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KJ Simpson pours in 34 points, Colorado tops Washington State KJ Simpson scored a career-high 34 points as short-handed Colorado held off a late rally to defeat Washington State 74-67 in a Pacific-12 Co...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Simpson scores career-high 34 as Colorado fends off Washington State 74-67

KJ Simpson scored a career-high 34 points, sinking 13 of 14 in a Colorado parade to the foul line and the Buffaloes held off Washington State 74-67

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Tristan da Silva - Out again Sunday Da Silva (ankle) won't play Sunday versus Washington State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It'll be Colorado's second straight game without da Silva. The senior forward is averaging 15.7 points and 5.4 rebounds in 30.5 minutes this season. Luke O'Brien will get another start in da Silva's absence.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bangot Dak - Warming up Sunday Dak (illness) is warming up and expected to play Sunday versus Washington State, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact After missing Friday's contest versus Washington, Dak appears ready to go Sunday against Washington State. The 6-foot-11 freshman is averaging 1.6 points and 1.9 rebounds through eight games this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State visits Simpson and Colorado

Colorado hosts the Washington State Cougars after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 73-69 victory against the Washington Huskies

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Luke O'Brien - Pounds glass in win O'Brien chipped in 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 73-69 win over Washington.

Impact O'Brien has ascended to double-digit shots since moving into the starting lineup for the last three games, averaging 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds over that span. The 6-foot-8 senior has absorbed Cody Williams' (wrist) role, averaging 26.5 minutes per game over the last four games. Williams is approximately two weeks from returning, and Tristan da Silva (ankle) is also banged up, so O'Brien's workload should be stable given his quality play. He's an active two-way rebounder for Colorado as well, ranking in the nation's top-450 players with an 8.0 offensive rebounding rate.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Lampkin - Season-best performance Lampkin finished with 17 points (5-11 FG, 7-12 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 34 minutes during Friday's 73-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Lampkin matched his season-high 12 rebounds while delivering a season-high 17 points with Tristan da Silva (ankle) and Cody Williams (wrist) sidelined Friday. Lampkin has converted 15 of 22 free throws over his last two games, marking a huge surge after combining to shoot 11 of 17 from the stripe across 10 games prior. He's a double-double threat if da Silva misses more time, and Lampkin is on the rise overall as he settles into an offensive groove -- especially if his foul-drawing conviction remains.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson - Shoulders Colorado in win Simpson accumulated 21 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 73-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Simpson logged his fourth consecutive game with three-plus steals, and he's boomed to average 21.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.8 steals in 34.3 minutes per game over that span. Tristan da Silva (ankle) and Cody Williams (wrist) being out didn't disrupt the backcourt minute share, but removing the two playmakers shifted additional usage to Simpson. The combination of Simpson's improved shooting, ability to score inside and foul-drawing prowess makes him an extremely well-rounded and trustworthy contributor. His 4.5 assists and 2.8 AST/TO ratio are career bests as well.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson leads Colorado against Washington State after 21-point game

Colorado hosts the Washington State Cougars after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 73-69 win over the Washington Huskies

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Washington visits Simpson and Colorado

Colorado hosts the Washington Huskies after KJ Simpson scored 23 points in Colorado's 98-71 victory over the Utah Tech Trailblazers

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Simpson scores 23 points and Colorado cruises to 98-72 thumping of Utah Tech

KJ Simpson scored 23 points and Luke O’Brien scored 18 points shooting 8 for 10 and Colorado was never threatened in a 98-72 win over Utah Tech. Gonsalves’ layup 4:33 in marked Uta...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Julian Hammond - Heads back to bench Hammond is not in the starting lineup to face Northern Colorado on Friday, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond made his first start of the season against Miami, but he will revert to a bench role while Luke O'Brien moves to the first unit. KJ Simpson, J'Vonne Hadley, Tristan da Silva and Eddie Lampkin will round out the starting unit.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Williams - Out about a month Williams (wrist) is out for about one month, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Williams, a projected top-five selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, is expected to be out until mid-January at the earliest, meaning Colorado will not have him for at least five games. Without him available for the Buffaloes' game Sunday against Miami, they added Julian Hammond to their starting lineup. Ideally for Williams, he can recover relatively quickly and harness his positive momentum pre-injury, keeping his draft stock high in the process.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Hammond - Starting on Sunday Hammond will get the start for Colorado's matchup against Miami on Sunday, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond will start in place of freshman standout Cody Williams, who will miss Sunday's game with an injured wrist. The junior guard has averaged 9.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game through eight contests this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevens leads No. 20 Colorado State against Colorado after 20-point game

