Former LSU basketball star Tremont Waters representing Puerto Rico in Olympics

LSU has a heavy presence at the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the bigger names set to take center stage is former LSU basketball star Tremont Waters, who’s representing Puerto Rico.

Waters played at LSU from 2017-19. As a true freshman, he averaged 15.9 points and 6.0 assists per game. He just about matched those numbers as a sophomore, averaging 15.3 and 5.8 per night.

Waters was a key part of Will Wade’s rebuild. LSU made the NIT his first year and as a sophomore, Waters led LSU to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2006.

Waters has looked impressive with Puerto Rico so far. He led the team in assists during qualifying play while averaging 6.5 points.

Also on the Puerto Rico roster is New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, who led the team in points in group play with 12.8 points per game.

Puerto Rico will begin Olympic play tomorrow at 4 a.m. CT, taking on South Sudan in group play.

Waters isn’t the only one representing LSU basketball. Former LSU forward Duop Reath and current associate head coach David Patrick are in Paris with Australia.

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