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Men's Basketball

LSU men's basketball freshman forward Mwani Wilkinson (0) guards Auburn men's basketball freshman guard Sharife Cooper Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 during LSU's 104-80 win against Auburn at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La. 

Why Mwani Wilkinson stayed the course through program overhaul and injury: ‘I’m a winner’

By Peter Rauterkus November 16, 2023

A young Mwani Wilkinson looked on from the sidelines.  He was just seconds away from winning an SEC Championship when his veteran teammate Trendon Watford dribbled the ball toward the top of the key....

LSU head coach Matt McMahon watches as his team falls behind to Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

LSU men’s basketball’s loss to Nicholls State shows how far program still has to come

By Peter Rauterkus November 11, 2023

An angry Matt McMahon slammed his hand on the press room table in frustration. “I apologize to everyone who came tonight,” he said to open his postgame press conference.  Despite coming...

LSU men’s basketball graduate student forward Will Baker (9) puts the ball up Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, during LSU’s 132-44 win against Louisiana Christian inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

3 takeaways from LSU men’s basketball’s season-opening win over Mississippi Valley State

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor November 6, 2023

In its first real game action since a disappointing 14-19 year, LSU opened its season Monday with a 106-60 win over Mississippi Valley State in the Pete Assembly Maravich Center. It was a dominant wire-to-wire...

LSU men's basketball junior guard Jalen Cook (3) puts his hands up on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, during the team's first practice at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

NCAA denies LSU transfer guard Jalen Cook’s eligibility waiver for upcoming season

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor November 1, 2023

The LSU men’s basketball program announced in a statement Wednesday that the NCAA ruled transfer Jalen Cook ineligible to play for the Tigers this season. Under NCAA rules, Cook’s status as a two-time...

LSU men’s basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) looks to shoot Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, during LSU’s 132-44 win against Louisiana Christian inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

3 takeaways from LSU men’s basketball’s 132-44 exhibition win over Louisiana Christian

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 30, 2023

LSU fans got their first glimpse at this year’s men’s basketball team, led by second-year head coach Matt McMahon, when it hosted Louisiana Christian for an exhibition match in the Pete Maravich Center...

The LSU men's basketball team warms up on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, during their first practice at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Reinforced foundation, transfer talent sets up potential bounce back year for LSU men’s hoops

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 27, 2023

In March 2022, new head coach Matt McMahon inherited an LSU roster with zero returning scholarship players, victim of a transfer exodus following the mass recruiting violations that led to former head...

The LSU men's basketball team huddles up on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, during their first practice at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Predicting LSU men’s basketball’s starting lineup with season around the corner

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 23, 2023

After a disappointing 14-19 season, LSU men's basketball fell victim to yet another transfer exodus, forcing the team to piece together its lineup through the transfer portal. However, the Tigers’ five...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) drives towards the basket on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, during LSU’s 81-76 loss against Missouri in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

3 key matchups to watch in LSU men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 19, 2023

Last year, the LSU men’s basketball team opened the season with a 12-1 record through non-conference play. In the first year under former Murray State head coach Matt McMahon, the fast start was encouraging,...

LSU football freshman safety Ryan Yaites (21) celebrates a blocked pass on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, during LSU's 55-49 loss against Ole Miss in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss.

How to watch/listen to LSU football vs. Missouri

By Peter Rauterkus October 6, 2023

Coming off a 55-49 loss to Ole Miss, LSU football looks to regroup as it travels to Columbia to face Missouri. The game isn't much easier, though, as Missouri comes into the game 5-0 and ranked No. 21...

LSU coach Will Wade yells a play call during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

McNeese State coach Will Wade hit with penalties and 10-game suspension for LSU violations

By By AARON BEARD June 22, 2023

Former LSU and current McNeese State men's basketball coach Will Wade received a two-year show-cause penalty and a 10-game suspension Thursday for multiple rules violations, ending a slow-moving case originally...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon claps on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, during LSU’s 56-77 loss to Tennessee at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Report: Santa Clara transfer Carlos Stewart commits to LSU men’s basketball

By Henry Huber April 18, 2023

Former Santa Clara guard Carlos Stewart has transferred to LSU after entering the portal on April 11. He announced his decision via Twitter. In his sophomore season with the Broncos, Stewart averaged 15.2...

The LSU men’s basketball team and coaches yell from the side on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, during LSU’s 74-62 loss to Texas A&M at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Report: Former Nevada center Will Baker commits to LSU men’s basketball

By Henry Huber April 14, 2023

Seven-foot center Will Baker has committed to LSU, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS. He previously spent two seasons with Nevada before announcing his intentions to transfer on April 3. In both seasons...