JAVON RUFFIN NEWS

Logs 26 minutes, seven rebounds Ruffin (illness) logged five points (1-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal during Colorado's 78-70 loss Sunday against West Virginia.

Impact Fortunately for Ruffin, his physical recovery prevented consecutive DNPs between Colorado's recent games Wednesday (at Central Florida) and Sunday. According to Pat Pat Rooney of the Daily Camera, RJ Smith suffered an undisclosed problem against West Virginia. Ruffin logged four rebounds during the game's second half.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to illness Ruffin didn't play in Wednesday's loss to UCF due to an illness, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact First it was Andrej Jakimovski and then Bangot Dak, but Wednesday was the turn of Ruffin to miss a game for the Buffs. The stomach bug shouldn't be serious, though, so there's a chance he might be back in the lineup for the game against WVU on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Monday Ruffin (back) finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's loss to Iowa State.

Impact Ruffin sat out the team's last game with what seemed to be a minor back flare up. His nine points were the most he's scored since he had a season-high 15 points Nov. 17. He's now averaging 5.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back injury Ruffin didn't play in Saturday's win over Bellarmine due to a back injury, head coach Tad Boyle told Oliver Hayes of Buff Stampede.

Impact Ruffin's injury was declared as a flare-up, but it remains to be seen if this will be a serious issue or not. His next chance to play will come against Iowa State on Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Ruffin (ankle) provided zero points (0-2 FG), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Saturday's 72-55 win over Colorado State.

Impact Ruffin was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the game as he dealt with an ankle but was available. The junior guard came off the bench and logged 16 minutes, his lowest prior to the injury in last week's matchup. He will aim for a better performance in Friday's meeting with South Dakota State.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Ruffin (ankle) is reportedly suffering from an ankle injury, Patt Rooney of Buff Zone reports.

Impact Ruffin saw just five minutes of action against Pacific before an ankle injury, that had been bothering him during practice, flared up against the Tigers. The 6-foot-5 junior, who was unable to return in the contest, will have his next opportunity to suit up against CSU on Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high 15 off bench Ruffin produced 15 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Sunday's 88-66 victory over Harvard.

Impact Ruffin needed just five shot attempts to produce a season-high 15 points over a season-low 19 minutes. The junior guard was moved to the bench in favor of Trevor Baskin and responded with a highly efficient offensive performance. Ruffin averaged just 2.1 points last season across 10.1 minutes last year but has seen a spike in minutes and production this season, averaging 24.8 minutes through four games (three starts), posting 11.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery Ruffin is set to undergo knee surgery and will not be available for the remainder of the NIT, Pat Rooney of buffzone.com reports.

Impact Ruffin only managed to play in five games since Feb. 2 and is set to have a third surgery on his same knee over the last two years. The 6-5 guard had his first surgery in 2021 after suffering a dislocated kneecap and was hoping to return during the middle of the season before suffering a setback that required a second surgery which sidelined him for the entire 2021-22 campaign. Ruffin played in the first 19 games of the year and was showing signs of improvement before suffering another setback with his knee in mid-January. He will not have a firm timeline to return, however, head coach Tad Boyle did confirm that he would not be a full participant in summer workouts.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Tuesday Ruffin (knee) did not appear in Tuesday's 65-64 win over Seton Hall.

Impact Ruffin sat out for his sixth consecutive game with a knee injury as the Buffaloes took down Seton Hall on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 freshman, who appeared in 24 games this season, averaging six points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 14.6 minutes per game, will remain a game-time decision for the second round of the NIT.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss extended period Ruffin (knee) will not return for the Pac-12 tournament, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Ruffin has missed three straight games while dealing with the knee injury. Missing the tournament guarantees Ruffin out until at least Saturday, with the teams postseason chances not currently known. The freshman guard averaged 6.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 24 appearances this season.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Ruffin (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus Utah, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Ruffin will miss his third straight game due to a knee injury. His next chance to suit up will come in the conference tournament.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UCLA Ruffin (knee) will sit out Colorado's game Sunday versus UCLA, according to Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera.

