R.J. Cole - College Basketball News & Rumors

Richmond's spree helps No. 24 Seton Hall beat UConn in OT

Kadary Richmond scored 17 straight points for No. 24 Seton Hall in the second half and then made the go-ahead basket in overtime during a 90-87 win over Connecticut

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

UConn faces tough test vs No. 23 Xavier

No. 23 Xavier presents a tough challenge for UConn

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Drops 20 points in win Cole contributed 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 78-70 victory over Marquette.

Impact Cole recorded four assists before he decided to start scoring himself. Marquette cut the UCONN lead down to three points early in the second half and that kicked Cole into hyperdrive. The guard answered the threat by scoring eight points himself and assisting Tyrese Martin once in the next four minutes to push the lead back up to seven. Through his last three games, the senior has averaged 17 points, four rebounds and six assists during 33.7 minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin, Cole propel UConn past Marquette 78-70

Tyrese Martin tossed in a career-high 25 points, R

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

UConn, Marquette seek first conference win

UConn goes up against Marquette as both teams look for its first Big East win of the season

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Reeves leads Providence to 57-53 win over No. 20 UConn

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Conference play starts for Providence, No. 20 UConn

No. 20 UConn hosts Providence as Big East play starts for both teams

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Cole, No. 15 UConn beat St. Bonaventure 74-64

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Refuses to be contained in loss Cole notched 14 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 56-53 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Cole played a wily game creating his own shots for most of the night while other Huskies struggled to find a rhythm. He recorded UCONN's first 10 points of the second half on his own. The 22-year-old was responsible for two of UCONN's three total three-point makes on the evening. Over his last five performances, the senior has averaged 18.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists through 34 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SBU looks to knock off No. 15 UConn

No. 15 UConn looks to give Saint Bonaventure its fifth straight loss against ranked opponents

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Sherman scores 23, West Virginia beats No. 15 UConn 56-53

Taz Sherman scored 23 points and West Virginia held on for a 56-53 victory over No. 15 UConn

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Sherman, WVU host No. 15 UConn

Two senior guards will be on display as R.J. Cole and No. 15 UConn will battle Taz Sherman and West Virginia

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Cole leads shorthanded UConn in 88-59 rout of Grambling St.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 17 UConn faces Grambling St.

No. 17 UConn hosts Grambling State in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Shines in win Cole posted 25 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 72-63 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore.

Impact Cole has scored more than 20 points three times so far this year and his newfound aggression is paying off. In his last two games, he has logged 33 shots from the field, no other teammate over that period has logged even 20. He has been automatic from the line this year, making 90.6 percent of his free throws. This season the senior has averaged 16.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists through 32 minutes.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 UConn holds off Maryland-Eastern Shore 72-63

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 17 UConn faces off against UMES

No. 17 UConn hosts Maryland Eastern Shore in a non-conference matchup

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Tallies 26 as Huskies secure third Cole registered 26 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 41 minutes during Friday's 70-63 OT victory over VCU.

Impact Cole will conclude the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament with 20.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds across three games, with UConn ultimately taking home the third-place trophy. Through seven games, the senior point guard has improved his shooting percentages across the board in comparison to his 2020-21 campaign, so the increased volume in the absence of James Bouknight hasn't necessarily been a detriment to his efficiency.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 UConn beats VCU 70-63 in OT for 3rd at Atlantis

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

UConn meets VCU in Battle 4 Atlantis

UConn and VCU are set to face off in the Battle 4 Atlantis

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

UConn, Michigan State meet in Battle 4 Atlantis

Michigan State and UConn will meet in the Battle 4 Atlantis

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 23 UConn squares off against Binghamton

No. 23 UConn hosts Binghamton in an early season matchup

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 23 UConn squares off against LIU Brooklyn

No. 23 UConn hosts Long Island-Brooklyn in an early season matchup

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Sanogo scores 20, No. 24 UConn beats Coppin St 89-54

Adama Sanogo kept up his sharp shooting, tying his career high with 20 points as No. 24 UConn beat Coppin State 89-54

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Adama Sanogo, R.J. Cole help UConn men open season on high note Connecticut ran into little resistance in its 99-48 season-opening victory over Central Connecticut.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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