KIM AIKEN NEWS

NCAA waiver denied Aiken (not injury related) will be unable to suit up for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Aiken, who applied for an immediate waiver from the NCAA after transferring to New Mexico State, has been denied. The 6-foot-7 senior who averaged five points, 3.4 rebounds and two assists across seven games with Arizona last season, will look to secure a waiver for next season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to see court Aiken is considered "somewhat of a longshot" to suit up this season, Jason Groves of the Las Cruces Sun-News reports.

Impact Aiken is a fifth-year senior set to play for his third collegiate team in as many seasons, and while the NCAA has typically been generous with handing out waivers, that was not the case here. It doesn't appear a return would provide much benefit for the Aggies, anyway, as the team is off to a 0-9 start to WAC play without any notable non-conference wins this year. It remains to be seen if Aiken will wish to stick around next season when presumably eligible.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Aiken is out Wednesday against Western New Mexico, Stephen Wagner of USA Today reports.

Impact Fortunately for Aiken, he can still practice and travel with New Mexico State's basketball team. The problem is his eligibility waiver continues to be in limbo with the NCAA. Nonetheless, Aiken will try being available before the regular season opener scheduled against New Mexico Highlands on Nov. 7.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains away from team Aiken (personal) continues to remain away from the Wildcats, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Aiken has been away from the team for personal reasons since Dec. 8. The 6-foot-7 forward has put up five points, 3.4 rebounds, two assists, and one steal on 13.6 minutes per game this season (seven games). Aiken's next chance to return will be Saturday when Arizona takes on Utah, but his status for then is still unknown.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No status update According to Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, Aiken (personal) is "still a member of the team," but he offered no other details on the forward's status, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily...

Impact Aiken appeared in the first seven games of the season for the Wildcats following back-to-back years as a double-digit scorer for Eastern Washington, but he hasn't seen the court in nearly a month. While this is a player with potential to be a multi-category contributor, it doesn't appear as if there's a return in sight from what's now been a five-game absence.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Aiken (personal) remains out for Saturday;'s game versus California Baptist, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Aiken is still unavailable for the Wildcats for a personal reason and it's unclear when the junior will be back in uniform at this point. it's best to consider him out indefinitely until word of his return surfaces.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted Wednesday Aiken (personal) wasn't seen during warmups for Wednesday's game against Norther Colorado, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact It appears Aiken will be sidelined for the third consecutive contest due to personal reasons. Assuming he's out, his next chance to take the court will be Saturday versus California Baptist.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Aiken (personal) remains out for Saturday's game versus Illinois, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Aiken will miss a second consecutive game for the Wildcats for a personal reason, leaving the Wildcats down a double-digit minutes contributor. He could rejoin the action as soon as Wednesday against Nothern Colorado.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits due to personal reasons Aiken missed Wednesday's 94-65 victory against Wyoming due to personal reasons, SB Nation reports.

Impact Aiken was a multi-year starter at Eastern Washington before transferring to Arizona for his fourth collegiate season, where he's served in a depth role for the undefeated Wildcats. His absence Wednesday essentially forced the starters to take on more minutes, with Justin Kier, Pelle Larsson and Oumar Ballo serving as the leading reserves. After the game, coach Tommy Lloyd commented on the situation, saying "I think we all need to respect his privacy right now. He's working through it and at some point I would love to have him back with us." This seems to imply a multi-game absence might be on tap and makes it far from a guarantee he suits up Saturday at Illinois.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Eastern Washington forward Kim Aiken reportedly commits to Arizona Wildcats The first-team all-Big Sky pick has some McKale experience.

APRIL 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Eastern Washington win first Big Sky championship since 2015

Jacob Groves had 15 points, Tanner Groves added 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Eastern Washington earned its third NCAA Tournament bid in program history and first since 2015 with...

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montana State meets EWU in Big Sky finals

Montana State and Eastern Washington are prepared to square off in the Championship of the Big Sky tournament

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

E. Washington vaults Montana 78-50 into Big Sky final

Jacob Groves scored a career-high 21 points as Eastern Washington routed Montana 78-50 in the semifinals of the Big Sky Conference Tournament

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montana, EWU meet in Big Sky semis

A spot in the Big Sky championship game is up for grabs as Montana and Eastern Washington are set to square off

MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EWU faces N. Arizona in Big Sky quarters

Northern Arizona is set to face off against Eastern Washington in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky tournament

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idaho State looks to sweep EWU

Idaho State goes for the season sweep over Eastern Washington after winning the previous matchup in Cheney

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ford, Parker rally Idaho St. over Eastern Washington 68-63

Robert Ford III posted 17 points and seven rebounds as Idaho State defeated Eastern Washington 68-63, making a late 9-0 run

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EWU looks for home win vs Idaho State

Eastern Washington looks for its fourth straight win over Idaho State at Reese Court

MARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aiken Jr. leads Eastern Washington over Montana 90-76

Kim Aiken Jr. had 28 points plus 10 rebounds for his 20th career double-double and Eastern Washington won its ninth consecutive game, beating Montana 90-76

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EWU looks to extend streak vs Montana

Eastern Washington looks for its ninth straight conference win against Montana

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

E. Washington defeats Montana 90-76 CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Kim Aiken Jr. and Tyler Robertson scored 21 points apiece as Eastern Washington won its eighth consecutive game, defeat...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

E. Washington defeats Montana 90-76 Kim Aiken Jr. and Tyler Robertson scored 21 points apiece as Eastern Washington won its eighth consecutive game, defeating Montana 90-76 on Thursday night.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

E. Washington defeats Montana 90-76

Kim Aiken Jr. and Tyler Robertson scored 21 points apiece as Eastern Washington won its eighth consecutive game, topping Montana 90-76

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EWU looks to extend streak vs Montana

Eastern Washington looks for its eighth straight conference win against Montana

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Groves, Meadows lead E. Washington over Montana St. 85-69

Tanner Groves had 16 points to lead five Eastern Washington players in double figures as the Eagles extended their win streak to seven games, topping Montana State 85-69

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS