JAO ITUKA NEWS

Ituka scores 18 off the bench, Jacksonville State downs East Carolina 86-78

Jao Ituka scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Jacksonville State Gamecocks past the East Carolina Pirates 86-78 on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters transfer portal Ituka entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Ituka did not play any games during Wake Forest's 2023-24 season. Having already sat out the 2022-23 Demon Deacons' last 21 games, not playing at all this past campaign is a bridge too far for him. Ituka needs a scenery change, and transferring colleges again can give him that.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Ituka (knee) will sit out until the NCAA's 2023-24 season, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ituka suffered a knee injury during Wake Forest's 2022 preseason. However, he played six regular-season games from Nov. 22 to Dec. 18. The injury has worsened since then and now requires surgery, which is scheduled for Friday. The damage indicates why Wake Forest's head coach Steve Forbes mentioned possibly redshirting Ituka to maintain his sophomore status.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Possible redshirt candidate Ituka (undisclosed) may redshirt during the 2022-23 season, Essex Thayer of Fan Nation reports.

Impact Ituka has only appeared in six games this season, largely due to a string of injuries, and he may seek a medical redshirt this season. The 6-foot-1 senior has averaged three points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 8.5 minutes across his six appearances.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs garbage minutes Friday Ituka (undisclosed) returned to action Friday after not playing earlier in the week and saw the final four minutes of action in a 20-point loss to Clemson.

Impact Ituka was unable to go Tuesday against Wisconsin due to an undisclosed issue, and although he played Friday, he did not see any meaningful minutes with his team down big late in the game. The 6-1 sophomore missed his only field goal attempt and somehow managed to have four turnovers in four minutes on the floor. He'll still figure to have a role off the bench as the Deamon Deacons will look to turn things around Saturday against LSU.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in debut Ituka (knee) recorded 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-6 FT), three assists and one rebound in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 105-74 win over South Carolina State.

Impact After being sidelined for the first five games of the season due to a knee issue, Ituka was able to make his first appearance of the 2022-23 campaign Wednesday against the Bulldogs. It was a solid performance for the sophomore in his first live action since the preseason, and the fact he played 19 minutes is encouraging in terms of his availability moving forward.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Wednesday Ituka (knee) is a game-time decision Wednesday versus South Carolina State, according to Les Johns of 247Sports.com.

Impact As expected, Ituka sat out at least one week. The good news is he has a more positive update before the Deacons' upcoming game. If unavailable, he will try to return Saturday against Hampton.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one week Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes said Ituka (knee) is out at least one week, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Ituka is out as the Deacons host Utah Valley (Tuesday) and La Salle (Friday). He will try being healthy before they play South Carolina State on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least 10 days Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes said Tuesday that Ituka (knee) will be shut down for a bit and "I don't see him playing for 10 days", Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ituka will miss the beginning of Wake Forest's season due to a knee injury, missing at least the first two games versus Fairfield and Georgia if the 10 days timeline stays true. The sophomore guard averaged 15.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 22.1 minutes across 28 games for Marist last season. With Ituka out, Cameron Hildreth should receive extended minutes as a backup guard.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marist takes on Quinnipiac after Ituka's 23-point performance

Marist takes on the Quinnipiac Bobcats after Jao Ituka scored 23 points in Marist's 62-53 victory over the Siena Saints

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ituka scores 23 to lift Marist over Siena 62-53

Jao Ituka had 23 points as Marist topped Siena 62-53

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ituka scores 20 to guide Marist past Niagara 77-70

Jao Ituka had 20 points as Marist topped Niagara 77-70

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ituka leads Marist against Niagara after 22-point performance

Marist plays the Niagara Purple Eagles after Jao Ituka scored 22 points in Marist's 71-70 win over the Canisius Golden Griffins

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ituka scores 22 to lead Marist past Canisius 71-70

Jao Ituka had 22 points as Marist narrowly beat Canisius 71-70

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canisius visits Marist after Ituka's 25-point game

Marist plays the Canisius Golden Griffins after Jao Ituka scored 25 points in Marist's 83-58 win over the Monmouth Hawks

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ituka lifts Marist over Monmouth 83-58

Jao Ituka had 25 points as Marist easily defeated Monmouth 83-58

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ituka carries Marist past Monmouth 84-48

Jao Ituka had 28 points as Marist routed Monmouth 84-48

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Friday Ituka will start Friday against Siena, Jordan Majewski of SB Nation reports.

Impact Ituka is set to make his second start of the season Friday. In the freshman guards first start of the season, he tallied 13 points, two assists and one rebound in 25 minutes.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Ituka (illness) was spotted warming up and is likely to play in the game against Siena on Friday, Mark Singelais of the Albany Times Union reports.

Impact Ituka has been dealing with an illness but is warming and looks like he is feeling well enough to play. Marist will be happy to get their guard back when he does return as he has been scoring double digits on under 20 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should suit up Friday Coach John Dunne said that Ituka (COVID-19 protocols) should suit up on Friday against Siena, Mark Singelais of the Albany Times Union reports.

Impact Ituka had missed the last two games in COVID-19 protocols. Ituka has had a solid season, averaging 13.1 points per contest.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Ituka is listed as out for Marist's game Sunday against Rider due to COVID-19 protocols.

Impact Ituka is one of three Marist players who won't be available due to COVID-19 protocols. The freshman is averaging 13.1 points in 18.3 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ituka scores 34 to lift Marist past Boston U. 84-79 in OT

Jao Ituka scored a season-high 34 points in missing just three of 14-shot attempts and Marist beat Boston University 84-79 in overtime

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS