YAUHEN MASSALSKI NEWS

Will be available for tournament Head coach Todd Golden says that Massalski will be available for the NCAA tournament, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After missing the Dons' previous game against Gonzaga, Massalski will be available to play in the teams NCAA tournament game next week. The senior center has appeared and started in 32 games this season, the previous game being his first game out this season. Massalski averages a team leading 9.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 27.2 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of semifinal game Massalski (knee) is out for Monday's WCC Tournament semifinal matchup against Gonzaga, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Massalski picked up the injury in Saturday's WCC tournament victory over BYU on Saturday. Massalski's absence is a major loss for San Francisco as the All-WCC First Team forward leads the team in rebounds per game (9.4) and blocks (2.2) and is the Dons' third-leading scorer (13.5) this season. Backup big men Josh Kunen and Zane Meeks should see increased playing time as the team goes up against top-ranked Gonzaga on Monday night.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Monday Massalski will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday's WCC tournament semifinal against Gonzaga due to a knee injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Rothstein relays that Massalski picked up the injury during Saturday's win over BYU, though the extent of the issue remains unclear. If he's unable to suit up, Josh Kunen, Julian Rishwain and Isaiah Hawthorne are all potential candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eighth straight double-double Massalski produced 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 74-58 win over Santa Clara.

Impact Massalski had another efficient shooting performance, missing just two field goal attempts en route to his 12th double-double of the season. He contributed on the defensive end as well, posting a team-high three blocks as he helped hold Santa Clara to 41 percent shooting from two-point range. Massalski is averaging 15.6 points and 13.0 rebounds over his last five games.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Massalski carries San Francisco over Santa Clara 74-58

Yauhen Massalski had 19 points and 10 rebounds as San Francisco defeated Santa Clara 74-58

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Massalski lifts San Francisco past Portland 74-71

Yauhen Massalski had 22 points and 12 rebounds as San Francisco narrowly beat Portland 74-71

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Massalski lifts San Francisco past BYU 73-59 Yauhen Massalski had 16 points and 13 rebounds as San Francisco got past BYU 73-59.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Massalski lifts San Francisco past BYU 73-59

Yauhen Massalski had 16 points and 13 rebounds as San Francisco got past BYU 73-59

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Nears double-double against Zags Massalski finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 78-62 loss to Gonzaga.

Impact Massalski was mostly held in check against Gonzaga, once again being held to single digits in consecutive losses for the Dons. He did manage 10 rebounds, coming up a point shy of what would've been his fifth double-double of the season. Through four WCC games, Massalski is averaging 13.0 points and 10.5 rebounds.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-teammate comes back to haunt Toreros men's basketball team Yauhen Massalski scores 21 points and pulls down a career-high 17 rebounds to lead USF past USD

JANUARY 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Shabazz, Massalski lead San Francisco past San Diego 88-73

Khalil Shabazz scored a season-high 27 points, Yauhen Massalski had 21 points and 17 rebounds, and San Francisco won its eighth consecutive home game, beating San Diego 88-73

JANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Perfect from floor in loss Massalski racked up 20 points (10-10 FG, 0-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 32 minutes during Thursday's 79-74 loss to Loyola Chicago.

Impact Massalski's impressive season continued Thursday as he posted his most efficient game yet, making all 10 of his field goal attempts while also contributing on the defensive end with all four of the team's blocks. He's now scored double figures in eight of the Dons' last nine games. Massalski continues to be dominant on the glass as well, averaging 7.7 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loyola Chicago beats USF in impromptu nonconference tilt

Ryan Schwieger scored 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting to lead Loyola Chicago past San Francisco in an impromptu neutral-site matchup at Salt Lake Community College

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Continues impressive play Massalski registered 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 64-52 win over Southern Illinois.

Impact Massalski came up just one board shy of his fourth double-double of the season, as the 6-9 post has been dominant on the glass with 7.8 rebounds per game. He continues to be a major part of the offense, having posted 18+ points in five of the last six games. Massalski has also played a big role in the Dons' stout defense, having recorded a block in every game thus far.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in win Massalski had 23 points (10-15 FG, 3-6 FT), 13 rebounds and one block in 37 minutes during Friday's 63-61 victory over UAB.

Impact The transfer from San Diego had a breakthrough performance for his new team, posting his first double-double of the season en route to a game-high 23 points. With San Francisco's star trio of guards all struggling from the floor, Massalski showed he can step up when called upon, connecting on 67 percent of his field goals in the win. He leads the team with a 27.2 percent usage rate over the Dons' 8-0 start.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco ousts San Diego 67-51 in WCC tourney, 67-51

Jamaree Bouyea registered 18 points, six rebounds and six assists as San Francisco defeated San Diego 67-51 in the first round of the West Coast Conference tournament

MARCH 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores career-high 30 points Massalski tallied 30 points (14-16 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 90-84 loss to Pepperdine.

Impact Pepperdine had no answer for the big man, as Massalski only missed two shot attempts en route to a career-high 30 points. His point totals have increased over the last three games and he's averaging 8.3 rebounds since returning from missing four games. Turnovers have been the biggest area of concern for Massalski this season - a category he leads San Diego in.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ross lifts Pepperdine past San Diego 90-84

Colbey Ross had 27 points as Pepperdine defeated San Diego 90-84

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Crockrell leads Pacific over San Diego 77-67

Pierre Crockrell II had a career-high 21 points as Pacific topped San Diego 77-67

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 1 Gonzaga looks to extend streak vs San Diego

No. 1 Gonzaga looks for its 14th straight win in the head-to-head series over San Diego

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Big effort in return Massalski (undisclosed) recorded five points (1-3 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 13 minutes Thursday versus Santa Clara.

Impact Massalski didn't need his normal 20-plus minutes per contest to do major damage in his return, notching double-digit boards for the third time in his six appearances. Thursday marked just the sixth appearance for the senior and his first since the calendar flipped to 2021 and he should be a key piece in the rotation moving forward.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Calcaterra lifts San Diego past Santa Clara 71-60

Joey Calcaterra had a career-high 23 points as San Diego beat Santa Clara 71-60

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains out Saturday Massalski (undisclosed) will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Portland, Jack Cronin of San Diego athletics reports.

Impact Massalski is in line to miss his third consecutive game as he remains sidelined with an undisclosed issue, San Diego continues to play shorthanded as they are heading into Saturday's contest with just seven scholarship players. There remains no official timeline for Massalski's return.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DNP following shutdown Massalski (undisclosed) did not take the court in Sunday's 69-63 loss to Santa Clara.

Impact Given this was the Toreros' first game back after an absence that extended longer than two weeks due to a COVID-19 shutdown, it's understandable to see them a bit short-handed. The frustrating part was that there was little-to-no indication of what players would be missing, as Massalski joined Joey Calcaterra as regular starters who did not suit up. It's unclear if the duo will be ready to face Portland on Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bouyea leads San Francisco over San Diego 70-62

Jamaree Bouyea matched his career high with 24 points as San Francisco beat San Diego 70-62

JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press