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Men's Basketball

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,...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon looks on from the side on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during LSU’s 76-68 loss to Texas Tech at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

How bad is LSU men’s basketball’s current stretch?: A historic look into LSU’s current slump

By Peter Rauterkus February 6, 2023

LSU men’s basketball isn’t very good right now. The Tigers have lost 10 games straight, and the program feels night and day from what it was this time last year. To many though, that doesn’t...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) looks at the basket on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, during LSU’s 49-67 loss against Auburn in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Derek Fountain’s 26 points not enough to will LSU past Alabama as Tigers fall 79-69

By Peter Rauterkus February 4, 2023

Just three weeks ago, LSU had its first matchup of the season with Alabama, leaving Coleman Coliseum at its lowest point of the season, losing 106-66. That was the fourth consecutive loss of a still ongoing...

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

Preview: LSU men’s hoops upward trajectory could stagnate against SEC juggernaut Alabama

By Henry Huber February 3, 2023

After a long period of struggle following its positive start to conference play, LSU has begun to reestablish itself as a team with potential. The last two games have each featured upticks in scoring,...

LSU men’s basketball freshman forward Tyrell Ward (15) dribbles the ball during LSU’s 91-62 win over New Orleans on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops: Three players we should see more of with tournament hopes all but destroyed

By Henry Huber February 2, 2023

While a run to the NCAA tournament at this point is theoretically possible, the Tigers would have to either win out or run the gauntlet in the SEC tournament to do so. With the way the team has looked,...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon looks on from the side on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during LSU’s 76-68 loss to Texas Tech at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops: Offensive improvements not enough to beat Missouri; LSU drops ninth straight

By Henry Huber February 2, 2023

Most wrote off LSU’s improved offensive execution in its loss to Texas Tech as a product of facing another team struggling to win. Then, the Red Raiders beat No. 13 Iowa State and the Tigers...

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.

Column: How LSU men’s basketball can take the lid off the rim

By Tre Allen January 31, 2023

The struggles for the Tigers continue as they lost to Texas Tech Saturday,  making it their eighth straight loss. And the theme behind these losses seems like it's the same every week, which is the...

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

LSU men’s hoops: Three improvements made in Saturday’s loss to Texas Tech

By Henry Huber January 28, 2023

Talking positives when a team just suffered its eighth straight loss is not a normality by any means, but they are worth noting for a few reasons. While a tournament run isn’t likely, picking up...

LSU men’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Adam Miller (44) 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.

Buzzer Beater: Tigers drop eighth straight despite strong showing from Adam Miller

By Henry Huber January 28, 2023

LSU came into its SEC-Big 12 matchup against Texas Tech in desperate need of a win and in a great position to do so. Like the Tigers, the Red Raiders entered the game on a long losing streak and on...

Sweat rolls down the cheek of LSU men’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Adam Miller (44) on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, during LSU’s 56-77 loss to Tennessee at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: Were the expectations in Adam Miller too high?

By Henry Huber January 26, 2023

Following LSU’s win over the Razorbacks in late December, sophomore guard Adam Miller posted a now-infamous tweet telling them to be prepared for their next matchup in Fayetteville, which he implied...

LSU guard Cam Hayes (1) tries to drive past Arkansas forward Jalen Graham (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Déjà vu: Late rally not enough to end LSU men’s hoops losing streak

By Henry Huber January 24, 2023

Though the season isn’t close to over, it certainly feels that way.  Once again LSU didn’t appear competitive in a game it had a realistic chance to do so, facing off against the only...

LSU men’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Adam Miller (44) 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: A call for backup: The key for LSU men’s hoops to balance the offense

By Tre Allen January 24, 2023

The LSU men's basketball team has been struggling these past few games, with a conference record of 1-6. And looking into why they've been losing is simple: It's the lack of scoring. Despite KJ Williams...