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Tre Carroll scores career-high 30 to lead Xavier over Cincinnati 79-74 in 93rd Crosstown Shootout

Tre Carroll poured in a career-best 30 points to lift Xavier past Cincinnati 79–74 in the 93rd Crosstown Shootout, extending the Bearcats’ road drought in the series to 12 straight

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Good to go Celestine (lower body) will play in Monday's game against Tarleton State, SI.com reports.

Impact Celestine will return from a one-game absence, and after getting through pregame warmups without a hitch, the senior forward has been given the green light. He's averaging 13.3 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform, likely GTD Celestine (lower body) is in uniform and participating in warmups, but a decision may not be made on his availability until closer to tipoff, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enqui...

Impact Celestine missed Cincinnati's most recent game due to a lower body injury, and while it's encouraging to see him in uniform, the Bearcats could wait and see how his body responds to the pregame activity before making a ruling. In six appearances this season, he's averaging 3.0 points and 1.7 rebounds across 13.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Celestine (lower body) was held out of Wednesday's matchup against Eastern Michigan and is considered day-to-day moving forward, per Cincinnati's official team X account.

Impact Celestine was unable to suit up for Wednesday's contest due to a lower body injury, marking his first missed game of the year. The 6-foot-7 forward has averaged three points in 13.3 minutes per game across six contests for the Bearcats this season and will get his next opportunity to return when the team hosts Tarleton State on Monday.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available for exhibition game Celestine (undisclosed) is available for Friday's exhibition game against Arkansas, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Celestine did not play Cincinnati's latest exhibition against Michigan, and the senior's DNP raised concerns about a long-term absence coming his way. Instead, he will have an opportunity to log some in-game action before the 2025-26 Bearcats begin their regular season. With two different Power Conference programs, California and Baylor, Celestine logged at least 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers made in a single season. He is reliable, albeit statistically pedestrian.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Cincinnati Celestine will transfer to Cincinnati, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact The former California Golden Bear and Baylor Bear will now join the Cincinnati Bearcats. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 7.1 points and 3.5 rebounds last season in Waco. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal again Celestine will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact Even though Celestine's senior season includes more than 30 games, he has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Prior to Baylor, the college veteran was enrolled at California.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Celestine will enter the starting lineup Saturday against West Virginia, per Foster Nicholas of 247 Sports.

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

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 Stanford

JANUARY 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