DAIMION COLLINS NEWS

Exits game with shoulder injury Collins (shoulder) exited Friday's game against Pittsburgh with an apparent shoulder injury, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Collins was helped off the floor to the locker room during the first half of Friday's game against the Panthers after landing awkwardly on a blocked dunk attempt. The 6-foot-9 junior's season was derailed by a shoulder injury last season that limited him to just six games; a tough break for the Tiger forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Collins (shoulder) has been fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact After spending nearly 75 percent of 2024 dealing with a shoulder injury, Collins can enter the last quarter of this year focused on building off what was still his best season for LSU. For the 2023-24 Tigers, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.2 rebounds across six games.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Taking medical redshirt Collins (shoulder) is redshirting Louisiana State's 2023-24 season, according to Glen West of 247Sports.com.

Impact It appears Collins is eligible for a medical redshirt, which may still give him multiple seasons of collegiate eligibility to use. After the end of Louisiana State's 2023-24 season, he should be cleared for basketball activities before spring's conclusion. Following his clearance, Collins is expected to work on his craft for a better role in LSU's 2024-25 season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Wednesday Collins (shoulder) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against Mississippi, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Collins has spotted in sweats while his teammates warmed up and will not take the floor Wednesday. Collins has played just once in the last 10 games due to a shoulder injury. It's unclear when he will be ready to return.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Collins (undisclosed) is set to return from a two-game absence and will be available to face Auburn on Saturday, Matthew Brune of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Collins has made just one appearance since the start of December. However, given he has logged more than 15 minutes just twice all season long, he's not expected to have a prominent role off the bench, meaning he's not expected to have a lot of upside from a fantasy perspective.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

How transfer addition Daimion Collins fits with LSU basketball's roster Tigers get their rim protecting big, who has a lot of talent and potential to unlock with more opportunity in Baton Rouge.

MAY 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Daimion Collins transfers to LSU as ex-Kentucky big man, former McDonald's All-American stays in SEC The former Wildcat is headed across the conference

MAY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ex-Kentucky F Daimion Collins transferring to LSU Former Kentucky forward Daimion Collins is transferring to SEC rival LSU, he announced Thursday on social media.

MAY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kentucky transfer Daimion Collins commits to LSU The last of the Wildcats' transfers has found a new home.

MAY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Daimion Collins, Chris Livingston the unsung heroes of Kentucky's win over Providence GREENSBORO, N.C. - After viewing the box score of Kentucky's Round of 64 win over Providence Friday, it'd be easy to give all of the credit...

MARCH 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Plays two minutes Collins (foot) logged four points (1-1 FG, 2-3 FT) and one rebound across two minutes during Kentucky's 75-66 win Tuesday at Mississippi.

Impact Now that Collins can play, he is expected to continue being a backup option. The sophomore averaged 10.0 minutes across his five games in between Dec. 30 and Feb. 1. Collins scored two or four points each matchup.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Vanderbilt Collins (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 69-53 win Tuesday at Vanderbilt.

Impact Collins' next opportunity to return is when the Wildcats host No. 9 Kansas on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Texas A&M Collins (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 76-67 win Saturday versus Texas A&M.

Impact Collins sat out three games the Wildcats played during mid-January. The injured sophomore's next opportunity to return is at Vanderbilt on Tuesday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Collins (foot) was inactive during Tuesday's 85-71 win over Georgia.

Impact Collins missed his second-straight game with a foot injury as Kentucky took down the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 sophomore, who has averaged 1.9 points and 2.6 rebounds on 11.5 minutes per game will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against Texas A&M.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in warm ups Collins (foot) is warming up with the team ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia, Kentucky beat writer Aaron Gershon reports.

Impact Collins was able to practice prior to Tuesday's game, so his participation in warmups is no surprise. While there has been no official word regarding his availability, he appears to be trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Collins (foot) practiced with his team ahead of their matchup with Georgia, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Collins wasn't able to play against Tennessee on Saturday, but looks to be working his way back to full health. The backup forward has logged 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 11.5 minutes this season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Collins is out for Saturday's game versus Tennessee with a left foot injury, Cameron Drummond of The Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Collins will be replaced by Jacob Toppin in the starting lineup Saturday. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Georgia.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action in Tuesday loss Collins (leg) returned to Tuesday's game and finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, a steal and an assist across 21 minutes.

Impact Collins saw a prime opportunity to start with Jacob Toppin (shoulder) on the sidelines, but he was forced to check himself out in the first half due to a leg injury. Fortunately, Collins was able to return to the contest, but he was unable to help the Wildcats stave off the home defeat. Considering he returned, the injury shouldn't be serious enough to hold him out of Saturday's important road matchup against Tennessee. Potentially more of a threat to his fantasy value than his health would be the prospective return of Toppin.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Collins heads to the locker room with an apparent leg injury, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact After getting the start in Tuesday's game, the forward left early and went to the locker room with a leg injury. His return is questionable.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the start Tuesday Collins will be getting the start Tuesday against South Carolina, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact The sophomore saw 15 minutes and scored four points in his last outing in the loss to Alabama. A start Tuesday gives Collins another high-minute opportunity, likely due to the fact that Jacob Toppin (shoulder) is sidelined.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daimion Collins on working his way back after tragedy. 'I'm getting better day by day.' Kentucky basketball player Daimion Collins spoke to reporters Monday for the first time since the death of his father, Ben Collins, on Nov....

JANUARY 9, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Plays 18 minutes Collins logged two points (0-1 FG, 2-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 18 minutes during Kentucky's 86-77 loss Tuesday at Michigan State.

Impact Fortunately for the Wildcats, they finally have their preferred big man backing up the duo of Jacob Toppin and Oscar Tshiebwe. Collins averaged 2.9 points and 2.0 rebounds across 27 games he played as a freshman.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Collins (personal) is expected to participate in Kentucky's game Tuesday at Michigan State, Ryan Black of The Manhattan Mercury reports.

Impact Because of his father's death, Collins sat out two games Kentucky played from Nov. 7 to 11. He and the team has one more day before a decision is required.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calipari says Collins to rejoin team after funeral for player's father Saturday Daimion Collins and his Kentucky basketball family continues the grieving process following the sudden death of the player’s father, Ben, at...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't play against Duquesne Collins (personal) is out for Friday's game versus Duquesne.

Impact Collins is still away from the team following his father's death but is expected to rejoin the team for Tuesday's game versus Michigan State. Lance Ware is likely to start with Collins and Oscar Tshiebwe (knee) out.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE