JAVONTE SMART NEWS

Thomas, Smart help LSU rally, beat Georgia 94-92 in overtime

Freshman Cameron Thomas scored eight of his 26 points after regulation, Javonte Smart hit back-to-back 3-pointers to force overtime and LSU rallied to beat Georgia 94-92

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 20 points Smart recorded 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in Saturday's loss to Florida.

Impact After a dismal return to the lineup against Texas A&M, Smart rebounded nicely in this one and reached the 20-point mark for a second time this season. Across seven starts to begin the season, Smart is dropping a career-best 14.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per matchup.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castleton leads Florida to 83-79 win over LSU

Colin Castleton scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half and Florida held off LSU 83-79

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to return Smart (COVID-19) will return to action Tuesday against Texas A&M, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smart missed Saturday's game against Nicholls state due to COVID-19 protocols, but it seems as though he isn't battling the disease himself given that he'll be back on the court just three days later. In five games so far this season, the junior guard has averaged 15.8 points in 32.4 minutes.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas, Watford help LSU beat Nicholls 86-80

Freshman Cameron Thomas had a season-high 29 points, Trendon Watford added 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and LSU beat Nicholls 86-80

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Nicholls State Smart was unavailable for Saturday's win over Nicholls State "due to protocols," Jared P. Joseph of WGMB reports.

Impact Smart wasn't in the starting five for Saturday's contest, and coach Will Wade revealed after the game that he was unavailable to take the court due to protocols, likely related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Tigers' next scheduled game is Tuesday against Texas A&M, and Wade revealed that Smart will be able to return for that matchup, Tiger TV reports.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's game canceled Tuesday night's game between LSU and VCU has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues that are ongoing within the Tigers' program, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smart and the Tigers recently had to postpone their game against New Orleans this past Wednesday due to the same issue. The team will now have nine days to sort things out until their next game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's game postponed Wednesday night's game between LSU and New Orleans has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues.

Impact LSU was dealing with a positive COVID-19 test within the basketball program. As of now this does not affect Saturday's game with North Texas or a Dec. 22 matchup with VCU, but it will be something to monitor going forward.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in win Smart tallied 25 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and three steals during Monday's win over Sam Houston State.

Impact Smart logged his finest performance of the season so far, as the guard led the Tigers offensively with a season high while also being a factor in many other statistical categories. The junior guard, who is currently averaging 15.8 points, has scored in double figures in each of the first five games to start this year.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LSU-South Florida cancelled Smart and LSU won't play South Florida on Saturday after the Tigers withdrew from the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta due to COVID-19 concerns, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.co...

Impact According to Glen West of SI.com, LSU is currently conducting contact tracing, but the team hasn't had to pause activities as a result. As a result, the team is expected to return to action Dec. 14, when LSU will host McNeese State in what amounts to a replacement for the cancelled game in Atlanta.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watford paces LSU blowout win over La. Tech 86-55

Trendon Watford scored 18 points and missed just two of 12 foul shots and LSU controlled Louisiana Tech from the outset in an 86-55 win

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

18 points in loss Smart tallied 18 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in Saturday's loss to Saint Louis.

Impact The junior was superb from three-point range in this one, but it ultimately wasn't enough as the Tigers loss to the Billikens on Saturday. Smart has posted double figures offensively in each of the first two games to open the season while shooting 60 percent from three.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LSU's Thomas scores 27 in collegiate debut

Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in his collegiate debut, Darius Days set a career high with 24 points and LSU opened its season with a 94-81 victory over SIU Edwardsville

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Q and A: Javonte Smart on Year 2 at point guard, new defense LSU point guard Javonte Smart talked about his offseason.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Javonte Smart, Trendon Watford named first team All-SEC LSU junior guard Javonte Smart and sophomore forward Trendon Watford were named on the league coaches' All-SEC preseason first team.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Javonte Smart, Trendon Watford on Preseason Naismith Trophy List A pair of Tigers landed on the Preseason Naismith Trophy List.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU has added size and a new philosophy in the 20-21 season

LSU coach Will Wade was able to add more size and on-the-ball scrappiness to his roster this season and expects it to show when the Tigers are defending

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javonte Smart named to Bob Cousy Award Watch List LSU point guard Javonte Smart is one of 20 watch list candidates named by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for the 2021 Bob Cou...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Javonte Smart bypassign NBA Draft is huge boost for LSU basketball Starting guard Javonte Smart announced via Twitter Monday that he will return to LSU basketball. LSU guard Javonte Smart tweeted that he wil...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Javonte Smart scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the last 16 minutes, and No. 22 LSU extended its winning str...

FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Javonte Smart scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the last 16 minutes, and No. 22 LSU extended its winning str...

FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Javonte Smart scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the last 16 minutes, and No. 22 LSU extended its winning str...

FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • SHORELINEMEDIA.NET

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Javonte Smart scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the last 16 minutes, and No. 22 LSU extended its winning str...

FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63 Javonte Smart scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the last 16 minutes, and No. 22 LSU increased its winning streak to 10 games with a...

FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM