COLE BAJEMA NEWS

Instant impact Bajema contributed 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 101-66 win over Eastern Washington.

Impact Bajema's shooting prowess is on Full display Monday, representing Utah's leading scorer. He's a traditional 3&D wing, but Bajema was underutilized at Washington last season, and his immediate incorporation into Utah's offense bodes well for an improved 2023-24 campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UW guard Cole Bajema announces he's entering the transfer portal Two weeks after talking about returning to UW, the Husky senior guard announced he's leaving the team and entering the transfer portal.

MARCH 25, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Leaving Washington Bajema has entered the transfer portal, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Bajema is set to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The 6-foot-7 forward played three seasons with Washington, starting in 30 games his senior season. Bajema shot a team high 85.1 percent from the free throw line last season.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

O'Brien hits late 3, Colorado advances past Huskies 74-68

Julian Hammond III scored a career-high 21 points and Luke O’Brien made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 59.8 seconds left to help Colorado beat Washington 74-68 in the opening game of th...

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nine points, five rebounds in loss Bajema contributed nine points (3-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Thursday's 93-84 loss to Washington State.

Impact Bajema knocked down 3-of-6 shots from beyond the arc, finishing with nine points and five rebounds during Thursday's loss to Washington State. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 30 games this season (29 starts), logging 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.9 steals on 29.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension completed Bajema (suspension) ended Saturday's 56-51 loss to Washington State with two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes.

Impact Bajema served his one-game suspension Feb. 4 at USC. The senior is expected to continue being part of Washington's starting lineup, like he was Saturday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bamba, Gueye lead Washington St. past rival Washington 56-51

TJ Bamba scored 20 points, Mouhamed Gueye had 17 points and 15 rebounds and Washington State beat in-state rival Washington 56-51

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Too Many Key Guys Seated, Huskies Drop One at USC Forward Cole Bajema serves his suspension while center Braxton Meah fouls out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UW Athletic Director Shows Support for Suspended Cole Bajema The Husky forward will sit out Saturday night’s USC game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Issued one-game suspension The Pac-12 suspended Bajema for Saturday's game versus USC for a play the league says should've been a Flagrant-2 against UCLA, Michael DeCourcy of the Sporting News reports.

Impact Bajema had "significant contact" with the "groin area" of Bruins center Adem Bona on Thursday. The junior center's next chance to suit up will be next Saturday's matchup with Washington State. Bajema is averaging 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.8 minutes across 24 games this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 in loss Bajema totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 70-61 loss to UCLA.

Impact Bajema knocked down 4-of-7 shots, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds during Thursday's loss to UCLA. The 6-foot-7 senior has started in 23 games this season, logging 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and one steal on 31.8 minutes per game. Bajema will look to help the Huskies get back on track against USC on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington fends off Arizona St. in 69-66 OT win

Keion Brooks scored 22 points and Noah Williams scored 18 points and Washington led most of the way following a sluggish start to beat Arizona State 69-66 in overtime

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient in blowout loss Bajema closed with 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 86-61 loss to Utah.

Impact Bajema knocked down 4-of-7 shots, finishing with 13 points and four rebounds during Saturday's loss to Utah. Bajema bounced back after converting just 2-of-11 shots across Washington's last two games, but the Utes were too much for the Huskies on Saturday. Bajema and the Huskies will look to get back on track when they host Arizona State on Thursday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlsen, Worster help Utah beat Washington 86-61

Branden Carlson scored 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting, Rollie Worster finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and Utah never trailed in its 86-61 win over Washington

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington holds off Colorado 75-72 behind Brooks' 25 points

Keion Brooks Jr. scored 25 points, Braxton Meah had a double-double and Washington beat Colorado 75-72 sweeping the season series against the Buffaloes

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cal hosts Meah and Washington

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient in loss Bajema supplied 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 70-67 loss to Arizona.

Impact Bajema notched 16 points and five rebounds during Thursday's loss to Arizona. The 6-foot-7 senior bounced back from a couple rough shooting performances, but his efforts were not enough to take down the Wildcats. Bajema and the Huskies will look to regroup for Sunday's showdown with Arizona State.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis rallies USC late, Trojans top Washington, 80-67

Boogie Ellis scored 27 points and USC earned its seventh straight victory, pulling away from Washington late to earn an 80-67 win on the road

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington has 5 in double figures, beats Idaho State 90-55

Keyon Menifield scored 13 points to lead five in double figures and Washington beat Idaho State 90-55

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks leads Washington against Idaho State

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 11 rebounds in win Bajema racked up seven points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 38 minutes during Friday's 75-67 win over North Florida.

Impact Bajema made his second collegiate start during Friday's win over North Florida, hauling in 11 rebounds for the Huskies. The 6-foot-7 senior appeared in 32 games last season, contributing 5.4 points and 1.9 rebounds on 19.5 minutes per game. Bajema has averaged 34 minutes per game across the first two games this season, and he appears poised for a larger role this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hopes to take another step toward top of Pac-12

Washington coach Mike Hopkins believes the Huskies were on an upward trajectory by the end of last season

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in off bench Bajema provided 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 82-70 victory over Utah.

Impact Bajema scored 16 of Washington's 18 bench points on the strength of three 3-pointers for his third 15+ point performance of the season. The 6-7 wing has struggled to contribute much in other statistical categories and has been primarily used as a three-point specialist. The Huskies will take on USC in a Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinal Thursday, in which Bajema was held to just one made field goal in their only meeting this season.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Bajema contributed 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and four steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 87-64 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Bajema reached double figures for the first time in over a month, doing it despite only five field goal attempts in his typical sixth-man role. He also contributed a team-high four steals - his second straight game with multiple steals. Bajema is averaging 6.4 points and shooting 46 percent from long-range over his last five games.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 off bench Bajema recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Thursday's 74-68 victory over Utah.

Impact Bajema returned to his regular bench role after getting a start Dec. 21 in place of the sidelined Jamal Bey, and he shined with all 15 of his points coming from beyond the arc. His minutes have been sporadic this season, as he's seen 20+ minutes in five games and single digit minutes in six games. The three-point specialist has been an inconsistent shooter at 31 percent overall on the season.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE