Dji Bailey - College Basketball News & Rumors

Active and starting Bailey (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Bailey appeared in the injury report for the first time this season prior to this game, but it wasn't anything serious. He should handle his regular workload as a starter.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Bailey (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for LSU's game against Kentucky on Tuesday.

Impact Bailey's inclusion on the injury report is a surprise, considering he's been healthy all season and wasn't dealing with any injury that was made public knowledge. Given his probable designation, the guard should still suit up and play versus Kentucky, but his status will be one to monitor before tip-off.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Bailey (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Mississippi State.

Impact Bailey popped up on the injury report late in the week, though he'll ultimately be good to go Saturday. The senior has started all 28 games for LSU this year, averaging 8.5 points and 4.3 rebounds.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

Impact It's unclear what kind of injury Bailey is going through, but the fact that he's probable suggests he should have a solid chance to play and handle his regular workload. Bailey is averaging 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 assists per game this season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double figures again Bailey finished Tuesday's 81-67 win over South Carolina with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes.

Impact Bailey scored double-digit points for the second straight game in a win over hapless South Carolina. That's a good step in the right direction for the senior guard who's struggled to make a consistent impact in Baton Rouge. LSU has had a disappointing year, but Bailey will look to build on his late-season surge on Feb. 22 in a tough matchup with Florida.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finally back in double figures Bailey finished Wednesday's 87-74 loss to Auburn with 13 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes.

Impact Bailey scored double-digit points for the first time since Jan. 7. The guard has shot the ball well overall this season (53.2 percent) but has had his struggles from deep (23.8 percent). With an average of 4.7 rebound, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals, however, he's much more than just a scorer for a Tigers team that's struggled mightily in SEC play.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down season-high nine boards Bailey provided eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 78-74 victory over Arkansas.

Impact Bailey has been great at crashing the glass this season, even as a somewhat undersized (6-foot-5) wing in a highly physical league. It's done wonders for LSU that that aspect of his game has carried over from his Richmond days. With 9.6 points-per-game, he also remains a valuable scorer in Baton Rouge. Both of those elements showed up in the Tigers big win over Arkansas.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting stride as scorer Bailey amassed 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 86-70 victory over New Orleans.

Impact Bailey has now dropped double-digit points in four straight games. The guard's shooting efficiency has taken a dip his is fifth-year senior season, but he's still averaging a career-high 10.5 points. LSU has relied upon him heavily since he arrived in Baton Rouge, and that won't chance with SEC play around the corner.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digits vs FGCU Bailey provided 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 80-71 victory over FGCU.

Impact Bailey hit double figures in points for the fifth time this season. The guard contributes in other ways to the tune of 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists each game, but the scoring has been rather inconsistent. He'll remain a key starter for the Tigers moving forward.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conservative approach early Bailey totaled 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 77-68 win over Charleston Southern.

Impact Bailey has been steady for the Tigers, but he hasn't been all that assertive - he's only taken more than six shots in a game once this season, when he took seven in the opener. That's capped his ceiling somewhat, but the guard is actually shooting 68 percent from the field. Don't be surprised if LSU asks him to take matters into his own hands more, especially if the Tigers start to struggle.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available before regular season Bailey (toe) logged 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes during Louisiana State's exhibition game Tuesday against Loyo...

Impact Bailey participating in Louisiana State's first and only 2024 exhibition means he is ready for the regular season. LSU's 2024-25 season is expected to be his first and last, as he is a redshirt senior who spent all his undergraduate years at Richmond. Bailey will look to capitalize off a senior season that saw him average 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 steals across 33 games. Now, the question is what his exact role will be, especially knowing he was not LSU's only transfer acquisition. The exhibition game may not be an adequate indication either, considering mainstays Tyrell Ward and Derek Fountain were out then with undisclosed injuries.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Described as questionable Bailey (toe) is described as questionable but should be ready to roll soon, Matthew Brune of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bailey transferred to LSU after spending four seasons with Richmond. His senior year at Richmond was his finest, as the guard averaged 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals. He's currently dealing with a toe ailment, but it doesn't sound as if LSU's staff believes this injury will carry over into the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LSU adds transfer guard Dji Bailey to 2024-25 roster Bailey averaged 10.2 points per game, 1.7 steals during breakout senior season and will have one more year of eligibility.

