UMass Minutemen News Page 21 - College Basketball

Preston Santos - Back with team Santos (personal) has returned to the team, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

Impact Santos missed all of last season for personal reasons. He should be able to come back in and provide an impact for the Minutemen this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes becomes UMass' first athlete to utilize NIL rules Fernandes is the first UMass athlete to have a deal announced

JULY 1, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Missouri lands UMass transfer forward DeGray III The Tigers rounded out their class of transfers with 6-foot-7 forward Ronnie DeGray III.

MAY 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

UMass wins first-ever Hockey East Tournament title, headed to Bridgeport Regional in NCAA Tournament The Minutemen are playing in consecutive NCAA Tournaments in hockey for the first time in their program history

MARCH 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Perkins scores 25 to carry Saint Louis over UMass in A-10

Javonte Perkins had 25 points as Saint Louis topped UMass 86-72 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament

MARCH 5, 2021 • Associated Press

DeGray III leads UMass past Saint Joseph's 100-66 in A10 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Ronnie DeGray III had 19 points as fifth-seeded UMass romped past 13th seeded Saint Joseph’s 100-66 in the Atlantic 10...

MARCH 4, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

DeGray III leads UMass past Saint Joseph’s 100-66 in A10 Ronnie DeGray III had 19 points as fifth-seeded UMass romped past 13th seeded Saint Joseph’s 100-66 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney second round on Thursday.

MARCH 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

DeGray III leads UMass past Saint Joseph's 100-66 in A10 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Ronnie DeGray III had 19 points as fifth-seeded UMass romped past...

MARCH 4, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

DeGray III leads UMass past Saint Joseph's 100-66 in A10

Ronnie DeGray III had 19 points as fifth-seeded UMass easily defeated 13th-seeded Saint Joseph’s 100-66 in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Richmond looks to sweep UMass

Richmond goes for the season sweep over UMass after winning the previous matchup in Richmond

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Perkins lifts Saint Louis over UMass 78-57

Javonte Perkins had 16 points to lead five Saint Louis players in double figures as the Billikens routed UMass 78-57

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Racks up 10 points Garcia (eye) notched 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3PT), four boards and four assists over 29 minutes Tuesday versus Richmond.

Impact Garcia departed the Minutemen's last game versus Rhode Island back on Feb. 7 prematurely with an eye injury but appears to be fine following the team's extended layoff. He's reached double digits in two of the three games since being inserted into the starting five and has supplied six blocks over that span, displaying some fantasy upside across the board. However, Noah Fernandes' return Tuesday could mean Garcia is ticketed for a bench role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 20 to lead Richmond over UMass 79-65

Blake Francis had 20 points as Richmond topped UMass 79-65

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Drops nine in return Mitchell (shoulder) posted nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and two assists during Monday's loss to Richmond.

Impact Mitchell returned to the floor following absences in the past two games due to a shoulder injury but was limited, as he played a season-worst 22 minutes. The sophomore should regain his normal role at center for UMass in their next game Monday against Saint Louis.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns but struggles Fernandes (wrist) had three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists during Tuesday's loss to Richmond.

Impact The sophomore returned to action as expected after missing the past two games and logged 19 minutes of action but struggled offensively. Fernandes will likely resume his normal starting role Monday against Saint Louis.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely coming off bench Tuesday Fernandes (wrist) is not starting Tuesday's game against Richmond, Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle reports.

Impact Fernandes has been out with a wrist injury in early February. He has had time for that to heal, but it looks like the coaching staff may elect to take it easy with Fernandes to start and bring him off the bench. The sophomore guard has been very good this season, averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers per contest.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Mitchell (shoulder) isn't among the starters for Tuesday's game against Richmond, Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle reports.

Impact Mitchell has been the center of the Minutemen offense this season, so getting his services back in any capacity is better than none at all. While he's reportedly expected to play Tuesday, Mitchell's absence from the starting five casts a bit of doubt on that and likely at least signifies it will be limited minutes if he plays. The big man enters the night averaging 20 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals over 34.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready Tuesday Fernandes (wrist) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against Richmond, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

Impact Both Fernandes and teammate Tre Mitchell (shoulder) have been able to heal up while the team has been on pause due to COVID-19 concerns. Fernandes' wrist injury should only cost him two games. He is averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers per contest this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Mitchell (shoulder) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against Richmond, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

Impact UMass has been on pause for COVID-19 concerns for the last two weeks which has given Mitchell's shoulder time to heal. The 6-9 forward is averaging 20.0 points per contest this season, so he presence will be certainly welcomed back to the Minutemen lineup.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Cairo McCrory had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass to a 75-63 win over Rhode Island on Saturday night.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 Cairo McCrory had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass to a 75-63 win over Rhode Island on Saturday night.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Cairo McCrory had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass to a...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63

Cairo McCrory recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry UMass to a 75-63 win over Rhode Island

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Rhode Island looks for home win vs UMass

Rhode Island looks for its seventh straight win over UMass at Thomas M. Ryan Center

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Weeks Jr. carries UMass over Fordham 60-54

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

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Perkins scores 25 to carry Saint Louis over UMass in A-10

DeGray III leads UMass past Saint Joseph's 100-66 in A10

Richmond looks to sweep UMass

Perkins lifts Saint Louis over UMass 78-57

Francis scores 20 to lead Richmond over UMass 79-65

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63

Rhode Island looks for home win vs UMass

Weeks Jr. carries UMass over Fordham 60-54