2024–25 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team

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The 2024–25 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team represented Louisiana Tech University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team, led by third-year head coach Talvin Hester, played their home games at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, Louisiana as a members of Conference USA.

ConferenceConference USA
Record20–12 (9–9 CUSA)
Headcoach
Assistant coaches
  • Winston Hines
  • Darshawn McClellan
  • Tyson Batiste
  • Tim McGraw
  • Kavin Gilder-Tilbury
Quick facts Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball, Conference ...
2024–25 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball
ConferenceConference USA
Record20–12 (9–9 CUSA)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Winston Hines
  • Darshawn McClellan
  • Tyson Batiste
  • Tim McGraw
  • Kavin Gilder-Tilbury
Home arenaThomas Assembly Center
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2024–25 Conference USA men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Liberty †13–5 .72228–7  .800
Jacksonville State12–6 .66723–13  .639
Middle Tennessee12–6 .66722–12  .647
Kennesaw State10–8 .55619–14  .576
New Mexico State10–8 .55617–15  .531
Louisiana Tech9–9 .50020–12  .625
Western Kentucky8–10 .44417–15  .531
UTEP7–11 .38918–15  .545
Sam Houston6–12 .33313–19  .406
FIU3–15 .16710–23  .303
† 2025 CUSA tournament winner
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Previous season

The Bulldogs finished the 2023–24 season 22–10, 12–4 in C-USA play to finish in second place. They lost in the quarterfinals to Middle Tennessee of the C-USA tournament.

Offseason

Departures

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NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for departure
Tahlik Chavez1G6'2"160Redshirt SeniorArlington, TXGraduated
Dravon Mangum2F6'8"205GS SeniorRoxboro, NCGraduated
Tyler Henry3G6'4"186SeniorBrooklyn, NYGraduated
Jordan Turner5G/F6'8"195Redshirt SeniorHouston, TXGraduate transferred to D'Youville
Jaylin Henderson11G6'3"175JuniorWichita, KSTransferred to Portland State
Alex Vertus21G6'3"205JuniorCoral Springs, COLeft the team
Isaiah Crawford22F6'6"220Redshirt SeniorFort Worth, TXGraduated/undrafted in 2024 NBA draft; signed with the Sacramento Kings[1]
Terri Miller Jr.34F6'8"250JuniorFresno, CATransferred to Portland State
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Incoming transfers

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NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious school
Amaree Abram1G6'4"195JuniorPort Arthur, TXGeorgia Tech
William Jeffress2F6'7"205Redshirt JuniorErie, PAPittsburgh[2]
Al Green5G6'3"180JuniorElk Grove, CASan Diego City College
Kaden Cooper11G6'5"190SophomoreAda, OKOklahoma
Sean Elkinton33C6'8"JuniorCrosby, TXSt. Edward's
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2024 recruiting class

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College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
A.J. Bates
#36 SG		 Katy, TX Seven Lakes High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Landren Blocker
#64 SF		 Little Rock, AR Little Rock Christian Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Nov 10, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN:    (N/A)
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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:

  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.
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2025 recruiting class

More information College recruiting information (2025), Name ...
College recruiting information (2025)
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Jaylen Fenner
SF		 Humble, TX Atascocita High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Oct 3, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN:    (N/A)
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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:

