LSU men’s basketball senior forward Darius Days (4) closes his eyes before the starting lineup is announced Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, before LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) and senior forward Darius Days (4) celebrate after starting the game on a scoring run Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Eric Gaines (2) blocks Ohio men’s basketball sophomore guard Mark Sears (1) Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball freshman center Efton Reid (15) holds onto the rim after dunking the ball Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

The LSU sutdent section holds up a cutout of LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade in his “General Wade” outfit Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball senior guard Xavier Pinson (1) bumps chests with sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) after an LSU score Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly waves to the crowd before his introduction speech Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly throws up an “L” during his introduction speech Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly speaks to the crowd during his introduction speech Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) prepares to shoot a layup Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball freshman center Efton Reid (15) shakes hands with Ohio men’s basketball freshman forward AJ Clayton (23) Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, after LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade stares down Ohio men’s basketball head coach Jeff Boals Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La

LSU men’s basketball senior guard Xavier Pinson (1) helps up freshman center Efton Reid (15) after he falls to the floor Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Eric Gaines (2) takes off for a dunk Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) holds the ball as the play develops Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball senior forward Darius Days (4) goes up for a layup over two Ohio defenders Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball senior guard Xavier Pinson (1) sprints past Ohio men’s basketball senior guard Tommy Schmock (22) after doing a crossover Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball freshman center Efton Reid (15) looks up to one of his coaches Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball senior forward Darius Days (4) sits on the floor with a bloody lip after being hit by an Ohio player Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Brandon Murray (0) prepares to shoot a shot Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Eric Gaines (2) passes the ball Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball senior guard Xavier Pinson (1) speaks with a referee Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Brandon Murray (0) gets in a defensive stance as he guards the Ohio men’s basketball player Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.