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Season-high 12 points Celestine contributed 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 73-53 victory over Pacific.

Impact Celestine received his second start of the season with Kuany Kuany sidelined, and he took advantage of the opportunity with his first double-digit scoring game of the season. He missed just one field goal attempt in the win and has shot the ball well when called upon. Look for Celestine to continue to start if Kuany misses additional time.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start of season Celestine is starting Sunday against Utah.

Impact This will be Celestine's first start of the campaign. The sophomore is averaging just 4.3 points per game on the season, though.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

24 minutes in 2021-22 debut Celestine (undisclosed) had four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 24 minutes in Saturday's 55-52 loss to UNLV.

Impact Celestine did not take the court in the season opener for reasons that were never specified, but he saw more minutes than any other Bears reserve in this contest. Though he did see six starts down the stretch last season, it appears as he'll function in a sixth-man role to begin the 2021-22 campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One of many Cal absences Celestine did not take the court in Tuesday's season-opening loss to UC San Diego.

Impact The Bears were down five players in this contest, and per Sports Illustrated, coach Mark Fox believes only one of them has a chance to suit up Saturday against UNLV. The only other details Fox offered were that the absences were not related to COVID-19. Once cleared, Celestine should have a role this year after making six starts in 22 appearances in 2020-21.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 13 points Celestine posted 13 points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and zero assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 71-62 victory over Colorado.

Impact All five of Celestine's field goal attempts came from long-range, as he was one of two players Cal players to reach double figures en route to a season-high 13 points. It was the second start in a row for Celestine, who is getting increased playing time due to his accurate shooting. Expect him to see 25+ minutes and used primarily as a three-point specialist going forward.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start on Thursday Celestin is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Utah.

Impact Celestine will get his first career start on Thursday. To this point in the season he has played a pretty limited role, averaging just 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 9.1 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE