Daimion Collins

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Daimion Collins
No. 10–LSU Tigers
Position Power forward
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-10-28) October 28, 2002 (age 21)
Atlanta, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school Atlanta (Atlanta, Texas)
College
Career highlights and awards

Daimion Collins (born October 28, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top power forwards in the 2021 class.

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High school career

Collins played basketball for Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Texas. During his freshman year, he grew from 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) to 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m). [1] As a junior, Collins averaged 24.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 7.7 blocks per game. [2] In his senior season, he averaged 35.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, seven assists and 6.2 blocks per game, earning Texas Gatorade Player of the Year and District 14-3A MVP honors. [3] [4] He was named to the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic rosters. [5]

Recruiting

Collins was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top power forwards in the 2021 class. [6] On October 31, 2020, he committed to playing college basketball for Kentucky over offers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech. [7]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Daimion Collins
PF 		Atlanta, TX Atlanta (TX)6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)210 lb (95 kg)Oct 31, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 92
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 18   247Sports: 13   ESPN: 19
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kentucky 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  • "2021 Kentucky Wildcats Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.

College career

University of Kentucky (2021-2023)

During his freshman year, Collins played in 27 games with one start. He scored 78 points, had 55 rebounds and had 20 blocks.

During his sophomore year, Collins appeared in 20 games with one start. He averaged 1.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

Louisiana State University (2023-Present)

On April 21, 2023, Collins announced he was transferring to Louisiana State University. Collins' father died unexpectedly before the last season tipped off and John Calipari said it took such a toll on him that Collins lost 15 pounds. [8]

During his junior year, his season play was limited to just six games after dislocating his shoulder during the November 24 game with North Florida. He was having one of his best games of the season when the injury happened. He met the criteria for a medical redshirt during the season. [9]

On September 23, 2024, Collins was fully cleared for all basketball related activities. [10]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Kentucky 2717.4.577.000.8572.0.1.2.72.9
2022–23 Kentucky 2517.9.425.000.6191.9.2.2.41.9
Career5227.7.511.000.7382.0.2.2.62.4

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References

  1. ↑ "Atlanta Rabbs star Collins picks Kentucky". Texarkana Gazette . November 16, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  2. ↑ Roberts, Ben (December 4, 2020). "Kentucky recruit Daimion Collins is only getting better — a scary thought for UK foes". Lexington Herald-Leader . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  3. ↑ Fisher, Chris (June 4, 2021). "Daimion Collins named Gatorade Texas Player of the Year". 247Sports . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ Richert, Josh (March 16, 2021). "Atlanta's Collins earns MVP". Texarkana Gazette . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  5. ↑ Boone, Wesley (February 23, 2021). "Atlanta's Daimion Collins named McDonald's All-American". KTAL-TV . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Collins has big plans, on and off basketball court". Texarkana Gazette . November 10, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  7. ↑ Biancardi, Paul; Borzello, Jeff (October 31, 2020). "Kentucky basketball lands No. 24 ESPN 100 prospect Daimion Collins". ESPN . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  8. ↑ Black, Ryan. "Daimion Collins, former Kentucky forward and five-star recruit, transfers to SEC rival LSU". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Matt McMahon Suspends Jalen Cook, Updates on Damian Collins and Carlos Stewart | Tiger Rag". 5 March 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  10. ↑ Brune, Matthew (23 September 2024). "Daimion Collins Injury Update: Latest on LSU forward". On3. Retrieved 23 September 2024.


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