CJ Fredrick - College Basketball News & Rumors

Former Kentucky Guard Announces Retirement from Basketball While at Kentucky, CJ Fredrick faced many different injuries but still made an impact on the court while here.

APRIL 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back in action Wednesday Fredrick (back) closed Wednesday's 93-83 win over UCF with one rebound over 13 minutes.

Impact After missing the last two games with a back injury, Fredrick logged one rebound across 13 minutes of action during Wednesday's win over the Golden Knights. The 6-foot-3 senior is averaging 1.7 points and 0.8 rebounds on 10.3 minutes per game this season (13 outings).

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Sunday Fredrick (back) did not play in Cincinnati's 63-50 loss to West Virginia on Sunday.

Impact Fredrick was listed as a game-time decision after missing the team's previous game against Utah with a back injury, but the senior was downgraded prior to tip-off. The 6-foot-3 guard has struggled to make an impact for the Bearcats this season, averaging just 1.8 points in 10.1 minutes per game across 12 contests. His next chance to return will come in a road battle against UCF on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Warms up before game Fredrick (back) warmed up before Cincinnati's game Sunday against West Virginia, according to Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports.

Impact Fredrick warmed up indicates he will be a game-time decision for Cincinnati's upcoming game. Currently, before it includes less than multiple hours UC can use to decide his availability.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Head coach Wes Miller indicated that Fredrick (back) is dealing with a back issue, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Miller made it clear that while there is no serious injury, Fredrick is working to manage the pain. The 6-foot-3 senior has played a minimal role for the Bearcats in his time on the floor this season, averaging just 1.8 points in 10.1 minutes per game through 12 appearances. It is currently unclear how long he will remain sidelined, but he can be look at as a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against West Virginia.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Fredrick will not play in Tuesday's meeting with Utah, Neil Meyer of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Fredrick will miss this game as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for Sunday's meeting with West Virginia.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Mitchell scores 14 points, Cincinnati outlasts Arizona State 67-60

Dillon Mitchell led a balanced offense with 14 points and Cincinnati overcame a long second-half shooting drought to defeat Arizona State 67-60

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Active Wednesday Fredrick (ankle) chipped in zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in six minutes during Wednesday's 77-59 win over Alabama State.

Impact Frederick was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an ankle injury. The senior guard will aim to be available for Sunday's game against Villanova.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play vs. Georgia Tech Fredrick (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's win over Georgia Tech.

Impact Fredrick went through warmups but didn't suit up in what turned out to be an easy win for the Bearcats. His next chance to play will come against Alabama State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Fredrick (ankle) was spotted going through warm-ups, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Fredrick was spotted warming up ahead after he tweaked his ankle against Northern Kentucky, playing just two minutes. The guard isn't certain to return, but this is obviously a good sign for his availability.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Thursday Head coach Wes Miller revealed that Fredrick (ankle) will practice with the team on Thursday, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Fredrick suffered the injury diving for a loose ball in Tuesday's victory over Northern Kentucky, reaggravating the same ankle he injured against Nicholls the week before. Despite the injuries, the senior guard is expected to practice with the team Thursday and the Cincinnati coaching staff will hope to learn more about the severity of the injury in that time. The 6-foot-3 former Kentucky transfer averaged four points per game across the first two contests of the season before suffering his initial injury against Nicholls and will hope for a fast recovery to return to action in time for Saturday's matchup against Georgia Tech.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Fredrick (lower leg) isn't expected to play against Northern Kentucky, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fredrick left Cincinnati's last game against Nicholls with an injury after playing just four minutes. He's reportedly dressed and warming up, but still not expected to go against Northern Kentucky. His next chance to play will come against Georgia Tech on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left Nicholls game with injury Nicholls (ankle/foot) left Cincinnati's game against Nicholls with an apparent injury after playing just four minutes, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Fredrick is dealing with some sort of lower leg and/or foot injury that knocked him out of the Bearcats last game and threatens to keep him out longer. It remains to be seen if he suits up for Tuesday night's game against Northern Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared again Fredrick (hamstring) is fully cleared and expected to participate in Cincinnati's team workouts beginning from Monday, per Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact Fredrick being fully cleared indicates he is perfectly healthy going into the summer. Now, his next objectives will be to maintain perfect health before and during Cincinnati's 2024-25 season. Before injuries took a toll on him, Fredrick averaged 7.2 points and 1.9 three-pointers made across 10 games he started for the Bearcats.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Cincinnati Fredrick has decided to return with the Bearcats for the 2024-25 campaign, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick will use his additional year of eligibility in his final year with Cincinnati. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 6.1 points-per-game across 15 appearances on an injury-riddled season but has since fully recovered.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out again Fredrick (hamstring) is expected to be out for Cincinnati's game Tuesday against West Virginia, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Currently, Fredrick is expected to log his sixth consecutive DNP on Tuesday. Assuming his absence goes through, his collegiate career is finished if Cincinnati suffers a season-ending loss Tuesday. But should the Bearcats defeat West Virginia, they compete against Kansas on Wednesday.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Fredrick (hamstring) will remain out when Cincinnati takes on Kansas State on Saturday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick has missed the Bearcats' past two games, and has only played in four games since the new calendar year. The guard averages plenty of time when he's healthy - 20.5 minutes, to be exact - but staying on the court has been an issue this season. Fredrick's next chance to play will come on Tuesday against Oklahoma.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wes Miller & CJ Fredrick - Postgame Presser Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller and shooting guard CJ Fredrick speak with the media following the Bearcats' loss to Iowa State.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Good to go versus Cougars Fredrick (hamstring) will be available for Saturday's game against Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick will return to the Bearcats' lineup after missing the last 10 contests with a hamstring injury. The 6-foot-3 senior started 10 of the first 11 games of this season, averaging 7.5 points on 41.5 percent field-goal shooting. Fredrick will likely reprise a spot in Cincinnati's starting lineup, which would likely push junior forward Simas LUkosius to a role off the bench Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go versus Cougars Fredrick (hamstring) will be available for Saturday's game against Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility to play Fredrick (hamstring) has returned to practice and head coach Wes Miller stated, "its possible" that he will play Saturday against Houston, Keegan Nickoson of BearCatJournal reports...

Impact Fredrick has not played since December, but he's returned to practice and could even suit up Saturday against a tough Houston team. The senior guard averages 7.5 points on 24.4 minutes per game so far this season, and could be a huge help against the Cougars if able to play.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Fredrick will miss Friday's game against Evansville due to a hamstring injury, Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick played in the team's final game before the holiday break and logged 33 minutes in the contest, but it appears the issue is still bothering him. The senior's next opportunity to rejoin the action surfaces Jan. 6 against BYU in Big 12 play.

DECEMBER 29, 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 85-53

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

CJ Fredrick Chooses Cincinnati Last week, Kentucky guard (and former Iowa guard) CJ Fredrick placed him in the NCAA transfer portal for the second time after two seasons i...

APRIL 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kentucky G CJ Fredrick transfers to Cincinnati Former Iowa and Kentucky guard CJ Fredrick revealed Monday that he is transferring to Cincinnati.

APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Dillon Mitchell scores 14 points, Cincinnati outlasts Arizona State 67-60

Fredrick scores 14 points, Bandaogo has double-double to lead Cincinnati over Bryant 85-53