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LSU freshman guard Emmitt Williams (24) prepares to check into the game during the Tigers' 63-80 loss to Michigan State in the Capital One Arena on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Emmitt Williams to return to LSU; Reid, Waters to stay in NBA draft

By Brandon Adam May 28, 2019

The deadline for players to withdraw their name from the NBA draft is Wednesday, and LSU received more good news as freshman forward Emmitt Williams announced via Instagram he will return for his sophomore...

LSU junior guards Marlon Taylor (14) and Skylar Mays (4) celebrate after a basketball during the Tigers' 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

Skylar Mays, Marlon Taylor set to return to LSU for senior seasons

By Kennedi Landry May 27, 2019

Six LSU basketball players announced they entered their names into the NBA draft. Guards Marlon Taylor and Skylar Mays have joined freshman Javonte Smart in returning to LSU, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein...

LSU freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

LSU guard Javonte Smart announces return for sophomore season

By Brandon Adam May 18, 2019

Freshman guard Javonte Smart was one of six LSU players to enter their name into the NBA draft, and he's now the first to remove his name. Smart announced his intention to return to school via Instagram...

The Pete Maravich Assembly Center prepares for tonight's basketball game on Jan. 5, 2017 near Tiger Stadium.

LSU signs 5-star forward Trendon Watford

By Brandon Adam May 9, 2019

LSU gained it's highest-profile recruit of the 2019 class so far as five-star power forward Trendon Watford signed with the Tigers on Monday, May 20.  According to 247sports.com, Watford is the No....

LSU junior guard Daryl Edwards (5) passes the ball during the Tigers’ 84-76 National Invitation Tournament victory against UL-Lafayette on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU guard Daryl Edwards to transfer to Fresno State

By Brandon Adam April 25, 2019

Senior guard Daryl Edwards announced via Twitter he will transfer to Fresno State for his final year of eligibility as a graduate transfer after receiving medical hardship this past season. Edwards missed...

LSU interim head coach Tony Benford enters the PMAC before the Tigers' 80-59 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU Basketball assistant coach Tony Benford will join TCU in similar role

By Jacob Beck || @Jacob_Beck25 April 24, 2019

LSU Basketball assistant coach Tony Benford has accepted a job in a similar role at TCU, The Advocate's Sheldon Mickles reports. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports was the first to tweet the hire, but Mickles...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade speaks during his introductory press conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in the Student Union.

Will Wade agrees to not sue LSU if fired with cause in new contract amendments

Will Wade and LSU both agreed to amend his contact on April 14, the day of his reinstatement as the school's men's basketball coach, according to documents obtained by Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger. The...

LSU junior guards Marlon Taylor (14) and Skylar Mays (4) celebrate after a basketball during the Tigers' 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

6 LSU underclassmen apply for NBA draft

By Brandon Adam April 23, 2019

The NBA released the full list of early entry candidates for the 2019 NBA draft on Tuesday. There is a total of 233 players who declared early, and of that number six are from LSU. Junior forward Marlon...

LSU athletic director Scott Woodward holds an introductory press conference in the Journalism Building on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

New LSU AD Scott Woodward ‘needs to be briefed,’ offers full support to Will Wade

By Brandon Adam April 23, 2019

Scott Woodward stepped into his new role LSU's athletic director on Tuesday, and he's stepping into a still muddy situation regarding LSU basketball coach Will Wade. A big reason for Woodward's appointment...

LSU mens basketball coach Will Wade addresses the press during the basketball media day in the PMAC Practice Arena, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

Judge rules LSU coach Will Wade not to testify in federal trial

By Brandon Adam April 19, 2019

Judge Edgardo Ramos of the Southern District of New York agreed with the motion put forth by federal prosecutors to block the attempts by Christian Dawkins' defense team to call LSU coach Will Wade and...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade interacts with fans during the Tigers' 82-80 victory over Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in the PMAC

WIll Wade and the federal corruption trial surrounding college basketball recruiting

By David LeBlanc @DavidLeBlanc95 April 17, 2019

What do we know so far, and how does that relate to LSU?Last fall, aspiring agent Christian Dawkins was sentenced to serve prison time after he was tried in the Federal college basketball corruption...

LSU coach Will Wade celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

LSU reinstates Will Wade after 37-day suspension

By Brandon Adam April 14, 2019

LSU reinstated Will Wade as LSU’s men’s basketball coach on Sunday, April 14 following a five-week suspension related to Wade’s alleged conversations with convicted felon and basketball...