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Steps back into starting unit Nwuba is listed in the starting lineup versus Gonzaga on Thursday.

Impact Nwuba will start for the third time in the last four games as typical starting center Adem Bona once again sits out with a shoulder injury. Nwuba has averaged 12.0 minutes per game while appearing in all but two games for the Bruins this season. The 6-foot-10 senior should have an important role on the defensive end versus Bulldogs star big man Drew Timme during Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another start Thursday Nwuba is in the starting lineup for Thursday's first-round matchup against UNC-Asheville.

Impact Nwuba will garner a second straight start with the status of freshman big man Adem Bona (shoulder) still up in the air. The 6-10 senior doesn't add much to the scoring department but his experience should aid the Bruins' chances to get by the Bulldogs in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 17 minutes Nwuba had one point (1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 61-59 loss to Arizona.

Impact If fellow center Adem Bona (shoulder) must sit out at least a week, Nwuba is expected to be the Bruins' center during their first round of March Madness 2023. Fantasy managers should not expect much from the big man even if he is given that luxury. As a senior, Nwuba logged at least 15 minutes only eight times, with averages of 1.9 points and 3.1 rebounds.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Championship game Nwuba is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Nwuba gets the nod to replace Adem Bona (shoulder) in the starting lineup. The senior has started just two games this season and is averaging a meager 1.0 points with 1.5 rebounds across 11.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 11 minutes Nwuba closed Saturday's 82-73 victory over Arizona with one rebound and one block in 11 minutes.

Impact As expected, Nwuba being part of UCLA's starting lineup had a limit. When the Bruins begin participating in tournament action again, they will not require significant usage from him unless his frontcourt teammates Jaime Jaquez or Adem Bona suffer injuries that cause their unavailability.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Senior Night Nwuba is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact The Bruins are having their Senior Night in the final game of the regular season, meaning Nwuba gets a starting nod -- just his second of the campaign. He's averaging just 1.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, though, and he figures to see minimal minutes just for celebratory purposes.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Thursday Nwuba (groin) returned after a one-game absence Thursday against Utah and logged 13 minutes in the win.

Impact Nwuba didn't record a single shot attempt nor did he add anything to the stat sheet besides for a single foul in the 13 minutes he was on the floor. The 6-10 senior has been Adem Bona's primary backup all year long, averaging 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Nwuba (groin) is listed as day-to-day ahead of Thursday's showdown with Utah, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nwuba, who missed Saturday's game against California with a groin injury, remains day-to-day ahead of UCLA's game against Utah. The 6-foot-10 senior is active at practice today, but his status for Thursday's game remains uncertain. If Nwuba is unable to play, his next opportunity to return would come against Colorado on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Nwuba won't play Saturday against California due to a groin injury, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Nwuba was spotted in street clothes, so he won't be playing for the Bruins in this matchup, but the senior likely won't affect many fantasy rosters since he's operated as a backup in most games. He's averaging just 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, and his next chance to play will come Thursday at Utah.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Nwuba will be coming off the bench Friday versus Long Beach State, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nwuba started Monday's season opener and finished with four points (2-2 FG) and three rebounds in 24 minutes. The 6-10 senior has spent almost the entirety of his career has a bench player for the Bruins and appears to be headed back to that role with freshman phenom Adem Bona set to debut.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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