Sam Alajiki - College Basketball News & Rumors

Brown scores 24, UMKC knocks off Oral Roberts in Summit League Tournament 73-56

Led by Jamar Brown's 24 points, the UMKC Kangaroos defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 73-56 in the Summit League Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Cluff scores 22 as South Dakota State beats Oral Roberts 77-69

Led by Oscar Cluff's 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 77-69

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Sits in narrow loss Alajiki (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 85-83 loss to Tulsa.

Impact It's unclear what caused Alajiki to miss his fourth game of the season, as he had scored six points in 19 minutes just three days earlier against Florida Atlantic. Alajiki has essentially been the sixth man this season, recording double-digit minutes in every game he's appeared in en route to an 18.6 mpg average. His absence despite a 10-man rotation Saturday suggests something beyond a rotation-related absence could be in play.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Alajiki (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's game versus UTSA.

Impact Alajiki missed his third straight game Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with South Florida.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unexpected scratch Alajiki (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 84-59 loss to Tulane.

Impact While the offseason move from California to Rice did not result in a starting role for Alajiki, he has been the team's primary sixth man. He had appeared and logged double-digit minutes in all prior 13 games this season, so considered Rice had 12 different players take the court, Alajiki would have been part of the mix if healthy. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against UTSA.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alajiki scores 17, Rice knocks off Saint Thomas (TX) 101-57

Led by Sam Alajiki's 17 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Saint Thomas Celts 101-57

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Looking for new program Alajiki entered the transfer portal Friday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Alajiki averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 24.1 minutes across 29 games this season. The sophomore forward will look to join a new program after making 59 appearances since 2021 for California.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Alajiki is listed in Saturday's starting lineup against Washington State.

Impact Alajiki will get the start for the Golden Bears, with Dejuan Clayton and Lars Thiemann ruled out for the contest. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has appeared in 25 games this season (10 starts), logging 6.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.5 blocks on 22.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in loss Alajiki supplied 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 65-56 loss to Washington.

Impact Alajiki finished with a team-high 13 points during Thursday's loss to Washington. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has been a consistent threat off the bench this season, averaging 6.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.5 blocks on 22.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting five Alajiki will not start Thursday's game versus Washington.

Impact Alajiki has started each of the past six games for California, averaging 6.0 points and 3.3 rebounds over that span. He'll now move back to a role off the bench with Kuany Kuany returning to the starting five Thursday. Alajiki has started 10 of his 24 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

11 points in loss Alajiki ended Saturday's 70-62 OT loss to Arizona State with 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes.

Impact Alajiki knocked down 4-of-11 shots from deep, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds during Saturday's loss to ASU. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has now managed back-to-back double-digit-scoring outputs for the first time of the season, but his efforts weren't enough to propel California past the Sun Devils. Alajiki and the Golden Bears will look to regroup against USC on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Alajiki is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Colorado.

Impact Alajiki will enter the starting lineup for the fifth time this season and the first since Dec. 21. The 6-7 sophomore is fresh off one of his best efforts of the season, after tallying 13 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes off the bench last Saturday despite the team getting blown out 75-46 against Stanford. He should very busy again Thursday and figures to remain in the first five so long as Dejuan Clayton (undisclosed) is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First career double-double Alajiki (undisclosed) accumulated 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and 11 rebounds across 31 minutes during Saturday's 75-46 loss to Stanford.

Impact Alajiki missed out on a game six days earlier due to an undisclosed injury, but he was back in action Saturday for the Pac-12 matchup. The sophomore wing made an immediate impact for Cal, as he logged his second-highest minutes total off the bench, in addition to earning his first career double-double. Next up is a road matchup Wednesday at Colorado.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Oregon State Alajiki did not play during the Bears' 68-48 loss Sunday versus Oregon State.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Alajiki from participating in the Bears' third loss of 2023. Currently, his next opportunity to play is at Stanford on Saturday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 19 points Alajiki closed Friday's 92-70 victory over Stanford with 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes.

Impact Alajiki knocked down 7-of-9 shots, finishing with a career-high 19 points in just 19 minutes during Friday's win over Stanford. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has appeared in 14 games this season, logging 5.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 21.9 minutes per game. Alajiki will likely remain a consistent contributor off the bench for the Golden Bears moving forward.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Alajiki is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Utah.

Impact Alajiki wound up in the starting five last week when the team took on UT-Arlington and will return to the bench in favor of Kuany Kuany. The 6-7 sophomore has seen his minutes nearly double in comparison to last year and is averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores zero points Alajiki finished Sunday's 81-68 loss to Arizona with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and four rebounds in 14 minutes.

Impact Alajiki will try to redeem himself as December continues. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he is a part of California's starting lineup again eventually. Before his concussion, Alajiki averaged 8.0 points across two games the forward started during late-November.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available at Arizona Alajiki is available Sunday at Arizona, according to Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Alajiki's concussion is no longer a problem preventing him from playing. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he receives limited minutes though. Alajiki sat out fewer than three games.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Saturday Alajiki (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's game against Clemson.

Impact It's unclear why Alajiki did not suit up in this game. He started Friday's contest against TCU and played 19 minutes. Alajiki will hope to return on Wednesday against USC.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Almost double-doubles Alajiki ended Monday's 59-55 loss to Texas State with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes.

Impact Alajiki was one point and rebound away from logging his first double-double as a collegiate athlete. But after that impressive performance and if he continues to start, fantasy managers should not be surprised the sophomore sporadically records great numbers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday night Alajiki is listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Texas State.

Impact Alajiki will get his first starting nod since the Golden Bears' season opener, in which he recorded four points and six rebounds in 22 minutes played. The 6-foot-7 sophomore is also coming off a season-best 10-point performance in 23 minutes against Southern University last Thursday. With Alajiki set to be on the floor for the opening tip, usual starter Joel Brown will come off the bench for the first time this season Monday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 off the bench Alajiki racked up 10 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 74-66 loss to Southern University.

Impact Alajiki scored a season-high 10 points during Friday's loss to Southern University. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has had an expanded role with the Golden Bears this season, moving from 12.2 to 22 minutes per game this season. Alajiki has averaged 5.3 points, four rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.3 blocks across California's first four games this season, but he will need to improve upon his 38.9 percent field goal percentage if he wants to retain his expanded role.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Alajiki was not listed in the starting lineup ahead of California's game against Stanford on Tuesday.

Impact Alajiki played well when he started against UCLA but had a poor showing versus USC on Friday. This poor showing may be the reason that Alajiki has been removed from the lineup. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Grant Anticevich.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Alajiki will come off the bench in Saturday's game against Santa Clara.

Impact Alajiki made a spot start in Wednesday win over Idaho State in place of the injured Kuany Kuany but will return to the bench with Kuany back in the lineup. The 6-7 freshman has averaged 2.8 points and two rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game so far this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first start on Wednesday Alajiki had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 72-46 victory over Idaho State.

Impact Alajiki notched his first career start in Wednesday's blowout of Idaho State. It appears the freshman's role will only continues to expand going forward this season for Cal in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Brown scores 24, UMKC knocks off Oral Roberts in Summit League Tournament 73-56

Cluff scores 22 as South Dakota State beats Oral Roberts 77-69

Alajiki scores 17, Rice knocks off Saint Thomas (TX) 101-57