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Roster

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2024–25 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
G 0 Devin Ree 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)190 lb (86 kg) JrOak Hill Academy (VA)
Louisville		 Jackson, MS
G 1 Amaree Abram 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg) JrSouthern California Academy
Georgia Tech		 Port Arthur, TX
F 2 William Jeffress 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 lb (95 kg) RS SrMcDowell HS
Pittsburgh		 Erie, PA
G 3 AJ Bates 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg) FrSeven Lakes HS Houston, TX
G 4 Sean Newman Jr. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)165 lb (75 kg) RS JrCulver City HS
Fullerton College		 Los Angeles, CA
G 5 Al Green 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg) JrFranklin HS
San Diego City College		 Sacramento, CA
G 7 Landren Blocker 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)210 lb (95 kg) FrLittle Rock Christian Little Rock, AR
G 10 Ben Ponder (W) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg) SrCalvary Baptist Academy Shreveport, LA
G 11 Kaden Cooper 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)195 lb (88 kg) SoThe Skill Factory
Oklahoma		 Ada, OK
F 13 Daniel Batcho 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)245 lb (111 kg) RS SrTexas Tech Paris, France
F 14 Will Allen 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)225 lb (102 kg) RS JrAkfred Bonnabel HS New Orleans, LA
G 20 Jordan Crawford 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg) JrSimsboro HS Ruston, LA
F 33 Sean Elkinton 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)235 lb (107 kg) JrCrosby HS
St. Edward's		 Crosby, TX
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

