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Dedan Thomas Jr. scores 18 to lead LSU past Drake 71-62 at Emerald Coast Classic

Dedan Thomas Jr. had 18 points to propel unbeaten LSU to a 71-62 victory over Drake at the Emerald Coast Classic

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 18 Thomas provided 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 71-62 win over Drake in the Emerald Coast Classic.

Impact After a week off, Thomas was ready to go against the Bulldogs. He set a season standard for scoring and has only held below 15 points once. The UNLV transfer leads the SEC with 7.3 assists and is converting 51.9 percent of his field goals. LSU takes on DePaul on Saturday for the Emerald Coast Classic championship. Thomas should be the best guard on the court.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mackinnon's six 3s ignite LSU's blowout of Omaha 99-73

LSU rolled past Omaha 99-73 on Thursday as Max Mackinnon hit six 3s and scored 22 points to spark an offense that controlled the game

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Doles out 10 assists Thomas registered 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, 10 assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 99-73 win over Omaha.

Impact Thomas had his first double-double of the season. He has been in command of the Tiger offense since the opening tip. The UNLV transfer has at least six assists in every game and has scored 15 points or more in four of the five games. He had only hit one 3-pointer coming into Friday's game, so it was good to see some long-range shots fall.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nwoko pours in career-high 29, LSU cruises by Alcorn State 107-81

Mike Nwoko scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Dedan Thomas Jr. and Marquel Sutton added 16 points each, and LSU rolled past Alcorn State 107-81 on Tuesday ni...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Mike Nwoko scores 19 and LSU makes 30 free throws in 98-81 victory over Florida International

Mike Nwoko scored 19 points, Marquel Sutton had his second straight double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, and LSU made 30 free throws in a 98-81 victory over Florida Intern...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 15, deals six assists Thomas racked up 15 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 98-81 victory over FIU.

Impact Since transferring from UNLV, Thomas has acclimated quickly to the LSU system. He has provided 7.3 assists to go along with 13.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. The 6-1 junior should find plenty of room to operate in upcoming games against Alcorn State and Omaha.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deals eight dimes Thomas ended with 16 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and eight assists in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 96-60 victory over Tarleton State.

Impact The UNLV looks ready to run the show on the bayou for coach Mike McMahon. The 6-1 point guard averaged at least 4.7 assists in his two seasons as a starter for the Runnin' Rebels. Although the Tigers' next opponent, New Orleans, pulled off an upset against TCU on Monday, LSU should have no problem with the Privateers. Look for Thomas to continue to put up big numbers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 in exhibition Thomas looked to be in midseason form with a team-high 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and nine assists in the exhibition win over UCF on Sunday.

Impact The UNLV transfer provided 15.6 points and 4.7 assists in 2024-25 with the Runnin' Rebels. He should slot in nicely to the Tiger point guard position and be among the team's leading scorers. The 6-1 junior played 31 minutes in the exhibition and only had two turnovers.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Thomas (shoulder) has been fully cleared to resume all basketball activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thomas has recovered from a shoulder injury that cut his 2024-25 season with UNLV short. The 6-foot-1 sophomore, who transferred to LSU this offseason, averaged 15.6 points, two rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 35.7 minutes per game with the Runnin' Rebels this past season across 26 starts. Thomas' production with UNLV was impressive, but it remains to be seen if he will be able to adjust to much fiercer competition in the SEC this fall.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Baton Rouge Thomas has announced his commitment to LSU, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Thomas will make the move to join the Tigers after spending the last two seasons with UNLV. The 6-foot-1 sophomore guard started in 26 games this season, averaging 15.6 points, two rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 35.7 minutes per game. Thomas was widely considered one of the best point guard options in the portal this offseason.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball transfer portal 2025: Top 10 point guards still available, Dedan Thomas leads UNC, Kentucky, Alabama and others are shopping for ball-handlers this offseason.

MARCH 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Transfer portal intel: Early buzz on top college basketball transfers Here's what we're hearing about eight of the biggest names in the transfer portal including scoop on Obi Agbim, Isaac McKneely, Magoon Gwath...

MARCH 26, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Early transfer portal intel on top names including Owen Freeman, Dedan Thomas, Quimari Peterson The college basketball transfer portal doesn't officially open until next Monday, but it's already firing on all cylinders. Below are scouti...

MARCH 18, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bids Las Vegas farewell Thomas will enter the transfer portal, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas missed the final seven games of the season for the Runnin' Rebels, but was in the midst of a stellar season prior to that. The guard averaged 15.6 points and 4.7 assists in his sophomore season, starting every game prior to his shoulder injury. The former blue-chip recruit will now look towards a bigger program, to which he'll bring no shortage of scoring and playmaking ability.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah State Aggies take on the UNLV Rebels in MWC Tournament

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out Thomas (shoulder) remains sidelined for UNLV as the final regular season game approaches, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Thomas has missed the last four games for the Runnin' Rebels, and it looks as if he'll miss the final five to close out the regular season. The freshman guard, who averages 15.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists this season, will look to return for the Mountain West Tournament, which tips off on March 9.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Thomas (shoulder) will not play in Saturday's game against Colorado St., Callie Fin of The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Thomas did not participate in pregame warmups and will be forced to sit out his first game of the season as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. The sophomore guard will aim to be back Tuesday's meeting against San Jose State.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV's Dedan Thomas Jr. Misses Practice, Status Uncertain UNLV star guard Dedan Thomas Jr. missed practice on Friday, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. The sop...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Status uncertain moving forward Thomas (shoulder) didn't practice on Friday and has no timetable for a return, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Thomas was reportedly seen with a wrap on his right shoulder, an injury that apparently could jeopardize his availability for the rest of the Runnin' Rebels season. The star point guard, who averages 15.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists has yet to miss a game this season, and this would be a massive loss for UNLV. If Thomas is indeed forced to miss time, Brooklyn Hicks figures to see an uptick in minutes down the stretch. The Runnin' Rebels play Colorado State on Saturday night.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wyoming hosts Thomas and UNLV

UNLV takes on the Wyoming Cowboys after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 20 points in the Rebels' 71-62 loss to the Boise State Broncos

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

New Mexico Lobos vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Thomas and UNLV host Air Force

UNLV faces the Air Force Falcons after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 21 points in the Rebels' 87-77 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Dedan Thomas scores 22 to propel UNLV to 72-65 victory over New Mexico State

Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points and UNLV beat New Mexico State 72-65

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Thomas leads UNLV against Omaha after 22-point outing

UNLV hosts the Omaha Mavericks after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points in UNLV's 80-74 loss to the Memphis Tigers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

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