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Rillie's 13 lead Northern Colorado over Montana State in Big Sky Conference Tournament 72-45

Led by Jaron Rillie's 13 points, the Northern Colorado Bears defeated the Montana State Bobcats 72-45 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Tuesday

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Johnson's 16 lead Portland State over Montana State 69-52

Led by Isaiah Johnson's 16 points, the Portland State Vikings defeated the Montana State Bobcats 69-52 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Out for 2023-24 season Agbonkpolo (foot) is out for the remainder of Utah State's 2023-24 season, according to The Herald Journal.

Impact Agbonkpolo will undergo foot surgery, which may have ended his collegiate career prematurely. The redshirt senior averaged 23.6 minutes across his 10 games (one started) during Utah State's 2023-24 season.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 points, seven rebounds Agbonkpolo (foot) logged 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and seven rebounds across his 35 minutes during Utah State's 84-82 win at Santa Clara.

Impact Despite an earlier report inferring that Agbonkpolo would sit out Utah State's latest game, he participated in it instead and excelled in terms of quantity. Quality-wise, the forward has much to improve with his shooting, as his 34.4 field goal percentage suggests. In terms of quantity, Agbonkpolo has not been impaired by any means though, with averages of 5.8 points and 4.2 rebounds assuring some value for his fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful at Santa Clara Agbonkpolo (foot) is doubtful for the Aggies' game Wednesday at Santa Clara, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Since the beginning of the Aggies' 2023-24 season, Agbonkpolo has been dealing with a foot injury, which caused him to sit out their least important games thus far. While it was hopeful to assume that him sitting out against easier teams was for maintenance reasons, his updated availability status against WCC team Santa Clara indicates otherwise. Now, Agbonkpolo is expected to have logged a consecutive multi-game because of his injured foot.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six rebounds Agbonkpolo (foot) logged five points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across his 27 minutes during the Aggies' 72-66 loss Saturday at Bradley.

Impact Agbonkpolo sat out the 2023-24 Aggies' first game because of foot soreness. Fortunately for him, he did not need to sit out a second. Agbonkpolo averaged 2.8 rebounds across his 16 games of Wyoming's 2022-23 season. However, he logged a few more boards when able to play for at least 26 minutes. The prerequisite improves Agbonkpolo's rebound average to 5.6.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits with foot soreness Agbonkpolo has a sore foot and did not play in Monday's season-opening victory as a result, Scott Garrard of SPorts Radio 1280 KSL reports.

Impact Agbonkpolo's services were hardly necessary for a DII opponent that the Aggies ultimately doubled up, but a tougher test awaits Saturday against Bradley. It's too early to tell if the two-time transfer forward will be able to make his Utah State debut at that time.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to transfer portal Agbonkpolo was added to the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday, according to Russ Wood of Rivals.com.

Impact Now that Agbonkpolo is no longer part of Wyoming's team, he must transfer to find another that will use him. The graduate senior averaged 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds across his 16 games as a Cowboys player.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No longer with the Cowboys Agbonkpolo is no longer a part of Wyoming's basketball program, Jeremiah Johnke of WyoSports reports.

Impact Agbonkpolo was named one of the three Wyoming basketball players who was dismissed from the program Wednesday, joining Ethan Anderson and Jake Kyman. The junior transfer averaged 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game across 16 contests (six starts) suited up for this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Disappoints during game started Agbonkpolo provided zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 loss to San Diego State.

Impact Since transferring to the Cowboys, Agbonkpolo was part of their starting lineup thrice. He scored 16 points during his first game started. However, Agbonkpolo logged a five-point total across the next two.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Agbonkpolo is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus San Diego State.

Impact Agbonkpolo will replace Noah Reynolds (concussion) in the starting lineup Saturday. The 6-foot-9 forward will make his first start since Dec. 3.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits in two straight Abonkpolo has sat out back-to-back games for the Cowboys.

Impact Agbonkpolo started 18 of 33 games at USC last season and averaged 7.7 ppg, so it's a bit odd to see this low usage upon the move down to a mid-major, especially following back-to-back starts. What's even more strange is that the Cowboys took a major hit to their post depth following a lower-leg injury to Graham Ike, who isn't expected to return until January. No word of an injury has surfaced, so it appears to be a coach's decision to sit Agbonkpolo. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Dayton.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not appear in Monday's game Agbonkpolo (undisclosed) did not play in Monday's game against Boston College, Nick Lorensen of SB Nation reports.

