Colorado Buffaloes News Page 12 - College Basketball

Andrej Jakimovski - Starting in return Jakimovski is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona State, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Jakimovski is back from a long absence, as this will be his first appearance since Dec. 21. The forward, who's been a regular for Colorado this season, is averaging 11.2 points per game this season and should provide a huge boost for the Buffs on offense.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Jakimovski - Will play vs. ASU Jakimovski (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Arizona State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The forward hasn't played since Dec. 21, so his return will represent a huge boost for Colorado. He's averaging 11.2 points per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Ruffin - Returns to action Monday Ruffin (back) finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's loss to Iowa State.

Impact Ruffin sat out the team's last game with what seemed to be a minor back flare up. His nine points were the most he's scored since he had a season-high 15 points Nov. 17. He's now averaging 5.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Smith - Posts season-high 14 points Smith amassed 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 79-69 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Smith started his fourth-consecutive game, posting season highs in minutes, scoring and shots attempted. It was the third-consecutive game the sophomore guard reached double-figures in scoring after having not obtained that mark in any of his first nine appearances of the season.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Hammond - Nets 21 in losing effort Hammond closed with 21 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 79-69 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Hammond posted 21 points to lead the way for the Buffaloes during their defeat at the hands of Iowa State Monday. It was the third time in six games the senior guard has amassed at least 20 points, averaging 16.0 points per game during that stretch.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Baskin - Starting Monday Baskin is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Iowa State, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Baskin will get the nod in the starting lineup Monday due to the absence of Andrej Jakimovski due to injury. Baskin is averaging 8.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game as a senior this season while starting in four of his 11 outings.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Jakimovski - Out vs. Iowa State Jakimovski is out for Monday's game against Iowa State due to an illness, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact This is a big loss for the Buffs, as Jakimovski is one of the team's best players and a huge threat on the offensive end of the court. His next chance to play will come against Arizona State on Saturday. Trevor Baskin will start in his place Monday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 30

Preview the December 30 matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Colorado Buffaloes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Data Skrive

Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 30

Assane Diop scores 15 points and Colorado breezes past Bellarmine 79-55

Assane Diop scored 15 points and Colorado built a 29-point halftime lead before cruising past Bellarmine 79-55 for its fourth straight win

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Sebastian Rancik - Returns versus Bellarmine Rancik played 16 minutes during Saturday's victory over Bellarmine and logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

Impact Rancik made his return to the lineup after missing the team's Dec. 13 win over Colorado State and ended up having a solid all-around outing. He will look to keep producing during Colorado's Dec. 30 game versus Iowa State.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Ruffin - Dealing with back injury Ruffin didn't play in Saturday's win over Bellarmine due to a back injury, head coach Tad Boyle told Oliver Hayes of Buff Stampede.

Impact Ruffin's injury was declared as a flare-up, but it remains to be seen if this will be a serious issue or not. His next chance to play will come against Iowa State on Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rancik - Doesn't play Friday Rancik (face) didn't play on Friday in Colorado's 81-70 victory over South Dakota State, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Rancik missed his first game of the season against the Jacks. The forward averages 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds across 12.6 minutes in his freshman season. His next chance to suit up will come against Bellarmine on Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

Julian Hammond III scored a season-high 23 points as Colorado rolled to an 81-70 nonconference win over South Dakota State to remain unbeaten on its home floor

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Bangot Dak scores 16 points, Colorado jumps out early and rolls past Colorado State 72-55

Bangot Dak scored 16 points and Colorado cruised to a 72-55 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Javon Ruffin - Active Saturday Ruffin (ankle) provided zero points (0-2 FG), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Saturday's 72-55 win over Colorado State.

Impact Ruffin was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the game as he dealt with an ankle but was available. The junior guard came off the bench and logged 16 minutes, his lowest prior to the injury in last week's matchup. He will aim for a better performance in Friday's meeting with South Dakota State.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Ruffin - Dealing with ankle injury Ruffin (ankle) is reportedly suffering from an ankle injury, Patt Rooney of Buff Zone reports.

Impact Ruffin saw just five minutes of action against Pacific before an ankle injury, that had been bothering him during practice, flared up against the Tigers. The 6-foot-5 junior, who was unable to return in the contest, will have his next opportunity to suit up against CSU on Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Jakimovski, Trevor Baskin lead Colorado to 75-66 victory over Pacific

Andrej Jakimovski scored 17, Trevor Baskin had a double-double and Colorado pulled away in the second half to beat Pacific 75-66

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Andrej Jakimovski - Drains four from downtown Jakimovski ended with 17 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 75-66 victory over Pacific.

Impact Jakimovski drained four threes on his way to a 17 point performance Monday. It's the fourth time this season the senior forward has contributed at least 17 and the second time he's hit four or more threes on greater than 50 percent shooting from behind the arc. For the season, Jakimovski is averaging a career-high 13.5 points while adding 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Baskin - Produces career-best performance Baskin recorded 13 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 75-66 victory over Pacific.

Impact Baskin made his fourth start in five games, providing his largest contributions of the season all over the floor. The senior forward matched a season high in points and steals while setting new marks in rebounds, assists, blocked shots and minutes played. Baskin has been a solid all-around producer for the Buffaloes this season. Across his four starts, Baskin has averaged 22.3 minutes with 10.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks .

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hammond and Colorado host Pacific

Colorado plays the Pacific Tigers after Julian Hammond III scored 20 points in Colorado's 99-71 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 27

Preview the November 27 matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Colorado Buffaloes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Data Skrive

Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 27

Colorado vs. Iowa State odds, picks and predictions The Colorado Buffaloes (5-1) and the No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones (4-1) meet Wednesday in the Maui Invitational. Tip-off from the Lahaina Civic...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

No. 2 UConn men's basketball falls again in Maui, losing to Colorado on layup with 8 seconds left - The Boston Globe Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and the Buffaloes handed the Huskies their second loss in two days at...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on late layup

Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Mau...

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on late layup

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup

Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time def...

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

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Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 30

Assane Diop scores 15 points and Colorado breezes past Bellarmine 79-55

Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

Bangot Dak scores 16 points, Colorado jumps out early and rolls past Colorado State 72-55

Andrej Jakimovski, Trevor Baskin lead Colorado to 75-66 victory over Pacific

Hammond and Colorado host Pacific

Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 27

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on late layup

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup