Daimion Collins - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Plays two minutes Collins (foot) logged four points (1-1 FG, 2-3 FT) and one rebound across two minutes during Kentucky's 75-66 win Tuesday at Mississippi.

Impact Now that Collins can play, he is expected to continue being a backup option. The sophomore averaged 10.0 minutes across his five games in between Dec. 30 and Feb. 1. Collins scored two or four points each matchup.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Vanderbilt Collins (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 69-53 win Tuesday at Vanderbilt.

Impact Collins' next opportunity to return is when the Wildcats host No. 9 Kansas on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Texas A&M Collins (foot) did not play during the Wildcats' 76-67 win Saturday versus Texas A&M.

Impact Collins sat out three games the Wildcats played during mid-January. The injured sophomore's next opportunity to return is at Vanderbilt on Tuesday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Collins (foot) was inactive during Tuesday's 85-71 win over Georgia.

Impact Collins missed his second-straight game with a foot injury as Kentucky took down the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 sophomore, who has averaged 1.9 points and 2.6 rebounds on 11.5 minutes per game will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against Texas A&M.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in warm ups Collins (foot) is warming up with the team ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia, Kentucky beat writer Aaron Gershon reports.

Impact Collins was able to practice prior to Tuesday's game, so his participation in warmups is no surprise. While there has been no official word regarding his availability, he appears to be trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Collins (foot) practiced with his team ahead of their matchup with Georgia, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Collins wasn't able to play against Tennessee on Saturday, but looks to be working his way back to full health. The backup forward has logged 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 11.5 minutes this season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Collins is out for Saturday's game versus Tennessee with a left foot injury, Cameron Drummond of The Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Collins will be replaced by Jacob Toppin in the starting lineup Saturday. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Georgia.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action in Tuesday loss Collins (leg) returned to Tuesday's game and finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, a steal and an assist across 21 minutes.

Impact Collins saw a prime opportunity to start with Jacob Toppin (shoulder) on the sidelines, but he was forced to check himself out in the first half due to a leg injury. Fortunately, Collins was able to return to the contest, but he was unable to help the Wildcats stave off the home defeat. Considering he returned, the injury shouldn't be serious enough to hold him out of Saturday's important road matchup against Tennessee. Potentially more of a threat to his fantasy value than his health would be the prospective return of Toppin.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Collins heads to the locker room with an apparent leg injury, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact After getting the start in Tuesday's game, the forward left early and went to the locker room with a leg injury. His return is questionable.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the start Tuesday Collins will be getting the start Tuesday against South Carolina, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact The sophomore saw 15 minutes and scored four points in his last outing in the loss to Alabama. A start Tuesday gives Collins another high-minute opportunity, likely due to the fact that Jacob Toppin (shoulder) is sidelined.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daimion Collins on working his way back after tragedy. 'I'm getting better day by day.' Kentucky basketball player Daimion Collins spoke to reporters Monday for the first time since the death of his father, Ben Collins, on Nov....

JANUARY 9, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Plays 18 minutes Collins logged two points (0-1 FG, 2-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 18 minutes during Kentucky's 86-77 loss Tuesday at Michigan State.

Impact Fortunately for the Wildcats, they finally have their preferred big man backing up the duo of Jacob Toppin and Oscar Tshiebwe. Collins averaged 2.9 points and 2.0 rebounds across 27 games he played as a freshman.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Collins (personal) is expected to participate in Kentucky's game Tuesday at Michigan State, Ryan Black of The Manhattan Mercury reports.

Impact Because of his father's death, Collins sat out two games Kentucky played from Nov. 7 to 11. He and the team has one more day before a decision is required.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calipari says Collins to rejoin team after funeral for player's father Saturday Daimion Collins and his Kentucky basketball family continues the grieving process following the sudden death of the player’s father, Ben, at...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't play against Duquesne Collins (personal) is out for Friday's game versus Duquesne.

Impact Collins is still away from the team following his father's death but is expected to rejoin the team for Tuesday's game versus Michigan State. Lance Ware is likely to start with Collins and Oscar Tshiebwe (knee) out.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for season opener Collins (personal) won't play Monday against Howard, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Collins is away from the team following the death of his father, but he's expected to rejoin the Wildcats on Tuesday. It's unclear whether he'll be available Friday against Duquesne.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remembering Ben Collins, devoted father of Kentucky's Daimion Collins Collins' father died of a heart attack Tuesday in Lexington.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not with team Collins will not be available for Thursday night's scrimmage against Kentucky State, as he is currently away from the team tending to the death of his father, Ben Roberts of the Le...

Impact Head coach John Calipari described Collins as "not good" during his pregame radio show after his father passed away Tuesday. Collins is currently with his family in Texas and it's unknown when he could be expected to return to the team.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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JUNE 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

John Calipari is making sure Kentucky fans don't forget about Daimion Collins this summer Kentucky basketball forward Daimion Collins played sparingly as a freshman, but John Calipari thinks he could be an essential piece next sea...

JUNE 28, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Duke hiring assistant Lucas away from Kentucky Lucas, 33, just finished his second season on John Calipari's UK staff and was the lead recruiter on five-stars Daimion Collins, Cason Walla...

APRIL 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Warming up Friday Collins (shoulder) is warming up with the team and appears to be available for Friday's matchup with Vanderbilt, Jon Hale of The Courier-Journal reports.

Impact Collins missed Kentucky's previous game due to a right shoulder injury. He has been a fringe rotational player recently.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder injury Collins is out for Saturday's game against Florida due to a right shoulder injury.

Impact Collins has been on the fringes of Kentucky's rotation recently, so his absence shouldn't impact much. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available to begin the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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