LSU Men's Basketball Season Preview

Erik Trosclair • November 6, 2024

Let's get into it!

The 2024-2025 LSU Men's Basketball season tips off Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, against ULM.


The Tigers were chosen to finish 14th in the SEC. LSU has 9 preseason top 25 teams on their schedule.


Head Coach Matt McMahon is returning for his 3rd season at the helm for the Tigers. Coach McMahon improved from 14 to 17 overall wins and from 2 to 9 SEC wins.


The Tigers have 8 returning players.


Mike Williams III - Williams should continue to contribute in a big way.

Jalen Reed - Reed may be a starter on this team. He has been very consistent for the Tigers.

Corey Chest - Chest redshirted last year for the Tigers. He will provide quality depth for this team.

Tyrell Ward - Ward will likely be a starter on this team. He plays with a ton of hustle and is fun to watch.

Adam Benhayoune - Benhayoune will provide quality depth for the Tigers.

Derek Fountain - Fountain will fit right into the rotation for the Tigers. He may even start this season.

Trace Young - Young will provide quality depth for the Tigers.

Daimon Collins - Collins was injured at the beginning of last season. He should fit into the rotation this season for the Tigers.


The Tigers have added 4 transfers.


Jordan Sears - Sears will probably start for the Tigers. The UT Martin is a 2 time All Ohio Valley Conference player. Also, he was a finalist for Collegeinsider.com's National Player of the Year award.

Dji Bailey - Bailey won the Chris Daniels Award last season, the Atlantic 10 Conference's most improved player. The Richmond transfer will be a solid piece for the Tigers.

Cam Carter - Carter, a Louisiana native, attended Oak Hill Academy. He played at Mississippi State and Kansas State. He will probably start for the Tigers.

Noah Boyde - Boyde is transferring in from McCook Community College, where he averaged 11.2 points. Standing at 7' and 245 lbs, Boyde will provide solid depth for the Tigers.


The Tigers have 4 incoming Freshmen.


Robert Miller III - The 4 star power forward stands at 6'10". Miller's father played football at LSU, and his mother played basketball at Tulane.

Curtis Givens III - The 4 star point guard helped Montverde Academy go 33-0 and win a national championship.

Trey'Dez Green - The 6'7" football star will play power forward for the Tigers.

Vyctorius Miller - The 6'5", 4 star shooting guard will fit right in on this Tiger basketball team. Miller is the son of Silkk the Shocker.


The Tigers will look to continue improving this season while making some noise at the same time.


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