Hunter Dean - College Basketball News & Rumors

Limited in opener Dean (shoulder) had three points (3-8 FT), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 10 minutes off the bench in Monday's 106-60 victory over Mississippi Valley State Delta.

Impact The fifth-year senior is expected to compete for a frontcourt rotation spot with the Tigers in 2023-24, but a late-October shoulder injury rendered him questionable for the opener. The 6-10 center's services may not have been needed given the blowout nature of the game, as well as the fact starting center Will Baker put up an impressive 29 points in just 19 minutes of action, but it was a good sign that he saw the court anyway. Dean gives LSU another experienced option after averaging 8.7 points and 6.1 rebounds across 30 games (26 starts) with George Washington last season, and he should warrant more run as he returns to full strength.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for season opener Dean (shoulder) has been termed questionable ahead of Monday's matchup with Mississippi Valley State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dean, who sat out during LSU's exhibition against Louisiana Christian, is questionable to suit up in Monday's opener. If the 6-foot-10 center is ultimately unavailable for the contest, Will Baker would be expected to handle the majority of minutes at the center position.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailble Monday Dean (undisclosed) did not suit up during Monday's scrimmage against Louisiana Christian, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It is unclear why Dean missed the exhibition outing or what his expected status is ahead of LSU opener against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 6. The 6-foot-10 senior logged 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks on 26.9 minutes per game with George Washington last season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What LSU transfer center Hunter Dean can bring to program Dean a serviceable backup big with experience as a college starter.

MAY 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Provides steady hand in OT victory Dean accumulated eight points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 83-81 OT win over St. Bonaventure.

Impact Dean turned in a typically reliable performance, as his numbers were on par with his season averages. The senior forward doesn't typically lead GW to victories, but he does provide excellent support for players like James Bishop IV and Brendan Adams, who carry more of the scoring load. The only downside of Dean's day was shooting efficiency, as the Louisiana native's 42.9-percent clip from the field was significantly under his season average of 64.3 percent. Regardless, the 6'10 big man will have plenty of opportunities to work on that down the stretch, starting with a road tilt against Rhode Island on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Coppin State Dean (undisclosed) did not play during the Colonials' 83-71 win Tuesday versus Coppin State.

Impact Now, Dean has sat out multiple games because of his undisclosed problem. He will try to return when they are at Washington State on Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Dean (undisclosed) isn't starting for George Washington in its Tuesday night tilt with Coppin State.

Impact Dean looks poised to miss his second game in a row for George Washington. The center had started the previous six games before missing the American game with an undisclosed injury. It's likely that same injury is keeping him out tonight as well.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Dean (undisclosed) is inactive for Saturday's matchup with American University, David Korn of WRGW Sports reports.

Impact Dean will miss his first game of the season with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-10 senior has appeared in eight games this season, logging 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks on 25.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to starting five Dean is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Hofstra.

Impact Dean has been on a minutes restriction over the first couple games due to a lower body injury. He will now return to the starting lineup and be off the minutes restriction. Noel Brown will come off the bench.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect as substitute Dean (lower body) logged nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 17 minutes during an 85-58 win Monday versus Virginia State.

Impact Impressively, Dean made all of his shots without logging any turnovers. He will try to be the Colonials' starting center again. Noel Brown is their preferred option now but may not be it so long. He was the Colonials' starting center from Nov. 9, 2021 until fewer than one month later.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be healthy George Washington head coach Chris Caputo said Dean (lower body) should be healthy to play Monday versus Virginia State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dean did not participate in George Washington's Oct. 31 exhibition because of a lower-body injury. But fortunately for the big man, it is not damaging enough to cause an extended absence across many games.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses exhibition game with injury Dean (undisclosed) did not play in Sunday's exhibition game against Western Connecticut State.

Impact It's unclear the severity of Dean's injury and whether or not he could potentially miss some regular season games. Dean is coming off a solid junior season in which he averaged 4.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game. He is expected to start at center agains this season for GW when healthy.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

10 boards in third straight Dean accumulated zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-67 loss to Saint Louis.

Impact Dean is in a nice rebounding zone, grabbing 32 in the Colonials last three games, and he's blocked eight shots in that stretch too. But he's reached six points or more in only four games all season. Dean is a one-trick pony for fantasy managers as such, lending himself to very minimal appeal.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting first start of season Dean is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Radford.

Impact Dean will get his first start of the season, while Noel Brown will come off the bench. Dean is averaging 2.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays big minutes in return Dean (undisclosed) posted six points (3-3 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and a block in Monday's win over Wright State.

Impact Dean returned to the lineup after missing the last three games for an undisclosed reason. He looked great and played easily his best game of the season. Dean will hope to keep knocking on the door of the starting five.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Entering starting five Dean is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Rhode Island.

Impact Dean is set to make his first career start for the Colonials after transferring into the program last March. Through six appearances, the 6-10 sophomore has averaged 2.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waiver status unclear Dean (eligibility) did not take the court in Wednesday's 78-71 loss to Navy.

Impact Dean transferred to George Washington after playing in just 11 games his freshman season with Southern Miss. It's unclear if hasn't received a waiver for immediate eligibility, or if the 6-10 forward still hasn't quite cracked the rotation. Regardless, his last game occurred Dec. 21 of 2019, so he should be a candidate to be eligible at semester. According to the team website, GW will next take the court Dec. 14 against South Carolina, barring the addition of further non-conference opponents.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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