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Wesley Yates III hammers the jam on the fastbreak, extending USC's lead over Illinois

Wesley Yates III hammers the jam on the fastbreak, extending USC's lead over Illinois

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

Washington transfer Wesley Yates commits to USC men's basketball Wesley Yates was the No. 53 ranked high school prospect in the 2023 recruiting class out of Beaumont (Texas).

JUNE 6, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Yates will enter the transfer portal, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Yates will look for a new school after redshirting his first season with Washington. The former four-star recruit should be an interesting prospect in the portal, though it is still unknown how well his skills will translate from high-school to the collegiate level.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will redshirt remainder of season Yates (foot) is expected to redshirt the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Yates continues to deal with a lingering foot injury that has prevented him from getting any playing time this season and will be sitting out the rest of the year.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Yates (foot) has yet to practice with the team and doesn't sound remotely close to a return, Max Vrooman of UWDawgPound.com reports.

Impact Yates was seen moving around without his walking boot and going through shooting drills before the team's game against Gonzaga on Dec. 9 but his inability to practice makes his return date cloudy still. Any news on a potential debut will be more clear once he's able to start engaging in practice.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury revealed, DNP again Yates (foot) did not play during Washington's game Thursday against Northern Kentucky.

Impact According to Percy Allen of The Seattle Times, Yates was seen using protective footwear Thursday. He required another DNP then against Northern Kentucky. According to the report, Washington's head coach Mike Hopkins does not know when Yates can play again. He will be out indefinitely.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Bellarmine Yates (undisclosed) did not play during Washington's game Monday against Bellarmine.

Impact Yates was expected to be available Monday. But per Percy Allen of The Seattle Times, an undisclosed injury caused Yates' absence against Bellarmine.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available for season opener Yates (foot) is expected to be available for Washington's game Monday against Bellarmine, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Yates suffered from a foot injury during Washington's 2023 preseason. Fortunately for the Huskies freshman, he is expected to be available and could log his collegiate debut when they host Bellarmine.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE