Vianney Salatchoum - College Basketball News & Rumors

Healthy but did not play Salatchoum did not play during Saturday's 68-65 win Tuesday against Oklahoma State.

Impact According to Nick Girimonte of Sports Illustrated, a personal reason is why TCU's availability report recently included Salatchoum. Despite being available Tuesday, the Horned Frogs still did not use him. For them, Salatchoum's stats include 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Salatchoum (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact The questionable tag on Salatchoum puts a question mark on the big man's availability, but even if he plays, he's not expected to have a big role. The 6-foot-10 senior has been limited to just seven games this season, averaging 1.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per contest.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Salatchoum (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against BYU.

Impact Salatchoum will miss his tenth game of the season as the Horned Frogs face off against the Cougars. The 6-foot-10 senior has been limited to just seven games this season, averaging 1.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 6.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Salatchoum (undisclosed) didn't play against Arizona on Saturday.

Impact Salatchoum was deemed a game-time call, but the senior center was ultimately unable to return. It was the seventh-straight missed contest for the bench piece, and he'll look to return on Jan. 14 at BYU.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Termed GTD Salatchoum is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Salatchoum was initially labeled doubtful for Saturday's game, but he looks to have a chance at playing. His status won't be determined until closer to Saturday's 4:00pm ET tipoff.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Salatchoum (undisclosed) is doubtful to play against Arizona on Saturday.

Impact Salatchoum has missed six straight games, and is looking like he'll make it seven in a row. The senior center has played sparingly for TCU this season. He'll look to likely return at BYU on Jan. 14.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive during win Salatchoum (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 69-63 win over Baylor

Impact Salatchoum missed his fifth straight game as the Horned Frogs snuck the win out over the Bears. The senior big man will now postpone his return to the court to Tuesday at Kansas. He's averaging 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds across 6.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Considered GTD for Saturday Salatchoum is considered a game-time call for Saturday's contest versus Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Salatchoum has appeared in just seven contests for the Horned Frogs so far in 2025-26 and has only crossed into double digits twice against inferior opponents, so his status shouldn't be a major concern. Still, the big man's potential absence could leave TCU down a little depth in the frontcourt Saturday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available against St. Francis (Pa.) Salatchoum (illness) is available for Thursday's game against St. Francis (Pa.), according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Salatchoum's availability comes at a good time, considering it was recently announced that Malick Diallo (knee) would sit out the remainder of TCU's 2025-26 season. He was TCU's starting center without Salatchoum available, but now the latter is expected to step up. Salatchoum logged 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game with Florida International last season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. St. Francis (Pa.) Salatchoum (illness) is out for Thursday's game against St. Francis (Pa.), according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Salatchoum's ongoing illness will cause another DNP, his second straight after he sat out TCU's season opener. After the Horned Frogs host St. Francis (Pa.), they will shift their focus to another home game Monday against Lamar.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Salatchoum is out for Monday's game against New Orleans due to an illness, Jamie Plunkett of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Salatchoum is expected to be the starting center when available, so this is a sizable loss for the Horned Frogs. David Punch and Malick Diallo should see more playing time in the frontcourt with Salatchoum sidelined. His next chance to suit up will come against St. Francis (Pa) on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining TCU Salatchoum has announced his commitment to TCU, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Salatchoum will make the move to TCU after spending this past season with FIU. The 6-foot-11 junior averaged 10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks across 30 games (29 starts) with the Panthers. Salatchoum will aim to compete for a spot in the Horned Frogs' frontcourt rotation this offseason.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Salatchoum entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Currently among Florida International's juniors, Salatchoum has at least one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. During his 2024-25 season, he logged more than 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 rebounds in win Salatchoum (undisclosed) totaled eight points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 64-61 victory over Western Kentuck...

Impact Salatchoum returned to action after missing one game due to an undisclosed injury. The junior center had an impactful start as he logged 10 rebounds for the first time since Jan. 16.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Salatchoum (undisclosed) didn't play in FIU's loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday.

Impact Salatchoum missed his third game of the year against the Blue Raiders. The center, who averages 10.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks will get his next chance to play in the Conference USA Tournament against Western Kentucky on March 11.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida International visits Middle Tennessee after Mostafa's 30-point outing

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Mostafa leads Middle Tennessee against Florida International

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67

Led by Don McHenry's 20 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Florida International Panthers 76-67

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewer and the Florida International Panthers visit conference foe Western Kentucky

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ituka scores 29 points, Pierre adds 22 to lead Jacksonville State over FIU 84-79 in 2OT

Jao Ituka scored 29 points and Jacksonville State beat Florida International 84-79 in double overtime

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to return Thursday Salatchoum (undisclosed) is set to return to the court for Thursday's game versus New Mexico State, Kevin Barral of G5 Football Daily reports.

Impact Salatchoum, who has missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury, is set to make his return Thursday. The junior started every game prior to his absence, averaging 10.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Salatchoum (undisclosed) did not appear in Thursday's 81-64 loss against Louisiana Tech, Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Salatchoum missed his first game of the season due to undisclosed reasons as the Panthers were taken down by the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-11 junior, who is averaging 10.2 points, four rebounds and two blocks across 15 starts, will have his next opportunity to return against Sam Houston on Saturday.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Florida International visits Middle Tennessee after Mostafa's 30-point outing

Mostafa leads Middle Tennessee against Florida International

Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67

Brewer and the Florida International Panthers visit conference foe Western Kentucky

Ituka scores 29 points, Pierre adds 22 to lead Jacksonville State over FIU 84-79 in 2OT