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Misses third straight game Chukwuka didn't take the floor during Thursday's game against Loyola-Marymount.

Impact It marked Chukwuka's third consecutive absence for the Waves and i's unclear exactly when the senior big man will be cleared to return. His absence will leave some considerable production unavailable, with the big man tallying 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds over 25.3 minutes per contest on the season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for double digits in return Chukwuka tallied 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3PT), four rebounds and a block over 20 minutes in his return to action Thursday versus Gonzaga.

Impact Chukwuka's return wasn't nearly enough for Pepperdine to keep things close against the Zags, but it's at least good news that the senior forward is back in the fray. He looks to be in sound form upon his return and figures to see his workload expand some in the coming games.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Chukwuka (undisclosed) did not play for a second consecutive game as Pepperdine fell to UC-Santa Barbara by a score of 75-63 on Saturday.

Impact Chukwuka missed a second straight game Saturday due to an undisclosed issue. It's currently unclear what exactly is bothering him and how long he's expected to be sidelined. Jan Zidek has started both games in his absence and figures to remain in that position until Chukwuka is ready to return.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Concordia Chukwuka (undisclosed) did not see the court in Wednesday's 91-68 victory over Concordia University Irvine.

Impact Chukwuka started the first give games of the season for the Waves but was limited to just 13 minutes in his last outing after playing 23 or more in each of the previous five. In Chukwuka' sstead, sophomore Jan Zidek made his first start of the season, posting 11 points, three rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes. No official word on an injury has been disclosed regarding Chukwuka, but it would still be wise to consider him questionable for Saturday's matchup against Cal-Santa Barbara.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting gig Chukwuka (hip) is in the starting five for Friday's game versus UCLA.

Impact A graduate transfer from Pittsburgh, Chukwuka has immediately claimed a starting role for Pepperdine. In the season opener, he posted 10 points and three rebounds over 27 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE