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Monday, January 12, 2026
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LSU Ass. Head Coach Patrick Named Among Most Impactful
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LSU Associate Head Coach David Patrick has been honored as one of the "100 Most Impactful High Major Assistants" for 2026 by Silver Waves Media.
The recognition, announced on Monday, places Patrick among an elite group of coaching professionals across the United States' top college basketball programs. Silver Waves Media, an organization dedicated to the career advancement of sports professionals, curates the list through consultations with industry experts to highlight those significantly influencing the game behind the scenes.
Reacting to the award, the Bermudian-born coach expressed his gratitude for the milestone. "Thank you to Silver Waves Media for the recognition," Patrick said. "I am indebted to all I have worked for and with on this journey.".
Born in Bermuda before moving to Australia at age ten, Patrick has cultivated a distinguished resume over more than 20 years in coaching. He is currently in his second season as Associate Head Coach at LSU, marking his second stint with the Tigers after previously serving on the staff from 2012 to 2016.
Patrick’s impact extends far beyond the collegiate ranks. He has served as a pivotal figure for the Australian National Team, contributing as an assistant coach for the "Boomers" during their bronze-medal winning campaign at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and their gold-medal run at the FIBA Asia Cup.
His career highlights include:
Recruiting Excellence: Patrick is renowned for his ability to attract elite talent, most notably being credited with recruiting future NBA number-one draft pick Ben Simmons to LSU.
Head Coaching Stints: He led programs at UC Riverside (2018–2020) and Sacramento State (2022–2024), earning a reputation for turning struggling programs into competitive contenders.
Player Development: Throughout his career, he has recruited 11 players who reached the NBA and coached 28 players who turned professional globally.
The recognition from Silver Waves Media underscores Patrick’s standing as one of the most influential figures in the High Major coaching landscape as he continues to shape the future of LSU basketball.
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Dill’s Red Storm Fall Short in Fulshear Thriller
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Despite another historic all-around performance from point guard Cameron Moore and a late-game scoring barrage from Dylan Spriggins, Head Coach Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm fell to the Texas Purple Kings, 119-109.
The defeat in Fulshear marks a bittersweet chapter for the Red Storm, as Moore continued his remarkable run of individual form. The Shreveport-born playmaker recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists to secure his second consecutive triple-double. It follows his record-breaking display just six days ago against the Austin Bats, where he notched a staggering 28 assists—one of the highest totals in ABA history.
However, individual brilliance was countered by a clinical team effort from the Purple Kings. Leading 79-64 in the third quarter, Texas ignited an 11-point unanswered run to stretch their advantage. By the early stages of the fourth, the Red Storm found themselves staring down a 19-point deficit as the Kings' perimeter shooting threatened to turn the contest into a rout.
Houston showed immense heart in the final period, refusing to go quietly. Trailing 102-83, the Red Storm launched a 12-1 run to close the gap, spearheaded by a relentless Dylan Spriggins. The 6'7" forward, who has established himself as one of the league's most lethal scorers this term, poured in 19 of his game-high 42 points in the fourth quarter alone. Under Spriggins' leadership, Houston outscored Texas 38-21 in the final quarter.
Beyond the scoring, the night was highlighted by the defensive emergence of Josh Adeoye. Coming off the bench, the 6'8" reserve dominated his minutes with 13 points and 9 rebounds, falling just one board shy of a double-double. Adeoye also recorded three massive blocks, the most spectacular being a mid-air rejection of a "poster" dunk attempt that sent the Houston bench into a frenzy and acted as the catalyst for the late comeback attempt.
Speaking after the game, Bermudian coach Terence Dill praised his team's resilience but lamented the early cushion given to the opposition.
"We showed what we are capable of in that fourth quarter, but you can't give a team like the Purple Kings a 19-point cushion," said Dill. "Cam’s ability to find the open man and battle on the glass is what keeps us in these games, and Dylan’s fourth quarter was pure will. I also have to credit Josh Adeoye—his 9 rebounds were huge, and those three blocks, especially the one at the rim on the dunk attempt, gave us the life we needed to make it a game."
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
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No. 11 Vanderbilt Sinks Patrick’s LSU Tigers
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LSU Associate Head Coach David Patrick looked on from the sidelines at Memorial Gymnasium as the Tigers’ winless start to SEC play continued, despite a career-best performance from Australian wing Max Mackinnon.
The Tigers fell 84-73 to a clinical No. 11 Vanderbilt side, who moved to a perfect 16-0 on the season. For Patrick—the Bermudian-born coach who has become a vital pipeline for international talent in Baton Rouge—Mackinnon's emergence provided a silver lining on an otherwise difficult afternoon in Nashville.
In what was comfortably his finest game in a Tiger uniform, Mackinnon was a model of efficiency. The senior logged over 37 minutes, racking up 27 points on 9-of-16 shooting. His range was on full display as he hit 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, while remaining perfect from the charity stripe with a 6-of-6 clip.