MAY 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Richmond plays UMass after Bailey's 22-point showing

Richmond faces the UMass Minutemen after Dji Bailey scored 22 points in Richmond's 82-65 win over the La Salle Explorers

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Bailey's 22 help Richmond defeat La Salle 82-65

Led by Dji Bailey's 22 points, the Richmond Spiders defeated the La Salle Explorers 82-65 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Dji Bailey makes a go-ahead layup with 13.8 seconds remaining to help Richmond beat Duquesne 63-61

Neal Quinn scored 16 points to lead the Richmond Spiders and Dji Bailey secured the victory with a layup with 13 seconds left as the Spiders took down the Duquesne Dukes 63-61 on T...

JANUARY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Bailey is listed amongst Richmond's starters ahead of Saturday's matchup with Florida.

Impact Bailey will make his first start of the season as the Spiders travel to Florida to square off against the Gators. The 6-foot-5 senior has averaged 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals this season, providing valuable minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against St. Joseph's Bailey is out for Wednesday's game versus St. Joseph's due to a bruised knee he suffered earlier this week in practice, John O'Connor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Bailey will be replaced by Jason Nelson in the starting five Wednesday. The junior guard's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with George Mason.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Bailey is listed in Richmond's starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's matchup with St. Bonaventure.

Impact Bailey is set to make his first start of the season against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 junior has appeared in 13 games this season, logging 2.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 11.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays six minutes Bailey (hand) logged zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across six minutes during Richmond's 64-57 win Tuesday versus Rhode Island.

Impact Bailey sat out eight games Richmond logged in between Dec. 16 and Jan. 15. Now that the junior can play, he is expected to continue being a backup. Bailey averaged 12.8 minutes across his last 10 games of 2022.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at St. Bonaventure Bailey (hand) did not play during the Spiders' 71-63 loss Saturday at St. Bonaventure.

Impact Contrary to a previous report, Bailey did not return during the Spiders' latest game. They host Rhode Island on Tuesday. But if the injured junior is used that day, he will have returned before dates of his initial timetable.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making return Saturday Bailey (hand) will return to action Saturday versus St. Bonaventure, John O'Connor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Bailey was handed a 5-to-7 week timetable when he suffered a hand injury in mid-December, but it appears he's beaten that and will make it back in action Saturday. Bailey may be limited slightly injury, but the fact that the issue is related to the hand likely means conditioning shouldn't be a major concern.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First action since Jan. 5 Bailey closed with one steal over seven minutes during Tuesday's 55-53 loss to Dayton.

Impact Bailey got his first action in a game since Jan. 5. He is only averaging 8.1 minutes per game this season and shouldn't be a big factor down the stretch.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit again Friday Bailey (ankle) is in line to sit again Friday against St. Bonaventure, John O'Connor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Bailey's absence shouldn't mean much from a fantasy standpoint given his minimal role, but the Spiders will be down a bit of depth again Friday. His next opportunity to return comes Monday against George Mason.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Tuesday Bailey (ankle) remains out for Tuesday's game against Duquesne, John O'Connor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Bailey will skip out on his sixth straight game while working his way back from an ankle issue and has no clear return date at this point. Even when he's cleared to return, Bailey will likely see just limited action.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Richmond plays UMass after Bailey's 22-point showing

Bailey's 22 help Richmond defeat La Salle 82-65

Dji Bailey makes a go-ahead layup with 13.8 seconds remaining to help Richmond beat Duquesne 63-61