Kellen Thames - College Basketball News & Rumors

Thames keeps bringing a spark to SLU's game while cramps still limit his minutes Kellen Thames has gone from playing 30 minutes a game for St. Louis University to 12 because of cramps, but the spark he brings to the team...

JANUARY 22, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Will play Tuesday Thames (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Fordham, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thames will return after missing the last three games with a hip injury. He started 8-of-10 games before getting injured, but it's likely the team eases him back into play as the begin conference play.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Thames (hip) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Fordham, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thames has missed the last three games but seems to have a shot to suit up Tuesday. Prior to siffering the injury, Thames was averaging 10 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.7 minutes while making eight starts.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thames (hip) won't play in Saturday's game against William Woods, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thames is unavailable for a third consecutive game due to a hip injury. With Robbie Avila (illness) questionable and Isaiah Swope (knee) doubtful, Saint Louis could be short-staffed Saturday. Thames' next chance to play will come Tuesday at Fordham.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Thames (hip) is out for Sunday's matchup against Grand Canyon, per Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Thames will miss Sunday's game against Grand Canyon, marking his second straight missed contest while recovering from a hip injury. The sophomore guard has been an impact players for the Billikens this season, averaging nine points and 4.7 rebounds per game through 10 contests. Thames will have to wait until Saturday's matchup against William Woods for his next chance to return to action.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday night Thames (hip) won't play against Wofford on Wednesday night, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thames will miss his first game of the season. The guard has started eight of Saint Louis' 10 games thus far, averaging 9.0 points and 4.7 rebounds. His next chance to play will come on Dec. 22 against Grand Canyon.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A cramp-free game from Kellen Thames helps SLU beat Chicago State 85-62 Kellen Thames played 23 minutes, his most since his cramping problems began, and scored 13 points as SLU beat Chicago State 85-62

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Back in starting five Thames is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against San Francisco, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thames mysteriously was taken out of the starting lineup Monday against Jackson State but will return to the first unit Thursday. Thames was averaging 14.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in 30 minutes per contest over his first four games but has averaged just four points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes since.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Thames (illness) is ready to roll for the Billikens on Saturday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thames missed practice several days ago, but he appears to have gotten the better of the illness that forced him to miss some time. The guard started each of Saint Louis' first two games, scoring 16 points in each outing. He'll be available for Saturday night's clash with Loyola Marymount.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thames (illness) missed practice this week with an illness, per Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Thames and teammate Kalu Anya both missed practice earlier this week with an illness. Thames had been an impact player through two contests for the Billikens this season, averaging 16 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in that timeframe. The severity of the illness is thus far unknown, but the 6-foot-6 sophomore can be looked at as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Loyola Marymount.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in opener Thames will get the start in Saint Louis' opener as Kobe Johnson (shoulder) continues to work his way back from injury.

Impact Thames will start at one of Saint Louis' guard sports while Johnson continues ro rehab his ailing shoulder. Thames averaged 6.0 points and 3.7 rebounds last season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 during exhibition game Thames (undisclosed) logged 10 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across his 13 minutes during Saint Louis' game Sunday against Berea.

Impact Thames logged more points Sunday than he did during Saint Louis' 2022-23 season. The college sophomore scored six then across seven games as a freshman student. Ideally for Thames, he receives more opportunities to score across his second season of collegiate basketball.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thames (undisclosed) did not play Friday against Dayton.

Impact Thames missed hasn't seen the floor since early January as he has dealt with an undisclosed injury. The freshman guard has appeared in seven games this season, playing a very minor role off the bench.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses eight straight Thames (undisclosed) did not play Friday against VCU.

Impact Thames missed his eighth straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The freshman guard has appeared in seven games this season, playing a very minor role off the bench. His next chance to return is Tuesday against Rhode Island.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses fourth straight Thames (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 76-59 win over Loyola.

Impact Thames missed his fourth straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The freshman guard has appeared in seven games this season, playing a very minor role off the bench. His next chance to return is Saturday against La Salle.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Thames (undisclosed) is questionable to suit up during Wednesday's matchup with Loyola-Chicago, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thames, who has missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury, is not expected to remain out much longer according to head coach, Travis Ford. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in seven games this season, logging 0.9 points and 0.7 rebounds on 3.1 minutes.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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