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Jersey Number 4
Dez Lindsay
- Position:
- Forward
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-6 / 215
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Louisville, Ky.
- High School:
- Male
- Prev School:
- Florida Southwestern/Oregon
Features (click on headline for link)
HONORS
CAREER OVERVIEW
Career-High Points: 16 vs. Penn State (2/14/26) while at Oregon
Career-High Rebounds: 6, 3 times while at Oregon
Career-High Steals: 2 at Northwestern (2/28/26) while at Oregon
Career-High Blocks: 3 vs. USC (2/21/26) while at Oregon
AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR AT OREGON (2025-26) | 5.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.5 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
AS A JUNIOR AT OREGON (2024-25) | DNP due to injury
AS A SOPHOMORE AT FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN (2023-24) | 16.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.9 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
AS A FRESHMAN AT FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN (2022-23) | 10.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.5 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
HIGH SCHOOL
PERSONAL
GETTING TO KNOW DEZ
What age did you start playing basketball?
6
Why are you passionate about basketball?
My mom played basketball
Why did you come to K-State?
Playing style
Three words to describe your game
Team player slasher
What have you learned about yourself playing basketball?
That I can make decisions with others
What do you want to develop the most in your game?
I want to develop my body type
Besides basketball, tell me something that you are passionate about
Going on nature walks
Who is the best basketball player ever?
LeBron James
Name your top musical artist
Drake
Do you cook? Favorite dish?
Steak
What do you do to relax?
Nature walks
- Eager to Make an Impact (K-State Sports Extra, July 3, 2026)
HONORS
- 2024 FCSAA Region 8 All-State
- 2024 First Team All-Citrus Conference
- 2023 Second Team All-Citrus Conference
- NJCAA Division I National Player of the Week (2/7/24)
- 2-time FCSAA Region 8 Player of the Week (1/9/24, 2/6/24)
CAREER OVERVIEW
- Transferred to K-State after two seasons at Oregon (2024-26) and two seasons at NJCAA’s Florida SouthWestern (2022-24)… Has been a part of 79 wins in his college career, including an NCAA Tournament appearance while playing with the Ducks
- Has played in 85 career games with 40 starts at the junior college and Division I levels… Did not play the 2024-25 season while playing at Oregon due to injury.
- Has scored nearly 1,000 points (876/10.3 ppg.) in his career, connecting on 48 percent (339-of-706) shooting from the field, including 35.4 percent (69-of-195) from 3-point range, and 65.2 percent (129-of-198) from the free throw line… Has also totaled 374 rebounds (4.4 rpg.), 165 assists (1.9 apg.) and 98 steals (1.2 spg.) in 2,024 minutes played (23.8 mpg).
- Has scored in double figures in 40 career games, including a Division I-best 16 points at Penn State (2/14/26) on 6-of-10 field goals, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range… Had three 30-point performances as a sophomore at Florida SouthWestern in 2023-24, including a career-high 38-point effort at No. 4 Daytona State (2/3/24) on 15-of-22 shooting.
- Most recently played at Oregon, where he played in all 32 games with eight starts in 2025-26 after earning a redshirt in 2024-25 due to an injury.
- Averaged 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in his Oregon career, connecting on 40.3 percent (62-of-154) from the field, including 32.8 percent (19-of-58) from 3-point range.
- Started his college career in the junior college ranks at Florida SouthWestern, playing in 53 games with 32 starts from 2022-24… Scored more than 700 points in his JUCO career on 50.2 percent (277-of-552) shooting with 285 rebounds, 116 assists and 71 steals.
- His best season at FSW came as a sophomore in 2023-24 when he averaged 16.0 points on 50 percent (161-of-322), including 41.5 percent (50-of-137) from 3-point range, to go with 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
- Originally from Louisville, Ky., where he played at Male High School.
