LSU have secured a new transfer in the form of Daimion Collins find out more about the youngster including his brief bio, age, height, weight, position, stats and records, awards and achievements, and wingspan
The Louisiana State University have been thriving in the women’s division after their Women’s Basketball team won the NCAA Title.
Who is Daimion Collins LSU player, bio, age, height, wingspan, parents, dad, high school, career stats
COMMITTED!💛💜 #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/HsXalMMKek
— Daimion Collins (@CollinsDaimion) May 25, 2023
NEWS: Kentucky transfer Daimion Collins has committed to LSU, he tells @On3sports.
Former 5⭐️ recruit and McDonald’s All-American.
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— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) May 25, 2023
With the success in the women’s division, LSU is now attempting to solidify its spot in the men’s division as well by securing Daimion Collins.
Collins is one of the best power forwards of the 2021 recruiting high school class and will reportedly play for them this fall.
Daimion Collins transfers to LSU
20-year-old Wildcats player Daimion Collins has decided to transfer to LSU after spending two years at the University of Kentucky. Daimion will now join the likes of star player KJ Williams at the LSU. The LSU Tigers have struggled unlike their counterparts in the women’s division. The team is hopeful that their fortunes will change with the arrival of Collins.
Collins excels in several aspects of the sport particularly around the rim. According to various reports, he is quite exceptional in scoring and he is also a high-level shot blocker. The young college athlete is still yet to have his breakout season despite being a star in high school and his move to LSU might just be the spark he needs to achieve it.
Daimion Collins brief bio
Daimion Collins is an American college basketball player who recently joined the LSU Tigers who compete in the Southeastern Conference. He was born on 28 October 2002, in Atlanta, Texas, United States and he attended the Atlanta ISD High School. Collins was a consensus five-star recruit and also one of the top power forwards in the 2021 class. While back in high school, Collins held the reputation of an elite scorer and also showcased some high-level defense.
Age and height
Daimion is currently 20 years old and stands at a height of 2.06 m
Weight and position
Daimion weighs around 95 kg and primarily plays as a power forward. He has shown that he’s a different player this time around and 6-9 forward with a 7-3 wingspan has ridiculous athleticism — a 46.5-inch vertical at Pro Day — is clearly more comfortable and confident entering this season.
His dad Ben Collins passed away Nov. 1 at the age of 43. The Texas native had spent the previous few days in Lexington and was in the gym putting up shots with his son the night before his death and Daimion Collins’ 20th birthday came just four days before his father passed away.
Daimion Collins stats and record
Prior to joining college, Daimion played basketball in high school as well, and his numbers gave him MVP honors. During his junior year, Daimion averaged 24.6 points and 13.7 rebounds along with 7.7 blocks per game. The following year, as a senior, Daimion’s stats skyrocketed, averaging 35.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6.2 blocks per game. Collins reportedly helped the Atlanta High School win multiple area and district titles and awards.
However, Daimion has failed to achieve the same success in college. During his first year as a Freshmen, Daimion averaged only 2.9 points and 2 rebounds per game. The following season, which was the current 2022-23 season, he averaged only 1.9 points and 1.9 assists per game. Moreover, Daimion Collins only averaged under 8 minutes per game, which significantly contributed to his decline in productivity.
Awards and achievements
Daimion has also won various awards and achievements throughout the years. Daimion won awards like Texas Gatorade Player of the Year, Naismith, and MaxPreps All-American Third and First Team respectively.
Besides those, he also ranked in No.13 in the country as a high school recruit. Collins was also named a part of the McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic team. He also earned All-American Team honors from several sports organizations. Aside from basketball, Daimion also excelled as a track athlete.