DEREK FOUNTAIN NEWS

Returns vs. Pitt Fountain (ankle) played against Pittsburgh, logging 11 minutes and scoring three points.

Impact Fountain was questionable for LSU's game against Pitt, but he returned after a two-game absence. The forward played the least minutes he has all season, but he figures to remain a rotational bench piece for the Tigers.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Tuesday Fountain (ankle) is likely out for LSU on Tuesday but is targeting a return of Friday the 22, Luke Hubbard of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Fountain missed the Tigers' last game against Kansas State, but and appears unlikely to dress Tuesday night against Charleston Southern. However, the forward appears to be progressing, as LSU is reportedly targeting a return date of Nov. 22 against Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Thursday Fountain (ankle) did not play in Thursday's 76-65 win over Kansas State due to an injury he suffered during shoot around, Matthew Brune of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fountain twisted his ankle during Thursday's shoot around and was unable to play in Thursday's game as a result. After the game head coach Matt McMahon said Fountain is "as tough of a guy as we've got but there was no way he was going to be able to go." It's currently unclear how serious the injury is so his status is in question for Tuesday's game versus Charleston Southern.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will be active Wednesday Fountain (undisclosed) will be active for LSU's game against UL-Monroe, Matthew Brune of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fountain is ready to roll for the Tigers' in their opener after missing LSU's exhibition game this offseason. The forward is slated to be a regular staple of the Tigers' front court coming off a year where he started 12 games, appeared in 33 and averaged 5.3 points and 4.2 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for exhibition game Fountain (undisclosed) did not play during Louisiana State's exhibition game Tuesday against Loyola (NO).

Impact According to Glen West of 247Sports, Fountain was "a little banged up" before Louisiana State's exhibition game Tuesday. The injury explains why he did not play then. LSU's team has no exhibitions remaining, pushing his return date to regular-season action to Nov. 6 against Louisiana-Monroe.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Fountain is part of the Tigers' starting lineup Thursday against Mississippi State, according to Glen West of 247Sports.com.

Impact For the Tigers' Senior Day, Hunter Dean was added to their starting lineup in place of Fountain. The two will switch back now that they must focus on the 2024 SEC Tournament. Fountain averaged 5.0 points and 3.7 rebounds across his last six games started, all consecutively before Senior Day.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Saturday start Fountain will start Saturday against South Carolina in place of forward Jalen Reed.

Impact Fountain will start for the first time since early January. The senior forward averages 6.0 points and 4.2 rebounds this season, but should get opportunities to exceed these stats against the Gamecocks.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to the bench Fountain is not listed amongst LSU's starters as they prepare to face off against Mississippi, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact After starting in the Tigers' last four games, Fountain will return to the bench as Jalen Reed retakes his spot in the starting lineup. The 6-foot-10 senior averaged 4.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 23.3 minutes per game across his four starts, but he should return to a slightly minimized role Wednesday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Six rebounds as reserve Fountain logged two points (1-2 FG), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across his 17 minutes during the Tigers' 106-60 win Monday against Mississippi Valley State...

Impact Having averaged 5.5 rebounds across Louisiana State's previous season, Fountain should have no problem using his 6-foot-10 height to be a valuable rebounder whenever given opportunities. The question is how much of them he will get during this campaign. Fountain and Jalen Reed swapped roles Monday, with the former now being a reserve. If maintained, the switch would cap Fountain's overall upside as a fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Monday Foutain (illness) was inactive for Monday's exhibition game against Louisiana Christian, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fountain wasn't expected to suit up in Monday's exhibition game, and he was held out accordingly. The 6-foot-10 senior is expected to be ready to go for next Monday's opener against Mississippi Valley State.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness LSU coach Matt McMahon said Wednesday that Fountain is out right now with an illness, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fountain's availability for Monday's exhibition against Louisiana Christian is uncertain. The senior forward started in 23 of his 31 appearances for LSU last season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Fountain (arm) will not play in Thursday's game against Vanderbilt, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Fountain will miss a second straight game after injuring his arm in practice Monday. The positive news is that he is no longer wearing a sling, however, if the Tigers can't pull off another victory, then Fountain's season figures to be over.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Fountain is out for Wednesday's game versus LSU due to a right arm injury, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Fountain injured his arm during practice Monday. Jalen Reed will replace Fountain in the starting lineup Wednesday. If LSU loses to Georgia, the junior forward will likely not have another opportunity to suit up this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 points Fountain racked up 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 82-73 loss to South Carolina.

Impact The junior shot a productive 60 percent from the field despite losing Saturday to South Carolina. The forward is averaging 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds this season. Fountain will need to continue to produce at a high-level, as LSU has lost 14 straight.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State hosts LSU after Fountain's 26-point game

LSU takes on the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Derek Fountain scored 26 points in the Tigers' 79-69 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs eight points in loss Fountain amassed eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 67-56 loss to Florida.

Impact The junior is averaging 7.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game this season. Fountain has performed much better since being added into the starting rotation, averaging 9.6 points through eight games started. Expect higher-production moving forward if the forward continues to be in the starting rotation.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four steals across game started Fountain contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds and four steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 72-70 win over Wake Forest.

Impact Fountain averaged 1.7 steals across the Tigers' nine games in between Nov. 9 and Dec. 10. If he continues being a part of their starting lineup, fantasy managers should expect him to be more valuable.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer analysis: Derek Fountain flashes elite upside for LSU MBB An in-depth look at Fountain's talent level.

APRIL 22, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU basketball adds Mississippi State forward Derek Fountain from transfer portal LSU basketball adds its fifth player from the transfer portal this offseason, bringing in Mississippi State forward Derek Fountain.

APRIL 21, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Mississippi State transfer Derek Fountain commits to LSU hoops LSU coach Matt McMahon stayed within the conference to land his newest commitment, as Mississippi State transfer Derek Fountain jumped on bo...

APRIL 21, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Returns to court Fountain (undisclosed) finished with one rebound and one steal in Saturday's loss to Ole Miss.

Impact Fountain sat out of his team's Dec. 29 matchup with Arkansas due to an undisclosed injury, but he was able to come off the bench in Saturday's clash. He had started each of the last three games prior to suffering the injury, so it'll be worth keeping an eye on whether the sophomore forward returns to the starting lineup Wednesday against Georgia.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Saturday Coach Ben Howland indicated Friday that he hopes to have everyone back for Saturday's game versus Ole Miss, suggesting Fountain (undisclosed) could return to the floor, Stefan Kraj...

Impact Fountain was unable to take the floor in the team's last contest Dec. 29 versus Arkansas but appears to have a better shot at making an appearance Saturday. The sophomore started his last three games prior to the absence, though it's unclear if he would retain that role if he's greenlit to face the Rebels.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not suit up Wednesday Fountain (undisclosed) did not play in Wednesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact It's unclear why Fountain did not play in this one. He was just coming off his first three starts of the season. We'll have to wait and see if we get an update from coach Ben Howland before next Wednesday's game against Missouri.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Fountain is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Georgia State.

Impact Fountain is making his first start of the season in place Cameron Matthews, who is out with an undisclosed issue. The 6-9 Fountain has played a much smaller role than he did a season ago, averaging 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per game. He'll have a chance at an extended look while Matthews is out.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Fountain is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Fountain has started four of the last five games for the Bulldogs and will head to the bench again after a stretch that has seen him shoot just 30.4% from the floor. The 6-9 freshman has shown the capabilities to light it up as he scored 20 points back on Feb. 10 and needs to return to better form with the SEC Tournament on the horizon.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE