CJ NOLAND NEWS

Will play vs. New Mexico State Noland (thumb) will play on Saturday Night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The guard is set to make his return after missing the last game against San Jose State. It's unclear if Noland will return to the starting lineup, where he was the previous four games before his injury, but either way, he'll be available for the Lobos. Noland averages 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Noland did not play during Wednesday's matchup against San Jose State as he deals with a thumb injury, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Noland missed his first game of the season due to a thumb injury after four consecutive starts for the Lobos. The senior guard will aim to be available for Saturday's game against NM State.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team to victory Noland ended Thursday's 81-71 win over Tulane with 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals across 27 minutes.

Impact Noland's efficient outside shooting helped him post a team-high 23 points during Thursday's win over Tulane. The junior guard will end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes across 27 appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Noland (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game versus UTSA.

Impact Noland will return to action Saturday after missing North Texas' previous five games due to an undisclosed injury. Noland is averaging 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 30.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Noland (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's matchup against UAB, freelance writer Steve Irvine reports.

Impact Despite previously being labeled as a game-time decision, Noland will miss yet another game with an undisclosed injury. Noland appeared to be hitting his stride prior to his injury, scoring double digit points in eight of the team's previous 10 games. The junior guard has averaged 9.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Mean Green this season and will hope to be able to play in time for Saturday's clash with UTSA.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Noland (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against SMU, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Noland was previously listed as a game-time decision after missing the previous two games for North Texas with and undisclosed injury. The former Oklahoma transfer has averaged 9.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Mean Green this season. Noland's next opportunity to return will come Thursday against Memphis.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday Noland isn't participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against South Florida, Ethan Plinsky of North Texas Daily reports.

Impact Noland has been a staple of the starting five for the Mean Green this season, starting each of the first 20 contests. Unfortunately, it appears he'll take a seat coming off a nearly season-high effort with 17 points last time out. His next chance to suit up arrives Wednesday against Tulsa.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in upset Noland registered 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 74-62 win over Wichita State.

Impact Noland's scoring punch was crucial in Thursday's upset win over Wichita State. The junior guard is averaging 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes across his 13 appearances this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oklahoma Guard Announces New Team C.J. Noland entered the transfer portal following a sophomore season that saw his role become greatly reduced with the Sooners.

APRIL 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Multiple Reports: Oklahoma Sophomore Hitting Transfer Portal After beginning the year in the starting lineup, C.J. Noland continued to see his playing time be inconsistent throughout the season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leaving Oklahoma Noland has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Noland will look for opportunities with a new program after spending two seasons with Oklahoma. The 6-foot-2 sophomore appeared in 26 games this season (eight starts), averaging 3.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.5 steals on 14.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady minutes decline Noland (coach's decision) did not take the court in Tuesday's 79-65 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Noland had a starting role to begin this season and even averaged 18.3 mpg through a 10-game stretch that started Jan. 4. His role has since steadily declined, as the sophomore logged exactly six minutes in each of the two games leading up to Tuesday. With Noland's minutes on the fritz, the extra playing time has gone to Otega Oweh and a re-emerging Joe Bamisile.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

11 points in blowout loss Noland logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 79-52 loss to TCU.

Impact Noland finished with double-digit points for the first time since losing his starting role in early December. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has come off the bench in each of the past 12 games for Oklahoma, though his minutes per game have significantly ramped back up during conference play (18.1). Noland is still averaging just 4.9 points on 4.1 field-goal attempts per game over this span, so he's unlikely to see any truly significant production barring injuries to other members of the Sooners' backcourt.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma G C.J. Noland Press Conference Oklahoma guard C.J. Noland met with the media on Friday ahead of OU’s matchup with No. 21 Baylor.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Won't start vs UMKC Noland will come off the bench for the first time all season against UMKC.

Impact Noland has started every game this season, but has been replaced in the starting lineup by Milos Uzan. It'd been written for a few games for Noland. His production was inconsistent, and his minutes were slipping over the past few games. His next chance to work his way into the starting lineup will be Saturday against Arkansas.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five boards in start Noland posted one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 52-51 loss to Sam Houston.

Impact Noland started at shooting guard in the Sooners' season opener after coming off the bench in all 33 of his games during the 2021-22 campaign. The 6-foot-2 sophomore averaged 3.9 points and 1.5 rebounds, and he made 43.6 percent of his 1.2 three-point attempts in 12.7 minutes per game last season. Noland may still split playing time with George Washington transfer Joe Bamisile during Friday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Noland is in the starting lineup Monday versus Sam Houston State, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The guard is making his first career start after coming off the bench in all 33 appearances last year. The sophomore averaged 3.9 points and 1.5 rebounds with the Sooners in 2021-22.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma G C.J. Noland Interview Oklahoma guard C.J. Noland met with the media on Thursday as the Sooners prepare for the 2022-23 season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Oklahoma Basketball Players Earn Big 12 Honors Tanner Groves, Jordan Goldwire, Umoja Gibson and Elijah Harkless receive honorable mention and C.J. Noland lands All-Freshman accolades.

MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Playing through knee injury Noland had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 72-59 win over West Virginia.

Impact Noland ended up sitting out the previous game after tweaking a knee during practice. Noland looked solid off the bench on Tuesday, however, and will hope to help the Sooners close out the regular season with a win over Kansas State on Saturday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven minutes in return Noland logged two points (1-4 FG) and two rebounds across seven minutes during Wednesday's 72-62 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Noland did not play in the team's previous game due to a concussion. He did not play a very big role against the Mountaineers, but may see more playing time on Saturday against Auburn.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Noland (concussion) will rejoin the action Wednesday versus West Virginia, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Noland will ultimately miss just one game due to a concussion and should resume his usual role in the rotation as a bench contributor. He's coming off of one of his better showings of the season in his last outing, contributing eight points, a block and a steal over eight minutes versus Kansas a week ago.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Noland (concussion) will miss Saturday's game against Baylor, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Noland will remain out for the Sooners after suffering a concussion on Tuesday against Kansas. The 6-foot-2 freshman has played in 18 games for Oklahoma, putting up 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 13.6 minutes per game. Noland's next chance to return will come on Wednesday against West Virginia, but his expected status is still unknown.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Noland (concussion) is doubtful to play in Saturday's showdown with Baylor, Bob Przybylo of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Noland suffered a concussion during Tuesday's game against Kansas and is doubtful to play Saturday. The 6-foot-2 freshman has played in all 18 games for Oklahoma, recording 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 13.6 minutes per game. Head coach Porter Moser said that the team will "Err on the side of caution", when it comes to Noland's status.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with concussion Noland exited Tuesday's 67-64 loss versus Kansas with a concussion, Eric Bailey of the Tulsa World reports.

Impact Noland had a strong first half off the bench with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one steal and one block, but he was unable to return after halftime due to the concussion. He should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Baylor while in the concussion protocol.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE