Fardaws Aimaq - College Basketball News & Rumors

Won't play Saturday Aimaq (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against LSU, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Aimaq aggravated the foot injury that caused him to miss the first two months of the season ahead of Wednesday's matchup against West Virginia and will miss a second straight contest. Daniel Batcho, who started for Aimaq to begin the year, will likely be reinserted into the starting lineup.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Wednesday Aimaq (foot) was spotted with a walking boot on his left foot Wednesday ahead of Texas Tech's clash with West Virginia, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Aimaq finally made his return to the Red Raiders lineup in mid January after missing the entire start of the season with a foot injury. It appears that foot has flared back up and Aimaq not play against the Mountaineers. In the three games Aimaq has played, he's logged 10 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 24.3 minutes.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return of Fardaws Aimaq gives Texas Tech a new look against WVU - Dominion Post MORGANTOWN -- In what could be a shoot-out for the Big 12’s cellar, Texas Tech recently found some more ammunition. It comes in the form of...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • DOMINIONPOST.COM

Nears double-double in first start Aimaq finished with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 81-74 loss to Baylor.

Impact Aimaq logged his first start with the Red Raiders after coming off the bench during his season debut Saturday versus Texas. The 6-foot-11 senior still finished last among Texas Tech's starting rotation in minutes, as he appeared to split playing time with previous starting center Daniel Batcho (22). However, Aimaq pulled down the team's second-most rebounds behind starting 6-foot-7 wing Jaylon Tyson (12). Aimaq averaged 15.0 and 13.6 rebounds per game over his last two seasons during his previous two seasons with Utah Valley State, and he has now put up a combined 20 field-goal attempts across two contests with Texas Tech. So long as Aimaq continues to play over 20 minutes per game, he could emerge as one of the team's most productive all-around players.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

George scores 27, leads No. 21 Baylor past Texas Tech 81-74

Keyonte George scored 27 points, powering No. 21 Baylor to an 81-74 victory against Texas Tech. George scored 18 points in the second half as the Bear won their third in a row

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Aimaq is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Aimaq will be making his starting debut for the team. As a result, Daniel Batcho will play a reserve role. It is unclear if this is a matchup based decision for Texas Tech or a move they could stick with going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 points as backup Aimaq logged 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes during the Red Raiders' 72-70 loss Saturday at Texas.

Impact Saturday indicated Aimaq has no problems attempting field goals and scoring points despite not playing multiple games since March. He is expected to be part of the Red Raiders' starting lineup again sooner than later. Before transferring from Utah Valley, Aimaq averaged 18.9 points during his junior year. That rate does not warrant him being a backup.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Texas Tech Aimaq (foot) is probable before the Red Raiders host Texas on Saturday, according to Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact There is a good chance that when Texas Tech's head coach Mark Adams said Aimaq would be "playing in the next couple of games," he included the upcoming matchup. After a litany of transfer rumors and confusion surrounding his injury, those could all be put to bed when he likely plays and receives limited minutes against Texas on Saturday.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return timetable updated Aimaq (foot) is hopefully "playing in the next couple of games" according to head coach Mark Adams, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Aimaq was expected to be a major contributor to Texas Tech as one of the top center transfers in the country after averaging a double-double with Utah Valley State a season ago. His season hit a major roadblock before it even began, however, as a foot injury has prevented him for suiting up for a single contest. He then had to shut down a whirlwind of transfer rumors, but now it finally appears as if he's nearing a return. The Red Raiders need it badly after getting blown out by Iowa State on Tuesday to fall to 0-4 in Big 12 play. Rebounding has been one of the main issues, as Texas Tech is in the conference's bottom-3 with respect to defensive rebounding rate -- an issue the 6-11 center's return would immediately address.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts down transfer rumors Aimaq (foot) announced Friday via his personal Twitter account "the only facts are I'm a red raider and will do whatever I can to be back on the court ASAP," following the recent t...

