Impact Despite having no eligibility, Bandaogo will enter the portal and see what the future holds. The seven-footer averaged 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds last season with Cincinnati.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
AZIZ BANDAOGO #55 - FORWARD - CINCINNATI BEARCATS
7.4 PPG •
6.1 RPG •
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7.4 PPG
6.1 RPG
0.7 APG
Leaving Bearcats Bandaogo will enter the transfer portal, per Portal Updates.
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MARCH 7 • Associated Press
Watch: Wes Miller, Aziz Bandaogo Discuss Loss to Houston Cincinnati's at-large NCAA Tournament hopes took a blow.
MARCH 2 • SI.COM
Nearly perfect from floor Bandaogo registered 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 93-83 victory over UCF.
Impact Bandaogo played a season-high 32 minutes, missing just one of his eight shots from the field Wednesday in accumulating 16 points, six boards, two helpers, a block and two steal. It was the first time in eight games and just the second time in conference play the senior center had tallied double figures in scoring. It was a strong outing on both sides of the ball for Bandaogo, who had only totaled as many as eight shot attempts in two previous games this season. Through 11 Big 12 games, Bandaogo is averaging 6.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 25.9 minutes.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Bandaogo (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against BYU.
Impact Bandaogo was deemed questionable due to a back injury, but the star forward will give it a go Saturday. The senior big man has been an impact player for the Bearcats this season, averaging 8.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as the starting center.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back injury Head coach Wes Miller indicated that Bandaogo (back) is currently less than 100 percent due to a back issue, per Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.
Impact Bandaogo is reportedly feeling less than 100 percent after not participating in shoot around prior to Tuesday's game against Texas Tech, though he did play in the game. The senior big man has been an impact player for the Bearcats this season, averaging eight points and 6.1 rebounds per game as the starting center. If he is unable to play in Saturday's matchup against BYU, Arrinten Page will likely see a healthy workload down low.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Steady on glass Bandaogo closed Saturday's 67-60 victory over Arizona State with two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks in 27 minutes.
Impact Despite a down scoring day for the defense-first center, Bandaogo has actually improved his scoring average from last season by 1.5 ppg, up to 8.1 ppg on the year. His rebounding is down a bit but has been more impressive of late, as Bandaogo is posting 9.0 rpg over his last three contests. The scoring (or lack thereof) may limit his fantasy ceiling, but the rebounding and blocks (1.8 bpg) still give the senior some value in rotisserie formats.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season-high 17 Bandaogo notched 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 84-67 win over Howard.
Impact Bandaogo shot 80 percent on 10 shots from the floor to post a season-high 17 points Sunday. The point total represents the highest total the seven-footer has scored across two seasons in a Bearcats uniform. Through eight games, Bandaogo is averaging 9.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks across 23.4 minutes.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Aziz Bandaogo Finalizes College Decision for 2024-25 Season The roster is finalizing.
MAY 28, 2024 • SI.COM
Will test NBA Draft waters Bandaogo has entered into the 2024 NBA Draft process, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact Bandaogo will explore the NBA Draft process while maintaining his final year of collegiate eligibility. The 7-foot senior appeared in 29 games during the 2023-24 season (26 starts), averaging 6.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 1.7 blocks on 24 minutes per game.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Wes Miller & Aziz Bandaogo - Postgame (@Houston) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller and Aziz Bandaogo address the media following Cincinnati's loss to Houston.
FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Will be available Tuesday Bandaogo (undisclosed) will play Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The senior will be available for Tuesday's game against TCU after being listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury. Bandaogo has averaged 8.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game through eight games played so far this season.
JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Bandaogo (back) returned to practice Friday and is getting closer to full health, SI.com reports.
Impact Bandaogo has missed Cincinnati's last three contests with a back injury. However, the senior big man appears to be nearing a return, with his next chance to suit up being Saturday's matchup with BYU.
JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Evansville Bandaogo (back) has been ruled out Friday against Evansville, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bandago had been on a solid run prior to injury, averaging 9.4 points and 9.5 rebounds over a span of five games. Friday will mark his third consecutive absence, and the Bearcats have another week off on the schedule afterwards, which will hopefully allow the seven-footer the time he needs to get healthy. In Bandaogo's stead, look for Viktor Lakhin to see more run, while Simas Lukosius (ankle) is also expected to suit up and could see minutes in a smaller lineup.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Bandaogo (back) won't play in Friday's game versus Stetson, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bandaogo will miss his second straight game Saturday due to a back injury. His next chance to suit up is against Evansville on Dec. 29.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fredrick scores 14 points, Bandaogo has double-double to lead Cincinnati over Bryant 85-53
CJ Fredrick scored 14 points, Aziz Bandaogo added 12 points and matched a career best with 17 rebounds, and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half to beat Bryant 85-53DECEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press
Starting Tuesday Bandaogo will be in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Howard.
Impact The senior forward will be starting for the first time this season for the Bearcats. Bandaogo has been impressive this season as he has logged 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists this season.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aziz Bandaogo Shines in Cincinnati Debut Aziz Bandaogo got to play basketball Wednesday night. It was fun to watch.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Aziz Bandaogo's Debut Has Wes Miller Excited, But Realistic Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller understands the excitement around Aziz Bandaogo being able to play but doesn't want fans to think they will...
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Game Four Talk: Wes Miller talks Aziz Bandaogo, Georgia Tech Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller talks with the media about Aziz Bandaogo and Georgia Tech.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bearcats Center Aziz Bandaogo Cleared by the NCAA Cincinnati center Aziz Bandaogo has been ruled eligible to play.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Aziz Bandaogo Has Appeal Denied by NCAA Aziz Bandaogo had his appeal for a second time transfer waiver denied by the NCAA.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Appeal denied Bandaogo had his mental health waiver for immediate eligibility denied on appeal by the NCAA on Friday, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bandaogo will not be eligible to play in 2023-24 due to him having transferred twice throughout his collegiate career. Bandaogo is expected to take legal action against the NCAA but will likely have to wait until 2024-25 to suit up for the Bearcats.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eligibility waiver denied Bandaogo was denied an eligibility waiver for Cincinnati's 2023-24 season, according to Justin Williams of The Athletic.
Impact Before his Cincinnati transfer, Bandaogo already transferred once (from Akron to Utah Valley), necessitating an eligibility waiver for the Bearcats' 2023-24 season. But by not getting the waiver, he will not be eligible to play until their 2024-25 campaign. Cincinnati's head coach Wes Miller announced at Big 12 media day Tuesday that the school is appealing the NCAA's decision. Only if it is reversed can Bandaogo participate in Cincy's 2023-24 season.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
