Wesley Yates III - College Basketball News & Rumors

Boost Huskies in sixth B1G win Yates produced 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 79-72 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Since coming back from a wrist injury and taking his spot in the starting five back, Yates has produced 14.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals over a nine-game stretch. The sophomore wing is currently third on the Huskies with a 13.4 ppg scoring average this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steinbach's 24-point, 16-rebound night leads Washington over Rutgers 79-72

Hannes Steinbach scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists, and Washington beat Rutgers, 79-72 on Tuesday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Steinbach and the Washington Huskies visit conference foe Rutgers

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will host conference foe Washington

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mills scores 21 to lead Maryland to 64-60 win over Washington

Andre Mills scored 21 points to lead Maryland to a 64-60 win over Washington on Saturday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Freddie Dilione V scores 16, Penn State beats Washington 63-60

Freddie Dilione V scored 16 points, Josh Reed added 14, and Penn State beat Washington 63-60

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Washington hosts Dilione and Penn State

Penn State plays the Washington Huskies after Freddie Filione V scored 23 points in the Nittany Lions' 77-75 loss to the USC Trojans

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Perry scores 23, Dent adds 17 points and 10 assists as UCLA beats Washington 77-73

Trent Perry scored 23 points, Donovan Dent had 17 points and 10 assists, and UCLA beat Washington 77-73

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Offers 15 points in loss Yates finished Wednesday's 84-74 loss to Iowa with 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 25 minutes.

Impact Yates has been solid as of late, even as Washington has faltered down the stretch of Big Ten play. Since he re-entered the starting five on Jan. 25, he's averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 51/61/100 shooting splits. The Huskies desperately need consistent scoring outside of Hannes Steinbach and Zoom Diallo, and Yates looks like he could provide that entering the home stretch of conference play.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Stirtz scores 22 as Iowa beats Washington 84-74, extends win streak to 5 games

Bennett Stirtz hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Alvaro Folgueiras scored 16 points, and Iowa beat Washington 84-74 for its fifth consecutive win

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Steinbach, Yates III and Diallo combine for 65 points as Washington beats Northwestern 76-62

Hannes Steinbach, Zoom Diallo and Wesley Yates III combined for 65 points as Washington beat Northwestern 76-62 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Keaton Wagler scores 22 points, No. 9 Illinois beats Washington 75-66 for 10th straight win

Keaton Wagler had 22 points and eight assists and No. 9 Illinois extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 75-66 victory over Washington

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Inactive versus Ducks Yates (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's game against Oregon.

Impact Yates will return to action after missing the Huskies' most recent loss to Nebraska. The sophomore guard is averaging 13.0 points and 3.4 rebounds on 28.7 minutes per game so far this campaign. It's unknown how much he'll be utilized given his abundance of absences as of late, but he should remain a meaningful contributor.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable at Huskers Yates (undisclosed) isn't available at Nebraska on Wednesday night.

Impact Yates has come off the bench for the Huskies after returning from a five game absence, but the guard will sit out yet another contest as Washington tries to hand Nebraska its first loss of the season. It's currently unclear if this still pertains to his wrist injury or if it's a new ailment entirely, but either way, the sophomore guard is a big loss.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench in loss Yates (wrist) racked up one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 82-72 loss to Michigan.

Impact Yates was questionable heading into Washington's tilt with Michigan, and the guard wound up playing, snapping a streak of five missed games. He came off the bench for the first time this season, and was ice cold, missing every shot he took from the floor across 14 minutes. Yates will look to continue to heal from his wrist injury and get back to the player he was before his absence -- the player who was averaging 14.9 points and 3.9 rebounds.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Michigan Yates (wrist) is listed questionable for Wednesday meeting with the Wolverines.

Impact Yates has missed the previous five games as he continues recovering from a wrist injury but is nearing a return to the court. The sophomore guard's status will clear up closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Sunday Yates (wrist) did not play during Sunday's 81-74 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Yates was held out of Sunday's contest due to a wrist injury, marking his fifth consecutive missed game. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has been a star for the Huskies when available this season, averaging 14.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game across 11 contests since transferring in from USC in the off-season. His next chance to return will come against Michigan on Wednesday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Yates (wrist) is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Purdue.

Impact Yates has missed three consecutive games as he continues working his way back from a wrist injury. The sophomore guard will be a welcomed addition for the Huskies as he has averaged 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 31.2 minutes across 11 starts this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Indiana after Wilkerson's 23-point game

Indiana hosts the Washington Huskies after Lamar Wilkerson scored 23 points in Indiana's 81-60 victory over the Siena Saints

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Out indefinitely Yates (wrist) is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Yates missed Washington's loss to San Diego on Dec. 22 and has already been ruled out for Monday's tilt with Utah. Now, the starting guard will be sidelined for an indefinite period as he rehabs from his hand ailment. This is a big loss for the Huskies, as the sophomore guard averages 14.9 points and 3.9 rebounds.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Utah Yates (hand) is out for Monday's game against Utah, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It will be back-to-back games that Yates sits out due to his injured hand. Without him available the first time, Quimari Peterson entered Washington's starting lineup. As for Yates, averaging 14.9 points and 2.1 three-pointers made across his 11 games and starts this season, he will no longer have non-conference matchups to prepare for UW's conference schedule, which returns Jan. 4 at Indiana.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hand ailment Yates (hand) won't play against San Diego on Monday, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Yates hurt his hand in Washington's loss to Seattle on Dec. 19, only playing four minutes in that game. His hand ailment will now reportedly bleed into the Huskies' next game as they look to bounce-back from a stunning upset loss. There's no timeframe for a possible return for Yates yet, as the guard is still waiting on test results for the severity of the injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts Johnson and San Diego

San Diego visits the Washington Huskies after Ty-Laur Johnson scored 23 points in the Toreros' 82-80 victory against the UCSD Tritons

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnson leads San Diego against Washington after 23-point outing

San Diego visits the Washington Huskies after Ty-Laur Johnson scored 23 points in the Toreros' 82-80 victory over the UCSD Tritons

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Slated to undergo MRI Yates (hand) will undergo an MRI, per Chris Fetters of 247Sports.com.

Impact Yates left Washington's clash with Seattle due to a hand ailment, only playing 11 minutes in that contest. The extent of the guard's injury has yet to be revealed, but his upcoming eye will certainly get us much closer. Yates averages 14.9 points and 3.9 rebounds this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questonable to return Yates is questionable to return to Friday's game against Seattle due to a hand injury, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Yates has scored in double digits in eight of Washington's 10 games while being a regular presence in the backcourt. His absence will be greatly felt, and it could translate to more minutes for Quimari Petetrson and Zoom Diallo.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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