LSU coach Matt McMahon enters Year 3 with tepid expectations after improvement last season
LSU coach Matt McMahon is entering his third seasonOCTOBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press
Jordan Wright seals it on 96-yard TD run from fumble recovery to get UConn past Temple 29-20
Jordan Wright recovered a fumbled ball and ran 96 yards into the end zone on the final play of the game to give UConn a 29-20 victory over TempleOCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press
Logs 27 points, seven steals Wright logged 27 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven steals and five assists across his 35 minutes during Louisiana State's 89-80 win Wednesday against Mississ...
Impact Wright surpassed 25 points for the second time this season. But unlike his other 25-plus-point game, when he scored 33 points during Louisiana State's matchup against Texas on Dec. 16, the senior logged a career best in steals. With his SEC-best 40 steals and 2.4 steals per game, second to Reed Sheppard's 2.5, he continues to prove himself as one of the Power Five Conference's best defenders.
JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting lineup Wright closed with 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-60 loss to Kansas State.
Impact Wright started the first seven games of the season for the Tigers before coming off the bench Dec. 1 against Southeastern Louisiana, but even in that game, he put up 16 points in just 21 minutes. He was back in the starting five Saturday and returned to his typical playing time levels, resulting in a season-best scoring effort. He remains an strong fantasy option due to his scoring average of 13.2 ppg, which is second on the team behind Will Baker (14.1 ppg). He's also chipping in 4.9 rebounds per contest, which is right in line with last year's mark at Vanderbilt.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What Jordan Wright transfer means for LSU basketball Wright a versatile scorer who brings size, length and rebounding to the guard spot.
APRIL 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jordan Wright opens up on his decision to transfer to LSU Baton Rouge native Jordan Wright talks about his decision to transfer back home for his final season of college basketball
APRIL 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
UAB sets program record for wins, advances to NIT semis
Jordan Walker had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Trey Jemison added 17 points and 12 rebounds and UAB beat Vanderbilt 67-59 to advance to the NIT semifinals in Las Ve...MARCH 23, 2023 • Associated Press
Manjon, Vanderbilt jolt No. 23 Kentucky at SEC quarters
Ezra Manjon scored 25 point and Vanderbilt jolted No. 23 Kentucky by rallying from a 10-point deficit to beat the Wildcats 80-73 in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference...MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press
Lawrence leads Vanderbilt over LSU 77-68 in SEC Tournament
Tyrin Lawrence had 22 points, Jordan Wright scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Vanderbilt rolled to a 77-68 victory over LSU in the second round of the Southeastern Confe...MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press
Logs prolific outing in start Wright closed with 19 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 77-72 win over Mississippi State.
Impact Wright scored at least 19 points for the second game in a row to close the 2022-23 regular season, marking his third time doing so this season. The 6-foot-6 senior saw a step back in usage and playing time this season, though he logged his 11th start of the campaign as part of the Commodores' Senior Day ceremonies Saturday. Wright finishes his fourth collegiate season averaging 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists while playing 23.3 minutes per game across 28 appearances. His next opportunity to start will come Wednesday versus a team to be determined depending on the results of the first round of the SEC Tournament.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wright scores 19, Vanderbilt beats Mississippi State 77-72
Jordan Wright went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line in the final seconds and finished with 19 points, Ezra Manjon had 15 points and seven assists and Vanderbilt beat Mississippi St...MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press
Season-high 23 points in win Wright chipped in 23 points (8-12 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 68-66 win over Kentucky.
Impact The 6-foot-6 forward reached a season-high 23 points in Wednesday's upset win over Kentucky. The senior led the way for Vanderbilt and did it shooting a perfect 4-4 from beyond the three-point line. This has been Wright's best game yet and it definitely came at a perfect time for Vanderbilt.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wright's late jumper lifts Vanderbilt over No. 23 Kentucky
Jordan Wright hit a go-ahead fall-away jumper in the lane with 2.6 seconds remaining to finish with 23 points and Vanderbilt topped No. 23 Kentucky 68-66 for its first win at Rupp...MARCH 2, 2023 • Associated Press
Vandy snaps skid, beats Florida 88-80
Liam Robbins scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Vanderbilt ended a nine-game losing streak against Florida beating the Gators 88-80FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press
Scores 12 points Wright chipped in 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 66-65 victory over Tennessee.
Impact Fortunately for Wright, he sat out only once because of his previous concussion. He has been a consistent scorer when given at least 20 minutes of playing time. With that prerequisite, Wright has scored more than 11 points each time across his last 10 games.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Appears good to go Wright (concussion) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Wednesday's game against Tennessee.
Impact Wright was able to practice on Tuesday after missing the previous game against Mississippi State due to a concussion. Vanderbilt will gladly welcome the senior back into the fold against the best defense in the country.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing on Tuesday Wright (concussion) will be active for practice on Tuesday, Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Wright, who missed Saturday's game against Mississippi State in concussion protocol, will be active at practice Tuesday. The 6-foot-6 senior, who has averaged 10.3 points and 4.2 rebounds on 24 minutes per game, will likely be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Tennessee.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In concussion protocol Wright is in concussion protocol, according to Aria Gerson of The Tennessean.
Impact Wright's head injury is worse than what it was when first recognized. He is not expected to play when the Commodores host Mississippi on Saturday. Because they are dealing with a litany of injuries, there is no sure-fire replacement for Wright at the moment.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses remainder of game Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse said Wright felt "lightheaded" at halftime, so he didn't return to Tuesday's game versus Alabama, Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Wright collided with teammate Liam Robbins in the first half of Tuesday's game. It doesn't appear that Wright has suffered a concussion, so he should be good to go for Saturday's matchup with Ole Miss.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after collision Tuesday Wright appeared to sustain an injury during the first half of Monday's game against Alabama and has yet to return, Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Wright collided with Commodores center Liam Robbins, leaving both players bleeding from their face/head, according to Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt's official team site. While Robbins was able to check back in to start the second half, Wright has yet to emerge from the locker room following halftime. Therefore, it appears the 6-foot-6 senior could be out for the remainder of the contest, as Alabama is currently winning by over 40 points late in the second half.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Coleman III scores 18, Texas A&M beats Vanderbilt 72-66
Henry Coleman III scored 18 points, Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV added 14 points apiece and Texas A&M blew a 13-point second-half lead Saturday night before rallying to beat V...JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press
Benched in second half Coach Jerry Stackhouse indicated that Wright was benched in the second half of Tuesday's loss against Kentucky for "lackluster effort," Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Wright got his second straight start, but ended the game playing just 18 minutes and scoring two points. Over the previous six games Wright was putting up 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.0 steals in 26.7 minutes per contest. Coach Stackhouse is clearly trying to challenge his senior, who has largely struggled this season after an impressive junior campaign that saw him average 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 three-pointers. We'll see if Wright remains in the starting five or if Stackhouse looks to give some of Vanderbilt's younger players a shot.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manjon's 19 points helps send Vanderbilt past Georgia
Reserve Ezra Manjon scored 19 points and Tyrin Lawrence added 15 points and Vanderbilt continually held off Georgia down the stretch for an 85-82 winJANUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press
Promoted to starting five Wright is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Georgia.
Impact Wright will make his first start since the Dec. 17 loss to NCSU. The senior forward has put up double-digit points while coming off the bench in each of the past five games for Vandy. Wright will move up in place of Colin Smith during Saturday's contest.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