Impact It was previously noted that Aimaq could potentially transfer again and play his collegiate ball elsewhere, as he's been unable to take the court this season due to the broken foot he sustained back in September. The 6-foot-11 center has since publicized his commitment to Texas Tech's program through a social media post, and it still sounds like he'll aim for a late-December return.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to transfer Aimaq (foot) is expected to transfer from Texas Tech, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Surprisingly, Aimaq could transfer again despite committing to the 2022-23 Red Raiders' season since April this year. He has sat out all of their games played until now. Despite his injured foot's protective cast being removed Monday, the improved status will not prevent him from attempting to transfer again. Aimaq averaged 16.9 points and 14.2 rebounds across two seasons he participated in while part of Utah Valley. When healthy, the senior will be a promising option to any team.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluation on foot upcoming Head coach Mark Adams said Friday that Aimaq (foot) will be re-evaluated next week, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Aimaq has been sidelined all season due to the broken foot he suffered back in September, but as previously noted, he's anticipated to return sometime in mid-December. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 18.9 points and 13.6 rebounds per game a year ago, and his return would likely result in decreased minutes for Daniel Batcho, Kevin Obanor and KJ Allen.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Given clearer timetable Aimaq (foot) is wearing a cast to be removed during early December and will try being available before the Red Raiders' conference games begin, Austin Massey of 247Sports reports.

Impact Unlike previously, Aimaq will try to be healthy before the Red Raiders begin their Big 12 season Dec. 31 versus TCU. The return date remains provisional though. Unsurprisingly, Daniel Batcho was selected to be the Red Raiders' starting center before participating in their game Monday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Will be back for start of Big 12 play Coach Mark Adams said that Aimaq (foot) will be back for the start of Big 12 play "at the latest," Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This is excellent news and certainly a much shorter recovery timeline that what was originally thought when he suffered the broken foot last month. Texas Tech begins the regular season on Dec. 31 against TCU, which suggests that a mid-December return could be possible for the former Utah Valley standout. Daniel Batcho will control the paint to begin the season, but Aimaq should take over as the starter as soon as he's ready to go.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

Texas Tech again has a bunch of new players on its roster

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Fardaws Aimaq returns to Texas Tech Aimaq averaged 18.9 points, 13.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this past season.

MAY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Emoni Bates, Tyrese Hunter among Andy Katz's top transfers

College basketball's transfer portal heats up as the calendar gets set to flip to May. Andy Katz lists his transfer tiers.

APRIL 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Emoni Bates, Tyrese Hunter among Andy Katz's top transfers

Richmond hoop star Fardaws Aimaq has sights set on NBA next season The 6-foot-11 centre said he'll play for Texas Tech — transferring from Utah Valley — if he opts out of the NBA Draft to return to school fo...

APRIL 30, 2022 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Fardaws Aimaq Passes on UW for Texas Tech The Canadian big man heads to the Big 12 rather than returning to the Northwest.

APRIL 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Huskies Still Have Chance at Landing Second Big Man Fardaws Aimaq will announce his transfer decision on Friday.

APRIL 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Huskies Make the Cut of 5 for Transfer Portal Big Man Fardaws Aimaq The Canadian is shopping for a new team after two seasons at Utah Valley.

APRIL 14, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UVU's Fardaws Aimaq has narrowed his list of transfer destinations to 5 schools, report says Aimaq is considering Gonzaga, Iowa, Washington, Texas and Texas Tech, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.

APRIL 14, 2022 • DESERET.COM

Abilene Christian ousts Utah Valley in WAC tournament 82-74

Airion Simmons tossed in 19 points, Tobias Cameron scored 17 and Abilene Christian turned back Utah Valley 82-74 in the second round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Utah Valley routs Chicago State 69-47 in WAC tourney opener

Fardaws Aimaq scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds and Utah Valley pulled away in the second half to beat Chicago State 69-47 in the opening round of the Western Athletic Conf...

MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

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