Kenny Pohto Injury News & Updates
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Leads team to victory
Pohto logged 25 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 80-67 victory over Norfolk State.
ANALYSIS
Pohto recorded team highs in points and rebounds in Saturday's win. The junior center has recorded at least twenty points in his last two appearances and shooting 71.4 percent from the field this season.
Nov 21, 2023
Double-doubles in win
Pohto produced 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 victory over Saint Louis.
ANALYSIS
Pohto's 23 points and 12 rebounds were both season highs. The junior big man has gotten off to a strong start this season, averaging 12.7 points and 7.8 in 29.2 minutes across his first six appearances.
Nov 7, 2023
Crashes glass in opener
Pohto contributed nine points (4-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 76-59 win over Lipscomb.
ANALYSIS
Pohto narrowly missed out on a double-double in Wichita State's season opener Monday. The junior big man combined with Quincy Ballard for 21 rebounds, controlling the glass in the team's victory.
May 15, 2023
Withdraws from transfer portal
Pohto will withdraw from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Now, Pohto is expected to be part of Wichita State's 2023-24 team. The sophomore student averaged 8.6 points and 5.7 rebounds across 31 games he played during his second season as a WSU player. Now, Pohto is expected to continue being the Shockers' most preferred center.
Mar 13, 2023
Enters transfer portal
Pohto has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pohto will look for opportunities with a new program after spending the last two seasons with Wichita State. The 6-foot-11 sophomore started 30 games this season, logging 8.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal on 26.8 minutes per game.
Feb 13, 2023
Sets new season high
Pohto ended Sunday's 91-89 2OT win over SMU with 28 points (13-15 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 41 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Pohto set a new season high in points scored on Sunday, missing just two shots in the double overtime win. Prior to Sunday, Pohto had score more than 20 points just once. Four of Pohto's eight rebounds came on the offensive glass. In the last four games, Pohto has totaled 13 offensive rebounds, providing the Shockers with plenty of second chance oppurtunities.
Jan 26, 2023
Scores 17 points in OT loss
Pohto logged 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 95-90 OT loss to Tulane.
ANALYSIS
Pohto finished just one rebound shy of a double-double in Wednesday's loss. His 17-point performance marked his second highest point total of the season, behind his 21-point performance on Dec. 31. In the two games prior, Pohto combined for just three made field goals, more than doubling that in Wednesday's game alone. Pohto also played a big role on the defensive end by blocking a pair of shots and adding a steal.
Jan 2, 2023
Tallies double-double
Pohto racked up 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to East Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Pohto tallied his first double-double of the season in Saturday's loss. The sophomore center reached double figure rebounds for the first time on top of his efficient shooting on his way to the double-double. Pohto dominated the paint all game long, recording nine made field goals, nearly doubling his season high of five made shots. With seven offensive rebounds, Pohto provided a huge spark for his team on the offensive end.
Dec 11, 2022
Unimpressive across game started
Pohto posted two points (1-1 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 81-63 win over Longwood.
ANALYSIS
Pohto averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds across his eight games started from Nov. 7 to Dec. 10. But considering he logged a minute average barely greater than 20.0, fantasy managers should not be surprised if Pohto's output is consistently not excellent while starting.
Dec 10, 2022
Starting Saturday
Pohto (illness) is listed in Wichita State's starting lineup ahead of Saturday's matchup with Longwood.
ANALYSIS
Pohto will make his return to the starting lineup after missing last Saturday's game against Kansas State due to illness. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has appeared in seven games this season, logging 5.7 points, five rebounds and one assist on 23 minutes per game.
Dec 6, 2022
Practices despite illness
Pohto practiced Tuesday despite his illness, according to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
ANALYSIS
An illness prevented Pohto from participating in the Shockers' latest game played. He will try to return when they host Longwood on Saturday.
Dec 4, 2022
Surprisingly does not play
Pohto did not play Saturday due to a coach's decision, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
ANALYSIS
Wichita State head coach Isaac Brown used most of his other players as the team lost 55-50 to Kansas State. Pohto will try playing against Longwood on Saturday.
Dec 3, 2022
Heads back to bench
Pohto is not starting against Kansas State on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Pohto will be on the bench for the first time this season, as Gus Okafor will move to the starting unit instead. Pohto is averaging 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game this season, but he's scored in double digits just once in the team's last five contests.
Nov 13, 2022
Leads in scoring
Pohto produced 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 66-57 loss to Alcorn State.
ANALYSIS
Pohto finished as the teams leading scorer in Saturday's loss. The 6-foot-11 center was one of three Shockers to reach double-figure scoring. Pohto doubled his playing time from the season-opener, finding it much easier to score in his second game of the season.
Feb 2, 2022
Efficient in victory Tuesday
Pohto ended Tuesday's 58-48 victory over Tulsa with eight points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Pohto tallied his highest points total since Dec. 22 against PVA&M with eight Tuesday. The freshman guard is averaging 6.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game off the bench this season.
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