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Washington State visits Simpson and Colorado

Colorado hosts the Washington State Cougars after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 73-69 victory against the Washington Huskies

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Shoulders Colorado in win Simpson accumulated 21 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 73-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Simpson logged his fourth consecutive game with three-plus steals, and he's boomed to average 21.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.8 steals in 34.3 minutes per game over that span. Tristan da Silva (ankle) and Cody Williams (wrist) being out didn't disrupt the backcourt minute share, but removing the two playmakers shifted additional usage to Simpson. The combination of Simpson's improved shooting, ability to score inside and foul-drawing prowess makes him an extremely well-rounded and trustworthy contributor. His 4.5 assists and 2.8 AST/TO ratio are career bests as well.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson leads Colorado against Washington State after 21-point game

Colorado hosts the Washington State Cougars after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 73-69 win over the Washington Huskies

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Washington visits Simpson and Colorado

Colorado hosts the Washington Huskies after KJ Simpson scored 23 points in Colorado's 98-71 victory over the Utah Tech Trailblazers

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Simpson scores 23 points and Colorado cruises to 98-72 thumping of Utah Tech

KJ Simpson scored 23 points and Luke O’Brien scored 18 points shooting 8 for 10 and Colorado was never threatened in a 98-72 win over Utah Tech. Gonsalves’ layup 4:33 in marked Uta...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Utah Tech visits Colorado after Simpson's 21-point showing

Colorado plays the Utah Tech Trailblazers after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 90-68 win against the Northern Colorado Bears

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Simpson and Colorado host Utah Tech

Colorado hosts the Utah Tech Trailblazers after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 90-68 victory over the Northern Colorado Bears

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Simpson scores 23, makes key plays in Colorado's 64-59 victory over Richmond at Sunshine Slam

KJ Simpson scored 23 points and made a number of key plays in the second half, leading No. 18 Colorado to a 64-59 victory over Richmond at the Sunshine Slam

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

KJ Simpson scores 23 points as No. 25 Colorado cruises to 106-79 win over Milwaukee

KJ Simpson scored 23 points, Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 25 Colorado rode a torrid long-range shooting performance to a 106-79 rout of Milwaukee

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Grambling visits Colorado following Simpson's 22-point showing

Colorado plays the Grambling Tigers after KJ Simpson scored 22 points in Colorado's 75-57 victory against the Towson Tigers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Simpson leads Colorado against Grambling after 22-point performance

Colorado faces the Grambling Tigers after KJ Simpson scored 22 points in Colorado's 75-57 win against the Towson Tigers

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Booms for 22 Simpson finished Monday's 75-57 win over Towson with 22 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes.

Impact Simpson led all scorers in Monday's game. He logged six 20-point games, including two 30-point games, last year as a sophomore.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson, Tristan Da Silva pace Colorado past Towson Feb 26, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) shoots the ball past UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Simpson scores 22 points to lead Colorado past Towson

KJ Simpson scored 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting and Colorado distanced itself from Towson after halftime to beat the Tigers 75-57

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Stuffs stats in exhibition Simpson recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 22 minutes during Saturday's 69-45 exhibition victory over MSU Denver.

Impact Simpson ranked 323rd in the nation with a 2.7 percent steal rate last season, and he picked up where he left off Saturday. Poised to reprise a large role on both ends, Simpson if coming off a 2022-23 campaign in which he consumed a team-high 28.3 percent of Colorado's possessions when he was on the court.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Utah Valley Simpson (illness) didn't play in Sunday's loss to Utah Valley.

Impact Simpson was considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup, and he was forced to miss the second game of the NIT due to mono after also sitting out the Pac-12 Tournament. Since the Buffaloes were eliminated Sunday, Simpson finished the season with 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 31.8 minutes per game while starting in 28 of his 29 appearances.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for second round Simpson (illness) is doubtful before Colorado's game Sunday against Utah Valley, according to Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera.

Impact Colorado's head coach Tad Boyle said he is "not optimistic" that Simpson will be available again for the 2023 National Invitation Tournament's second round, which is on Sunday for the team. Again, it is more likely Simpson will have to depends on his teammates if he wants the 2022-23 Buffaloes' season to continue.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Seton Hall Simpson (illness) did not play during Colorado's game Tuesday against Seton Hall.

Impact Colorado was invited to participate in the 2023 NIT Tournament. Simpson sat out Colorado's first-round game against Seton Hall. Currently, his next opportunity to return is against Utah Valley or New Mexico next weekend.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Pac-12 Tournament Simpson (illness) has been ruled out of the Pac-12 Tournament next week after being diagnosed with mono, DNVR Buffs reports.

Impact Colorado's head coach Tad Boyle said after Saturday's game against Utah that Simpson had been diagnosed with mono, meaning he will miss the entire Pac-12 Tournament to be held next week. Simpson ends the regular season with averages of 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, and his absence will be a huge one for Colorado, particularly on the offensive end.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Simpson (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Utah, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Simpson appears likely to sit out of Saturday's showdown with Utah, as he is not dressed or warming up for the contest. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has been a lead scoring option for the Buffaloes this season, averaging 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals on 31.8 minutes per game. If Simpson is unable to participate, Julian Hammond will likely see an expanded role against the Utes.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lead contributor in loss Simpson closed with 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 84-65 loss to USC.

Impact Simpson made contributions on both ends of the court, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals during Thursday's loss to USC. The 6-foot-2 sophomore notched his sixth-consecutive game with 10 or more points for the Buffaloes, whilst making major contributions defensively and as a distributor. Simpson and the Buffaloes will look to bounce back against the Bruins on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12 points, seven assists in loss Simpson amassed 12 points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 78-68 loss to Arizona.

Impact Simpson struggled from the field, but he was able to make contributions across other aspects of the game, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds and seven assists during Saturday's loss to Arizona. The 6-foot-2 sophomore remains in a shooting slump, converting just 13-of-42 shots across the last three games. Simpson and the Buffaloes will look to back on track against USC on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10 points, three steals in win Simpson contributed 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 59-46 win over California.

Impact Simpson knocked down 4-of-10 attempts from the field, finishing with 10 points, four assists and three steals during Thursday's win over California. The 6-foot-2 sophomore bounced back after struggling during Colorado's last two games, logging just 12 points on 3-of-26 shooting across the contests. Simpson and the Buffaloes will look to maintain their momentum into Sunday's matchup with Stanford.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 in win Simpson had 16 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 58-55 victory over Washington State.

Impact Simpson converted 5-of-12 attempts, finishing with 16 points, five rebounds and three steals during Sunday's win over Washington State. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has appeared in 20 games this season, logging 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 30.6 minutes per game. Simpson has only failed to reach double figures in one game this season, and fantasy managers can continue to bank on his consistent scoring output moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score efficiently Simpson logged six points (1-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes during Saturday's 62-42 win over Oregon State.

Impact Simpson missed all but one of the eight field goals he attempted Saturday. The sophomore will try redeeming himself across 2023. Fortunately for him, he is expected to continue being a part of Colorado's preferred backcourt.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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