Freshmen NBA prospects Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey lead new-look No. 25 Rutgers
Rutgers and Steve Pikiell are about to start a once-in-a-lifetime basketball seasonOCTOBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NOAH FERNANDES
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Drops out of starting five Fernandes won't start Tuesday's game versus Indiana, Brian Fonseca of The Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Fernandes has started every game this year, but he'll head to the bench following a rough showing last time out against Iowa. Austin Williams will grab a spot in the starting unit in his place.
JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fernandes and Omoruyi lead Rutgers over Seton Hall 70-63 in Garden State Showcase
Noah Fernandes scored 19 points, Clifford Omoruyi added 11 points and 13 rebounds and Rutgers never trailed in its 70-63 victory over Seton Hall in the Garden State ShowcaseDECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why UMass transfer Noah Fernandes believes Rutgers is 'great spot' to achieve NCAA Tournament dream Rutgers landed UMass transfer Noah Fernandes last week. Here's why he chose the Scarlet Knights.
APRIL 18, 2023 • NJ.COM
Noah Fernandes scouting report: What Rutgers is getting in UMass transfer Rutgers landed UMass transfer Noah Fernandes. Here's what the Scarlet Knights are getting in the guard.
APRIL 14, 2023 • NJ.COM
Rutgers basketball adds Noah Fernandes, transfer guard from UMass 3 things to know about Fernandes and a look at Rutgers' depth chart for 2023-24
APRIL 13, 2023 • APP.COM
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MARCH 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Enters transfer portal Fernandes has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Fernandes, who has spent the last three seasons with Massachusetts, will enter the portal as a graduate transfer. The 5-foot-11 senior started in 11 games this season, averaging 13.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 29.4 minutes per game.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UMass faces Loyola Chicago, aims to stop 4-game slide
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for foreseeable future Massachusetts coach Frank Martin said following Saturday's 93-78 loss to Davidson that Fernandes (ankle) will be out for the foreseeable future, Joey Aliberti of The Daily Collegia...
Impact Fernandes missed his seventh game in a row due to a persistent ankle injury Saturday. The 5-foot-11 senior has only appeared in 11 games this season, posting an average of 13.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists. However, it appears he may not see any additional appearances moving forward, as Massachusetts only has seven remaining regular-season games. As a result, expect Keon Thompson to continue stepping up into the starting rotation so long as Rahsool Diggins (ankle) also remains out this season.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining out Saturday Fernandes (ankle) will be inactive for Saturday's matchup with Davidson, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Impact Fernandes will miss his seventh-consecutive game as the result of an ankle injury. The 5-foot-11 senior will have his next opportunity to return Wednesday against Fordham.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday Fernandes (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with George Mason, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes is set to miss his sixth-consecutive game with an ankle injury. The 5-foot-11 senior, who has averaged 13.4 points and 4.1 assists across 11 starts, will have his next opportunity to return against Davidson on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To be game-time decision Fernandes (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against George Mason.
Impact Fernandes has been in the same scenario for the last couple weeks due to this ankle injury. He is definitely close to a return, but it's unclear if that will come Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out again Fernandes (ankle) remains out for Saturday's game versus Duquesne, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes was deemed questionable ahead of Saturday's contest, so it seems the senior is at least drawing close to retaking the floor. However, he'll wait until at least Wednesday's game at George Mason to do so.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday Fernandes (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Duquesne, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes has missed the last four games due to an ankle injury and has progressed recently, but he's still been limited in practice. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up against Duquesne, but Keon Thompson would likely continue to see increased run if Fernandes sits out once again.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Richmond Fernandes (ankle) was seen in sweats prior to warmups for UMass' game against Richmond, per Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Impact Fernandes, the Minutemen's top point guard, is in line to miss his fourth consecutive game. He's been plagued by injuries this season, only appearing in 11 games to this point. Keon Thompson should slide into the starting point guard spot for UMass on Wednesday night.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Fernandes (ankle) will likely be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Richmond, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Impact Fernandes was able to practice in a limited fashion on Tuesday after missing Massachusetts' last three games, but he will remain a game-time decision on Wednesday. The 5-foot-11 senior has started in 11 games this season, averaging 13.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 29.4 minutes per game.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining out Saturday Fernandes (ankle) is not warming up and will sit out Saturday's game against St. Joseph's, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes is set to miss his third game in a row while dealing with an ankle injury. The 5-foot-11 senior has averaged 13.4 points and 4.1 assists over 11 starts this season, and his next chance to return will come Wednesday against Richmond. In his continued absence, sophomore Rahsool Diggins figures to continue stepping up in the starting rotation.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable at St. Joseph's Fernandes (ankle) is questionable Saturday at St. Joseph's, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.
Impact Unsurprisingly, Fernandes' availability continues to be a game-time decision. He practiced little two days before the Minutemen play their next matchup.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday with ankle injury Fernandes (ankle) has been ruled out Tuesday at VCU, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact The senior will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury. The guard will be a game-time decision Saturday at Saint Joseph's.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UMass plays VCU after Cross' 22-point showing
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable before VCU Fernandes (ankle) has questionable availability before Massachusetts' game Tuesday at VCU, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.
Impact Previously undisclosed, one of Fernandes' ankles caused his doubtful availability and prevented him from playing when Massachusetts hosted Rhode Island on Saturday. The updated status is a lot more promising.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cross leads UMass against VCU after 22-point showing
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely out versus Rhode Island Fernandes is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Rhode Island and appears likely to sit out, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes previously missed five games with an ankle injury before returning for each of the past four contests. Therefore, it's unclear if he's still dealing with this issue or if a different reason will keep him from playing Saturday. Across 11 starts this season, the 5-foot-11 senior has averaged 13.4 points, 2.5 boards, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals while playing 29.4 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
