Daimion Collins - College Basketball News & Rumors

Joining the Bulls Collins has announced his commitment to South Florida, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Collins will join the Bulls ahead of the 2025-26 season, choosing to move on from Tigers. The 6-foot-9 LSU transfer (previously Kentucky) appeared in 30 games with the Tigers last season (22 starts), averaging eight points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.6 blocks on 20.5 minutes per game. Collins will look to seize a premier role with the Bulls next fall.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Testing portal waters Collins will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Collins spent two seasons with LSU after spending two with Kentucky. The former five-star recruit never managed to truly break out, although 2024-2025 in Baton Rouge was his best season: Collins averaged 8.0 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 58.1 percent from the field. With one season of eligibility remaining, The 6-foot-9 forward will look for his third collegiate program.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Collins (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's game against South Carolina.

Impact As expected, Collins will suit up and should handle his regular workload at center. The big man is averaging 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks across 21.2 minutes per game in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to suit up Tuesday Collins (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Collins has been playing through an injury tag in recent weeks, so it's not surprising to see him land on the injury report once again. The big man is averaging 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks across 21.2 minutes per game in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Plays despite injury designation Collins (undisclosed) recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and five rebounds across 23 minutes during Saturday's 72-70 loss to Ole Miss.

Impact Collins was listed as questionable for LSU's game against Ole Miss, but he wound up playing and didn't appear limited in the slightest. The starting center hasn't missed a game since Nov. 29.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pop-up questionable status Collins (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Mississippi.

Impact Collins has landed on the injury report ahead of the weekend game with no prior indication of an injury. The junior forward's status should be released before tip-off, and there's no other information regarding the type of injury he's facing.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet vs. Auburn Collins registered five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 87-74 loss to Auburn.

Impact Collins only attempted three shots in 25 minutes after putting up 10 over 26 minutes in the Tigers' last outing. The center has simply been very inconsistent with his aggressiveness, and that's led to fluctuating scoring that makes it hard to trust him on a nightly basis.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Force in the paint Collins recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 78-74 victory over Arkansas.

Impact Collins was crucial to the Tigers' efforts in their first conference win of the 2024-2025 season. The forward's 10 boards were a season high, and his four blocks tied a previous season high. Collins is hot-and-cold as a scorer, logging as many as 18 points and as few as two this year. Still, he remains a vital piece on the interior for LSU, and Tuesday night was another reminder why.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Off final injury report Collins (undisclosed) isn't listed on LSU's final injury report ahead of its clash with Vanderbilt.

Impact Collins was listed as questionable on Friday night, but it appears the forward will be ready to roll against the Commodores. Collins has been relatively quiet, but he still averages 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds as a staple of the Tigers' front court.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Collins (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for LSU's tilt with Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Impact Collins missed two games in late November, but has played in every other game, including five straight starts, since then. His status for the SEC opener has now been thrown into question. Collins averages 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Relatively quiet as a starter Collins chipped in eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes during Sunday's 86-70 win over New Orleans.

Impact Collins has started the past four games for LSU, and after an 18-point outing in his first start against Florida Gulf Coast, he's been limited to nine, nine and eight points, respectively. Collins doesn't need to be the top scoring threat on the Tigers as long as he provides a solid interior presence, but he could also afford to be a little more assertive on the glass as a starting center (4.3 rebounds per-game).

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daimion Collins, Corey Chest lead LSU to 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast

Daimion Collins scored 18 and freshman Corey Chest posted a double-double to lead LSU to an 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Comes off bench Tuesday Collins (shoulder) registered four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 85-75 victory over Florida State.

Impact Collins returned to action after a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The junior forward has logged over 15 minutes in all but one of his appearances. He will face Florida Gulf Coast during Sunday's meeting.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with dislocated shoulder Collins suffered a dislocated shoulder and doesn't have a timetable for a return, Glen West of 247Sports reports. "He's having testing done this week, we're extremely hopeful it's...

Impact Collins missed most of the 2023-24 season with a shoulder injury, and head coach Matt McMahon expressed concern after the big man sustained the injury in a recent game against Pittsburgh. Collins was averaging 5.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game before the injury.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Sunday Collins (shoulder) did not play in LSU's 109-102 victory over UCF on Sunday.

Impact Collins was previously listed as a game-time decision after exiting the Tigers' previous game against Pitt with a shoulder injury, but the injury appears to be serious enough to keep the junior out of action for now. The 6-foot-9 forward had averaged five points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers through five contests prior to his injury. Collins will hope to hasten his recovery and make himself available for Friday's matchup against Northwestern State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with shoulder injury Collins (shoulder) exited Friday's game against Pittsburgh with an apparent shoulder injury, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Collins was helped off the floor to the locker room during the first half of Friday's game against the Panthers after landing awkwardly on a blocked dunk attempt. The 6-foot-9 junior's season was derailed by a shoulder injury last season that limited him to just six games; a tough break for the Tiger forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Collins (shoulder) has been fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact After spending nearly 75 percent of 2024 dealing with a shoulder injury, Collins can enter the last quarter of this year focused on building off what was still his best season for LSU. For the 2023-24 Tigers, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.2 rebounds across six games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking medical redshirt Collins (shoulder) is redshirting Louisiana State's 2023-24 season, according to Glen West of 247Sports.com.

Impact It appears Collins is eligible for a medical redshirt, which may still give him multiple seasons of collegiate eligibility to use. After the end of Louisiana State's 2023-24 season, he should be cleared for basketball activities before spring's conclusion. Following his clearance, Collins is expected to work on his craft for a better role in LSU's 2024-25 season.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Wednesday Collins (shoulder) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against Mississippi, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Collins has spotted in sweats while his teammates warmed up and will not take the floor Wednesday. Collins has played just once in the last 10 games due to a shoulder injury. It's unclear when he will be ready to return.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Collins (undisclosed) is set to return from a two-game absence and will be available to face Auburn on Saturday, Matthew Brune of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Collins has made just one appearance since the start of December. However, given he has logged more than 15 minutes just twice all season long, he's not expected to have a prominent role off the bench, meaning he's not expected to have a lot of upside from a fantasy perspective.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How transfer addition Daimion Collins fits with LSU basketball's roster Tigers get their rim protecting big, who has a lot of talent and potential to unlock with more opportunity in Baton Rouge.

MAY 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Daimion Collins transfers to LSU as ex-Kentucky big man, former McDonald's All-American stays in SEC The former Wildcat is headed across the conference

MAY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ex-Kentucky F Daimion Collins transferring to LSU Former Kentucky forward Daimion Collins is transferring to SEC rival LSU, he announced Thursday on social media.

MAY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kentucky transfer Daimion Collins commits to LSU The last of the Wildcats' transfers has found a new home.

MAY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Daimion Collins, Chris Livingston the unsung heroes of Kentucky's win over Providence GREENSBORO, N.C. - After viewing the box score of Kentucky's Round of 64 win over Providence Friday, it'd be easy to give all of the credit...

MARCH 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Daimion Collins, Corey Chest lead LSU to 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast