MAY 28 • SI.COM
AZIZ BANDAOGO #55 - FORWARD - CINCINNATI BEARCATS
8.8 PPG •
4.2 RPG •
0.8Â APGÂ
8.8 PPG
4.2 RPG
0.8 APG
Report: Aziz Bandaogo Finalizes College Decision for 2024-25 Season The roster is finalizing.
Will test NBA Draft waters Bandaogo has entered into the 2024 NBA Draft process, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact Bandaogo will explore the NBA Draft process while maintaining his final year of collegiate eligibility. The 7-foot senior appeared in 29 games during the 2023-24 season (26 starts), averaging 6.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 1.7 blocks on 24 minutes per game.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Wes Miller & Aziz Bandaogo - Postgame (@Houston) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller and Aziz Bandaogo address the media following Cincinnati's loss to Houston.
FEBRUARY 28 • 247SPORTS.COM
Will be available Tuesday Bandaogo (undisclosed) will play Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The senior will be available for Tuesday's game against TCU after being listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury. Bandaogo has averaged 8.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game through eight games played so far this season.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Bandaogo (back) returned to practice Friday and is getting closer to full health, SI.com reports.
Impact Bandaogo has missed Cincinnati's last three contests with a back injury. However, the senior big man appears to be nearing a return, with his next chance to suit up being Saturday's matchup with BYU.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Evansville Bandaogo (back) has been ruled out Friday against Evansville, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bandago had been on a solid run prior to injury, averaging 9.4 points and 9.5 rebounds over a span of five games. Friday will mark his third consecutive absence, and the Bearcats have another week off on the schedule afterwards, which will hopefully allow the seven-footer the time he needs to get healthy. In Bandaogo's stead, look for Viktor Lakhin to see more run, while Simas Lukosius (ankle) is also expected to suit up and could see minutes in a smaller lineup.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Bandaogo (back) won't play in Friday's game versus Stetson, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bandaogo will miss his second straight game Saturday due to a back injury. His next chance to suit up is against Evansville on Dec. 29.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fredrick scores 14 points, Bandaogo has double-double to lead Cincinnati over Bryant 85-53
CJ Fredrick scored 14 points, Aziz Bandaogo added 12 points and matched a career best with 17 rebounds, and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half to beat Bryant 85-53DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Bandaogo will be in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Howard.
Impact The senior forward will be starting for the first time this season for the Bearcats. Bandaogo has been impressive this season as he has logged 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists this season.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aziz Bandaogo Shines in Cincinnati Debut Aziz Bandaogo got to play basketball Wednesday night. It was fun to watch.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Aziz Bandaogo's Debut Has Wes Miller Excited, But Realistic Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller understands the excitement around Aziz Bandaogo being able to play but doesn't want fans to think they will...
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Game Four Talk: Wes Miller talks Aziz Bandaogo, Georgia Tech Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller talks with the media about Aziz Bandaogo and Georgia Tech.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bearcats Center Aziz Bandaogo Cleared by the NCAA Cincinnati center Aziz Bandaogo has been ruled eligible to play.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Aziz Bandaogo Has Appeal Denied by NCAA Aziz Bandaogo had his appeal for a second time transfer waiver denied by the NCAA.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Appeal denied Bandaogo had his mental health waiver for immediate eligibility denied on appeal by the NCAA on Friday, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bandaogo will not be eligible to play in 2023-24 due to him having transferred twice throughout his collegiate career. Bandaogo is expected to take legal action against the NCAA but will likely have to wait until 2024-25 to suit up for the Bearcats.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eligibility waiver denied Bandaogo was denied an eligibility waiver for Cincinnati's 2023-24 season, according to Justin Williams of The Athletic.
Impact Before his Cincinnati transfer, Bandaogo already transferred once (from Akron to Utah Valley), necessitating an eligibility waiver for the Bearcats' 2023-24 season. But by not getting the waiver, he will not be eligible to play until their 2024-25 campaign. Cincinnati's head coach Wes Miller announced at Big 12 media day Tuesday that the school is appealing the NCAA's decision. Only if it is reversed can Bandaogo participate in Cincy's 2023-24 season.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aziz Bandaogo Picks Cincinnati This spring, especially in the days leading up to the deadline for college basketball players to enter the transfer portal, was one of the m...
MAY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Stellar defender Aziz Bandaogo transfers to Cincinnati Utah Valley 7-footer Aziz Bandaogo said Saturday that he is transferring to Cincinnati.
MAY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Former Utah Valley center Aziz Bandaogo transferring to Cincinnati Bandaogo averaged 11.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game for the Wolverines last season.
MAY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Duke makes contact with elite shot-blocker Aziz Bandaogo Jon Scheyer is looking for a big man to replace Dereck Lively
MAY 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Another double-double Bandaogo finished Wednesday's 74-68 victory over Cincinnati with 15 points (4-9 FG, 7-10 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and four blocks across 34 minutes.
Impact This was the 15th double-double of the season for the 7-footer that transferred in the offseason from Akron. Bandaogo is now averaging 11.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per contest this season. Bandaogo has done an amazing job stepping in for Fardaws Aimaq as the starting center for Utah Valley. He is a big reason why the Wolverines are among the best defensive teams in the country. He will do battle with Trey Jemison and UAB next Tuesday in Las Vegas in the semifinals of the NIT.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
