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MARCH 12

Bickerstaff scores 18 as No. 20 James Madison stays unbeaten, topping Coppin State, 87-48

TJ Bickerstaff scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds to lead No. 20 James Madison to an 87-48 victory over Coppin State

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 21 as Dukes roll Bickerstaff racked up 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 FT) and 12 rebounds over 22 minutes during Saturday's 84-69 win over Old Dominion.

Impact The Boston College transfer continues to be massively productive for the undefeated Dukes, as Saturday was his third 20-plus point showing and second consecutive double-double. Experience is often key in March, and with a starting lineup composed entirely of upperclassmen, Bickerstaff and the Dukes have the necessary tools to put any team on upset alert.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Bickerstaff scores 21 to lead No. 18 James Madison over Old Dominion 84-69

TJ Bickerstaff scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead No. 18 James Madison to an 84-69 victory at Old Dominion

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal role in victory Bickerstaff ended with four points (2-5 FG), four rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 71-69 win over Wake Forest.

Impact Despite starting for the first time since Jan. 11, Bickerstaff scored just four points in Tuesday's win. However, he did play at least 20 minutes for the first time since Jan. 31.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bickerstaff will be in the starting rotation Tuesday at Wake Forest.

Impact The senior will be getting his first start since early January, Tuesday at Wake Forest. Bickerstaff is averaging 4.9 points and 5.6 rebounds this season and scored eight points in his last start.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 10 rebounds Bickerstaff finished with four points (1-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 69-64 loss to Maine.

Impact Bickerstaff had a rough performance from a shooting perspective, but he supplied that lack of efficiency with strong numbers in other categories. He's enjoying an excellent start to the season even if he had an off performance offensively here, as he's pulled down double-digit rebounds in each of his three outings and had opened the campaign with back-to-back double-doubles.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Maine Boston College head coach Earl Grant said Bickerstaff (undisclosed) is available Monday versus Maine, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Prince Aligbe (lower body) and Quinten Post (foot) are expected to be out Monday, so fantasy managers should not be surprised if Bickerstaff is one member of Boston College's starting lineup again. He logged a double-double during both his two games started across November.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Bickerstaff (undisclosed) limped off the court in the final minute of Friday's game versus Detroit Mercy, Jack Bergamini of The Heights reports.

Impact The severity of Bickerstaff's injury is unknown, but he will likely be questionable for Monday's matchup with Maine. Bickerstaff posted a double-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes before leaving the game.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Bickerstaff amassed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and five steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 79-77 win over Cornell.

Impact It wasn't an easy game for Boston College, but Bickerstaff was one of the main reasons why the Eagles pulled away with the victory here. He was a regular starter last season and averaged only 6.6 points per game, and while he's not expected to display this level of efficiency on a game-to-game basis, don't be surprised if he ends up putting better numbers across the board now that he's played a full year under this system.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes off bench Bickerstaff (calf) ended with two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) across four minutes during Saturday's 82-78 overtime loss to Georgia Tech.

Impact Bickerstaff hadn't appeared in any of the last six games due to a calf injury, but he returned to the court Saturday and came off the bench for the first time this season. While it's not yet clear whether he'll reclaim his starting role during postseason play, it appears as though he's moved past his injury.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out again Bickerstaff (calf) once again did not take the court in Wednesday's 81-70 loss to Miami.

Impact Bickerstaff warmed up and dressed prior to Saturday's game, but beyond that, he hasn't progressed to being game-ready yet. He's now missed six consecutive contests, with his next chance to return Saturday against Georgia Tech in the regular season finale. In his stead, Quinten Post has been starting for BC, with Kanye Jones also seeing extra run.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No minutes Saturday Bickerstaff (calf) was dressed for Saturday's 70-60 loss to Clemson but did not take the court.

Impact Bickerstaff appeared set to return after missing the previous four games with a calf injury, but he didn't see any minutes despite being active for Saturday's contest. The junior forward's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday versus Miami.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as active Saturday Bickerstaff (calf) has officially been ruled active, Tyler Calvaruso of 247Sports reports

Impact After originally being questionable to return Saturday, Bickerstaff is officially active. Bickerstaff has missed the teams four previous games, but is set to make his return. Saturday will make his second game of the season appearing but not starting.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will dress Saturday Bickerstaff (calf) will warmup and dress for Saturday's game against Clemson, according to the BC men's basketball official Twitter account.

Impact Bickerstaff is not listed in the starting lineup, though warmed up and will dress for Saturday's contest. Bickerstaff has missed the last four games while nursing the calf injury. The junior forward has started in 22 of 23 appearances this season, averaging 7.8 rebounds, 7.3 points and 1.3 assists in 26.1 minutes per game. If he does not return Saturday, his next chance is Wednesday against Miami.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 17 rebounds Bickerstaff finished Wednesday's 58-47 loss to North Carolina with seven points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 17 rebounds and one assist across 38 minutes.

Impact The 17 boards tied a season-high mark for Bickerstaff, but unfortunately for him, he struggled from the field and couldn't do much from a scoring perspective. He has grabbed double-digit rebounds in three of his last four appearances, but he has scored just 8.3 points per game in that span.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers strong double-double Bickerstaff closed with 12 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 67-54 loss to Louisville.

Impact Bickerstaff recorded his fourth game with at least 10 rebounds, but at the same time, this was only his second double-double of the campaign. He's averaging just 5.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game across five appearances in January.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight points off bench Bickerstaff chipped in eight points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Sunday's 91-65 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Bickerstaff came off the bench in favor of Quinten Post for the first time this season, but it's been proposed that this was due to missed practice time, albeit without mentioning a specific ailment. He and the Eagles had not seen the court since Dec. 13 prior to Sunday due to multiple COVID-related postponements, though it was never specified which players tested positive or were exposed. With six days before BC's next game, Bickerstaff and co. should have plenty of practice time to get back into game shape.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Sunday Bickerstaff will be coming off the bench for Sunday's game against UNC.

Impact Bickerstaff had started all 11 games coming into Sunday but will come off the bench for the first time this season in place of Quinten Post. Bickerstaff Should still have a sizeable role despite his omission from the starting five. The 6-9 junior is averaging 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 14 points in win Bickerstaff accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 73-57 victory over Notre Dame.

Impact Bickerstaff only has one double-double on the season, but he has scored in double digits in two straight games and in five different games already. Even though he's not a primary scoring threat, he's doing enough to show some upside in some smaller slates due to his two-way ability.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive rebounding effort Bickerstaff supplied seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 23 minutes during Friday's 73-60 victory over Columbia.

Impact Bickerstaff is not expected to be one of Boston College's main scoring threats on a nightly basis, but he certainly made his presence felt on the glass by grabbing a season-high mark on boards. His upside will be even higher if he can find more touches near the rim, though, as he has scored in single digits in each of his last three contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive double-double Bickerstaff mustered 22 points (7-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and three steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 57-49 loss to Rhode Island.

Impact Bickerstaff has scored in double digits in his last three appearances, but this was his first double-double of the campaign and he also set season-best marks in both points and rebounds. Expect him to be a reliable contributor for the Eagles on a game-to-game basis even if he's not the go-to player going forward.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boston College basketball plucks forward T.J. Bickerstaff out of transfer portal Drexel transfer forward T.J. Bickerstaff committed to Boston College on Friday.

APRIL 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM