Dedan Thomas Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ruled out Saturday Thomas (foot) is out for Saturday's game against South Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thomas won't be an option for LSU in this matchup, and this represents a huge blow for the Tigers' backcourt since he's one of the team's most reliable scorers. Thomas is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game this season. Expect Jalen Reece to step in as his replacement in the backcourt.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday against South Carolina.

Impact A decision on Thomas' status will be made closer to Saturday's 1 p.m. ET tipoff, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up being ruled out. If that's the case, look for Jalen Reece to see more time in the backcourt. The loss of Thomas would be significant, as the star guard is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hubbard and Quincy Ballard pace Mississippi State in 80-66 win over LSU

Josh Hubbard scored 15 points, Quincy Ballard added 13 and Mississippi State dominated LSU from the start in an 80-66 victory

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Hubbard, Mississippi State Bulldogs to visit Sutton, LSU Tigers

Mississippi State takes on LSU in SEC play Wednesday

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Acuff Jr. scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 20 Arkansas past LSU, 85-81

Darius Acuff Jr. scored 24 of his career-high 31 points in the second half to lead No. 20 Arkansas to an 85-81 victory over LSU on Saturday

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Scores 18, deals five assists Thomas contributed 18 points (7-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Saturday's 85-81 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Thomas looked more comfortable in his second game back after missing five with a foot injury. His 20 field goal attempts were his second highest total of the season. The Tigers will have a chance to snap a two-game losing streak Wednesday against Mississippi State, who have dropped five straight games.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Thomas (foot) returned from a five-game absence and came off the bench on Tuesday in the loss to Florida. He supplied two points (1-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists o...

Impact Thomas clearly showed a lot of rust and will need to work his way back into the starting lineup for the Tigers. Before getting hurt, the 6-1 junior was one of the top point guards in the nation and had three double-digit assist games. He should get a few practices in before LSU takes on Arkansas on Saturday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Tuesday Thomas (foot) isn't listed on LSU's injury report ahead of Tuesday night at Florida.

Impact Thomas was reportedly expected to play against the Gators barring any setbacks, and indeed, the guard is absent from the Tigers' injury report and he'll be available in Gainesville. The junior, who's in the midst of a career year, averaging 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists, will return after a five-game absence.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Gators Thomas (foot) is expected to play against Florida on Tuesday night, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Thomas is expected to give it a go in warmups, where his foot injury will be evaluated, but barring any setbacks the guard should be good to go at Florida. Thomas has missed five straight games, but he appears slated to return Tuesday night as long as warmups go without a hitch. The junior averages 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Thomas (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Florida.

Impact Thomas has been receiving regular doubtful tags, but he'll be upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday's contest. The star guard has already missed five games due to a foot injury, but it looks like he'll have a real shot at facing the Gators. Even if Thomas doesn't play Tuesday, it looks like a return is coming relatively soon.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sutton leads LSU against No. 19 Florida after 26-point game

LSU visits the No. 19 Florida Gators after Marquel Sutton scored 26 points in the Tigers' 78-70 win against the Missouri Tigers

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Thomas (foot) will not play in Saturday's game against Missouri, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thomas will miss his fifth consecutive game as he continues recovering from a foot injury. The junior guard's next chance to step into the court will be for Tuesday's meeting with Florida.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lands doubtful designation Thomas (foot) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Thomas will be listed as doubtful for a third straight game, and he's sat out each of the first two. He's unlikely to play in Saturday's matchup, which would likely allow Jalen Reece to notch another start.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stone leads Missouri against LSU after 22-point showing

Missouri visits the LSU Tigers after Jayden Stone scored 22 points in the Tigers' 84-74 win over the Auburn Tigers

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

DNP Wednesday Thomas (foot) was held out of Wednesday's 75-74 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Thomas did not play during Wednesday's contest, marking his fourth straight missed game due to a foot injury. The 6-foot-1 guard has been a star when available this season, averaging 16.2 points and seven assists per game across 13 contests since transferring in from UNLV in the off-season. His next chance to return will come against Missouri State on Saturday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Oweh scores 21, Moreno hits winner as Kentucky stuns LSU 75-74 in comeback win

Otega Oweh scored 21 points and Malachi Moreno hit a game-winning shot to lead Kentucky from an 18-point second-half deficit and beat LSU 75-74 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

LSU hosts Kentucky following Mackinnon's 27-point game

LSU hosts the Kentucky Wildcats after Max Mackinnon scored 27 points in LSU's 84-73 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Tabbed doubtful Thomas (foot) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Thomas will snare a doubtful tag for a second straight game, as the star guard continues to tend to a left foot injury. He's already missed three games due to the issue, which has allowed Jalen Reece to enter the starting lineup.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oweh leads Kentucky against LSU after 22-point game

Kentucky plays the LSU Tigers after Otega Oweh scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 92-68 win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Sitting out Saturday Thomas (foot) will not play Saturday versus Vanderbilt, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Thomas was listed as doubtful on the initial availability report released Friday, so his absence Saturday isn't a huge surprise. Jalen Reece figures to continue drawing starts in his absence, though Reece hasn't performed particularly well in the role thus far.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Vandy Thomas (foot) is doubtful for Saturday's game at Vanderbilt.

Impact Thomas didn't play Tuesday against South Carolina and is doubtful to return to the hardwood in this one. Not having him around would be a huge blow for LSU, as Thomas is averaging career-high marks in points (16.2), assists (7.0) and rebounds (2.8) per game. If Thomas is out, look for Jalen Reece to start at point guard Saturday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Vanderbilt takes on LSU after Tanner's 29-point outing

No. 11 Vanderbilt hosts the LSU Tigers after Tyler scored 29 points in Vanderbilt's 96-90 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

LSU hosts South Carolina following Nwoko's 21-point game

LSU plays the South Carolina Gamecocks after Michael Nwoko scored 21 points in LSU's 75-72 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Deadspin | LSU hoping for Dedan Thomas Jr.'s return vs. South Carolina Deadspin | LSU hoping for Dedan Thomas Jr.'s return vs. South Carolina

JANUARY 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Remains out Thomas (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Thomas was spotted in a walking boot before Saturday's game against Texas A&M, and the junior guard will also be sidelined for this matchup. The specifics of the injury aren't clear, but it wouldn't be surprising if he misses more time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Josh Hubbard and Quincy Ballard pace Mississippi State in 80-66 win over LSU

Hubbard, Mississippi State Bulldogs to visit Sutton, LSU Tigers

Acuff Jr. scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 20 Arkansas past LSU, 85-81

Sutton leads LSU against No. 19 Florida after 26-point game

Stone leads Missouri against LSU after 22-point showing

Oweh scores 21, Moreno hits winner as Kentucky stuns LSU 75-74 in comeback win

LSU hosts Kentucky following Mackinnon's 27-point game

Oweh leads Kentucky against LSU after 22-point game

No. 11 Vanderbilt takes on LSU after Tanner's 29-point outing

LSU hosts South Carolina following Nwoko's 21-point game