Impact It's not clear exactly what held Agbonkpolo out of this contest. The USC transfer has slowly seen his playing time drop over the course of the first five games. Wyoming is a team that many thought could potentially challenge this season for the Mountain West title, but it's been a rough go of it to start the campaign. Agbonkpolo is talented enough to be a contributor on this team and we'll see if he can return to the court for the next game on Nov. 30 against Santa Clara.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

St. John’s, Arkansas, Providence atop Andy Katz's transfer tiers

Which men's college basketball teams have improved the most through the transfer portal? Andy Katz provides his tiers.

APRIL 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Max Agbonkpolo improved late in the season, but ceiling remained limited Max Agbonkpolo didn’t get many minutes vs Miami because Reese Dixon-Waters was clearly providing more production. It’s imposssible to ignore...

MARCH 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Starts against UCLA Agbonkpolo is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against UCLA.

Impact A regular starter during most of the season for USC, Agbonkpolo returns to the starting lineup after putting up 14 points off the bench against Arizona on March 1. He's averaging 8.4 points and 3.9 boards per game when playing as a starter this season.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits starting five Agbonkpolo is not starting Tuesday's game against Arizona, the Daily Trojan Sports reports.

Impact Agbonkpolo has been in and out of the starting five throughout the season and won't starting Tuesday's after being in the lineup the past two contests. Ethan Anderson will start in his place for USC.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Agbonkpolo is starting Tuesday in the game versus Pacific.

Impact Agbonkpolo didn't do a whole lot off the bench last game and hasn't been able to put up double-digit points in his last two starts. Still, he has a good chance to show what he can do with the start versus Pacific.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Saturday Agbonkpolo will retreat to the bench Saturday against Arizona.

Impact Agbonkpolo and Ethan Anderson typically split starts and move back and forth between starting and bench roles, so his return to the bench Saturday isn't a surprise. That being said, Agbonpolo could hold a little less fantasy value considering he averages more than seven fewer minutes per contest when coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Running with starting five Agbonkpolo is starting Thursday against Arizona State.

Impact Agbonkpolo has rotated between a bench role and starting role nearly every other game this season, and it's his turn to get the starting nod Thursday evening. He finished with nine points and four rebounds in his last start Jan. 27 against Stanford.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 off bench Agbonkpolo racked up 11 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals across 18 minutes during Thursday's 61-58 victory over Colorado.

Impact Agbonkpolo went back to the bench in favor of Ethan Anderson and shined with 11 of USC's 16 bench points. It's his first time reaching double figures in over a month, as he's only logged 20 minutes once over his last five appearances. Anderson is averaging 8.0 points and 3.4 rebounds through seven Pac-12 contests.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Thursday Agbonkpolo finished Thursday's 77-63 victory over California with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and four rebounds across 15 minutes.

Impact Agbonkpolo cleared COVID-19 protocols and returned for USC Thursday in their win over California. The 6-foot-9 forward has averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks on 21.2 minutes for the Trojans. His ability to spread the floor as a big (three 3PA per game) is conducive to USC's prolific spacing on offense.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Agbonkpolo returned to practice Saturday after clearing COVID-19 protocols, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Agbonkpolo said that USC's first practice back was tough for him and his teammates. Agbonkpolo has played a critical role for the Trojans, alternating between starting and bench roles in his 11 games. On the season, he has averaged 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 21.7 minutes per game. USC will look to get their delayed season back on track tonight against California.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to COVID-19 protocols Agbonkpolo will miss Saturday's game against Georgia Tech due to COVID-19 protocols, Shotgun Spratling of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Agbonkpolo has been alternating starts and bench roles for the Trojans over the last 10 games but won't get a chance to continue that trend Saturday. The junior's absence will leave 8.9 points, 3.5 boards and 1.1 assists per contest out of the rotation along with his 21.7 minutes per contest, so others in the rotation should see additional work.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Agbonkpolo is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against UC Irvine.

Impact Agbonkpolo will rejoin the Trojans' starting five on Wednesday, shifting Ethan Anderson to the bench. Agbonkpolo is averaging 9.1 points and 3.4 rebounds across 21.2 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE