TJ BAMBA NEWS

Not suited up Wednesday Bamba is not dressed for Wednesday's game against Cal due to a hand injury.

Impact Bamba is a surprise scratch from Wednesday's game and a notable one at that. The 6-5 junior is the team's leading scorer, averaging 15.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Kymany Houinsou will enter the starting five in his place. It's unclear when Bamba may return until the team provides some clairty on his injury.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State ends No. 5 Arizona’s home winning streak

Washington State ended No. 5 Arizona’s 28-game home winning streak with a 74-61 upset victory on Saturday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 14 in win Bamba amassed 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and six rebounds over 24 minutes during Sunday's 81-71 win over USC.

Impact Bamba knocked down 5-of-11 shots from the field, finishing with 14 points and six rebounds during Sunday's win over USC. Bamba continues to excel for the Cougars, contributing 15.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals on 31.7 minutes per game. Bamba and the Cougars will look to stay hot when they travel to Arizona State on Thursday.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bamba scores 22, Washington St. tops Northern Kentucky 68-47

TJ Bamba scored 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Mouhamed Gueye added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Washington State beat Northern Kentucky 68-47

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Bamba notched 14 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-5 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 67-65 OT loss to Utah.

Impact Bamba contributed 14 points and eight rebounds during Sunday's loss to Utah. The 6-foot-5 junior has remained a primary scoring option for Washington State after taking a large leap this offseason. Bamba has started in all seven games this season, averaging 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals on 31 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 in blowout win Bamba recorded 18 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two assists over 23 minutes during Friday's 96-54 win over Detroit.

Impact Bamba notched 18 points on just eight shots during Friday's blowout win over Detroit. The 6-foot-5 junior has emerged as one of Washington State's primary scoring options this season after having a modest role with the program last season. Bamba has averaged 16 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and one steal on 29.4 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 24 in loss Bamba recorded 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 71-61 loss to Boise State.

Impact Bamba logged 24 points during Saturday's loss to Boise State. The 6-foot-5 junior appeared in 32 games last season (16 starts), contributing 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.8 steals on 20.9 minutes per game. Bamba has moved into the starting lineup for the Cougars and his scoring potential was on full display this Saturday. The junior guard will look to help Washington State bounced back against Prairie View A&M on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes off bench Bamba provided 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and five rebounds over 21 minutes during Saturday's 94-74 victory over Oregon.

Impact Bamba played well off-the-bench in the dominating win Saturday, hitting a pair of threes and grabbing five boards in 21 minutes of action. He's been used in a bench role the last four games since returning from a knee injury, although that could change as the Cougars have used various starting lineups since. Washington State will begin the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday in a first round matchup against California.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bamba sparks Washington State to 71-67 win over Oregon State

TJ Bamba came off the bench to score 16 points and grab eight rebounds, sparking Washington State to a 71-67 victory over Oregon State

MARCH 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Ready to return Bamba (knee) will rejoin the action Saturday versus Washington.

Impact Bamba sat out the last three contests but will get back in on the action to face the in-state rivals. The sophomore can get up to four games under his best before the PAC-12 tournament fires up and is coming off a strong effort of six points and seven boards over 15 minutes in his last appearance Feb. 14 versus Oregon.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Bamba warmed up with the Cougars ahead of Saturday's contest against Washington, Colton Clark of The Spokeman-Review reports.

Impact Bamba got some shots up ahead of Saturday's clash with Washington. Bamba has missed the previous three games while nursing a knee injury. The sophomore guard is still a game time decision, though warming up pregame is a good sign on his progress.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Thursday Bamba is listed in Washington's starting lineup against Arizona Thursday night.

Impact Bamba recorded back-to-back scoreless games in which he averaged 11.5 minutes off the bench ahead of Thursday night's matchup. The guard will start in place of Noah Williams and will be Bamba's first start since Jan. 15 against Cal.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output Thursday Bamba notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across 10 minutes during Thursday's 66-60 victory over Stanford.

Impact Bamba had attempted at least three shots in every game he appeared in prior to Thursday, though it's worth noting he was cited to be limited heading into the contest. He finished the night with a season-low 10 minutes of action and managed to pick up three fouls along the way. Assuming he avoided setbacks, Bamba could be in line for more work next time out.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up, will play Thursday Bamba (undisclosed) will play Thursday against Stanford, Colton Clark of The Spokeman-Review reports.

Impact Bamba is coming off a late scratch to Sunday's game against Colorado. While it's uncertain how severe the injury is, Bamba could be limited in action against Stanford. If he is, expect Michael Flowers and D.J. Rodman to see extended minutes.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely back, may be limited Bamba (undisclosed) is expected to return to the floor Thursday against Stanford but may be limited, Jamey Vinnick of 247Sports reports.

Impact Bamba was a late scratch for Sunday's game against Colorado but appears to be on track to rejoin the fold Thursday. The sophomore is coming off of just his seventh double-digit scoring effort of the campaign in the Jan. 26 clash with Utah, though it also marked his first time coming off the bench since Dec. 4. Given his absence and the fact that he will likely be less than fully healthy, Bamba may be headed for a bench role again Thursday even if he plays.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Bamba (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Colorado.

Impact It's not yet clear why Bamba won't be able to play against the Buffaloes. Tyrell Roberts could see increased run Sunday.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in bench role Bamba racked up 10 points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and four rebounds in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 71-54 win over Utah.

Impact Bamba came off the bench for the first time since Dec. 4 in favor Andrej Jakimovski and efficiently scored 10 points on only three field goal attempts. It's unlikely he'll return to the starting lineup, however, as Jakimovski is enjoying a breakthrough sophomore campaign. Through seven Pac-12 contests, Bamba is averaging 7.6 points on 42 percent shooting.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in defeat Bamba ended with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds over 16 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 58-52 loss to Boise State.

Impact Bamba was unable to manage any points for the second time this season, a surprising result for someone that has reached double figures in five games this season. He fouled out for the first time all season and logged just 16 minutes as a result. Since taking on a starting role Dec. 8, Bamba is averaging 9.2 points on 40 percent shooting over five games.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

14 points in first start of season Bamba totaled 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 94-60 victory over Weber State.

Impact Bamba notched his first start of the season and was one of five Cougars to log at least 13 points in the contest. Bamba is now averaging 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 three-pointers per contest.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Wednesday Bamba (neck) didn't score (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) but totaled two rebounds and one steal during Wednesday's win over Arizona State.

Impact Bamba was back in action after missing the Cougars' most recent matchup against Eastern Washington on Friday. It was the first time this year though that the guard failed to contribute offensively.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely a game-time decision Bamba (neck) is likely to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Arizona State, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Coach Kyle Smith was a bit coy on the status of Noah Williams and Bamba, but it appears Williams should be good to go while Bamba remains more of a question mark. Bamba did not play in the team's game on Saturday against Eastern Washington.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return status unclear Coach Kyle Smith believes that one of either Bamba (neck) or Noah Williams (neck) might be able to suit up Wednesday against Arizona State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review rep...

Impact This report does little to help fantasy players make any decisions, and is also qualified with "nothing concrete." Clearly there's some gamesmanship in play here as the Cougars begin conference play, and both Bamba and Williams should be considered questionable for Wedensday's showdown with Arizona State.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Did not face EWU on Saturday Mamba didn't play Saturday against EWU due to a neck injury, according to WSU Cougar Notes.

Impact Bamba had come off the bench in the previous five games this season and had scored at least eight points in four of those contests, so seeing him getting ruled out of nowhere was not a pleasant scenario. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to feature next Wednesday at Arizona State.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 off bench Bamba had 11 points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one assist and a block across 15 minutes in Tuesday's 85-67 victory over Alcorn State.

Impact Bamba missed the final game of last season for undisclosed reasons, and little was known about his status in the absence of official exhibition games for the Cougars. He did crack the starting lineup a few times down the stretch last season, but he now appears to be serving as a key reserve, scoring the second-most points of any WSU bench players in the opener.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First start of season Bamba is starting Thursday's game against California.

Impact Bamba will draw his first start of the season with Isaac Bonton (ankle) sidelined. Prior to Thursday he'd only handled a rotational role, averaging 11.9 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE