Jalen Celestine - College Basketball News & Rumors

Thriving in increased role Celestine contributed eight points (3-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 59-54 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Celestine started his third-straight game, playing a season-high 34 minutes and chipping in with 10 boards and six assists--each total representing a career-best mark. The 6-foot-7 senior struggled to the tune of a 3-for-12 shooting performance but managed to leave a big imprint on the game, though the Bearcats ultimately fell to the Mountaineers. Celestine had averaged 18.9 minutes of floor time in his first 19 appearances but in the three games since entering the starting lineup has seen a significant bump, averaging 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 31.0 minutes per contest.

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Tough outside shooting Celestine ended Wednesday's 67-57 victory over Baylor with five points (2-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes.

Impact Celestine has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option off the bench for Cincinnati, averaging 7.1 points and 2.9 rebounds across his last 14 games. He made just his second start of the season Wednesday, and while it was a rough shooting day (particularly from deep), the Bearcats won by 10 and Celestine had one of his better all-around days. A tough matchup awaits Saturday at Houston, and Celestine could return to a reserve role if Sencire Harris (illness) becomes available.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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.