BJ Omot - College Basketball News & Rumors

Return timeline uncertain Omot (leg) doesn't have a timetable for return, Ryan James of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact A previous report indicated Omot was targeting a late December return. While Sunday's update doesn't rule that out, it somewhat muddies Omot's status. The forward hasn't appeared in a game this season due to a stress fracture in his shin that he sustained in June.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting late December return Omot (leg) will target a return in late December according to Andy Greder of TwinCities.com.

Impact Omot will remain sidelined for a couple more weeks with head coach Niko Medved outlining a late December return as a hopeful target for the junior forward. The 6-foot-8 big man has yet to appear in a game for the Golden Gophers after missing near all of last season at California due to injury.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To miss a few more weeks Omot (leg) is expected to be out for at least a couple more weeks, Ryan James of 247Sports reports.

Impact Omot hasn't made his season debut yet due to a leg injury. However, there's finally some clarity regarding his injury. The junior forward is still a couple of weeks away from returning, but he appears to be on track to be cleared before the calendar flips to 2026.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to play this season Omot (leg) is out for Thursday's game at Stanford.

Impact Omot has yet to see action this season. There's no clarity regarding when he might be able to return to the hardwood.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Omot (leg) is out for Saturday's game against San Francisco.

Impact Omot will miss a sixth straight game due to a leg injury, and he doesn't have a timetable to return. His next chance to play will come against Stanford on Thursday, Nov. 27.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Omot (leg) is out for Tuesday's game versus Chicago State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Omot will miss his fifth consecutive game Tuesday as he continues to battle through a leg injury. It's currently unclear what his timeline to return is. His next chance to suit up is Saturday versus San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once again Omot (leg) is out for Saturday's game against Wisconsin-Green Bay, Tony Liebert reports.

Impact Omot has yet to suit up for the Golden Gophers this season. His next chance to do so will be against Chicago State on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable at Missouri Omot (leg) is out for Wednesday's game at Missouri, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact After the Minnesota team logs its upcoming game, UMN's next matchup is scheduled for Saturday against Wisconsin-Green Bay. As part of California's 2024-25 roster, Omot logged 10.8 points per game.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Omot (leg) will not play Saturday against Alcorn State, Ryan James of 247Sports reports.

Impact Omot is still working his way back from leg surgery over the summer following a stress fracture in his shin. He was cleared to practice back in late September but a return date for the junior forward remains unknown.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Gardner-Webb Omot (leg) is out for Monday's game against Gardner-Webb, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Omot has been working his way back from a leg injury, and while at some point he was expected to be ready for the start of the campaign, he won't suit up for the season opener. His next chance to play will come against Alcorn State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to practice Omot (lower leg) has been practicing with the team since last week and will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season, Ryan James of 247Sports.com reports. "BJ just got cleared...

Impact Omot is expected to be a depth piece in the frontcourt as long as he stays healthy. He barely played in 2024-25 due to a wrist injury while enrolled at California, but it seems he's ready to roll for this new campaign. He's expected to battle for bench minutes in the frontcourt.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with new injury Omot is sidelined because of a lower-leg injury, according to Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.

Impact Omot's latest update comes with good and bad news. The good is that his wrist, whose break caused him to sit out most of California's 2024-25 season, no longer appears to be a problem. The bad is that Omot has a stress fracture in his shin, part of the lower leg, which he underwent surgery for approximately a week ago. Though he will sit out Minnesota's summer workouts, Omot is expected to be available when UM's 2025-26 campaign begins, so there remains hope he can fully bounce back next season.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Minnesota Omot has committed to Minnesota for the 2025-26 season, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Omot will make his way up to Minnesota as he approaches his senior season. The 6-foot-8 forward battled with an upper body injury which kept him on the bench for all but Cal's first four games this past campaign. Pending a healthy designation, he should be primed immediate usage with the Gophers.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Omot is entering the NCAA transfer portal, per Rivals.com.

Impact Omot will enter the portal following a single season with Cal. The 6-foot-8 junior appeared in just four gmaes for the Bears this season, averaging 10.8 points per game before going down with an undisclosed injury that cost him the remainder of the season. Omot will retain a single season of eligibility at his next destination.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for 2024-2025 Omot will be shut down for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season, Thomas Dunn of Write For Cal reports.

Impact Omot hasn't played since Nov. 17, so this isn't all that surprising. The North Dakota transfer will now look towards the 2025-2026 campaign.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning soon Head coach Mark Madsen indicated that Omot (undisclosed) is expected to be out "for a while", per Jake Curtis of SI.com.

Impact Omot has missed the last seven games for the Bears with an undisclosed injury and apparently does not have an expected return date. The junior forward last played against USC in November and averaged 10.8 points and three rebounds per game through the first four contests of the season prior to his injury. Madsen did not rule out Omot being out for the season, saying he hopes the 6-foot-8 junior can return this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Omot (undisclosed) remains out for Saturday's game versus Northwestern State, Kenzo Fukuda of The Daily Californian reports.

Impact Omot hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 17 versus USC, with Saturday set to mark his seventh consecutive absence. He'll have another opportunity to return to action next Saturday against San Diego State.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Cornell Omot (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's game against Cornell, Rob Hwang of Write for Cal reports.

Impact Omot will miss his sixth consecutive game as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The junior forward will aim to be back for Saturday's game against Northwestern State.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Omot (undisclosed) won't play on Saturday against Stanford with an upper body injury, Steven Kroner of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Omot will miss his fifth straight game with a lingering upper body ailment. He'd started two of the Bears' first four contests, averaging 10.8 points and 3.0 rebounds across 26.3 minutes thus far in 2024-2025. His next chance to suit up will come on Dec. 10 against Cornell.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Omot (undisclosed) will not suit up during Wednesday's game against Mercyhurst, Rob Hwang of Write for California reports.

Impact Omot will remain sidelined as the Golden Bears face off against the Lakers. The 6-foot-8 junior will have his next opportunity to return against Missouri next Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Omot (undisclosed) is out for Cal's matchup against Sacramento State on Sunday, per Rivals.com.

Impact Omot will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. The junior forward has been impactful when on the floor for the Bears this season, averaging 10.8 points and three rebounds per game through four contests. A matchup against Mercyhurst will serve as the former North Dakota transfer's next opportunity to return.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Air Force Omot (undisclosed) is out Thursday versus Air Force, Rob Huang of Write for Cal reports.

Impact Omot has been ruled out for Thursday's game due to an undisclosed injury. With Jovan Blacksher (undisclosed) also out, the Golden Bears will be shorthanded versus Air Force. Omot is averaging 10.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Omot is part of the Golden Bears' starting lineup for their game Sunday at USC.

Impact Currently, Omot and Joshua Ola-Joseph are competing to be a regular part of the Golden Bears' starting frontcourt. They have alternated starts, and it is Omot's turn for a nod. He has logged 10 points in each of his California games since his enrollment there.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Wednesday Omot racked up 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 85-69 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Omot didn't start Wednesday but still logged a team-high 30 minutes while also being among the team's most productive players from a statistical point of view. The junior has scored in double digits in his three appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Omot is not listed amongst California's starting five ahead of Monday's opener against Cal State Bakersfield.

Impact Omot will come off the bench for the Golden Bears after joining the program earlier this offseason. The 6-foot-8 junior averaged 16.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks across 32 starts with North Dakota last season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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