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Smart delivers huge game for LSU: 25 pts, 5 ast, 4 reb
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Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Inexplicably absent MondayO'Neal did not take the court Monday against Sam Houston State due to an undisclosed issue, Jared P. Joseph of WGMB FOX 44 reports.
ImpactCoach 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, 2020ROTOWIRE
Makes LSU debutLeBlanc (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.
ImpactLeBlanc 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, 2020ROTOWIRE

Smart leads LSU past Sam Houston State without coach Wade

Ja’Vonte Smart had 25 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals, and shorthanded LSU beat Sam Houston State 88-66 without coach Will Wade after he tested positive for COV...
DECEMBER 14, 2020ASSOCIATED PRESS
LIVE Updates: LSU vs. Sam Houston StateLSU 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, 2020247SPORTS.COM
Sam Houston State vs LSU Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball GameSam 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...
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Continues to dominate offensivelyThomas posted 19 points (5-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and two assists in Monday's win against Sam Houston State.
ImpactThomas continues to be a major factor offensively for the Tigers to begin the year, as the guard has now reached at least the 16-point mark in all five games. The freshman currently leads the team with 21.6 points per game.
DECEMBER 14, 2020ROTOWIRE
Grabs seven boards in winManning added four points (2-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, three steals and two assists during Monday's victory over Sam Houston State.
ImpactManning started for the first time this season and responded by being a factor on the glass. The senior guard has now appeared in two straight contests for the Tigers after missing the first two games with a foot injury.
DECEMBER 14, 2020ROTOWIRE