SEAN BAIRSTOW NEWS

Returns to the five Bairstow will return to the starting lineup for VCU Saturday against Dayton.

Impact Bairstow has struggled with injuries throughout this season, appearing in only 10 of VCU's 23 games. In those 10 games, though, the senior guard averaged 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists on 32.6 minutes per game so should have a chance to continue this dynamic play against Dayton with the start.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Bairstow (ribs) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game, Zach Joachim at RTDNews reports.

Impact The senior is warming up and is expected to play for Tuesday's game. The senior is averaging 10.8 points and 4.8 assists per game this season and has missed the last two games due to a ribs injury.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Tuesday matchup with injury Bairstow did not play in Tuesday's 67-62 loss to St. Bonaventure due to injury, Zach Joachim of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Bairstow apparently sustained the injury in a collision towards the end of the Davidson game, but he was able to finish the contest for the Rams. He's now considered day-to-day, but it's unclear exactly what the injury is. Zeb Jackson picked up the start in his stead, and that pattern may continue if Bairstow is unable to go in Saturday's home matchup against Richmond.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bairstow's 14 help VCU beat La Salle 71-65

Led by Sean Bairstow's 14 points, the VCU Rams defeated the La Salle Explorers 71-65

JANUARY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Stellar second outing Bairstow contributed 22 points (11-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 87-73 victory over Gardner-Webb.

Impact Bairstow battled a foot injury early this season that caused him to miss the team's first 11 games, but he's now back with a vengeance. A consistent triple-double threat last year with Utah State, Bairstow has instantly stepped into the starting lineup for VCU and is producing right out of the gates, rounding into form just as A10 play approaches.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Bonaventure visits Bairstow and VCU

VCU hosts the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies after Sean Bairstow scored 22 points in VCU's 87-73 victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

JANUARY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Bairstow scores 22 as VCU knocks off Gardner-Webb 87-73

Led by Sean Bairstow's 22 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 87-73

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Expected to make season debut Bairstow (foot) is expected to make his program debut with VCU during Friday's matchup with Maryland-Eastern Shore, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bairstow will aim to make his delayed debut with the Rams after suffering an offseason non-contact foot injury. The 6-foot-8 senior transferring in from Utah State this offseason, after averaging 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 35 starts with the Aggies in 2022. It remains uncertain how involved Bairstow will be for the Rams to open the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Temple Bairstow (foot) didn't play in Saturday's game versus Temple.

Impact Bairstow was deemed questionable for Saturday's contest but ultimately missed another game to due to a foot injury. His next chance to make his season debut is Friday's matchup with Maryland-Eastern Shore.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss several weeks Bairstow is expected to miss between six to eight weeks after suffering a non-contact foot injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This is a massive loss for VCU, as Bairstow is a transfer from Utah State who averaged 10.3 points per game last season. The 2022-23 season was Bairstow's first as a full-time starter, and he is expected to hold that same role once he returns from injury this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utah State starters Max Shulga, Sean Bairstow enter portal Utah State starters Max Shulga and Sean Bairstow both entered the transfer portal on Monday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Near double-double in win Bairstow chipped in seven points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 91-66 victory over UNLV.

Impact The senior was solid scoring seven points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday night's win over UNLV. This put him three points shy of his first double-double of the season. The senior is averaging 10.5 points and 5.1 rebounds this season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shulga scores 29 as Utah State downs Air Force 80-65

Led by Max Shulga's 29 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Air Force Falcons 80-65 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Colorado State hosts Bairstow and Utah State

Utah State faces the Colorado State Rams after Sean Bairstow scored 20 points in the Aggies' 84-73 victory over the New Mexico Lobos

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Bairstow leads Utah State against Colorado State after 20-point game

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Bairstow scores 20, Utah State defeats New Mexico 84-73

Led by Sean Bairstow's 20 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the New Mexico Lobos 84-73 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Near double-double in win Bairstow notched nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 70-53 victory over Fresno State.

Impact The senior was a point and two rebounds away from recording a double-double in Saturday's win over Fresno State. The guard has been very efficient this season and continued doing that Saturday as he shot 57.1 percent from the field. Expect the starter to continue to be productive on offense, as he is averaging 10.7 points this season.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Akin scores 23 as Utah State knocks off Fresno State 70-53

Daniel Akin scored 23 points off of the bench to help lead the Utah State Aggies past the Fresno State Bulldogs 70-53

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Funk scores 16, Utah State downs Air Force 77-65

Led by Taylor Funk's 16 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Air Force Falcons 77-65 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

SMU edges Utah State 77-74 in Diamond Head Classic semis

Zhuric Phelps scored 19 points and Zach Nutall hit a big 3-pointer in the final minute to send SMU to a 77-74 victory over Utah State in the semifinals of the Diamond Head Classic...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Utah State earns 79-67 victory over Loyola Marymount

Led by Max Shulga’s 18 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 79-67 at Jack Jones Hoopfest

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs 12 points in win Bairstow registered 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during Sunday's 82-64 victory over San Francisco.

Impact The senior is shooting 51 percent from the field through the first eight games of the season. Bairstow has looked comfortable on the court, but continues to struggle from the three-point line shooting just 22.2 percent on just nine attempts. Fantasy managers should monitor his play as he has only reached double-digit scoring contests twice this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bairstow, Funk power Utah State past Utah Valley 75-58

Sean Bairstow had 19 points in Utah State’s 75-58 victory over Utah Valley in a season opener

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Harmon scores 19 to carry Oregon over Utah St. 83-72 in NIT

De'Vion Harmon posted 19 points as Oregon got past Utah State 83-72 in the first round of the NIT

MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press