CJ Fredrick - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not expected to play Fredrick (lower leg) isn't expected to play against Northern Kentucky, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fredrick left Cincinnati's last game against Nicholls with an injury after playing just four minutes. He's reportedly dressed and warming up, but still not expected to go against Northern Kentucky. His next chance to play will come against Georgia Tech on Nov. 23.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Left Nicholls game with injury Nicholls (ankle/foot) left Cincinnati's game against Nicholls with an apparent injury after playing just four minutes, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Fredrick is dealing with some sort of lower leg and/or foot injury that knocked him out of the Bearcats last game and threatens to keep him out longer. It remains to be seen if he suits up for Tuesday night's game against Northern Kentucky.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared again Fredrick (hamstring) is fully cleared and expected to participate in Cincinnati's team workouts beginning from Monday, per Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact Fredrick being fully cleared indicates he is perfectly healthy going into the summer. Now, his next objectives will be to maintain perfect health before and during Cincinnati's 2024-25 season. Before injuries took a toll on him, Fredrick averaged 7.2 points and 1.9 three-pointers made across 10 games he started for the Bearcats.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Cincinnati Fredrick has decided to return with the Bearcats for the 2024-25 campaign, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick will use his additional year of eligibility in his final year with Cincinnati. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 6.1 points-per-game across 15 appearances on an injury-riddled season but has since fully recovered.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out again Fredrick (hamstring) is expected to be out for Cincinnati's game Tuesday against West Virginia, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Currently, Fredrick is expected to log his sixth consecutive DNP on Tuesday. Assuming his absence goes through, his collegiate career is finished if Cincinnati suffers a season-ending loss Tuesday. But should the Bearcats defeat West Virginia, they compete against Kansas on Wednesday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Fredrick (hamstring) will remain out when Cincinnati takes on Kansas State on Saturday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick has missed the Bearcats' past two games, and has only played in four games since the new calendar year. The guard averages plenty of time when he's healthy - 20.5 minutes, to be exact - but staying on the court has been an issue this season. Fredrick's next chance to play will come on Tuesday against Oklahoma.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wes Miller & CJ Fredrick - Postgame Presser Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller and shooting guard CJ Fredrick speak with the media following the Bearcats' loss to Iowa State.

FEBRUARY 14 • 247SPORTS.COM

Good to go versus Cougars Fredrick (hamstring) will be available for Saturday's game against Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick will return to the Bearcats' lineup after missing the last 10 contests with a hamstring injury. The 6-foot-3 senior started 10 of the first 11 games of this season, averaging 7.5 points on 41.5 percent field-goal shooting. Fredrick will likely reprise a spot in Cincinnati's starting lineup, which would likely push junior forward Simas LUkosius to a role off the bench Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go versus Cougars Fredrick (hamstring) will be available for Saturday's game against Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility to play Fredrick (hamstring) has returned to practice and head coach Wes Miller stated, "its possible" that he will play Saturday against Houston, Keegan Nickoson of BearCatJournal reports...

Impact Fredrick has not played since December, but he's returned to practice and could even suit up Saturday against a tough Houston team. The senior guard averages 7.5 points on 24.4 minutes per game so far this season, and could be a huge help against the Cougars if able to play.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Fredrick will miss Friday's game against Evansville due to a hamstring injury, Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports reports.

Impact Fredrick played in the team's final game before the holiday break and logged 33 minutes in the contest, but it appears the issue is still bothering him. The senior's next opportunity to rejoin the action surfaces Jan. 6 against BYU in Big 12 play.

DECEMBER 29, 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 85-53

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CJ Fredrick Chooses Cincinnati Last week, Kentucky guard (and former Iowa guard) CJ Fredrick placed him in the NCAA transfer portal for the second time after two seasons i...

APRIL 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kentucky G CJ Fredrick transfers to Cincinnati Former Iowa and Kentucky guard CJ Fredrick revealed Monday that he is transferring to Cincinnati.

APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kentucky G CJ Fredrick transfers to Cincinnati Former Iowa and Kentucky guard CJ Fredrick revealed Monday that he is transferring to Cincinnati.

APRIL 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

CJ Fredrick announces his basketball transfer destination. He's headed back home. CJ Fredrick will continue his college basketball career at Cincinnati after spending two years with the Kentucky Wildcats.

APRIL 24, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Doesn't look 100 percent Fredrick posted zero points (0-1 FG), one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Friday's 80-73 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact While Fredrick was able to get in the game despite a week of limited practices, he definitely wasn't his regular self, only attempting one field goal. With Kentucky going down early in the SEC Tournament, the senior sharpshooter will at least have nearly a full week to get healthy before The Big Dance.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited against Vanderbilt Coach Jon Calipari said Fredrick (undisclosed) will "give whatever he can" in Friday's game versus Vanderbilt, Tyler Thompson of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Fredrick is set to play Friday after missing practice Monday with an undisclosed injury. However, the senior guard be replaced by Cason Wallace in the starting lineup.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not practice Monday Fredrick (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Fredrick missed practice after playing a limited role in Saturday's 88-79 win over Arkansas. The senior guard mentioned the urgency he felt in regards to making a return for the teams first conference tournament game on Friday. It is likely that he is just missing practice out of caution and will be available Friday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven minutes Fredrick supplied one assist over seven minutes during Saturday's 86-54 victory over Auburn.

Impact Fredrick received a few minutes Saturday but is expected to play more during March. The question will be whether if he can re-enter Kentucky's starting lineup during tournament action. After all, the Wildcats were successful while using a backcourt tandem of Cason Wallace and Antonio Reeves while both Fredrick and Sahvir Wheeler (ankle) sat out absent.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Fredrick (ribs) is going through pregame warmups with the intention of play after being cleared to play for Saturday's game versus Auburn, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio rep...

Impact Fredrick is set to play Saturday after missing the previous four games with a rib injury. He is averaging 4.8 points and 2.0 assists in 26.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Wednesday Fredrick (ribs) wasn't spotted warming up Wednesday, per Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com.

Impact Fredrick looks set to miss his fourth straight game as the Wildcats play Florida on Wednesday night. The guard had started eight straight games for Kentucky before sustaining a rib injury. His next chance to play will come against Auburn on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Fredrick (ribs) is unlikely to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with Florida, Tristan Pharis of SB Nation reports.

Impact Fredrick, who has missed the last three games with a rib injury, is reportedly not expected to return on Wednesday. If the 6-foot-3 senior, who has averaged 7.3 points and 1.6 assists on 24.3 minutes per game this season, is ultimately unable to suit up, he will have his next opportunity to return against Auburn on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Tennessee Fredrick (ribs) will sit out the Wildcats' game Saturday versus Tennessee, according to Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio.

Impact According to Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com, Fredrick is neither wearing the Wildcats' game uniform nor warming up before their upcoming matchup Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect him out again. Currently, the Wildcats' next game is scheduled Wednesday at Florida.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Wednesday Fredrick (ribs) isn't warming up Wednesday ahead of Kentucky's clash with Mississippi State, per Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Impact Fredrick wasn't spotted at the pregame shootaround earlier Wednesday, and his absence from pre-game warm-ups likely solidifies his status as out. Fredrick missed Kentucky's last game against Georgia as well. Carson Wallace and Antonio Reeves will likely get the call once again for Kentucky's backcourt.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Fredrick scores 14 points, Bandaogo has double-double to lead Cincinnati over Bryant 85-53