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Available Sunday Head coach Penny Hardaway confirmed that Sylla (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's matchup against UTSA, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Sylla previously missed each of the last four games for the Tigers due to a shoulder injury but will make his return to action against the Roadrunners. The 6-foot-11 big man has had trouble staying on the floor this season, appearing in just eight total games to start the year. Through eight games, he has averaged 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game in his first season with Memphis.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Roadrunners Sylla (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against UTSA.

Impact The 6-11 senior has been available for some of the conference games, but has not made an appearance in the last four contests. He started six games when he was available, but made minimal impact with averages of 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available at Rice Sylla (shoulder) is available for Saturday's game at Rice, Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com reports.

Impact Sylla will be good to go for the away contest against the Owls after missing the Tigers' most recent win over North Texas with a shoulder injury. The senior big man has started in six of his eight appearances this season but is averaging just 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds on 10.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Sylla (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game at Rice.

Impact Sylla missed Memphis' most recent game with a shoulder injury, and he's at risk of missing Saturday's contest as well. Sylla has started in six of his eight appearances this season but is averaging just 10.5 minutes.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder injury Sylla (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game against North Texas, Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com reports.

Impact Sylla will be unavailable for the Tigers' matchup with UNT. The senior center is averaging 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds across 10.5 minutes per game this season. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Rice.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active and starting Sylla (personal) is listed amongst Memphis' starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against Southern Illinois per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Sylla will make his return to action against the Salukis after missing the Tigers' last two games due to personal reasons. The 6-foot-11 senior transfer from Stephen F. Austin will look to make an impact in his return.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loyer shoots No. 1 Purdue past Memphis 80-71 in the Bahamas

Fletcher Loyer scored 20 points to lead No. 1 Purdue to an 80-71 victory over Memphis on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing in Bahamas Sylla (not injury related) will not play in Thursday's game against Purdue and did not travel with Memphis to the Baha Mar Championship, Jason Munz of Memphis Commercial Appeal rep...

Impact Sylla's absence from the tournament in the Bahamas is reportedly not due to health, academic or disciplinary issues. The starting center will, luckily, "rejoin the team soon, so he'll aim for a return next Wednesday versus Southern Illinois when the Tigers return home. He's averaged 3.0 points and 3.7 rebounds on 17.7 minutes across three starts so far this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Memphis Sylla will transfer to Memphis, per Adam Zagoria of NJ.com.

Impact Sylla, a seven-foot center who's played for UCF and most recently Stephen F. Austin, has committed to the Tigers. He played in 25 games during the 2024-2-2025 campaign, averaging 3.1 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 36.8 percent from the field as a bench player. He'll likely provide front court depth upon his arrival in Memphis, but should still see plenty of action for head coach Penny Hardaway's squad.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the bench Sylla will head to the bench Saturday versus Oklahoma.

Impact Sylla had started UFC's last two games with C.J. Walker (undisclosed) sidelined, though the sophomore center will return to the bench with Omar Payne rejoining the starting five. Sylla is averaging 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No action Thursday Sylla (undisclosed) did not take the court in Thursday's 69-56 victory over Florida A&M.

Impact Sylla had been part of a large frontcourt tandem with Omar Payne, with the duo starting each of the last 11 contests for UCF. He sat out entirely Thursday, however, as the team featured a smaller-ball lineup with DeMarr Langford returning to the starting five. Machelus Avery and Ibrahima Diallo also saw some additional run in Sylla's stead. It's unclear if the 6-11 sophomore will be cleared in advance of UCF's next game, which lands Dec. 29 against Bethune-Cookman.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six boards in win Sylla accumulated 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and six rebounds over 19 minutes during Saturday's 96-52 win over Tulsa.

Impact Sylla reached double figure scoring for the second time this season, tying his season high of 10 points in Saturday's win. His six rebounds matched his season high as well, grabbing a pair of offensive rebounds on top of the total. Sylla has seen an increase in minutes over his last two appearances, averaging 18.0 minutes, compared to his season average of 7.0 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points off bench Sylla registered 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 76-56 victory over Evansville.

Impact Sylla tallied his first double-figure scoring game in Wednesday's win. The freshman center's 19 minutes more than doubled his typical playing time. Sylla has entered off the bench in four games for the Knights this season, putting up a very efficient 61.5 percent from the field. Though he may not see a large role this season, Sylla has a chance to become a key piece for the Knights in the future as he continues to develop his game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE