By SAM LANCE
One of the best players from the Mountain West, former UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr., has committed to LSU, he announced on Instagram.
Thomas — the 6-foot-1, 185-pound guard — averaged 15.6 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds for the Rebels in 2024-25. That earned him a spot on the All-Mountain West Third Team. The Las Vegas native has spent the past two seasons at UNLV and has shot 43.2% from the field and 35.8% from deep in his career.
This is a huge get for Matt McMahon and the Tigers. Thomas is ranked the No. 4 overall player in the transfer portal by 247Sports and gives LSU a much-needed lift at the point guard position.
Thomas is the second portal commitment for LSU this cycle, joining former Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko. Those two will be newcomers alongside a solid 2025 recruiting class, which includes guards Jalen Reece and Mazi Mosley along with forward Matthew Gilhool.
LSU is trying to rebound from a season where it finished 14-18 overall and second to last in the SEC. Securing Thomas is a huge step in doing so.
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