Impact Colorado's head coach Tad Boyle confirmed Ruffin will be out against No. 4 UCLA. Currently, the Buffaloes are scheduled to host Utah next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Ruffin will miss Thursday's game against USC with a knee injury, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Ruffin previously missed four consecutive games with a knee injury before returning to come off the bench in each of the past five contests. While it's unclear if he's once again dealing with the same issue, the 6-foot-5 freshman will now be sidelined until at least Sunday's tilt versus USC. Ruffin has 6.6 points and 3.4 boards while playing 16.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10 points, seven rebounds in win Ruffin racked up 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 19 minutes during Thursday's 67-59 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Ruffin knocked down 3-of-5 shots, finishing with 10 points and seven rebounds during Thursday's win over Arizona. The 6-foot-5 freshman continues to log efficient minutes off the bench for the Buffaloes, averaging 5.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.5 steals on 14.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes in win Ruffin (knee) returned from a four-game absence Thursday and finished with two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 12 minutes in a win over Cal.

Impact Ruffin was forced to miss the past four games heading into Thursday while tending to a knee issue. The 6-5 freshman will look to stay healthy over the final stretch of the season and is averaging 5.7 points and 2.2 rebounds in 14 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Ruffin (knee) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against Oregon, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact The guard is set to miss a third straight game with a lingering knee injury, and his next chance to play will come Saturday at Oregon State. His absence shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters, however, as he's only averaging 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds across 14.1 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Currently day-to-day Ruffin (knee) is day-to-day, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Because of a physical illness, Ruffin was sent home before sitting out Colorado's game Sunday versus Washington State. But now that he is day-to-day, fantasy managers should consider him questionable before future games the Buffaloes are scheduled to play. That includes the upcoming matchup they will have at Oregon on Thursday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Ruffin (knee) is not available for Sunday's game against Washington State, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact There has still yet to be any clarity given pertaining to how severe Ruffin's injury is and when he could possibly return. He'll miss his second straight game and will remain up in the air for Thursday's meeting with Oregon.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Ruffin is out for Thursday's game versus Washington with an apparent knee injury, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Ruffin is dealing with an undisclosed knee issue that will sideline him for at least Thursday's game. More on the injury is expected to be told following the conclusion of the game. Whatever the injury may be, it is not expected to be season-ending. Ruffin is averaging 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game thus far.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in losing effort Ruffin closed Thursday's 68-61 loss to USC with 12 points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.

Impact Ruffin knocked down 3-of-6 shots from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points and five rebounds during Thursday's loss to USC. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in 18 games this season, averaging 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists on 13.8 minutes per game. Ruffin has seen an average of 19.3 minutes across Colorado's last four games, and he has slowly taken on a larger role for the Buffaloes.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Ruffin is coming off the bench Thursday against Stanford,

Impact Ruffin drew a spot start Dec. 21 against Southern Utah, but he'll return to his usual bench role with Lawson Lovering (undisclosed) cleared to play. Ruffin is averaging 5.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in his last seven contests off the bench.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 in win Ruffin ended Friday's 103-75 win over Texas A&M with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 22 minutes.

Impact Ruffin scored a season-high 14 points during Friday's win over Texas A&M. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in all five games for Colorado this season, averaging 6.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 12.2 minutes per game. Ruffin will look to continue making positive contributions in his limited role, as he gets adjusted to the collegiate level.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to redshirt Ruffin (knee) is slated to redshirt this season, Patt Rooney of BuffZone.com reports.

Impact Ruffin has been unable to suit up for the Buffaloes after a lengthy recovery from an offseason knee injury, and he is expected to redshirt this season. The 6-foot-5 freshman from New Orleans was a three-star recruit, expected to make an immediate impact for Colorado. Ruffin will likely have to wait until next year for his first chance at the collegiate level.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still at least a few weeks away Ruffin (knee) remains at least a few weeks from potentially making his debut with Colorado, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact A report from November suggested Ruffin is likely out through late December and that still appears to be the case at a minimum. Once the freshman is finally in a spot where he is game-ready, Rooney indicated he and Ruffin will discuss whether or not he would like to play this season or utilize a redshirt and return next season as a freshman.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out through late December Ruffin (knee) will likely be sidelined until at least late December, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Ruffin has yet to make his season debut as he continues to recover from offseason knee surgery, and he remains without a timetable to return. A better idea of the freshman's status will likely come into focus once he returns to practice.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE