Daimion Collins - College Basketball News & Rumors

Relatively quiet as a starter Collins chipped in eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes during Sunday's 86-70 win over New Orleans.

Impact Collins has started the past four games for LSU, and after an 18-point outing in his first start against Florida Gulf Coast, he's been limited to nine, nine and eight points, respectively. Collins doesn't need to be the top scoring threat on the Tigers as long as he provides a solid interior presence, but he could also afford to be a little more assertive on the glass as a starting center (4.3 rebounds per-game).

20 HOURS AGO • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench Tuesday Collins (shoulder) registered four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 85-75 victory over Florida State.

Impact Collins returned to action after a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The junior forward has logged over 15 minutes in all but one of his appearances. He will face Florida Gulf Coast during Sunday's meeting.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with dislocated shoulder Collins suffered a dislocated shoulder and doesn't have a timetable for a return, Glen West of 247Sports reports. "He's having testing done this week, we're extremely hopeful it's...

Impact Collins missed most of the 2023-24 season with a shoulder injury, and head coach Matt McMahon expressed concern after the big man sustained the injury in a recent game against Pittsburgh. Collins was averaging 5.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game before the injury.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Sunday Collins (shoulder) did not play in LSU's 109-102 victory over UCF on Sunday.

Impact Collins was previously listed as a game-time decision after exiting the Tigers' previous game against Pitt with a shoulder injury, but the injury appears to be serious enough to keep the junior out of action for now. The 6-foot-9 forward had averaged five points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers through five contests prior to his injury. Collins will hope to hasten his recovery and make himself available for Friday's matchup against Northwestern State.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 22 • 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

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