Justin Pippen - College Basketball News & Rumors

McCray and Florida State host Cal

Florida State hosts the California Golden Bears after Robert McCray scored 21 points in Florida State's 83-80 loss to the SMU Mustangs

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Camden hits 5 3s, scores 25 to help Cal beat Stanford 78-66, snap 5-game skid in series

John Camden tied his season highs with 25 points and nine rebounds to help California overcome a 16-point deficit to beat Stanford 78-66 and snap a five-game skid a five-game skid...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Stanford hosts Camden and Cal

Cal plays the Stanford Cardinal after John Camden scored 20 points in the Golden Bears' 84-78 victory against the North Carolina Tar Heels

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

California hands No. 14 North Carolina its second straight loss in Bay Area, 84-78

John Camden scored 20 points and Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen each added 19 as California built a 20-point lead and held off No. 14 North Carolina 84-78

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Ames and Cal host No. 6 Duke

Cal plays the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils after Dai Dai Ames scored 21 points in Cal's 78-75 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Ames and Cal host No. 0 Duke

Cal takes on the No. 0 Duke Blue Devils after Dai Dai Ames scored 21 points in Cal's 78-75 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Gurdak helps Virginia Tech pull away to beat Cal 78-75

Virginia Tech beats California 78-75 in a close game on Saturday night

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points in loss Pippen totaled 17 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, three assists and five steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 84-60 loss to Virginia.

Impact Pippen was one of three players who scored at least 15 points for Cal, and he remains a consistent scoring source in the backcourt for the Golden Bears. Even though the team has been struggling, Pippen has averaged 14.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dai Dai Ames, Cal Get Win over Notre Dame, as Micah Shrewsberry Charges Referee

Dai Dai Ames had a four-point play to lift California over Notre Dame 72-71 in an ACC thriller, which included an official charge.

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Dai Dai Ames, Cal Get Win over Notre Dame, as Micah Shrewsberry Charges Referee

Fills stat sheet in loss Pippen registered 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 90-70 loss to Louisville.

Impact The Golden Bears looked outmatched against Louisville, but Pippen was one of the standout performers after leaving his mark on both ends of the court. The son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, Pippen has scored over 15 points in four of his last five outings, averaging 17.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game over that span.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Louisville Pippen (undisclosed) is available Tuesday against Louisville.

Impact Pippen missed two straight games, returned on Dec. 21 against Columbia but then carried a probable designation into Tuesday night. Now, the starting guard - who averages 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists - will officially suit up and play in a big game against Louisville.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Tuesday Pippen (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against Louisville.

Impact Pippen is expected to be available for the Bears against the Cardinals despite dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 sophomore is averaging 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks across 11 starts, doing it all for California after joining the program this offseason.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Louisville visits Cal following Ames' 21-point outing

Cal hosts the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals after Dai Dai Ames scored 21 points in Cal's 74-56 win against the Columbia Lions

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

In starting lineup Sunday Pippen (undisclosed) is listed in Cal's starting lineup ahead of Sunday's matchup against Columbia.

Impact Pippen is slated to make his return to action against Columbia after missing Cal's previous two contests due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has been a star for the Bears when available this season, averaging 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game across 10 games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Off to Its Best Start in 66 Years After Friday's Win Despite playing without starting point guard Justin Pippen and two key reserves Cal won its eighth straight game – the Golden Bears’ longest...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Still going through rehab process Pippen (undisclosed) is still working through his injury with California's medical staff, per Yotam Elazar of The Daily Californian.

Impact Pippen missed the Golden Bears' last game, and there's still no clear timeframe for a possible return. The guard is off to a great start this season, averaging 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists, but his health remains a big question mark as California preps for Morgan State on Friday, Dec. 19.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed DTD Pippen (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Jim McGill of BearInsider.com reports.

Impact Pippen didn't play in Saturday's win over Northwestern State for undisclosed reasons. He has avoided serious injury, and he'll be day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup with Morgan State. The star sophomore is averaging 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.7 combined steals-plus-blocks across 30.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play vs. Northwestern State Pippen (undisclosed) didn't play in California's 79-70 win over Northwestern State.

Impact It's unclear why the star guard didn't suit up, but Pippen missed his first game of the year against Northwestern State. He's stepped up immensely in his sophomore year, averaging 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 10 games this season. His next chance to play will come against Morgan State on Dec. 19.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pippen leads Cal against Northwestern State after 24-point outing

Cal hosts the Northwestern State Demons after Justin Pippen scored 24 points in Cal's 93-71 win against the Dominican (CA) Penguins

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Cal hosts Northwestern State after Pippen's 24-point showing

Cal hosts the Northwestern State Demons after Justin Pippen scored 24 points in Cal's 93-71 victory over the Dominican (CA) Penguins

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes for 24 points in win Pippen closed Tuesday's 93-71 victory over Dominican (CA) with 24 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes.

Impact Pippen filled the stat sheet admirably while leading Cal to an easy win. The son of former NBA legend Scottie Pippen, he set a new season-high mark in scoring with this 24-point output. It was also his second game with 20-plus points in his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pippen scores 24 points, helps Cal beat Division II-member Dominican of California 93-71

Justin Pippen scores 17 of his 24 points in the second half, helping California beat Dominican of California 93-71 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Pippen scores 16 to lead 4 in double-figure scoring in Cal's 67-61 win over Pacific

Justin Pippen scores 16 points to lead California to a 67-61 victory over Pacific on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets new season-high scoring mark Pippen provided 23 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 79-72 win over Utah.

Impact The 23-point output not only was Pippen's best scoring mark of the campaign so far -- it was also the first time he reached the 20-point mark in 2025-26. Having scored in double digits in all but one game so far, Pippen seems entrenched as a key player for Cal on offense just one month into the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ames scores 25 and Pippen adds 23 as Cal holds off Utah, 79-72

Dai Dai Ames scored 25 points and Justin Pippen added 23 points to power Cal past Utah, 79-72 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

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