Corey Chest - College Basketball News & Rumors

Entering transfer portal Chest (foot) is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Toyloy Brown III of The Advocate.

Impact While enrolled at Louisiana State, Chest did not have quite a smooth road. He redshirted LSU's 2023-24 season, and his freshman year was for a struggling team that won less than 16 percent of its SEC games. Chest has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Bulldogs Chest (foot) won't be available in LSU's SEC Tournament game against Mississippi State.

Impact Chest has missed the last three games for the Tigers and he'll make it four straight in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The forward, who averages 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, will have a chance to play Thursday if LSU advances in the bracket.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Chest (foot) isn't available against Texas A&M on Saturday.

Impact Chest will now miss his third straight game with a foot injury. The freshman, who averaged 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds before his ailment, will get his next chance to play in the first round of the SEC championship on March 12.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Chest (foot) is listed out for Tuesday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Chest will miss this matchup as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury. He will aim to be back for Saturday's meeting with Texas A&M.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Chest (foot) is unlikely to play against Kentucky on Tuesday.

Impact Chest is listed as doubtful for LSU's visit to Rupp Arena on Tuesday night. The forward missed the Tigers' last game, and hasn't started since Feb. 12 as he's battled a nagging injury since then. At this rate, Chest appears slated to miss his second straight game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Saturday loss with injury Chest didn't play in LSU's 69-81 loss to Mississippi State due to a foot injury, Tre Allen of The Daily Reveille reports.

Impact Chest missed just his third game of the season with a foot ailment. The freshman forward, who averages 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, will get his next chance to play on March 4 against Kentucky.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Chest (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Mississippi State.

Impact Chest was considered probable to play Saturday and he will ultimately suit up after coming off the bench in each of LSU's previous three contests. The freshman is averaging 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds across 20 minutes this season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Chest (undisclosed) is probable to play Saturday against Mississippi State.

Impact Chest has played off the bench in each of the Tigers' last three games, though he's racked up a combined 27 minutes over that stretch. Even with the probable tag and that likelihood that he'll play, he's not likely to see a big role once again.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Chest (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Chest, who sat out during Saturday's game against Oklahoma due to undisclosed reasons, will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Gamecocks. The 6-foot-8 freshman is averaging 6.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocks across 23 games (18 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Chest (undisclosed) is listed as probable for LSU's clash with South Carolina on Tuesday.

Impact Chest missed LSU's win over Oklahoma on Saturday, and remains in danger of missing another game although that seems unlikely given the probable tag. It's unclear what ailment Chest is dealing with, but should he be available as expected, he figures to remain a starting member of the Tigers' front court.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bounce-back outing Chest finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 loss to Alabama.

Impact Chest was in the midst of a rough four-game stretch leading up to Saturday, averaging just 2.3 points and 3.0 rebounds over that span. Perhaps a stellar day on the glass will help the freshman get back on track, though a tough matchup against Auburn awaits on Wednesday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ice cold as of late Chest recorded two points (1-5 FG), six rebounds and three blocks across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 78-74 win over Arkansas.

Impact Chest has scored a combined nine points over his last three games on seven shots. He's also averaging just 14.0 minutes despite being a starter. The freshman appears to have hit a bit of a lull, and LSU may limit his minutes accordingly. Still, he appears locked into the starting five for the time being.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first career double-double Chest finished with 12 points (6-7 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 80-71 win over FGCU.

Impact Chest had an efficient, productive outing in his fourth game as a starter for the Tigers. The freshman's first career double-double finally came against Florida Gold Coast, as he was aggressive both from the floor and on the glass. Chest has steadily progressed this season, and his involvement only seems to be increasing as LSU inches closer to conference play.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daimion Collins, Corey Chest lead LSU to 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast

Daimion Collins scored 18 and freshman Corey Chest posted a double-double to lead LSU to an 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Chest is listed in the starting lineup for LSU's matchup against UCF on Sunday.

Impact Chest will start for the Tigers on Sunday, his first start of the season. The freshman forward has averaged 4.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Tigers through four contests this season coming off a redshirt season as a true freshman in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Redshirting 2023-24 season Chest is redshirting Louisiana State's 2023-24 season, according to Glen West of 247Sports.com.

Impact Before enrolling at Louisiana State, Chest was not expected to receive a meaningful role during his 2023-24 season. So to maintain four seasons of collegiate eligibility, he is redshirting LSU's current campaign. With the time off, Chest has been developing his skill set and added 15 pounds of muscle.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Daimion Collins, Corey Chest lead LSU to 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast