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MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 21 points in loss Yates totaled 21 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 90-63 loss to UCLA.

Impact Yates connected on 3-of-5 looks from the field, closing with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists during Saturday's loss against the Bruins. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 31 games this season (22 starts), averaging 13.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 29.8 minutes per game. Yates and the Trojans will kick off their Big Ten tournament run against the Scarlet Knights this Wednesday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9 • FOX SPORTS

Productive in defeat Yates finished with 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Yates and Desmond Claude combined for 53 points as the Trojans were taken down by the Scarlet Knights on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 27 games this season, making 18 starts in his first season at the collegiate level. Since moving into USC's starting five, Yates is averaging 16.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 35 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 21 points in defeat Yates finished with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 88-71 loss to Maryland.

Impact Yates connected on 9-of-17 looks from the field, closing with 21 points, two rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal during Thursday's loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-4 freshman has been dominant since the start of 2025, averaging 17.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals across the Trojans' last 13 games. Yates and the Trojans will look to get back on track against the Scarlet Knights on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Yates (illness) will be active for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Yates, who played through a questionable tag during Tuesday's game against Penn State, will appear in Saturday's game against the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-4 freshman is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals on 27.2 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through 'questionable' tag Yates closed with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 92-67 win over Penn State.

Impact Fresh off a season-best 30-point effort against Purdue last Friday, Yates entered this game with a 'questionable' designation due to an unspecified injury. He started and saw a high volume of minutes despite the injury, which suggests he should be healthy moving forward. Since joining the starting five back on Dec. 7, the freshman has posted impressive averages of 15.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 33.9 mpg.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Yates (undisclosed) is included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against PSU.

Impact Yates was deemed questionable leading up to the game but after participating during pregame warmups, he will give it a go. The 6-foot-4 guard has totaled 60 points and 11 rebounds across his last three performances.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Yates (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's tilt against Penn State.

Impact Yates, fresh off of a 30-point outing against the Boilermakers on Friday, is questionable to suit up against the Nittany Lions due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-4 freshman, who is averaging 16 points, three rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals since moving into the starting lineup (14 games), has yet to miss a game this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 30 points against Purdue Yates contributed 30 points (11-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 90-72 loss to Purdue.

Impact Yates converted on 11-of-22 looks from the field, closing with a season-high 30 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals during Friday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-4 freshman has hit a new gear since the start of 2025, averaging 18 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals across USC's last 10 games. Yates will look to help the Trojans rebound against Penn State this Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 15 against MSU Yates finished Saturday's 70-64 win over Michigan State with 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block across 40 minutes.

Impact Yates converted on 3-of-3 looks from three, closing with 15 points, five rebounds and a block during Saturday's upset win over the Spartans. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 21 games this season (12 starts), averaging 11.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals on 26.4 minutes per game. Yates, who is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field across USC's last nine games, will look to stay hot during Tuesday's game against Northwestern.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 against UCLA Yates ended with 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 39 minutes during Monday's 82-76 loss to UCLA.

Impact Yates cashed in on 4-of-9 looks from three, closing with 19 points during Monday's loss against in-state rival UCLA. The 6-foot-4 freshman has been on an absolute tear for the Trojans as of late, averaging 17.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals across USC's last seven games. Yates will look to stay hot against the Spartans on Saturday.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 21 points against the Hawkeyes Yates notched 21 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 99-89 win over Iowa.

Impact Yates converted on 4-of-5 looks from deep, closing with a career-high 21 points, four assists and a steal during Tuesday's win over the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 17 games this season (eight starts), averaging 10.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals on 24 minutes per game. Yates continues to shoot the ball well from outside, converting on 37.7 percent of his looks from three (3.1 attempts per game).

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Yates has delivered for USC in Big Ten play Wesley Yates has been really good the past three games for USC. Can he continue to be this good?

JANUARY 15 • USATODAY.COM

USC Trojans Guard Wesley Yates III Earns Big Ten Freshman Of The Week Honors It's been a big week for the USC Trojans men's basketball team. Not only did the Trojans beat No. 13 Illinois on the road for their first ro...

JANUARY 14 • SI.COM

Efficient outing against Illinois Yates registered 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 82-72 win over Illinois.

Impact Yates cashed in on 7-of-8 looks from the field, closing with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal during Saturday's upset win over the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-4 freshman, who worked his way into the starting lineup in early December, has averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals in his seven games as a starter. Yates and the Trojans will look to keep up the intensity following their big win over Illinois against Iowa on Tuesday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Efficient in defeat Yates closed Saturday's 85-74 loss to Michigan with 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes.

Impact Yates converted on 7-of-12 looks from the field, posting 19 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal during Saturday's loss against the Wolverines. The 6-foot-4 freshman continues to succeed after his promotion to the Trojans' starting lineup, averaging 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 steals across USC's last five games. Yates and the Trojans will look to get back on track against the Hoosiers on Wednesday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 in rout Yates amassed 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 82-51 win over Southern University.

Impact Yates chipped in 11 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals as the Trojans took down Southern University on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in all 13 games this season (four starts), averaging 8.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.2 steals on 20.2 minutes per game. Yates and the Trojans will resume play against Michigan on Jan. 4, following a holiday intermission.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong starting debut Yates totaled 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 85-61 victory over Washington.

Impact Yates, who saw an average of just 7.5 minutes per game across his last two outings, logged a stellar start against the Huskies on Saturday. The 6-foot-4 sophomore got the start in place of the injured Terrance Williams, who has now been ruled out for multiple weeks with a broken wrist. Yates has averaged 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, one assist and 1.1 steal across 10 outings (18.2 minutes per game), but he will likely get a large boost in production as he projects to continue starting in Williams' absence.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 against the Mavericks Yates accumulated 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 98-95 win over UT Arlington.

Impact Yates chipped in 14 points, two assists and a steal as the Trojans narrowly defeated the Mavericks. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has been productive in limited minutes off the bench this season, averaging 12 points, a rebound, two assists and two steals across 20.3 minutes per game (three outings). Yates and the Trojans will face off against an "old" conference foe this Sunday as they host the Golden Bears of California.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

USC Basketball News: Trojans land major boost as Wesley Yates fully cleared for basketball activities Washington Transfer Wesley Yates Fully Cleared for USC Trojans Basketball Action.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

USC Basketball News: Trojans land major boost as Wesley Yates fully cleared for basketball activities Washington Transfer Wesley Yates Fully Cleared for USC Trojans Basketball Action.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Now fully cleared Yates (foot) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact At the beginning of July, Yates was not fully cleared from the foot injury he suffered during preseason before Washington's 2023-24 season. Fast forward more than two months later, and he is finally healthy, taking approximately a year to reach that point.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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