Beyond the scoring, Mackinnon’s discipline was standout, recording four assists and two steals while turning the ball over just once against a high-pressure Vanderbilt defense. He was supported by Marquel Sutton, who returned to double figures with 13 points and six rebounds, but the duo lacked the sustained secondary scoring needed to topple the unbeaten Commodores.
For the second consecutive outing, LSU were left chasing the game after a sluggish start. Vanderbilt ignited the home crowd early, connecting on six first-half three-pointers to build a 20-point cushion within the first 12 minutes.
The Tigers showed plenty of grit to whittle the deficit down to 14 by the interval, trailing 52-38 at the break, but the early damage proved decisive.
LSU emerged from the locker room with renewed defensive intensity, holding the Commodores to a dismal 26.7% shooting from the floor in the final frame. A spirited 12-1 run saw the Tigers pull within seven points on multiple occasions, notably following a Mackinnon pull-up jumper that made it 59-52.
However, whenever the Tigers threatened to turn the game into a one-possession affair, Vanderbilt found an answer at the free-throw line. The Commodores hit 15-of-18 second-half free throws to keep LSU at arm's length. Tyler Tanner led five Commodores in double figures with 20 points, while Tyler Nickel posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The loss drops LSU to 0-3 in the SEC, their worst start to conference play in two seasons. Patrick and the coaching staff now face a quick turnaround as they return home to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center this Wednesday to face a formidable Kentucky side.
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Sunday, January 04, 2026
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Dill Concern for Glover & Drye as Bats edge Red Storm
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The Houston Red Storm were left reeling on and off the court following a 155-142 defeat to the top-ranked Austin Bats, in a game completely overshadowed by a serious medical emergency involving veteran guard Gerry Glover.
In a contest defined by elite offensive execution and blistering scoring runs, the final result felt secondary as the Red Storm community rallied around Glover and forward Tré Drye, both of whom were forced from the floor under distressing circumstances.
The arena at Austin was silenced for 26 minutes at the 7:53 mark of the fourth quarter following a harrowing collision. Red Storm staple Gerry Glover and Austin's Gabriel Drayton collided mid-air during a defensive rotation, resulting in Glover falling heavily and losing consciousness.
Paramedics administered immediate treatment on the court before Glover regained consciousness. The veteran, who has been a cornerstone of the franchise since 2019 and holds the single-game scoring record of 72 points, was transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation. Glover had contributed 22 points off the bench prior to the incident.
The injury was the second blow of the night for head coach Terence Dill, who had already lost Tré Drye to a shoulder injury in the second quarter. Drye had started the game with an explosive burst, scoring Houston’s first eight points, but he did not return and is set to be evaluated later this week.
Despite the somber conclusion, the game itself was a showcase of high-level basketball. Houston pushed the #1 ranked Bats to their limit, fueled by a record-breaking performance from Cameron Moore. The point guard recorded one of the most statistically dominant games in ABA history, finishing with a triple-double of 24 points, 13 rebounds, and a staggering 28 assists.
Dylan Spriggins was equally irrepressible, exploding for 49 points, including a 24-point outburst in the second quarter alone that helped Houston claw back from an early 20-point deficit. The Red Storm’s perimeter shooting was nothing short of historic, as they connected on 68% (13-19) of their efforts from beyond the arc to keep the league leaders on their heels.
Speaking after the game, a visibly shaken Coach Dill emphasized that his thoughts were entirely with his injured players.
"Basketball feels very small right now," Dill said. "We played a hell of a game against the #1 team in the country, and Cam and Dylan put up numbers you rarely see at this level. But our hearts are in that ambulance with Gerry, and our thoughts are with Tré as well. We are praying for full recoveries for both of them."
The loss moves the Red Storm to a 5-5 record on the season, but the focus now shifts entirely to the health and recovery of their veteran leaders as they return to Houston.
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Saturday, January 03, 2026
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Morgan's Buzzer Beater as Kentucky Stun Unbeaten LSU
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A dramatic three-pointer from Tonie Morgan with just 0.5 seconds remaining handed No. 11 Kentucky a stunning 80-78 upset over fifth-ranked LSU, ending the Tigers' perfect start to the season.
In a high-stakes SEC opener at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Morgan’s heroics capped off one of the most remarkable individual performances in Kentucky history. The guard finished a grueling 39 minutes with 24 points, 12 assists, and—most impressively—zero turnovers, steering the Wildcats to their highest-ranked road win in program history.
For LSU and Associate Head Coach David Patrick, the result marks a first blemish on an otherwise flawless 14-1 record. Despite shooting nearly 50% from the field, the Tigers were out-rebounded 45-29, a statistic Coach Kim Mulkey described as a deciding factor in the outcome.
The victory moves Kentucky to 14-1 (1-0 SEC) and firmly establishes the Wildcats as a legitimate title contender in the conference. LSU will have little time to dwell on the loss as they prepare to travel to Nashville to face No. 12 Vanderbilt on Sunday.
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