Following a seven-year college basketball journey spanning three institutions, former Iowa guard CJ Fredrick has announced his retirement from basketball via social media. Fredrick, who began his career with the Iowa Hawkeyes during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, expressed gratitude for the opportunities the sport provided. He spent two seasons in Iowa City, averaging 8.8 points with shooting splits of 47.9% from the field, 46.6% from three, and 74.4% from the free-throw line. He also contributed 2.3 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 26.6 minutes per game across 52 starts.

After the 2020-21 season, Fredrick transferred to Kentucky, where a hamstring injury sidelined him for a year. In the 2022-23 season with the Wildcats, he averaged 6.1 points, shooting 35.1% from the field and 31.8% from three. After one season at Kentucky, Fredrick entered the transfer portal again, ultimately landing at Cincinnati. As a Bearcat, he averaged 3.4 points, shooting 39.4% from the field and 41.7% from three.

Injuries, including issues with his hamstring, ribs, ankle, feet, and back, significantly impacted his playing time. Despite these setbacks, Fredrick played a total of 113 games. He reflected on his career, expressing love for the game and gratitude for the relationships he formed.

In other college basketball news, Indiana University's men's and women's teams are undergoing significant roster changes. New head coach Darian DeVries is actively recruiting players, with commitments from his son Tucker and freshman Trent Sisley. Luke Goode is seeking a medical redshirt, and DePaul transfer Conor Enright has joined the team. Davidson’s Reed Bailey has also committed to the program. Indiana is reportedly pursuing Sam Houston’s Lamar Wilkerson, Charleston’s Ante Brzovic, Troy’s Tayton Conerway, LSU’s Tyrell Ward, and Idaho State’s Dylan Darling.

Departing players include Myles Rice, who is headed to Maryland, and Yarden Garzon. The women's team has gained commitments from Phoenix Stotijn from Arkansas, Zania Socka-Nguemen from UCLA, and Chloe Spreen from Alabama. Assistant coaches Kenny Johnson and Mike Bargen are joining DeVries' staff. Indiana is scheduled to play Louisville on December 6 in Indianapolis.

Several former Hoosiers are currently playing in the NBA, including Kel'el Ware, OG Anunoby, Thomas Bryant, Eric Gordon, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. The Podcast on the Brink discussed roster construction strategies, while the Back Home Network featured multiple shows. The softball team had a successful week, sweeping Maryland and defeating Louisville. The baseball team also had victories against Michigan State and Ball State.