I'm going to sticky this thread. It is solely for people to post about injuries, players that are sitting, COVID related issues, etc. for players / teams as we move to the conference tournaments.
This is NOT a thread to make plays or predictions. Please post only information related to the above. Thanks all. 
Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu is out indefinitely after suffering a facial injury, the school announced Thursday.
Dosunmu suffered the injury in Tuesday's loss to Michigan State. He was fouled hard by Spartans freshman Mady Sissoko late in the game; Sissoko was ejected after being hit with a flagrant 2 foul. Dosunmu didn't leave the game, however.
Brad Underwood didn't offer a specific timeline for Dosunmu's return, but said he wouldn't play against Nebraska on Thursday night.
"Ayo is eager to play," Underwood said. "We are hopeful for his return to our lineup."
Dosunmu is a Wooden Award candidate, averaging 21.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists. The 6-foot-5 guard is No. 35 in ESPN's NBA draft rankings.
Illinois, No. 5 in this week's AP poll, saw its seven-game winning streak snapped against Michigan State on Tuesday. The Fighting Illini are 16-6 overall, 12-4 in the Big Ten.
I use this site but I also think that people close to certain schools will hear about last minute Covid related issues.
This year, more than ever, teams that are already a lock have reasons not to play numerous games in their tournament although we have seen recently (Baylor, Texas, Villanova) that pauses in play are very detrimental upon return.
http://columbusdispatch.sportsdirectinc.com/basketball/ncaab-injuries.aspx?page=/data/ncaab/injury/injuries.html
Good idea, good info djbrow.
This is what the Forum should be about, not simply picks, particularly picks not supported by a rationale. If I controlled the Forum I would make it a requirement that a rationale be provided for any picks.
There are a half dozen who can make picks without providing supporting rationale, based on their track record, however the rest of us should provide a basis for their selections.
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie has suffered a torn MCL in his left knee and is expected to miss the rest of the men's basketball season, the school announced Thursday.
Gillespie left Wednesday's game against Creighton with 6 minutes, 38 seconds remaining in the first half after landing awkwardly and immediately grabbing at his left leg. He tried to walk it off along the baseline after the play, but he left the bench shortly after and had to be helped to the locker room. Gillespie didn't return, and coach Jay Wright said after the game it was a "serious" injury.
McDermott, the Creighton bball coach Suspended indefinitely by the school's administration...he offered to quit. .imho, this is the school's lawyers buying time to see if his contract does not need to be bought out.
Like Witchita St when Marshall was canned, who has had a solid season, Creighton will play for themselves.
Hemphill is out!
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/2021/03/04/drake-bulldogs-shanquan-hemphill-not-playing-missouri-valley-conference-tournament-darian-devries/6859951002/
On McDermott, I am interested to see what happens. Unlike Marshall, McDermott is very popular with his players.
Gillespie is a huge loss. He was the heart of that team.
The following is the statement that put Creighton HC McDermott in hot water.
Creighton University suspended basketball coach Greg McDermott indefinitely Thursday night for using racially insensitive language while addressing the team after a game last weekend.
McDermott publicly apologized Tuesday and again Wednesday for urging his players to “stay on the plantation” after the 14th-ranked Bluejays' 77-69 loss at Xavier.
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