CJ FREDRICK NEWS

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

Not at shootaround Fredrick (ribs) is not at the Wildcats' shootaround before their game Wednesday at Mississippi State, according to Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio.

Impact Fredrick and Sahvir Wheeler were the Wildcats' only players not participating in their pre-game shootaround. Like they were at Georgia on Saturday, Cason Wallace and Antonio Reeves are expected to be the Wildcats' starting backcourt if Fredrick must sit out.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Monday Fredrick (ribs) didn't practice with the Wildcats as Kentucky gears up to face Mississippi State on Wednesday, per Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com.

Impact Fredrick didn't play in Kentucky's disappointing loss to Georgia on Saturday with a rib injury he sustained several days earlier. It'll be worth monitoring the senior's status, as Kentucky head coach John Calipari indicated there's a chance he practices Tuesday before the Mississippi State game. The guard is putting up 7.3 points and 1.6 assists on the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Georgia Fredrick (ribs) is out for Saturday's game versus Georgia and is day-to-day moving forward, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Fredrick suffered a cracked rib in Tuesday's game against Arkansas. His future availability will be based on pain tolerance, but the senior guard will attempt to return sooner rather than later. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has injured ribs Fredrick has a rib injury, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

Impact Kentucky's head coach John Calipari said Fredrick was injured and should not have played when the team hosted Arkansas on Tuesday. He logged zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 FT) across his 21 minutes during an 88-73 loss. Currently, Fredrick's availability status is questionable before the Wildcats play at Georgia on Saturday. He has three days to recover.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky posts wire-to-wire 72-67 victory over Florida

Freshman Cason Wallace scored 20 points, Jacob Toppin had a double-double and Kentucky never trailed in a 72-67 victory over Florida

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reeves scores 23, Kentucky hands Texas A&M first SEC loss

Antonio Reeves hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 23 points as Kentucky beat Texas A&M 76-67, handing the Aggies their first SEC loss of the season while the Wildcats pic...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Fredrick is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Tennessee.

Impact Fredrick will replace Cason Wallace (undisclosed) in the starting lineup Saturday. The senior forward will make his sixth start of the season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14 points across 30 minutes Fredrick closed with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one assist in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 71-68 loss to South Carolina.

Impact Since transferring to Kentucky, Fredrick has 11.2 points averaged across his five games during which he logged at least 30 minutes. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if the backup continues playing a lot sooner than later. Cason Wallace (back) could sit out at least once.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against South Carolina Fredrick (hand) is active for Tuesday's matchup against South Carolina, Aaron Gershon of 247 Sports reports.

Impact After originally being given a 1-2 week timetable, Fredrick will ultimately end up missing only three games. He's not in the starting five, but is in line to provide the Wildcats with an extra three-point threat off the bench.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Fredrick was among teammates out warming up, but wearing a wrap on his shooting hand while putting up shots, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact The junior was spotted warming-up in shoot-arounds with the rest of the team after missing the last three games with a dislocated finger. If Fredrick does make an early return, he'll bring another outside shooting option to the Kentucky lineup.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Monday Fredrick was able to practice in full ahead of Kentucky's tilt with South Carolina, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Fredrick has missed the Wildcats' last three games since suffering a hand injury in late December. He reportedly looked good Monday, practicing in full with the team. He'll remain a game-time decision for the South Carolina game Tuesday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss a few weeks Fredrick is expected to be out "a few weeks" due to a dislocated finger, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Fredrick has already been ruled out Saturday after suffering what was initially reported as a right hand injury last Wednesday against Missouri. While he'll miss time, the good news is that the sharpshooter has avoided ligament damage, which would have forced an absence of several months. Instead, he'll look to return relatively early in 2023.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Fredrick (hand) won't play in Saturday's matchup with Louisville.

Impact Fredrick is out Saturday after injury his hand in Wednesday's game. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Louisiana State.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fredrick scores 17, No. 4 Kentucky beats South Carolina St

CJ Fredrick scored 17 points to lead No. 4 Kentucky to a 106-61 win over South Carolina State

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contained offensively in loss Fredrick provided five points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt) over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 86-77 2OT loss to Michigan State.

Impact Fredrick was contained by the Spartans' defense, as the guard faced a familiar Big Ten foe. The Iowa transfer is averaging 13.0 points and 2.0 assists across the first three games this year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 4 Kentucky

With Oscar Tshiebwe returning to Lexington, Kentucky is primed for a season of redemption and ranks No. 4 in our preseason countdown.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Hot shooting continues Fredrick had a team-high 15 points (5-8 FG< 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to go along with three rebounds, an assist and a block across 28 minutes in Sunday's 56-38 exhibition victory over Miss...

Impact Now healthy after not appearing in any games for the Wildcats last season, Fredrick looks like a walking bucket. He's a player who appears in line to secure a starting role, but whether or not that happens, Fredrick is likely the odds-on favorite to lead Big Blue in three-point shooting in 2022-23. He's someone opposing defenses simply cannot leave open, even in transition.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM

Efficient line in scrimmage Fredrick had 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes in Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage.

Impact Fredrick has been managed carefully this offseason, as he sat out a foreign tour game for load management and didn't participate in Big Blue Madness due to an ankle injury. He seems to be in the clear now, however, as he wouldn't otherwise participate in a low-stakes exhibition contest. While Fredrick did face opposition that included several walk-ons, he did put forth the most efficient stat line of the game, which is similar to what his role will be during the year. He missed the entire 2021-22 season, but will now be back to provide a major boost in outside shooting.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Kentucky begins with concerns about Tshiebwe's health

No. 4 Kentucky will open the season with high expectations and questions about injured star Oscar Tshiebwe

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Participates in exhibition Fredrick (ankle) participated in the Kentucky Wildcats' Big Blue Madness exhibition Friday, according to their official Twitter account.

Impact Fredrick participated in the exhibition's three-point contest. He was able to attempt many shots without any problems, indicating his previous injury is no longer a problem.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE