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Parker scores 20 as Saint Louis defeats La Salle 84-71
Sincere Parker scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the Saint Louis Billikens over the La Salle Explorers 84-71 on SaturdayJANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yuri Collins - Only six assists Collins ended Wednesday's 76-59 victory over Loyola Chicago with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes.
Impact Six assists are enough for most fantasy options, but that being too low for Collins just how good at distributing he is. He logged a 12.2-assist average in between Dec. 20 and Jan. 12. But as the Billikens continue their season, Collins is expected to frequently log that many assists again.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Javon Pickett - Does not miss time Pickett (lower body) amassed two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 76-59 victory over Loyola Chicago.
Impact After originally being considered day-to-day prior to Wednesday, Pickett did not miss any time. Pickett played in the same role he has played as of late, entering off the bench. The senior guard attempted just two shots in the win after making seven field goals in the teams 81-74 win over George Washington, playing a very small role in the offense.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kellen Thames - Misses fourth straight Thames (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 76-59 win over Loyola.
Impact Thames missed his fourth straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The freshman guard has appeared in seven games this season, playing a very minor role off the bench. His next chance to return is Saturday against La Salle.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Collins - Healthy, starting once again Collins (illness) will return to the starting lineup for Saint Louis' matchup with Loyola Chicago, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Collins was seen warming up on the court ahead of the game, and it's now confirmed the point guard will play. After missing a single game with an illness, Collins is back in the starting five for Saint Louis.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Collins - Spotted in early warmups Collins was seen warming up ahead of Saint Louis' tilt with Loyola Chicago, per Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Impact Collins missed his first game of the season on Jan. 14 against George Washington, but the point guard appears to be ready to go Wednesday night. Collins has been an elite facilitator this season, dishing out 10.9 assists in addition to 12.0 points and 3.8 rebounds.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kellen Thames - Dealing with injury Thames (undisclosed) is questionable to suit up during Wednesday's matchup with Loyola-Chicago, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Thames, who has missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury, is not expected to remain out much longer according to head coach, Travis Ford. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in seven games this season, logging 0.9 points and 0.7 rebounds on 3.1 minutes.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Javon Pickett - Day-to-day because of injury Pickett is day-to-day because of an unspecified injury concerning his lower body.
Impact Pickett suffered his injury sometime between Saturday (when he played at George Washington) and Tuesday. Currently, Pickett's availability status is questionable before the Billikens are at Loyola-Chicago on Wednesday.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Collins - Day-to-day Collins (illness) is listed as day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Loyola-Chicago, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Collins, who missed Saturday's game against George Washington due to illness, is questionable to suit up on Wednesday. The 6-foot junior, who has started in 17 games for St. Louis this season, has made the trip to Loyola, and he will likely be a game-time decision.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Perkins scores 27, Saint Louis beats George Washington 81-74
Led by Javonte Perkins' 27 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the George Washington Colonials 81-74 on Saturday nightJANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Larry Hughes - Set to make starting debut Hughes will start Saturday's game against George Washington, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Hughes will step up in place of usual starting point guard Yuri Collins (illness). In 11 appearances off the bench, the 6-foot-4 freshman has averaged 2.7 points while converting 45.8 percent of his field goals across 6.6 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Yuri Collins - Won't play versus George Washington Collins is out for Saturday's game against George Washington due to an illness, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Collins will be replaced by Larry Hughes in the starting five Saturday. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Loyola-Chicago.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
SLU basketball's Terrence Hargrove Jr. finds happiness after battling depression The smiling, dancing and jabbering have always made Terrence Hargrove Jr. a conspicuous figure during practices and pregame warmups at Chaif...
JANUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
SLU basketball's Terrence Hargrove Jr. finds happiness after battling depression The smiling, dancing and jabbering have always made Terrence Hargrove Jr. a conspicuous figure during practices and pregame warmups at Chaif...
JANUARY 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Javon Pickett - Plays 20 minutes Pickett (illness) provided eight points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Saturday's 78-55 victory over St. Bonaventure.
Impact Despite being a backup Saturday, Pickett played half of the game's minutes. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he continues playing a lot until March. Pickett averaged 25.4 minutes across his 14 games started during the last two months of 2022.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Javon Pickett - Warming up but not starting Pickett (illness) isn't in the starting lineup but is warming up ahead of Saturday's game St. Bonaventure, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Pickett missed the previous game due to a non-COVID illness but returned to practice Friday. If he is able to play, he will come off the bench for the first time this season.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Banks and Saint Bonaventure host Saint Louis Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (8-7, 2-0 A-10) at Saint Louis Billikens (9-6, 1-1 A-10)
JANUARY 7 • THESTAR.COM
Fred Thatch - Suffers torn ACL, out for season Thatch will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL during Wednesday's game against Massachusetts.
Impact Thatch started 19 games for the Billikens during the 2021-22 campaign but came off the bench in his first 13 appearances this year. He averaged 6.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game but will be unavailable down the stretch due to his torn ACL. Thatch spent the last five seasons at Saint Louis but doesn't plan to use his final year of eligibility after sustaining his injury, so his collegiate career has come to an end, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Terrence Hargrove - Makes first start of the season Hargrove chipped in nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 90-81 loss to Massachusetts.
Impact Hargrove neared a double-double in his first start of the season, finishing with nine points and seven rebounds during Wednesday's loss to Massachusetts. The 6-foot-4 junior was efficient in a season-high 30-minute performance, and he appears in line to take over a larger share of the Billikens' rotation moving forward.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Javonte Perkins - Plays 13 minutes Perkins closed with five points (2-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 90-81 loss to Massachusetts.
Impact Perkins was part of the Billikens' starting lineup across each of their last seven games played. However, he averaged 15.9 minutes. Fantasy managers should expect Perkins' output to be limited until the forward regularly logs more playing time.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Javon Pickett - Won't play Wednesday Picket is out Wednesday due to an illness, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Pickett will be replaced by Terrence Hargrove in the starting lineup Wednesday. Pickett's next chance to suit up is Saturday's game versus St. Bonaventure.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Terrence Hargrove - Returns to starting lineup Hargrove is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Massachussets, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Hargrove will replace Javon Pickett in the starting five Wednesday.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Javonte Perkins - Available at Massachusetts Perkins (ankle) is available Wednesday at Massachusetts, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Perkins will not have to sit out Saint Louis' first game of 2023. One matchup before the Billikens senior suffered his previous injury, he logged a 23-point tally despite their home loss against SIUE on Dec. 21.
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