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Starts fourth straight game Cork logged four points (2-7 FG) and six rebounds across 15 minutes during Saturday's 87-75 loss to BYU.

Impact Saturday marked the fourth consecutive start for Cork, who's filling in for the injured Ernest Udeh. He was able to accumulate six boards in 15 minutes, representing the most he's had in a game since Dec. 24. He also tallied a season-high seven shot attempts, but made just two after coming into the game shooting 68.9% from the floor. Despite the new role, not much has changed regarding his production as Udeh has averaged 4.3 points and 2.8 rebounds over 12.3 minutes per contest as a starter. Those numbers mirror his season totals of 4.4 points and 2.6 rebounds over 12.9 minutes.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven rebounds across 21 minutes Cork contributed four points (2-4 FG), seven rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Thursday's 80-67 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Cork averaged 5.0 rebounds across TCU's first three games of March. The center logged all boards during games started, which he is expected to continue recording while Eddie Lampkin sits out. He will not be available across the 2023 Big 12 Tournament.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Cork is listed in TCU's starting lineup for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Cork is set to make his tenth start of the season during Saturday's game against the Red Raiders. The 6-foot-9 junior has appeared in all 28 games this season, logging 4.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks on 15.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points in start Cork produced nine points (3-5 FG, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one steal over 19 minutes during Saturday's 72-68 loss to Baylor.

Impact Cork once again helped fill in on the starting lineup with 6-foot-11 center Eddie Lampkin (ankle) sidelined for the fourth time in the last six games. The 6-foot-9 junior has now started all but one of the past six contests, averaging 6.0 points and 3.2 rebounds over 19.0 minutes per game. Therefore, it's likely Cork will still have rather fringe fantasy value even if he does continue to start so long as Lampkin remains out. TCU's next game will come Wednesday at Iowa State.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Cork is starting Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Cork has started four of the last five games while sophomore Eddie Lampkin has been dealing with an ankle injury. With Lampkin out again Saturday, Cork will now work his back into the starting lineup against the Bears. Cork has started seven of his 24 games this season, averaging 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds while playing 15.2 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to bench Cork isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Kansas State.

Impact Cork will be replaced by Eddie Lampkin in the starting lineup Tuesday. The junior forward has come off the bench in 16 of his 23 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops off in third straight start Cork chipped in 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 76-72 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Cork put together his best all-around stat line of the season while starting at center in place of sophomore Eddie Lampkin (ankle) for the third consecutive game. The 6-foot-9 junior went on to log his best shooting performance of the season after accumulating just six points across his previous two outings. This also marked Cork's second time scoring in double figures this season. While Lampkin did suit up and play eight minutes against the Mountaineers, it's likely he could still be limited Saturday against Oklahoma State. Either way, Cork's unreliable production as a scorer (4.6) and rebounder (2.6) this season still makes him a low-upside option for DFS lineups.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Cork is starting Tuesday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Cork will draw the start due to the absence of Eddie Lampkin (ankle). The junior saw extended playing time after Lampkin went down Saturday against Kansas and finished with nine points, two rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees added run in blowout Cork provided nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 22 minutes during Saturday's 83-60 victory over Kansas.

Impact Cork played over 22 minutes for the first time since he started the Dec. 18 win over Mississippi Valley State. The 6-foot-9 junior has been a consistent role player off the bench during Big 12 play, averaging 4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds while playing 14.3 minutes per contest. However, he did attempt more than three field goals in any of these games up until Saturday's win, so his overall production should continue to remain modest.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Cork will come off the bench for Saturday's game against Iowa.

Impact Cork produced four points, one rebound, one block and a steal in a starting role Friday against Cal, but he'll head back to the bench Saturday as Eddie Lampkin rejoins the starting unit. Through five games, Cork is averaging 4.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per contest this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against California Cork is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against California.

Impact Cork is set to start for the second time this season in what's going to be his fifth appearance. He's not playing well, though, as he's only averaging 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Friday night Cork posted four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds and one steal across 16 minutes during Friday's 77-66 victory over Lamar.

Impact Cork got the start against this non-conference opponent after coming off the bench in but two of his 33 games played last year. With guard Damion Baugh serving a suspension to open the 2022-23 campaign, the 6-foot-9 junior forward was inserted into the starting frontcourt alongside Emanuel Miller and Charles O'Bannon. Cork could once again see relatively significant playing time if TCU continues to tinker with its starting lineup against Northwestern State on Monday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Ready for conference play Cork (undisclosed) is available Saturday against Baylor, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Cork is set to return after missing TCU's last non-conference game. The transfer from Western Carolina has yet to start a game this season but has been valuable off the bench as Cork is averaging 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Cork won't play in Tuesday's game against Grambling due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact It's unclear why the junior won't be able to participate in Tuesday's matchup. Nevertheless, Cork will have at least a full week to recover before the Frogs' next matchup against Texas Southern on Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid help in the frontcourt off bench Cork ended Monday's 68-51 victory over Austin Peay with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 12 minutes.

Impact Cork has given the Horned Frogs solid production in the frontcourt off the bench this season. He is averaging 4.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 15.3 minutes per game. Cork could see more minutes down the road.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cork scores 23 to carry Western Carolina past VMI 74-72 Xavier Cork had a career-high 23 points as Western Carolina edged VMI 74-72 on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Cork scores 23 to carry Western Carolina past VMI 74-72

Xavier Cork had a career-high 23 points as Western Carolina edged VMI 74-72

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

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Cork scores 23 to carry Western Carolina past VMI 74-72