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Grabs four offensive rebounds Roberts had 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's 71-65 victory over UCF.

Impact Roberts played a big role in Saturday's close win. Of his five rebounds, four were offensive, allowing the Cougars to have plenty of second chance opportunities. Roberts shot a very efficient 50 percent from the field, making the most of his opportunities close to the rim. Through 15 games, Roberts is averaging a team leading 7.1 rebounds per game.

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Nears double-double Roberts ended with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and five blocks across 28 minutes during Saturday's 71-65 loss to Alabama.

Impact Roberts fell just one point and one rebound shy of a double-double in Saturday's loss. The Cougars big man was dominant in the paint once again, blocking a season high five shots and grabbing five offensive rebounds. Roberts has played a big factor in the paint for the Cougars defense all season long.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient from the field in win Roberts produced 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 53-48 victory over Saint Mary's.

Impact Roberts tallied his third straight game with at least 10 points and five rebounds in Saturday's win. The junior forward currently leads the Cougars in rebounds per game and ranks eighth in the AAC, averaging 7.0 per game. On top of the rebounds, Roberts is averaging 2.6 offensive rebounds per game, elevating the Cougars offense in the paint.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Grabs five rebounds in win Roberts (back) added two options (2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals during Wednesday's wino over Texas State.

Impact The sophomore was absent at practice this past Monday due to a back injury, but it didn't seem to affect Roberts much. His five rebounds were the most he has grabbed since hauling in 13 against Alabama on Dec. 11.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to practice Monday Roberts (back) did not practice on Monday according to coach Kelvin Sampson, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Roberts went down in last Saturday's game hard on his lower back and was seen grabbing his right hip area. It's unclear if he will be healthy enough to suit up on Wednesday against Texas State.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes in exhibition Roberts (undisclosed) had four points (2-2 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two blocks, and a steal in the exhibition game against Montana Tech.

Impact Roberts' status for the game was up in the air due to an undisclosed reason, but ultimately Roberts was able to get through it playing 16 minutes. The 6-7 forward should mix into the frontcourt rotation this season for the Cougars.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear for exhibition Head coach Kelvin Sampson said a decision on Roberts' availability for Saturday's exhibition versus Montana Tech won't be made until Friday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle...

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue Roberts is dealing with but it leaves his status up in the air with the regular season drawing near. Houston will open its regular season against Hofstra next Tuesday. Roberts is hopeful to mix into the frontcourt rotation this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench role Roberts will resume his bench role Wednesday versus USF.

Impact Roberts was one of five players to get a spot start Saturday against Our Lady of the Lake and he took advantage to the tune of his first career double-double. Even so, look for his role to be reduced again moving forward, with the freshman averaging just 12.0 minutes per game over the seven prior to his start Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE