DECEMBER 29, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
LSU TIGERS 4-1 · 14TH IN SEC
4-1 · 14TH IN SEC
Tonight's Tip: LSU hosts Texas A&M LSU opens SEC play on Tuesday when Texas A&M travels to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for a 6 p.m. CT tip.
Seen in walking boot pregame O'Neal (lower leg) will not play in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, Sheldon Mickles of The Advocate reports.
Impact It's not clear when O'Neal came down with this injury, but he was spotted wearing a boot pregame while his teammates warmed up. We'll have to see if O'Neal will be able to come back for Saturday's game against Florida.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Adds 15 points in win Days tallied 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in Saturday's win over Nicholls State.
Impact This was Days' four straight in double figures, as the junior was one of three Tigers' starters to reach the 15-point mark in their narrow victory. Currently over the first six games this year, Days is averaging 14.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will Wade previews LSU-Texas A&M LSU's head coach previewed the SEC opener.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
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
LSU basketball moves to 5-1 after victory over Nicholls The LSU Tigers returned to the hardwood on Saturday after a long layoff and picked up an 86-80 win over Nicholls at the Pete Maravich Assemb...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
LSU hoops ranked No. 21 in ESPN BPI Following an 86-80 win over Nicholls State on Saturday, LSU improved to 5-1 with the start of SEC play on the horizon.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Drops 29 on Colonels Thomas had 29 points (10-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT) to go along with three rebounds and two assists in Saturday's victory over Nicholls State.
Impact With Javonte Smart sidelined due to COVID-19 protocol, Thomas was the unquestioned usage leader, taking nearly double the shots of any other LSU teammate. Trendon Watford was the only other player with double-digit field goal attempts, scoring 22 on 9-of-12 shooting. Saturday's effort showed Thomas is more than capable of leading the dance, but Smart's eventual return will likely reduce the freshman's shot volume.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Strong effort in return Watford (lower leg) had 22 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT) to go along with nine rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes in Saturday's victory over Nicholls State.
Impact Watford saw out LSU's last game and was even spotted on the sidelines with a walking boot, but whatever injury he was tending to doesn't appear to be overly serious given Saturday's strong performance. The LSU frontcourt is returning to full strength with Josh LeBlanc eligible and Shareef O'Neal back from an undisclosed issue, but Watford undoubtedly remains the leading man.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
What Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas said after win over Nicholls Trendon Watford and Cameron Thomas spoke with reporters via Zoom on Saturday following the Tigers’ 86-80 victory over Nicholls State on Satu...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Tigers move to 5-1 after 86-80 win over Nicholls LSU’s long layoff finally came to an end on Saturday, and it was a successful return to the court for Will Wade’s Tigers with an 86-80 win a...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
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,...
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Starter in Saturday's contest Gaines started in Saturday's win over Nicholls State.
Impact Gaines got his first career start Saturday with Javonte Smart (undisclosed) unavailable for LSU. The freshman recorded one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 15 minutes in the win. With Smart expected to return to action Tuesday against Texas A&M, Gaines should retreat to the bench.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Away from team Penn-Johnson is apparently a little homesick and also is dealing with some family issues and will be away from the team for the foreseeable future, Scott Rabalais of the New Orlean...
Impact Penn-Johnson is a transfer from Washington and a California native and has never been this far from home. It seems as though he hasn't quite gotten used to his new surroundings and so head coach Will Wade is giving him some time to work through his issues before he returns to the team. Penn-Johnson has averaged 0.4 points and 0.6 rebounds in 3.4 minutes per game this season so his absence won't have much of an impact for the Tigers.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Will face Nicholls State O'Neal (undisclosed) will play Saturday against Nicholls State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact O'Neal missed Monday's game against Sam Houston due to an undisclosed issue, which was quite odd since he had logged a season-high 20 minutes in his most recent contest against Louisiana Tech on Dec. 6. O'Neal will probably come off the bench Saturday, which has been the case in each of his previous four appearances this season.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will return Saturday Watford (lower leg) will play Saturday against Nicholls State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Watford was spotted in pregame warmups in street clothes before Monday's tilt against Sam Houston, but he has recovered and will return to action Saturday, and he should be back in the starting five right away. Watford has missed just one game this season but has been one of Louisiana State's top players, averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals this season across four starts.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LSU men's basketball 2020-2021 roster: looking into the lineup LSU features a lineup capable of putting up a steady amount of points this basketball season, making the Tigers a legitimate contender in th...
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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
New Orleans vs LSU Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game New Orleans vs LSU Basketball Game Info New Orleans Privateers (1-6, 0-4 Away) vs. LSU Tigers (4-1, 3-0 Home) Date: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020...
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
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
Inexplicably absent Monday O'Neal did not take the court Monday against Sam Houston State due to an undisclosed issue, Jared P. Joseph of WGMB FOX 44 reports.
Impact Coach Will Wade did say that O'Neal is fine, but did not go into detail on what specifically was holding him out of action. His absence coincided with Trendon Watford sitting the game out with a leg injury, but the LSU frontcourt did get a boost with Josh LeBlanc making his season debut. Look for O'Neal and LeBlanc to battle for a similar role once O'Neal is cleared to return, but with little information available on that situation, it's unclear if O'Neal will be ready for Wednesday's showdown against New Orleans. The 6-10 sophomore had just been gaining momentum too, playing a season high 20 minutes in his most recent contest Dec. 6 against Louisiana Tech.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes LSU debut LeBlanc (eligibility) had five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds across 14 minutes off the bench in Monday's 88-66 victory over Sam Houston State.
Impact LeBlanc was expected to return in mid-December for the Tigers, though the exact date was unclear. Even though his initial application for a waiver was denied, the Georgetown transfer was expected to be available at semester due to only suiting up for six games for the Hoyas in 2019-20. The timing here couldn't have been better, as LSU was without sophomore forward Trendon Watford in this contest due to a lower-leg injury. It was Charles Manning who entered the starting five in Watford's stead, though LeBlanc still saw significantly more run than fellow center Bryan Penn-Johnson. Look for his role to gradually expand, though the frontcourt is admittedly a bit crowded in Baton Rouge.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LIVE Updates: LSU vs. Sam Houston State LSU returns to action on Monday morning at 11 o'clock for an early tip against Sam Houston State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Sam Houston State vs LSU Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game Sam Houston State vs LSU College Basketball Game Info Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-3, 0-2 Away) vs. LSU Tigers (3-1, 2-0 Home) Date: Monday...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
