K.J. HYMES NEWS

Merkviladze scores 19 in Loyola Marymount's 68-64 victory over Nevada

Led by Alex Merkviladze's 19 points, the Loyola Marymount Lions defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 68-64

DECEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays through ankle injury Hymes registered 10 points (2-3 FG, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Sunday's 72-66 win over Hawaii.

Impact According to Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net, Hymes suffered an ankle injury last week against Weber State that forced his exit from the contest. It didn't stop him from suiting up Sunday, however, logging his second consecutive game with exactly 10 points. It appears the fifth-year senior is in the clear, medically speaking.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nevada plays San Jose State following Baker's 25-point game

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNLV hosts Nevada after Baker's 28-point showing

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nevada hosts Colorado State after Lucas' 28-point game

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely out for season Hymes (back) underwent surgery and will likely be out for the remainder of the season, Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet.com reports.

Impact Hymes injured his back sometime during or after the team's win against UT-Arlington on Nov. 18 and has been absent since. It's reported that the forward underwent successful, minor surgery to address his back injury and, unfortunately, likely won't return until next campaign. Hymes has only appeared in four games this year.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Air Force Hymes (back) did not play during Nevada's 75-69 win Saturday against the Air Force.

Impact Hymes' next opportunity to return will be when Nevada and Colorado State play on Jan. 4.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-to-game Head coach Steve Alford said Wednesday that Hymes (back) is considered game-to-game, Chris Murray of Nevada SportsNet reports.

Impact Hymes sustained a back injury while warming up versus Tulane on Nov. 21, and he hasn't returned since. Although the fifth-year senior could potentially play sometime next week, a post-Christmas return appears more likely when the Wolf Pack begins Mountain West play against Boise State on Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Wednesday Hymes (back) did not play during Nevada's 64-56 win Wednesday versus UC San Diego.

Impact Hymes sat out all of Nevada's last three games played. He will try to return when the Wolf Pack hosts Norfolk State next Wednesday, Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Loyola Marymount Hymes (back) did not play during the Wolf Pack's 64-52 loss Saturday at Loyola Marymount.

Impact Hymes sat out five games the Wolf Pack played in between Nov. 21 and Dec. 3. He will try to return when they are at Pepperdine on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Hymes (back) is a game-time decision to play in Saturday's game against Loyola-Marymount, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hymes has missed the last four games due to a back injury. However, his MRI didn't reveal any serious injury. If Hymes can't play Saturday, his next chance to return will be Tuesday's game against Pepperdine.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Tuesday Hymes (back) did not play during Nevada's 96-87 loss Tuesday against Kansas State.

Impact Hymes sat out Nevada's first two games of the 2022 Cayman Islands Classic. He will try to return Wednesday against Akron but is doubtful again.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP because of injury Hymes did not play Monday because of a back injury.

Impact Hymes pulled his back before Nevada played Tulane on Monday. So instead, he will try to return when the Wolf Pack against Kansas State on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blackshear has triple-double, Nevada beats William Jessup

Kenan Blackshear had a triple-double, Jarod Lucas scored 19 points and Nevada beat William Jessup 98-54

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns Wednesday Hymes notched two rebounds across six minutes during Wednesday's 85-70 loss to Boise State.

Impact Hymes (COVID-19 protocols) returned to the court Wednesday against Boise State after missing the previous two games in COVID-19 protocols. The 6-foot-10 forward was eased back into the action, and only saw six minutes in his return. Hymes has appeared in four games for the Wolfpack this season, averaging three points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists on 11.3 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Wednesday Hymes (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against Boise State, Nevada Sports Net reports.

Impact Hymes has been out the last couple weeks due to COVID protocols, but he has cleared them and should play against Boise State. Hymes is unlikely to make much of a fantasy impact, however.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Saturday Hymes (undisclosed) isn't dressed ahead of Saturday's game against New Mexico, Kirsten Moran of Nevada Sports Net reports.

Impact It appears as though Hymes will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup, although the reason for his absence isn't yet clear. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against Wyoming.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Hymes (undisclosed) didn't make the trip to Kansas and won't be available for Wednesday's game, Kirsten Moran reports.

Impact It's not exactly clear what kept Hymes from traveling with the team but nevertheless, he is out for Wednesday's matchup with Kansas. His next opportunity to return will come Saturday against New Mexico.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Hymes (ankle) finished with three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 79-66 victory over Pepperdine.

Impact While the numbers didn't pop off the page, Hymes was able to make his season debut and play meaningful minutes while helping the Wolf Pack get back to .500. He was one of the top forwards off the bench last season for Nevada, and even saw a few spot starts, averaging 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds across 16.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Santa Clara Hymes (ankle) is not expected to play Tuesday against Santa Clara, Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net reports.

Impact Hymes is still trying to fight back from an ankle sprain prior to the start of the regular season. It's unclear how far away he is from a return. Nevada has a quick turnaround with another game on Thursday against San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Friday Hymes (ankle) didn't play in Friday's loss to San Diego.

Impact Hymes turned an ankle in practice just before the start of the season, and he's missed the Wolf Pack's first two games as a result. His next chance to make his season debut will be Tuesday against Santa Clara.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Hymes turned an ankle in practice and is listed as day-to-day, Shannon Kelly of Nevada Sports Net reports.

Impact Hymes is walking with crutches and a walking boot as a precaution. Head coach Steve Alford said that the injury is nothing serious, but his status for the opener on Tuesday against Eastern Washington is very much up in the air.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Colorado State Hymes is starting Friday's game against Colorado State.

Impact Hymes will draw his fifth start of the season Friday in place of Daniel Foster. Across his past six appearances, Hymes has averaged 9.7 points and 3.7 rebounds over 18.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Utah St. narrowly tops Nevada 75-72

Utah State held off Nevada for a 75-72 win

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sherfield leads Nevada past Boise St. on late shot

Grant Sherfield made a jump shot with three seconds left to lift Nevada to a 74-72 win over Boise State

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS