Impact It'll be the first start of the season for the senior transfer from Cal. The 6-foot-7 Celestine averaged 7.9 points and 3.2 rebounds across 23.4 minutes in 20 games off the bench for the Bears this year.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
JALEN CELESTINE
7.7 PPG •
3.4 RPG •
0.7 APG
7.7 PPG
3.4 RPG
0.7 APG
Starting Saturday Celestine will enter the starting lineup Saturday against West Virginia, per Foster Nicholas of 247 Sports.
Pours in 18 off bench Celestine amassed 18 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 70-62 win over Kansas State.
Impact Playing in his second game since missing four due to an ankle injury, Celestine played 30 minutes off the bench, draining four from downtown while shooting 62.5-percent from the floor en route to an 18-point performance during Wednesday's win. The senior guard was one of only two Bears to reach double-figures in scoring with the seven boards representing a new season high. Each of Celestine's appearances this season have come in a bench role and he's now topped 10 points in five of 14 games.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Active against TCU Celestine (ankle) was seen warming up and will be active for Sunday's matchup against TCU, per Foster Nicholas of 247Sports.com.
Impact Celestine was previously listed as a game-time decision after missing each of the team's previous four contests with an ankle injury, but it appears the senior forward will be able to make his return. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 12 games for the Bears after transferring in from Cal in the off-season, averaging 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in that time.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Once again a game-time decision Celestine (ankle) is a game-time decision for Baylor's game Sunday against TCU, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Celestine was a game-time decision before Baylor's game Tuesday at Arizona, so the Rothstein update is not surprising. During the 2024 part of Baylor's 2024-25 season, he averaged 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds before his foot injury took its toll for several games.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Tuesday Celestine (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Arizona, the team announced.
Impact Celestine will miss his fourth consecutive game as he continues to tend to an ankle injury. The senior guard will hope to be back in action for Sunday's contest against TCU.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call against AZ Celestine (ankle) has been termed a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's showdown with Arizona, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Celestine has missed the last three games with an ankle injury and remains a game-time call for the Bears ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Wildcats. The 6-foot-7 senior transfer from California has appeared in 12 games this season, averaging 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 steals on 23 minutes per game.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Sun Devils Celestine (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Arizona State.
Impact Celestine will miss his third straight game as he battles an ankle injury. The senior guard next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Tuesday versus Arizona. He's averaging 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds on 23.0 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday Celestine (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against Cincinnati.
Impact Celestine will miss a second straight game, though the reason for his absence is now known. His next chance to suit up will come against ASU on Saturday.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Celestine (undisclosed) won't be available against Iowa State on Saturday, Foster Nicholas of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Celestine is set to miss his first game of the season. The guard averages 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds this season. His next chance to play will come on Jan. 7 against Cincinnati.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Celestine leads 6 players in double figures for No. 12 Baylor in 104-41 win over Tarleton State
Cal transfer Jalen Celestine had 20 points and four 3-pointers off the bench to lead six Baylor players scoring in double figures as the 12th-ranked Bears cruised past Tarleton 104...NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads team with 20 off bench Celestine ended with 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 104-41 win over Tarleton St..
Impact Celestine drained four from downtown on his way to a season-high 20 points to pace the way Sunday for the Bears. He also posted two blocks in what was by far and away the senior wing's best performance since heading to Waco from California during the offseason. While Celestine had only seen fewer minutes in one prior performance this season, the nature of the 63-point blowout allowed him to take on a greater offensive responsibility. Celestine's minutes appear to be secure but with Baylor's talent, opportunities to produce at this level will be few and far between.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Former Cal Wing Jalen Celestine Settles on His Next Hoops Home: Baylor Former Cal wing Jalen Celestine, who entered the transfer portal on April 1, has settled on a new school: Baylor. Jeff Goodman first announc...
MAY 13, 2024 • SI.COM
Enters transfer portal Celestine entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Celestine has at least one more season of collegiate eligibility remaining. Returning from a year-long foot injury, he played well during his 2023-24 season, the junior's best yet.
APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Huskies Get Beat Near Final Buzzer This Time Against Cal Jalen Celestine’s 3-pointer does in the UW with 4 seconds left.
FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jalen Celestine's late scoring lifts Cal over Washington Jalen Celestine scored Cal’s final eight points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 5 seconds remaining, to elevate the visiting Gold...
FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
Celestine's 3 late free throws lift California past Stanford, 73-71
Jalen Celestine hit 3 of 4 free throws in the final minute to lift California to a 73-71 win over StanfordJANUARY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 14 in loss Celestine recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-, 2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 100-81 loss to Arizona.
Impact Celestine has delivered 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting over his last two games since entering the starting lineup. He also started California's season opener while Jaylon Tyson was waiting for his transfer waiver to be approved, but he's currently capitalizing on an opportunity to remain in the starting five ahead of Devin Askew. Whether Askew eventually reclaims a starting spot is to be determined, but Celestine hasn't shown enough versatility to generate fantasy appeal yet regardless.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added to starting lineup Celestine is part of California's starting lineup Wednesday against UC San Diego.
Impact Celestine will be a surprise replacement in place of Jaylon Tyson. During his lone game started this season, he logged 21 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds. Celestine will look to replicate that opportunity with this rare opportunity Wednesday.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Celestine (foot) remains out for Saturday's clash with Santa Clara, Rivals.com reports.
Impact Celestine has missed the last four games due to injury, and it appears he'll miss another contest Saturday as he continues to recover. Celestine has a week to rest up before his next opportunity to return against Butler.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss rest of season Celestine (knee) may not return this season according to head coach Mark Fox, Jeff Faraudo of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Celestine continues to recover from offseason knee surgery that has prevented him from taking the court for a single game this year. While Fox didn't rule out his return entirely, he seemed far from optimistic. Celestine had been the team's leading returning scorer, but his contributions may have to wait until 2023-24.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Celestine (knee) remains unavailable for Thursday's game against Utah, Rob Hwang of Write for California reports.
Impact Celestine has yet to suit up this season while still recovering from a July knee surgery. A timetable for his return remains unknown at this point.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday Celestine (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against Texas State, Rob Hwang of Write for California reports.
Impact Celestine has yet to play this season after undergoing knee surgery in July, and his timeline for a return is still unknown. The 6-foot-7 wing's next chance to play will come against TCU on Friday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss start of season Celestine will be held out of the beginning of the 2022 season following a procedure on his knee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact No timetable was given for the sophomore guard's return, so it's unclear when he'll be able to see the court again. Celestine was in line for a larger role this season after logging 25.0 minutes on 16 starts and putting up 7.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 2021. With Celestine sidelined, Junior Kuany Kuany figures to see an uptick in his minutes at small forward.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Team-high 11 points Celestine posted 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 71-44 loss to Arizona State.
Impact Celestine was the lone Cal player to reach double figures as the team was held to just 44 points, although he shot just 33 percent from the floor. The sophomore wing has established himself as a reliable three-point shooter but hasn't been much of a contributor across the stat sheet. Over his last five games, Celestine is averaging 8.8 points on 36 percent shooting.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Career-high 20 points Celestine logged 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Saturday's 68-64 loss to Washington State.
Impact Celestine came off-the-bench in favor of Sam Alajiki after starting the last six games, and he emerged with a career-high 20 points. He also posted a team-high seven rebounds and has now made a three in seven consecutive games. Although the sophomore has been streaky this season, he's likely to re-enter the starting lineup soon with performances like these.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
