleaning up the glass and stifle opponents in the paint.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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