Career-High Points: 16 vs. Penn State (2/14/26) while at Oregon
Career-High Rebounds: 6, 3 times while at Oregon
- at UCLA (12/6/25)
- vs. UCLA (1/28/26)
- vs. Wisconsin (2/25/26)
Career-High Steals: 2 at Northwestern (2/28/26) while at Oregon
Career-High Blocks: 3 vs. USC (2/21/26) while at Oregon
AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR AT OREGON (2025-26) | 5.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.5 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
- Helped guide the Ducks to a 12-20 overall record, including a 5-15 mark in Big Ten play.
- Saw action in all 32 games with 8 starts.
- Played in 656 total minutes, averaging 20.5 minutes per game… Played a season-high 28 minutes at Minnesota (2/17/26).
- Averaged 5.3 points on 40.3 percent (62-of-154) shooting, including 32.8 percent (19-of-58) from 3-point range, with 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals per game… Connected on 58.3 percent (28-of-48) from the free throw line.
- Scored in double figures five times, including a season-high 16 points vs. Penn State (2/14/26) on 6-of-10 field goals, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range… Also had a pair of 14-point outings vs. Creighton (11/27/25) and Portland (12/17/25).
- Shot better than 50 percent from the field in 14 games, including going 6-of-9 vs. Creighton (11/27/25).
- Knocked down 19 3-point field goals, connecting on 32.8 percent (19-of-58) from beyond the arc… Made 3 or more 3-pointers in 3 games, including a career-high 4 treys vs. Portland (12/17/25) and Penn State (2/14/26).
- Made 58.3 percent (28-of-48) of his free throws… Went a season-best 8-of-10 from the line vs. UC Davis (12/13/25).
- Grabbed 89 rebounds, including 62 on the defensive end… Had 5 or more boards in 7 games, including a season-high 6 at UCLA (12/6/25), UCLA (1/28/26) and Wisconsin (2/25/26).
- Dished out 49 assists compared to 27 turnovers… Had a season-best 7 vs. Omaha (12/28/25)… Had 5 dimes vs. Penn State (2/14/26) and Wisconsin (2/25/26).
- Posted 27 steals on the season… Had a season-high 2 in 6 games.
- Saw action in all 20 Big Ten games with 4 starts… Averaged 5.2 points on 40 percent (40-of-100) shooting, including 34.4 percent (11-of-32) from 3-point range, in league-only games with 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 20.3 minutes per game… Connected on 54.5 percent (12-of-22) from the free throw line.
- Scored in double figures in 3 Big Ten games with a season-high 16 points vs. Penn State (2/14/26).
- Coached by Dana Altman.
AS A JUNIOR AT OREGON (2024-25) | DNP due to injury
- Helped guide the Ducks to a 25-10 overall record, including a 12-8 mark in Big Ten play, and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
- Missed the season due to injury.
- Coached by Dana Altman.
AS A SOPHOMORE AT FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN (2023-24) | 16.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.9 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
- Helped guide the Bucs to a 22-9 overall record, including a 12-4 mark in conference play… The team lost in the opening round of the FCSAA State Tournament.
- Named to the FCSAA All-State Team and was First Team All-Citrus Conference.
- Saw action in 26 of 31 games played with 22 starts.
- Played 798 total minutes, averaging 30.7 minutes per game… Played a season-high 41 vs. No. 1 Northwest Florida State (12/2/23).
- Averaged 16.0 points on 50 percent (161-of-322) shooting, including 41.5 percent (34-of-82) from 3-point range, with 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game… Connected on 73.5 percent (61-of-83) from the free throw line.
- Tied for the team lead in scoring while he led the way in field goals made and attempted and total steals (45), was second in rebounding and assists.
- Scored in double figures in 22 of 26 games played, including a season-high 38-point outing at No. 4 Daytona State (2/3/24) on 15-of-22 shooting… Posted three games of 30 or more points, including 33 at No. 19 Eastern Florida (1/6/24) on 11-of-22 field goals and 30 vs. Indian River (1/31/24) on 12-of-18 field goals.
- Posted six double-doubles on the season, including a near triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists at Palm Beach State (1/10/24)… Turned in a 33-point, 10-rebound performance at No. 19 Eastern Florida (1/6/24) and a 38-point, 13-rebound effort at No. 4 Daytona State (2/3/24).
- Was third on the team with 34 made 3-point field goals, connecting on 41.5 percent (34-of-82) from beyond the arc… Made 3 or more triples in 4 games, including a season-high 5-of-7 effort vs. Indian River (1/31/24).
- Was two rebounds shy of the team lead with 189 on the season, including 148 on the defensive end… Grabbed a season-high 13 boards at No. 4 Daytona State (2/3/24).
- Dished out 75 assists, including a season-best 8 at Palm Beach State (1/10/24).
- Had a team-high 45 steals, including a season-high 5 vs. Miami Dade (1/27/24).
- Saw action in 13 Citrus Conference games with 10 starts… Averaged a team-best 18.5 points on 52.5 percent (95-of-181) shooting, including 43.5 percent (20-of-46) from 3-point range, in league-only games with 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals in 30.5 minutes per game.
- Coached by Eric Murphy.
AS A FRESHMAN AT FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN (2022-23) | 10.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.5 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
- Helped guide the Bucs to a 20-9 overall record, including a 7-5 mark in conference play… The team lost in the opening round of the FCSAA State Tournament.
- Named Second Team All-Citrus Conference.
- Saw action in 27 of 29 games played with 10 starts.
- Played 570 total minutes, averaging 21.1 minutes per game… Played a season-high 34 vs. State College of Florida (2/16/23).
- Averaged 10.7 points on 50.4 percent (116-of-230) shooting, including 29.1 percent (16-of-55) from 3-point range, with 3.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game… Connected on 59.7 percent (40-of-67) from the free throw line.
- Scored in double figures in 13 of 27 games played, including a season-high 27 points vs. Hillsborough (2/25/23)… Finished the year scoring in double figures in 7 of the last 8 games.
- Knocked down 16 3-point field goals, connecting on 29.1 percent (16-of-55) from beyond the arc… Made a season-high 2 triples in 6 games.
- Grabbed 96 rebounds, including 67 on the defensive end… Posted a season-high 8 boards vs. State College of Florida (2/16/23).
- Dished out 41 assists, including a season-best 5 vs. State College of Florida (2/16/23).
- Had 26 steals on the season, including a season-high 3 at Miami Dade (2/13/23).
- Saw action in 12 Citrus Conference games with 6 starts… Averaged 11.8 points on 45.2 percent (56-of-124) shooting, including 26.9 percent (7-of-26) from 3-point range, in league-only games with 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.9 minutes per game.
- Coached by Eric Murphy.
HIGH SCHOOL
- Prepped at Male High School in Louisville, Ky., where he led the Bulldogs to a 28-6 overall record and a trip to the KHSAA Sweet 16 as a senior in 2021-22.
- Named to the Kentucky High School All-State Second Team as a senior.
- Coached by Tim Haworth at Male.
PERSONAL
- Dezdrick Lindsay was born on Feb. 7, 2003, in Louisville, Ky. … Parents are Deon Wimberly and Brenda Lindsay… Has two siblings (Destiny and Dereon).
- Earned his bachelor's degree from Oregon… Pursuing a certificate in Fitness.
GETTING TO KNOW DEZ
What age did you start playing basketball?
6
Why are you passionate about basketball?
My mom played basketball
Why did you come to K-State?
Playing style
Three words to describe your game
Team player slasher
What have you learned about yourself playing basketball?
That I can make decisions with others
What do you want to develop the most in your game?
I want to develop my body type
Besides basketball, tell me something that you are passionate about
Going on nature walks
Who is the best basketball player ever?
LeBron James
Name your top musical artist
Drake
Do you cook? Favorite dish?
Steak
What do you do to relax?
Nature walks
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