Rick Issanza - College Basketball News & Rumors

Active Friday Issanza (back) will appear in Friday's game against North Dakota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Issanza will make his season debut for the Lions after missing the team's first three games with a back injury. The 7-foot-1 senior last played a healthy year during the 2022-23 season, averaging 3.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and one block on 15.9 minutes per game (28 outings).

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Issanza (back) won't return Saturday against St. Louis, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Issanza was considered day-to-day, but the senior center will now miss a third straight game to open the season. The 7-foot-1 Issanza averaged 1.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in 10 contests last year before his season was cut short by the injury.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UCI game Issanza (back) is out for Loyola Marymount's game Friday against UC Irvine, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact After being out Friday, Issanza's injury status will be day-to-day. Currently, the earliest game he can participate in is Loyola Marymount's matchup at Saint Louis on Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still nagged by back injury Issanza (back) didn't play in Loyola Marymount's opener against Life Pacific.

Impact Issanza was shut down for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season last February with a back injury, and it appears that's carried over to Loyola Marymount's opener in 2024-2025. His next chance to play will come on Friday night against UC-Irvine.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return Issanza (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against St. Mary's.

Impact Issanza was absent the last two games for undisclosed reasons but will return to his typical spot in the starting lineup upon his return. Despite starting 18-of-22 games this season, the 7-11 junior is averaging just 3.6 points and 4.1 rebounds over 15.2 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second straight Issanza (undisclosed) has missed back-to-back games for Loyola Marymount.

Impact Issanza returned to the starting lineup back on Jan. 5 and had started seven consecutive games prior to sitting out Monday against BYU. With the 7-1 junior now sidelined for undisclosed reasons, Michael Graham has stepped in the start back-to-back games at center. Saturday was one of Graham's best individual efforts all season, as he recorded 14 points and 15 rebounds in the road loss. It's unclear what Graham's status is in advance of Thursday's matchup against St. Mary's.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Issanza (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's game versus UC Irvine, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Issanza will play Tuesday after being considered a game-time decision. The junior center has averaged 5.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 8.5 minutes through the team's first two games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Issanza (undisclosed) is a game-time decision Tuesday at UC Irvine, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Issanza has a little more than 10 hours before the Lions' upcoming game. If out, fantasy managers should not be surprised when Michael Graham is announced as their starting center again in place of his 7-foot-1 teammate.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against UC-Davis Issanza (undisclosed) did not take the court Saturday against UC-Davis.

Impact Issanza had started the first two games of the season for the Lions, but was forced to exit after just three minutes last Friday and never returned to the contest. He should be considered iffy, at best, to suit up until the team provides any further information on the junior center's status. Loyola Marymount next plays against UC Irvine on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Oklahoma Loses Second Player Today to Transfer Portal After a report earlier Monday that Elijah Harkless has entered the transfer portal, center Rick Issanza has reportedly done the same.

APRIL 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Available Saturday Issanza (illness) is available for Saturday's game against TCU, Bob Przybylo of SoonerScoop.com reports.

Impact Issanza missed the last three games due to health and safety protocols but will be able to suit up Saturday. He hasn't had a significant role for the Sooners this year.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Texas Issanza (illness) will not play in the game against Texas on Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Issanza averages about one point per game so the Sooners won't miss him too much on the offensive end. His absence may allow for some other reserves to see time in the game.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Iowa State Issanza (not injury related) will not play Saturday against Iowa State,Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Oklahoma is holding out three players for health and safety protocols Saturday and Issanza is among them. The reserve center was scratched for the same reason Tuesday and his next chance to return comes Jan. 11 against Texas.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing out Tuesday Issanza will sit out Tuesday's game versus Baylor due to health and safety protocols, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Issanza made his first career start Saturday with multiple players unavailable due to COVID-19 going around the locker room. It appears the sophomore is now in protocols himself and will be out until at least Saturday's contest against Iowa State.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Issanza is starting Saturday's game against Kansas State, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Issanza will make his first career start Saturday since Tanner Groves (COVID-19 protocols) is sidelined. Across his first eight appearances of the season, the redshirt sophomore averaged just 3.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Issanza's return finalizes OU hoops' roster Back in June, a subtle roster move in regards to Oklahoma men's basketball created a pause. Rick Issanza entered his name into the transfer...

JULY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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