Dedan Thomas Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

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.

12 HOURS AGO • 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

20 HOURS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Out Saturday, may miss more time Thomas (foot) is in a walking boot and will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thomas was labeled doubtful for Saturday's game, and he'll wind up missing the contest due to a foot injury. However, Thomas's utilization of a walking boot indicates more absences may come. More information regarding Thomas's injury should come when LSU returns to Baton Rouge on Sunday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact The doubtful tag suggests Thomas might not be able to play Saturday. If that's the case, look for Jalen Reece to take his place as the starting floor general against the Aggies. Thomas is averaging 16.2 points and 7.0 dimes per game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M hosts LSU following Thomas' 22-point showing

LSU takes on the Texas A&M Aggies after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points in the Tigers' 90-62 win over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Deals 12 dimes again Thomas had 22 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, 12 assists and one block in 36 minutes during Monday's 90-62 win over Southern Miss.

Impact Thomas had his third double-digit assist game of the season. He leads the SEC with 7.1 assists. The UNLV transfer has also scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games for the first time this season. He is averaging 16.2 points and will look to keep the good times rolling in the SEC opener at Texas A&M on Saturday.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Jr. notches 22-point double-double, Nwoko scores 22, as LSU beats Southern Miss 90-62

Dedan Thomas Jr. posted a 22-point double-double, Michale Nwoko also scored 22 points, and LSU beat Southern Miss 90-62

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

LSU hosts Southern Miss after Weeks' 25-point showing

Southern Miss visits the LSU Tigers after Tylik Weeks scored 25 points in the Golden Eagles' 93-86 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Weeks leads Southern Miss against LSU after 25-point game

Southern Miss visits the LSU Tigers after Tylik Weeks scored 25 points in the Golden Eagles' 93-86 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 21, deals seven assists Thomas totaled 21 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 104-90 victory over Prairie View A&M.

Impact Thomas had his best game forcing his way to the free throw line. He has been struggling on 3-pointers - 2-of-14 (14.3 percent) in his last five games - so he attacked the basket. The UNLV transfer continues to lead the SEC in assists with 6.7 per game. He is as good as any Tiger fan could have hoped.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marquel Sutton scores 19 for LSU in 78-65 win over Southeastern Louisiana

Marquel Sutton scored 19 points and Michael Nwoko added 18 for LSU in a 78-65 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

LSU plays SE Louisiana following Sutton's 23-point showing

LSU plays the SE Louisiana Lions after Marquel Sutton scored 23 points in LSU's 89-77 victory against the SMU Mustangs

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Sutton and LSU host SE Louisiana

LSU takes on the SE Louisiana Lions after Marquel Sutton scored 23 points in LSU's 89-77 victory against the SMU Mustangs

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Marquel Sutton, Max Mackinnon lead way in LSU's 89-77 victory over SMU

Marquel Sutton had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Max Mackinnon hit six 3-pointers and scored 22, and LSU beat SMU 89-77 at the Compete 4 Cause Classic at the Smoothie King Center

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Doles out 12 assists Thomas logged 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, a season-high 12 assists, two blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 89-77 victory over SMU.

Impact Like the rest of the Tigers, Thomas did not play well against Texas Tech in the team's first loss last Sunday. He was held to one assist, his first game of fewer than five dimes. The Tigers must have been focused in practice during the week because they played much better against the Mustangs. Thomas leads the SEC with 6.9 assists in addition to 15.3 points on 46.8 percent from the field and 2.9 rebounds.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 Texas Tech squares off against LSU

The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders face the LSU Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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