No. 20 Colorado State hosts the Colorado Buffaloes after Isaiah Stevens scored 20 points in Colorado State's 69-48 victory against the Creighton Bluejays

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Julian Hammond - Efficiency continues Hammond totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 25 minutes during Sunday's 85-68 victory over Iona.

Impact Hammond has knocked down 12 of 24 threes through Colorado's first six games. His workload is modest, but the junior has been a reliable sniper, with 61.5 percent of his shots coming from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Lampkin - Leading rebounder through five Lampkin recorded eight points (3-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 77-71 OT loss to Florida State.

Impact Lampkin came off the bench for Colorado in the season opener but has since started four consecutive games, averaging 9.5 points and 9.3 rebounds across 25.3 minutes in the frontcourt alongside Tristan da Silva. After protecting the paint for TCU in back-to-back years, the 6-11 senior center has settled into his role at Colorado, where it appears he'll have more opportunities to fill up the box score.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game Notes: FSU Men's Basketball facing Colorado in Sunshine Slam Championship on Tuesday Florida State men's basketball facing Colorado in the Sunshine Slam Championship on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tristan da Silva - Efficient, typical production da Silva amassed 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 64-59 win over Richmond.

Impact da Silva produced similarly to his season averages of 16.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. The senior is shooting a blistering 61.0 percent from the field, although his efficiency had been partially fueled by connecting on 10 of 16 three point attempts entering Monday's contest.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson scores 23, makes key plays in Colorado's 64-59 victory over Richmond at Sunshine Slam

KJ Simpson scored 23 points and made a number of key plays in the second half, leading No. 18 Colorado to a 64-59 victory over Richmond at the Sunshine Slam

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

KJ Simpson scores 23 points as No. 25 Colorado cruises to 106-79 win over Milwaukee

KJ Simpson scored 23 points, Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 25 Colorado rode a torrid long-range shooting performance to a 106-79 rout of Milwaukee

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Cody Williams - Available vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Williams (undisclosed) is available for Colorado's game Tuesday against Wisconsin-Milwaukee, according to Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera.

Impact Fortunately for Williams, he does not have to sit out multiple games. The big man was part of Colorado's starting lineup during his collegiate debut against Towson on Nov. 6. Williams logged four rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 28 minutes he played then.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Williams - Doesn't play Friday Williams didn't play in Friday's 95-63 win over Grambling State but isn't expected to be out long-term, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Williams started in the team's opener but sat out Friday due to a nagging injury and was replaced by Eddie Lampkin in the starting unit. Williams is expected to return to practice Monday and will have an opportunity to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grambling visits Colorado following Simpson's 22-point showing

Colorado plays the Grambling Tigers after KJ Simpson scored 22 points in Colorado's 75-57 victory against the Towson Tigers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press

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Simpson scores career-high 34 as Colorado fends off Washington State 74-67

Washington State visits Simpson and Colorado

Simpson leads Colorado against Washington State after 21-point game

Washington visits Simpson and Colorado

Simpson scores 23 points and Colorado cruises to 98-72 thumping of Utah Tech

Stevens leads No. 20 Colorado State against Colorado after 20-point game

Simpson scores 23, makes key plays in Colorado's 64-59 victory over Richmond at Sunshine Slam

KJ Simpson scores 23 points as No. 25 Colorado cruises to 106-79 win over Milwaukee

Grambling visits Colorado following Simpson's 22-point showing