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Men's Basketball

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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...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade interacts with fans during the Tigers' 82-30 victory over Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in the PMAC

Boot Up! Shareef O’Neal announces he’s transferring to LSU

By Harrison Valentine February 14, 2020

Boot Up: Shareef O'Neal, the former four-star prospect and son of LSU legend Shaquille O'Neal, has officially announced he’s headed to Baton Rouge to follow in his father’s footsteps next season. The...

LSU junior guard Charles Manning Jr. (11) grabs a lob pass during the Tigers' 77-50 victory over UMBC on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball’s Charles Manning Jr. set to return Saturday against Alabama

By Anthony Mocklin February 13, 2020

LSU junior basketball player Charles Manning Jr. will return to the lineup this weekend, a source confirmed. Manning missed the last month due to a foot fracture suffered on Jan. 14 against Texas A&M. Manning...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Column: Zion Williamson is the man that the NBA needs

By Myles Kuss February 12, 2020

When a freight train comes down the tracks, most sane people stay out of the way.When it comes to the NBA, most people haven’t figured out that Zion Williamson is the train and everyone needs to...

LSU sophomore forward Darius Days (0) plays defense during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

Smart, Days energize LSU basketball’s comeback victory over Missouri

By Harrison Valentine February 11, 2020

LSU was in search of a spark all night, and they eventually found one with sophomores Javonte Smart and Darius Days in the second half, leading the Tigers to an 82-78 victory over Missouri on Tuesday night. After...