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Men's Basketball

LSU coach Will Wade talks to his team as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Can LSU men’s basketball surpass their 2018-19 form under Wade this year?

By Henry Huber @HenryHuber_ August 25, 2021

Controversy and falling short of expectations have overshadowed the success Will Wade has had at LSU in just four seasons. He transformed a team that had finished the 2016-2017 season 10-21 and tied for...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade calls out a play 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. 

Column: Is Will Wade’s time with LSU men’s basketball program running out?

By Henry Huber April 11, 2021

LSU men’s hoops (19-10) concluded its season with a hard-fought loss against one-seed Michigan, narrowly missing out on advancing to the Sweet 16. Many LSU fans would consider this a successful season...

The LSU basketball team warms up before their game against Maryland on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. 

Column: The key to picking a perfect March Madness bracket

By Henry Huber March 23, 2021

Every hardcore college basketball fan has the belief that the March Madness bracket they created could be the first perfect one in history right up until their brackets get shattered into a million...

Alabama's Herbert Jones, right, is defended by LSU's Trendon Watford (2) during the first half of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. 

A moment ‘that you live for:’ How LSU can make a run in the NCAA Tournament

By Peter Rauterkus March 16, 2021

It is officially March Madness, the best time of year for college basketball fans. Despite a heartbreaking loss in the SEC Championship, LSU basketball gave its fans plenty to be excited about in a valiant...

LSU men's basketball freshman guard Cameron Thomas (24) shoots a mid-range jump shot 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.

Transition and ball movement: How LSU hoops plans to take the next step

By Peter Rauterkus February 24, 2021

Despite the recent disappointing loss to Georgia, it appears to many that LSU basketball is peaking at the right time. Coming into the Georgia game, LSU had won its last three games in a row by an average...

LSU men's basketball junior guard Javonte Smart dribbles in front of Texas Tech men's basketball junior guard (0) Mac McClung guards Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 during LSU's 76-71 loss against Texas Tech at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La. 

Column: What LSU Basketball must do to get on track for final stretch of season

By Peter Rauterkus February 5, 2021

Having lost four of its last five games, the LSU basketball team has struggled down the stretch, especially against tougher opposition. LSU is winless this season against teams ranked in the top-25, highlighted...

LSU defenders Marlon Taylor (14) and Trendon Watford (2) try to steal the ball from Arkansas forward Jimmy Whitt Jr. (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

SEC announces conference play start date for men’s basketball

By Anthony Mocklin September 25, 2020

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Friday morning that conference play for the 2020-21 men’s basketball season will start on Dec. 29 and 30.The 2020-21 SEC schedule will consist...

LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade coaches his team during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

As college basketball season approaches, what can be expected of the Tigers?

By Brock Sanders September 22, 2020

As the NCAA declared that winter basketball will return Nov. 25, LSU basketball fans took another sigh of relief as sports and recreations seem to go back to normal in post-COVID-19. However, the sigh...

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

LSU assistant basketball coach Greg Heiar leaving staff

By Harrison Valentine June 18, 2020

LSU assistant basketball coach Greg Heiar confirmed his departure from the program on Thursday after three seasons in Baton Rouge.Heiar is known to be an outstanding recruiter and one of the top guard...

LSU sophomore kicker Avery Atkins (32) kicks a field goal during the Tigers' spring football game in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

SEC student-athletes able to return to campus starting June 8 to train ‘under strict supervision’

By Reveille Staff Report May 22, 2020

The SEC announced Friday, May 22, student-athletes in football and men’s and women’s basketball can train "under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines...

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) walks back on defense during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball’s Emmitt Williams declares for NBA Draft

By Anthony Mocklin April 25, 2020

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams declared for the NBA Draft on Saturday via his Twitter.Williams’ sophomore season saw leaps in almost every statistical category from his freshman season. He...

LSU defenders Marlon Taylor (14) and Trendon Watford (2) try to steal the ball from Arkansas forward Jimmy Whitt Jr. (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

LSU basketball’s Trendon Watford declares for NBA Draft

By Reveille Staff Report April 12, 2020

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford declared for the NBA Draft on Sunday via his Twitter. He helped lead the Tigers to a 21-10 record before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Watford...