LSU TIGERS NEWS

Xavier Pinson - Looks to be out Pinson (knee) returned to the floor for final warmups without a brace on, suggesting he will sit, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Pinson apparently tested out his knee in warmups but doesn't appear to be able to give it a go for the Tigers on Saturday, which was expected to be the case. He has a better chance of being back on the floor for Tuesday's tilt at Texas A&M.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Pinson - Warming with brace Pinson (knee) is sporting a brace but is warming up prior to Saturday's game versus Vanderbilt, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports reports.

Impact Pinson wasn't expected to take the floor Saturday, but his presence in warmups leaves some optimism that he could see some action. Even if that's the case, the senior guard would likely be extremely limited operating well under 100 percent at the moment.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason a finalist for Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 10 watch list members for the 2022 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award a...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

How to watch Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball vs. LSU Tigers on TV, live stream What you need to know to watch Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball hosting the LSU Tigers in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, February 5...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Eric Gaines - Playing through wrist issue Gaines is playing through a wrist injury, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Gaines logged 28 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's game against Ole Miss and displayed no signs of the injury, compiling 16 points in his fourth-straight double-digit scoring effort. Unless otherwise noted, it should be assumed he will play in Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justice Williams - Hit with toe injury Williams id dealing with a toe issue, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Williams played 20 minutes during Monday's game against Ole Miss and there doesn't appear to be much of an indication that he's in doubt for Saturday, but it's still worth keeping an eye on the freshman's status. The Tigers are particularly thin at guard, so Williams should again play a healthy role off the bench, assuming he can play.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Murray - Dealing with thumb injury Murray is suffering from a thumb injury, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Murray played a full 30 minutes in Tuesday's game against Ole Miss and there is no indication that he's expected to miss Saturday versus Vanderbilt, but it will still be worth monitoring his status leading up to the contest. The tigers are particularly thin at guard, so Murray should play hefty minutes again, assuming he's available.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Pinson - Expected to sit Saturday Pinson (knee) is in line to sit out Saturday's game against Vanderbilt, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Coach Will Wade estimated that Pinson is operating at around 70 percent at this point but indicated the team needs him at about 85 percent to be effective. That will likely result in at least one absence for Pinson, who would have a chance to return to the floor as soon as Tuesday at Texas A&M if he's indeed ruled out Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Pinson - Likely to see minutes scaled back Coach Will Wade said that they will likely have to scale Pinson's minutes back because he's only about 50 percent, Sheldon Mickles of The Daily Advocate reports.

Impact Pinson has been battling through a knee injury for the last few weeks. It sounds like he will continue to play through the pain, but may be less effective in the games due to reduced playing time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Everything Will Wade said after LSU's loss to Ole Miss LSU lost to Ole Miss 76-72 on Tuesday night and here is what head coach Will Wade said after the dropping to 4-5 in conference play. Opening...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Instant Analysis: Takeaways from the LSU Tigers loss to Ole Miss Five takeaways coming out of LSU’s worst loss of the year

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

'You've just got to play, son:' How Ole Miss basketball gritted out massive upset over LSU Ole Miss basketball only had five players available down the stretch but still held on to upset No. 25 LSU. Here's how.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Ole Miss holds on, snags huge upset over No. 25 LSU after almost blowing 24-point lead Ole Miss basketball held on to beat No. 25 LSU 76-72 on Tuesday night after leading by as many as 24 points.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

A look at Ole Miss men's basketball vs. LSU Tigers in photos Photos from the Ole Miss Rebels vs. LSU Tigers men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Ole Miss men's basketball vs. No. 25 LSU Tigers: Live updates, score Ole Miss basketball visits LSU on Tuesday as the Rebels try to win their first game against the Tigers under coach Kermit Davis.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

See rapper Boosie BadAzz cheer on LSU basketball before game vs. Ole Miss The LSU men's basketball Twitter account shared a video of rapper Boosie BadAzz cheering on the Tigers before their SEC matchup vs. Ole Miss...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Deep dive into LSU vs. Ole Miss: Notes, stats, keys, more Will Wade hopes the slide ends when his club hosts Ole Miss on the SEC Network at 8:05 tonight.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Eric Gaines - Not in starting lineup Tuesday Gaines is not listed in Tuesday's starting lineup against Mississippi, Sheldon Mickles of The Advocatereports.

Impact In light of Xavier Pinson's return from a knee injury, Gaines will resume his bench role with the team. The sophomore guard filled in well for the Tigers in the starting five, fulfilling that role for the teams last six game this season, averaging 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 33.7 minutes per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Pinson - Rejoins starting five Pinson is in the starting five Tuesday against Ole Miss, Sheldon Mickles of The Advocate reports.

Impact This will be Pinson's first start since Jan. 8 against Tennessee when he suffered an ankle injury. In 16 games played, Pinson is averaging 10.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LSU vs Ole Miss Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for February 1 College Basketball Game Find LSU vs. Ole Miss predictions, betting odds, moneyline, spread, over/under and more for the February 1 college basketball matchup.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Efton Reid - Grabs seven rebounds Saturday Reid ended Saturday's 77-68 loss to TCU with six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes.

Impact Reid's seven rebounds were the most he has grabbed since Dec. 22 against Lipscom, as the center struggled offensively and was held under seven points for a fourth straight contest. Across 21 starts with LSU this year, Reid is averaging 7.2 points and 5.0 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

5-star center Yohan Traore commits to LSU basketball LSU basketball grabs its third commitment of the 2022 class, securing a pledge from five-star center Yohan Traore.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Five-star big man Yohan Traore commits to LSU Will Wade adds his second five-star prospect in senior big man Yohan Traore.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tari Eason - Scores 16 in loss to TCU Eason closed with 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 77-68 loss to TCU.

Impact Eason has now started back-to-back games for the Tigers, though his minutes totals were both less than his previous two contests off the bench. That's at least due in part to the fact he had to leave Wednesday's game against Texas A&M multiple times due to cramping, though he appeared to be over those issues here. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Eason remains LSU's leading scorer with 15.9 ppg.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Days - Logs double-double in road loss Days amassed 14 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 77-68 loss to TCU.

Impact Days sat out Wednesday due to an ankle injury, but he was back Saturday and produced his first double-double since Dec. 18. Despite this effort, Days and the Tigers were out-rebounded 40 to 34 and suffered the road loss, falling to 2-4 in SEC play. On the bright side, even though Days had just a combined 13 points in the three games prior to injury, the senior forward is still averaging a career-best 13.1 ppg on the season.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE