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Men's Basketball

LSU sophomore guard Javonte Smart (1) passes the ball in during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

Column: LSU basketball trying to hit stride as SEC Tournament approaches

By Myles Kuss March 9, 2020

LSU basketball coach ​Will Wade has been known to never sit down and always yell at the top of his lungs. ​Maybe these factors are finally motivating his team at the right time as LSU (21-10,...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) smiles during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU routs Georgia 94-64 on an unforgettable senior day to close out the regular season

By Anthony Mocklin March 8, 2020

LSU basketball’s senior day was something the players, coaches and fans will not soon forget. Honoring seniors Skylar Mays, Marlon Taylor, Marshall Graves and the late Wayde Sims, the Tigers routed...

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.

LSU basketball lands two 4-star prospects with commitment of Gaines, Colbert

By Harrison Valentine March 3, 2020

LSU basketball made a big splash this weekend as the Tigers picked up a critical win against Texas A&M but also gained two commitments from four-star prospects on the recruiting trail. Head coach Will...

Former LSU basketball player and alumni Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf speaks on his fight for religious civil rights throughout his career in the LSU Union Royal Cotillion Ballroom on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

‘I’m extremely grateful’: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf gets No. 35 jersey retired Saturday

By Harrison Valentine February 29, 2020

LSU basketball superstar Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, formerly known as Chris Jackson during his illustrious playing days in Baton Rouge, had his No. 35 jersey retired at halftime on Saturday inside the Pete Maravich...

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LSU basketball falls to Florida 81-66, drops 5 of last 7; Tigers tied for third in SEC

By Anthony Mocklin February 26, 2020

The LSU basketball team returned to action on Wednesday for a road matchup against Florida. The Tigers (19-9, 10-5 Southeastern Conference) fell to the Gators 81-66 and have now dropped five of their last...

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As season draws to close, LSU basketball projected to earn eight seed in NCAA tournament

By Reveille Staff Report February 26, 2020

With two weeks left in regular season play, LSU basketball is preparing for an NCAA tournament berth for the second consecutive year. Despite four losses in the Tigers’ last six games, ESPN’s...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) runs down the court during the Tigers' 75-65 victory over Nicholls on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball bounces back with much-needed road win against South Carolina

By Harrison Valentine February 22, 2020

After losing 4 of their last 5, Will Wade and the Tigers picked up a massive road win against South Carolina on Saturday night, defeating the Gamecocks 86-80 inside Colonial Life Arena.Four LSU starters...

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After four losses in five games, LSU basketball falls to eight seed in ESPN’s latest bracketology

By Reveille Staff Report February 21, 2020

ESPN's latest bracketology projection with Joe Lunardi slotted LSU basketball as an eight seed following the Tigers' four losses in their last five games. The projection has LSU travelling to Omaha to...

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

‘It’s the same script’: Same mistakes equal same result for LSU basketball against Kentucky

By Harrison Valentine February 19, 2020

Nate Sestina hit back-to-back threes to extend Kentucky’s lead to 15 points with 5:15 remaining, thrusting the final dagger through LSU’s heart on Tuesday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly...

LSU sophomore guard Javonte Smart (1) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

Charles Manning Jr.’s spark off the bench not enough as LSU falls to Kentucky 79-76

By Anthony Mocklin February 18, 2020

Junior guard Charles Manning Jr. made the most of his minutes on Tuesday night. He provided 11 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block off the bench in a loss to No. 10 Kentucky. It was a back-and-forth...

LSU senior guard Marlon Taylor (14) walks back on defense during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

Preview: LSU set to host No. 10 Kentucky on Tuesday night

By Harrison Valentine February 17, 2020

When ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas walks into the Maravich Center media room, that’s when you know a big game is on the horizon. Tomorrow, LSU hosts No. 10 Kentucky with conference superiority...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

Skylar Mays drops 24 as LSU basketball falls to Alabama 88-82

By Anthony Mocklin February 15, 2020

Senior guard Skylar Mays has been nothing short of stellar this season, averaging over 16 points per game on 49% shooting. Saturday was no different as he dropped a team-high 24 points with nine rebounds...