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Colorado beats Washington 73-69, powered by Simpson's 21 points, 7 assists

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Luke O'Brien - Pounds glass in winO'Brien chipped in 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 73-69 win over Washington.

ImpactO'Brien has ascended to double-digit shots since moving into the starting lineup for the last three games, averaging 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds over that span. The 6-foot-8 senior has absorbed Cody Williams' (wrist) role, averaging 26.5 minutes per game over the last four games. Williams is approximately two weeks from returning, and Tristan da Silva (ankle) is also banged up, so O'Brien's workload should be stable given his quality play. He's an active two-way rebounder for Colorado as well, ranking in the nation's top-450 players with an 8.0 offensive rebounding rate.

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Eddie Lampkin - Season-best performanceLampkin finished with 17 points (5-11 FG, 7-12 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 34 minutes during Friday's 73-69 victory over Washington.

ImpactLampkin matched his season-high 12 rebounds while delivering a season-high 17 points with Tristan da Silva (ankle) and Cody Williams (wrist) sidelined Friday. Lampkin has converted 15 of 22 free throws over his last two games, marking a huge surge after combining to shoot 11 of 17 from the stripe across 10 games prior. He's a double-double threat if da Silva misses more time, and Lampkin is on the rise overall as he settles into an offensive groove -- especially if his foul-drawing conviction remains.

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson - Shoulders Colorado in winSimpson accumulated 21 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 73-69 victory over Washington.

ImpactSimpson logged his fourth consecutive game with three-plus steals, and he's boomed to average 21.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.8 steals in 34.3 minutes per game over that span. Tristan da Silva (ankle) and Cody Williams (wrist) being out didn't disrupt the backcourt minute share, but removing the two playmakers shifted additional usage to Simpson. The combination of Simpson's improved shooting, ability to score inside and foul-drawing prowess makes him an extremely well-rounded and trustworthy contributor. His 4.5 assists and 2.8 AST/TO ratio are career bests as well.

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Moses Wood - Bombs away to little availWood totaled 14 points (4-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and one block across 35 minutes during Friday's 73-69 loss to Colorado.

ImpactMood matched his season-high 11 three-point attempts Friday, but he nearly fell in line with his 31.9 percent season-long clip from deep. Wood has started all 11 contests for Washington thus far, but he's been fully relegated to an off-ball role after showcasing flashes of self-creation and offensive versatility at Portland last season. Knocking down just 27.5 percent of his guarded threes this season, Wood's acclimation has been strugglesome thus far.

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Keion Brooks - Hot from deepBrooks produced 20 points (7-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 73-69 loss to Colorado.

ImpactBrooks has posted 9-for-17 shooting from beyond the arc over his last three games, scoring 20-plus points in each. The other side of the coin yields a 3-for-9 performance inside the arc Friday, which looms large in a four-point defeat. On the season, Brooks has shot a slightly above-average 60.6 percent around the basket, climbing from a 56.3 percent mark last year.

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Braxton Meah - Season-high 24 minutesMeah accumulated seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 73-69 loss to Colorado.

ImpactMeah fouling out in a 24-minute workload is partially indicative of why his workload has been limited in the first place. The absence of Franck Kepnang (knee) has opened the door for Meah to step up, but he hasn't been overly accountable in Washington's man scheme this season, while bring a rudimentary rim-runner doesn't add much offensive versatility. Even if Kepnang misses more time, production similar to Friday is a realistic expectation for Meah.

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Simpson leads Colorado against Washington State after 21-point game

Colorado hosts the Washington State Cougars after KJ Simpson scored 21 points in Colorado's 73-69 win over the Washington Huskies

DECEMBER 30, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS