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Men's Basketball

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) and Alabama’s sophomore center Charles Bediako (14) tip-off Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the start of LSU’s 79-69 loss to Alabama at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC men’s hoops bracketology update: Biggest winners and losers of eventful week

By Henry Huber February 26, 2023

The second-to-last week of SEC basketball didn't disappoint, producing multiple great matchups with added importance due to tournament implications.At this point in time, there’s a realistic possibility...

LSU men’s basketball redshirt sophomore Adam Miller (44) looks out on the court 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.

LSU men’s hoops can’t catch up to Ole Miss, drops back to last place in SEC

By Henry Huber February 26, 2023

After securing its first win of 2023 and ending its ugly, 14-game losing streak, it seemed like LSU had a shot of pulling off back-to-back victories for the first time since late-December. Though...

LSU men’s basketball fifth-year senior forward KJ Williams (12) grabs the rebound on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during LSU’s 76-68 loss to Texas Tech at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

The streak is over: LSU men’s hoops avoids tying losing streak record behind Williams’ 35

By Henry Huber February 22, 2023

LSU opened its Wednesday matchup against Vanderbilt like it had for most of its SEC contests, with a slow start leading to a few-possession deficit early.In front of a crowd that wasn’t anticipating...

LSU men’s basketball junior guard Cam Hayes (1) and sophomore guard Justice Williams (11) guard their opponent on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, during LSU’s 49-67 loss against Auburn in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC men’s hoops bracketology analysis: A deep dive into the seven teams surrounding the bubble

By Henry Huber February 21, 2023

One of the most exciting parts about the last stretch of the college basketball regular season is watching the teams on the fringe of either making the tournament or getting eliminated from it fight...

LSU men’s basketball freshman forward Shawn Phillips Jr. (34) shoots the ball 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.

LSU men’s hoops: Tigers approach wrong side of program history with 14th straight loss

By Henry Huber February 18, 2023

With its loss to South Carolina, LSU has now extended its losing streak to 14 games, one away from tying the worst losing streak in their program’s history.It previously lost 15 straight games in...

A basketball rests on the court Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at time out during LSU’s 79-69 loss to Alabama at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC men’s hoops bracketology analysis: A deep dive into the SEC’s championship contenders

By Henry Huber February 17, 2023

We are now less than a month away from March Madness, which means the next few weeks of college basketball should feature copious amounts of drama. While many teams are already projected as clear locks...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) puts his head in his hands on the bench 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.

Valentine’s Heartbreaker: Georgia scrapes by LSU men’s hoops; hands Tigers 13th straight loss

By Henry Huber February 14, 2023

LSU had its best chance at ending its losing streak so far on Tuesday, stealing the lead from Georgia with just 11 seconds left in the game. But when it needed to make just one more stop to do so, the...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) puts his head in his hands on the bench 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.

Too little too late: First-half woes reemerge as LSU men’s basketball drops below .500

By Henry Huber February 12, 2023

It isn’t out of the ordinary for LSU Men's basketball to struggle out the gate, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Most of its lower scoring games in SEC play were due to slow starts,...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) drives toward the basket on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, during LSU’s 56-77 loss to Tennessee at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: Derek Fountain adds a needed extra spark to LSU men’s basketball team

By Tre Allen February 11, 2023

It was another disappointing loss for the LSU men's basketball team as it lost 79-69 last Saturday. It seems to be a theme for this team as this was its 10th straight loss, but there was a bright spot...

LSU freshman guard Cameron Thomas (24) draws the foul Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 during LSU's 85-80 win over South Carolina in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge.

The next level: Three former LSU men’s basketball players that are prospering in the NBA

By Henry Huber February 10, 2023

Following Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade just over a week ago, former LSU standout Cam Thomas took full advantage of the star’s absence, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score...

LSU men’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Adam Miller (44) walks back to the sideline Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, after LSU’s 79-69 loss to Alabama at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops: Long shooting slump the culprit in Tigers’ 11th straight loss

By Henry Huber February 8, 2023

The LSU men's basketball team travelled to Starkville on Wednesday to face off against Mississippi State, a team coming off a three-game win streak that was very beatable. But even after displaying improvements...

LSU men’s basketball fifth-year senior forward KJ Williams (12) and junior forward Derek Fountain (20) briefly pause together Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, while the referees make a decision during LSU’s 79-69 loss to Alabama at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Break the streak: when will LSU men’s basketball find its next win?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 8, 2023

LSU always knew this season was going to be an uphill battle. With a new head coach in Matt McMahon and a roster with only three returnees, the Tigers’ season could’ve gone any number of ways. Generally,...