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Schedule and results

More information Date time, TV, Rank# ...
Date
time, TV		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
city, state
Non-conference regular season
November 4, 2024*
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 LSU–Alexandria W 77–50  1–0
  17 – Cooper  9 – Cooper  8 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (2,050)
Ruston, LA
November 9, 2024*
5:00 p.m., ESPN+		 UT Arlington
C-USA/WAC Alliance		 W 92–77  2–0
  28 – Batcho  10 – Jeffress  11 – Newman Jr.  College Park Center (3,195)
Arlington, TX
November 13, 2024*
5:00 p.m., MSG+		 vs. UMass
Icons of the Game		 W 76–66  3–0
  19 – Abram  6 – Tied  12 – Newman Jr.  Nassau Coliseum 
Uniondale, NY
November 18, 2024*
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 Mississippi College W 105–67  4–0
  38 – Batcho  8 – Tied  14 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,582)
Ruston, LA
November 25, 2024*
2:00 p.m., FloSports		 vs. Southern Illinois
Gulf Coast Showcase		 W 85–79 OT 5–0
  19 – Green  12 – Cooper  5 – Newman Jr.  Hertz Arena (613)
Estero, FL
November 26, 2024*
2:00 p.m., FloSports		 vs. Richmond
Gulf Coast Showcase		 W 65–62  6–0
  16 – Cooper  9 – Tied  8 – Newman Jr.  Hertz Arena (451)
Estero, FL
November 27, 2024*
11:00 a.m., FloSports		 vs. Eastern Kentucky
Gulf Coast Showcase		 W 78–69  7–0
  19 – Batcho  10 – Cooper  4 – Newman Jr.  Hertz Arena (268)
Estero, FL
November 30, 2024*
10:30 a.m., ESPN+		 Southern L 70–73  7–1
  22 – Batcho  9 – Ree  8 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (2,257)
Ruston, LA
December 4, 2024*
7:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at No. 16 Memphis L 71–81  7–2
  18 – Green  9 – Cooper  11 – Newman Jr.  FedExForum (10,543)
Memphis, TN
December 8, 2024*
3:30 p.m., ESPN+		 at Louisiana W 69–58  8–2
  19 – Batcho  11 – Batcho  7 – Newman Jr.  Cajundome (1,187)
Lafayette, LA
December 13, 2024*
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 Georgia Southern W 77–63  9–2
  25 – Cooper  8 – Tied  11 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,831)
Ruston, LA
December 16, 2024*
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 Grand Canyon
C-USA/WAC Alliance		 W 74–66  10–2
  25 – Newman Jr.  9 – Cooper  9 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (2,173)
Ruston, LA
December 21, 2024*
3:00 p.m., ESPN+		 Rust W 108–60  11–2
  27 – Batcho  11 – Tied  20 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center 
Ruston, LA
Conference USA regular season
January 2, 2025
8:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at UTEP L 60–70  11–3
(0–1)		  14 – Cooper  8 – Batcho  7 – Newman Jr.  Don Haskins Center (4,692)
El Paso, TX
January 4, 2025
3:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at New Mexico State L 48–78  11–4
(0–2)		  12 – Elkinton  4 – Tied  6 – Newman Jr.  Pan American Center (4,004)
Las Cruces, NM
January 9, 2025
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 FIU W 81–64  12–4
(1–2)		  21 – Green  8 – Cooper  13 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,635)
Ruston, LA
January 11, 2025
7:00 p.m., ESPNU		 Liberty W 79–74  13–4
(2–2)		  27 – Newman Jr.  12 – Batcho  8 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (2,373)
Ruston, LA
January 16, 2025
6:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at Jacksonville State L 61–63  13–5
(2–3)		  19 – Batcho  10 – Cooper  8 – Newman Jr.  Pete Mathews Coliseum (2,317)
Jacksonville, AL
January 18, 2025
4:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at Kennesaw State L 76–78  13–6
(2–4)		  23 – Batcho  7 – Batcho  7 – Newman Jr.  Convocation Center (1,707)
Kennesaw, GA
January 23, 2025
6:00 p.m., CBSSN		 Western Kentucky W 77–67  14–6
(3–4)		  18 – Batcho  9 – Crawford  5 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,894)
Ruston, LA
January 25, 2025
5:30 p.m., ESPNU		 Middle Tennessee W 75–69  15–6
(4–4)		  25 – Batcho  13 – Cooper  8 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (2,414)
Ruston, LA
February 1, 2025
3:00 p.m., ESPNU		 Sam Houston W 66–61 OT 16–6
(5–4)		  22 – Newman Jr.  10 – Batcho  8 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (3,141)
Ruston, LA
February 6, 2025
7:00 p.m., CBSSN		 at Liberty L 53–77  16–7
(5–5)		  18 – Green  7 – Bates  6 – Newman Jr.  Liberty Arena (3,152)
Lynchburg, VA
February 8, 2025
1:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at FIU W 82–71  17–7
(6–5)		  20 – Abram  8 – Ree  7 – Bates  Ocean Bank Convocation Center (745)
Miami, FL
February 13, 2025
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 Kennesaw State L 47–69  17–8
(6–6)		  11 – Green  5 – Green  4 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,814)
Ruston, LA
February 15, 2025
3:00 p.m., ESPN+		 Jacksonville State L 68–70  17–9
(6–7)		  19 – Batcho  13 – Cooper  4 – Crawford  Thomas Assembly Center (3,140)
Ruston, LA
February 20, 2025
8:00 p.m., CBSSN		 at Middle Tennessee W 85–74  18–9
(7–7)		  23 – Newman Jr.  11 – Cooper  6 – Newman Jr.  Murphy Center (3,505)
Murfreesboro, TN
February 22, 2025
7:00 p.m., ESPN+		 at Western Kentucky L 63–64  18–10
(7–8)		  21 – Abram  7 – Crawford  5 – Newman Jr.  E. A. Diddle Arena (4,123)
Bowling Green, KY
March 1, 2025
2:30 p.m., ESPN+		 at Sam Houston W 90–66  19–10
(8–8)		  20 – Bates  9 – Batcho  9 – Bates  Bernard Johnson Coliseum (1,438)
Huntsville, TX
March 6, 2025
6:30 p.m., ESPN+		 New Mexico State L 55–67  19–11
(8–9)		  13 – Green  10 – Tied  5 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,659)
Ruston, LA
March 8, 2025
2:00 p.m., ESPN+		 UTEP W 76–58  20–11
(9–9)		  20 – Green  13 – Cooper  5 – Newman Jr.  Thomas Assembly Center (1,955)
Ruston, LA
Conference USA tournament
March 13, 2025
8:00 p.m., ESPN+		 (6) vs. (3) Middle Tennessee
Quarterfinals		 L 75–77 2OT 20–12
  28 – Green  14 – Cooper  7 – Newman Jr.  Von Braun Center (3,108)
Huntsville, AL
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Central.
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