JULIAN HAMMOND NEWS

Leads team with 21 points Hammond notched 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and four rebounds over 30 minutes during Sunday's 78-70 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Hammond led the way for the Buffaloes with 21 points. It's the fourth time in six games and the fifth time total that the senior point guard has reached the 20-point barrier. However, he did not facilitate his teammates during the loss, finishing with a zero in the assist column for the first time this season. Hammond is averaging 14.1 points per game and has upped that total to 17.0 points during conference action.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 West Virginia visits Colorado following Hammond's 26-point game

Colorado takes on the No. 21 West Virginia Mountaineers after Julian Hammond III scored 26 points in Colorado's 75-74 loss to the UCF Knights

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rebounds with team-high 26 Hammond notched 26 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 loss to UCF.

Impact Hammond went off for a season-high 26 points while reaching five boards and five assists in the same game for the first time this season. This effort comes off of a bagel in his last game, failing to connect on any of his seven shots in the process. Through three conference games, Hammond has sandwiched two 20-point performances around that zero and has now reached 20 points four times this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 21 in losing effort Hammond closed with 21 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 79-69 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Hammond posted 21 points to lead the way for the Buffaloes during their defeat at the hands of Iowa State Monday. It was the third time in six games the senior guard has amassed at least 20 points, averaging 16.0 points per game during that stretch.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

Julian Hammond III scored a season-high 23 points as Colorado rolled to an 81-70 nonconference win over South Dakota State to remain unbeaten on its home floor

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hammond and Colorado host Pacific

Colorado plays the Pacific Tigers after Julian Hammond III scored 20 points in Colorado's 99-71 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces season-high 15 points Hammond amassed 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 72-56 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Hammond paced the Buffaloes with 15 points, draining three from behind the arc while connecting on greater than 50 percent of his shots from the floor for just the second this season. The 15 points represent a season high for the senior point guard, who also contributed four assists for the fourth time in five games. Hammond is a rarity in today's game, having spent his entire career with Colorado, earning the starting job this season after having started 15 of 88 games during his first three seasons in Boulder.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in exhibition start Hammond (knee) logged eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five assists, four rebounds and two steals across 16 minutes during Colorado's exhibition Saturday against Pomona-Pitzer.

Impact Despite not excelling anywhere, Hammond did well in most statistical categories Saturday. It included the Colorado senior's first game since Feb. 17, when a knee injury prematurely ended his junior campaign, during which he averaged 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18, 2024

Out vs. California Hammond (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game against California, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond will miss back-to-back games as he works his way back from a knee injury suffered against USC. The junior guard will aim to be ready for Sunday's contest versus Stanford.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Hammond will join the starting five for Saturday's game at Utah in place of Cody Williams (undisclosed), Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact The freshman forward will get his fifth start of the year against Utah over forward Cody Williams, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Hammond averaged 8.25 points in the four games he's started this year, which is greater than his average of 7.6 points on the entire season so far.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Arizona State Hammond (back) did not play during the Buffaloes' game Saturday at Arizona State, according to Pat Rooney of BuffZone.com.

Impact When the Buffaloes played at Arizona on Thursday, Hammond suffered an injury, which Rooney's latest article revealed as a back problem. After their game at Arizona State, they are expected to play at California on Wednesday, giving him about three days of recovery time.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely to play Saturday Hammond (undisclosed) was not observed warming up for Saturday's game against Arizona State, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond was unable to play during the second half for the matchup against Arizona on Thursday and his absence during warmups indicates he could be in line to sit out this encounter. His next chance to step into the court will be during next Wednesday's game against California.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Hammond is not in the starting lineup to face Northern Colorado on Friday, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond made his first start of the season against Miami, but he will revert to a bench role while Luke O'Brien moves to the first unit. KJ Simpson, J'Vonne Hadley, Tristan da Silva and Eddie Lampkin will round out the starting unit.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Hammond will get the start for Colorado's matchup against Miami on Sunday, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond will start in place of freshman standout Cody Williams, who will miss Sunday's game with an injured wrist. The junior guard has averaged 9.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game through eight contests this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficiency continues Hammond totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 25 minutes during Sunday's 85-68 victory over Iona.

Impact Hammond has knocked down 12 of 24 threes through Colorado's first six games. His workload is modest, but the junior has been a reliable sniper, with 61.5 percent of his shots coming from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Hammond isn't starting Sunday's game against Utah Valley.

Impact Hammond started the last four games and averaged 15.0 points and 4.5 assists in 35.8 minutes per game. However, he'll retreat to the bench Sunday while Ethan Wright draws the start for the Buffaloes.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10 points, five assists in win Hammond registered 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 65-64 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Hammond knocked down 4-of-9 shots, finishing with 10 points and five assists during Tuesday's win over Seton Hall. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has been on another level since entering the starting lineup, averaging 15 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and two steals on 35.8 minutes per game across Colorado's last four games.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Hammond III leads Colorado over Washington Julian Hammond III scored a career-high 21 points to fuel ninth-seeded Colorado to a 74-68 victory over eighth-seeded Washington on Wednesda...

MARCH 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

15 points, five steals in win Hammond contributed 15 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and five steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 69-60 win over Utah.

Impact Hammond was active on both ends of the court, finishing Saturday's win over Utah with 15 points, five assists and five steals. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has appeared in all 31 games this season, logging 6.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 18.9 minutes per game. Hammond, who played 36 minutes during Saturday's win, will look to open the Pac-12 Tournament with a solid outing against Washington this Wednesday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from the line in loss Hammond produced 11 points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and four rebounds over 19 minutes during Saturday's 73-62 loss to Utah.

Impact Hammond converted 6-of-6 attempts from the line, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds during Saturday's loss to Utah. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has appeared in all 26 games this season, logging 6.3 points, two rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 19 minutes per game. Hammond and the Buffaloes will look to bounce back against ASU on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 off the bench Hammond had 18 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Thursday's 75-72 loss to Washington.

Impact Hammond went 8-for-8 from the charity stripe, finishing with 18 points and three assists during Thursday's loss to Washington. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has appeared in all 20 games this season, logging 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and two assists on 18.2 minutes per game. Hammond continues to be a risky option for fantasy managers, as the sophomore guard finished with 18 points on Thursday after two-consecutive games with zero points.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Hammond will start Thursday night against Oregon, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Hammond will be on the court for opening tipoff with K.J. Simpson out of the Buffaloes' starting five Thursday. Hammond has come off the bench in every game so far this season, though he's seen increased playing time played over the past three contests.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE