CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS NEWS

Lars Thiemann - Scores 16 in loss Thiemann posted 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 50-48 loss to Eastern Washington.

Impact Thiemann contributed 16 points and six rebounds during Wednesday's loss to Eastern Washington. The 7-foot-1 senior has been a bright spot in an otherwise struggling program, averaging 13.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks on 28.6 minutes per game. Thiemann will look to rally the Golden Bears, (who are still looking for their first win of the season), when they face off against Butler on Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monty Bowser - Scores four points Bowser closed with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 50-48 loss to Eastern Washington.

Impact Bowser's points were his first since Nov. 21. Across the 2022-23 Golden Bears' first nine games, he scored during only one of their matchups. Fantasy managers should not expect Bowser to be a valued option. He logs little scoring for an unimpressive team still wanting its first win.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jarred Hyder - Has back injury Hyder has a back injury, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Hyder's back injury was bad enough that it required surgery. Fantasy managers should consider him out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monty Bowser - Back in starting lineup Bowser is listed in the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against Eastern Washington.

Impact Bowser is starting in replacement of the injured Devin Askew. In nine appearances this season, Bowser has played a limited role in the teams bench rotation, averaging 12.6 minutes per game. Bowser is a former four star recruit playing in his second season with the team.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

ND Okafor - Out Wednesday Okafor (illness) will be unavailable for Wednesday's showdown with Eastern Washington, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Okafor, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with Eastern Washington. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in nine games for the Golden Bears, logging 1.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 9.9 minutes per game. Okafor will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Butler.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Askew - Out Wednesday night Askew (illness) won't play in the Bears Wednesday night bout with Eastern Washington, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Askew, California's leading scorer, will miss the Bears' game against Eastern Washington due to COVID. If Askew is in fact positive for the Coronavirus, he may be held out of California's tilt with Butler on Saturday as well.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Venters leads Eastern Washington against Cal

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin Askew - Scores 25 in loss Askew notched 25 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 81-68 loss to Arizona.

Impact Askew knocked down 3-of-8 shots from beyond the arc on route to a 25-point finish on Sunday. The 6-foot-3 junior has been a scoring machine for the Golden Bears this season, logging 18.3 points per game on 39.3/30.9/86.4 shooting splits. Despite his high-energy performances, California will look to achieve their first win of the season when they take on Eastern Washington this Wednesday.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Venters leads Eastern Washington against Cal after 33-point outing

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Alajiki - 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

No. 4 Arizona rebounds from first loss, beats winless Cal

Azuolas Tubelis and Oumar Ballo combined for 42 points and 19 rebounds, and No. 4 Arizona bounced back from its first loss by holding off winless California 81-68

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Alajiki - 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

San Francisco Dons and the Utah State Aggies play in San Francisco, California

The San Francisco Dons square off against the Utah State Aggies at Chase Center in San Francisco, California

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kuany Kuany - Struggles against USC Kuany finished Wednesday's 66-51 loss to USC with seven points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Kuany struggled from the field, converting just 3-of-11 shots during Wednesday's loss to USC. The 6-foot-9 senior has started all eight games for California this season, logging 7.6 points, 2.6 rebound, and 0.5 assists on 24.3 minutes per game. Kuany, who is shooting just 34.1 percent from the field this season, will look to settle into his shot during Sunday's showdown with Arizona.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Thiemann - Scores 10 in loss Thiemann finished with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 66-51 loss to USC.

Impact Thiemann notched 10 points during Wednesday's loss to USC. The 7-foot-1 senior has started in all eight games for California this season, logging 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.6 steals and one block on 27.8 minutes per game. Thiemann will look to help California bounce back against Arizona on Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trojans race past Cal 66-51 in Pac-12 opener

Reese Dixon-Waters scored 10 of his career-high 17 points in a 20-0 run in the second half that lifted Southern California to a 66-51 win over California in the Pac-12 Conference o...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cal takes on USC, aims to halt 7-game skid

Cal will try to end its seven-game skid when the Golden Bears play USC

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

California Golden Bears take on the USC Trojans on 7-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Alajiki - 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

Jarred Hyder - Misses Clemson game Hyder (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's game against Clemson.

Impact Hyder has still yet to suit up this season. There has been no update to his injury status. Cal has been awful this season and could use any possible reinforcements they could get.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson beats Cal 67-59, takes 3rd at Emerald Coast Classic

Chase Hunter and Hunter Tyson each scored 14 points, and Clemson beat winless California 67-59 in the third-place game of the Emerald Coast Classic

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grant Newell - Scores nine in loss Newell chipped in nine points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Saturday's 67-59 loss to Clemson.

Impact Newell scored nine points and secured four rebounds during Saturday's loss to Clemson. The 6-foot-8 freshman has had a sizeable role in his first collegiate season, averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks on 22.3 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

ND Okafor - Secures five rebounds in loss Okafor totaled three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 13 minutes during Friday's 59-48 loss to TCU.

Impact Okafor was active during Friday's loss to TCU, securing five rebounds and scoring three points for California. The 6-foot-9 freshman has had a modest role with the Golden Bears this season, averaging two points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks on 9.8 minutes per game. Okafor will look to continue producing in his limited minutes in order to earn a larger role with the program.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marsalis Roberson - Returns from injury Roberson (leg) contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one assist and one block in 18 minutes during Friday's loss to TCU.

Impact Roberson returned to his usual reserve role in the backcourt following a one-game absence due to a right leg injury. Through five appearances, the sophomore is averaging 2.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 19.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TCU beats Cal, moves on to Emerald Coast Classic title game

Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points and matched a career best with nine rebounds, and TCU beat winless California 59-48 to move on to the Emerald Coast Classic championship game

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS