Top one-and-done NBA prospects made big impact in AP Top 25 college basketball poll
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LSU TIGERS 5-1 · 14TH IN SEC
5-1 · 14TH IN SEC
Next Game vs Northwestern State · Sat 1:00AM
Texas A&M hosts Williams and LSU
LSU faces the Texas A&M Aggies after Mike Williams III scored 20 points in the Tigers' 96-55 win against the Northwestern State DemonsJANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones leads North Texas over NAIA's LSU Shreveport 80-57
Rubin Jones scored 16 points to lead North Texas to an 80-57 victory over NAIA member LSU ShreveportDECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Williams III hits 6 3s, scores 20. hot-shooting LSU beats Northwestern State 96-55
Freshman Mike Williams III hit six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, Hunter Dean and Derek Fountain each had their double-double of the season and hot-shoo...DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to watch, betting odds as LSU men's basketball hosts Northwestern State for final non-conference game on Friday night LSU is a heavy favorite heading into its final non-conference game.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Matt McMahon notices a trend for his team in first halves If LSU wants to win an SEC game this season, it will need to fix the self-inflicted wounds.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Mwani Wilkinson - Fails to see court Wilkinson (undisclosed) did not take the court in Thursday's 87-66 victory over Lamar.
Impact Wilkinson's minutes have been wildly inconsistent all season, but he had at least made an appearance in all 11 prior contests. The senior even started three of the last four games for the Tigers, with his most recent appearance being a scoreless one in 12 minutes last Saturday against Texas. In fact, that was his fourth time held scoreless in LSU's last five games, though offense has admittedly never been a strong suit for Wilkinson. Nonetheless, his absence, without explanation, is noteworthy. Jalen Cook entered the starting lineup in his stead as part of a realignment, and while the two players' roles aren't directly correlated, Cook's heavy minutes demand will mean less overall to go around.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cook gets first start, leads LSU to 87-66 win over Lamar
Jalen Cook scored a team-high 17 points in his second game back in an LSU uniform, leading the Tigers to an 87-66 win over LamarDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LSU turns defense to offense in 87-66 win over Lamar Tigers force 18 turnovers to get back in the win column before the holiday break.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
'Baltimore Barbie': LSU's Reese enjoys her homecoming — in a game that was a win for both teams
Everyone agreed this night was about more than basketballDECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Abmas scores 20 and Hunter adds 19 to lead No. 19 Texas over LSU 96-85
Max Abmas had 20 points and seven assists, Tyrese Hunter added a season-high 19 points and No. 19 Texas defeated LSU 96-85 SaturdayDECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Cook - Warming up Saturday Cook (not injury related) is warming up ahead of his season debut Saturday against Texas, Matthew Brune of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Thanks to a change in eligibility requirements, Cook appears ready to make his season debut Saturday against the Longhorns. The junior guard averaged 19.9 points, 4.9 assists and 1.8 steals in. 26 games with Tulane last year.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Williams scores 15, helps LSU rally from behind in 74-56 win over Alabama State
Freshman Mike Williams III matched his season-high with 15 points and LSU dominated the second half to defeat Alabama State 74-56DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Wright - Back in starting lineup Wright closed with 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-60 loss to Kansas State.
Impact Wright started the first seven games of the season for the Tigers before coming off the bench Dec. 1 against Southeastern Louisiana, but even in that game, he put up 16 points in just 21 minutes. He was back in the starting five Saturday and returned to his typical playing time levels, resulting in a season-best scoring effort. He remains an strong fantasy option due to his scoring average of 13.2 ppg, which is second on the team behind Will Baker (14.1 ppg). He's also chipping in 4.9 rebounds per contest, which is right in line with last year's mark at Vanderbilt.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Baker propels Georgia to 73-66 victory over Southeastern Louisiana
Will Baker finished with 18 points and seven rebounds to help LSU hold off Southeastern Louisiana 73-66DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LSU survives another late game push in 73-66 win over Southeastern LSU’s late game experience would be tested once again down the stretch as turnovers and fouls kept Southeastern alive. After leading by doub...
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
PHOTOS: LSU dominates No. 9 Virginia Tech 82-64 as Angel Reese returns to the court LSU looked like a championship-caliber team in a dominating win over the Hokies.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
LSU basketball standout Angel Reese to return against Virginia Tech LSU basketball standout Angel Reese, who missed the Tigers’ last four games for undisclosed reasons, will returning to the court to face Vir...
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LSU basketball standout Angel Reese to return against Virginia Tech LSU basketball standout Angel Reese, who missed the Tigers’ last four games for undisclosed reasons, will returning to the court to face Vir...
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Angel Reese back, Sa'Myah Smith out as LSU prepares for top 10 battle with Virginia Tech Reese will play against Hokies while Smith is set to miss remainder of season with severe knee injury.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Five Takeaways: Syracuse 80 LSU 57 Syracuse men’s basketball knocked off LSU 80-57 Tuesday night in the Dome. Here are five takeaways from the victory. 1. Most Impressive of t...
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Top-100 point guard raves about visit to LSU The Tigers are in a good position for one of the top prospects in the 2025 class.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Jalen Reed - Double-double in loss Reed chipped in 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 80-57 loss to Syracuse.
Impact The 6-foot-10 forward had a solid outing reaching a 14 point double-double in Tuesday's loss to Syracuse. Reed has been one of the Tigers more productive players this season shooting an impressive 55.8 percent from the field through seven games played. Expect Reed to continue to be one of LSU's primary scorers as the season continues.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trace Young - Bench role Young has started the season coming off the bench for the Tigers after transferring from Colorado State.
Impact The 6-foot-3 guard has seen bench minutes to begin the season for the Tigers. Young transferred to LSU after playing three season with Colorado State where he only averaged 1.9 minutes per game through those three seasons.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mintz and Bell combine for 53 points as Syracuse eases by LSU 80-57 in the ACC/SEC Challenge
Judah Mintz scored a career-high 33 points, Chris Bell added 20 points, with six 3-pointers, and Syracuse dominated the second half in beating LSU 80-57 in the ACC/SEC ChallengeNOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
