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Men's Basketball

LSU senior forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (11) blocks a shot during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

LSU ends two-game losing streak with 78-57 win over Grambling

By Glen West December 1, 2018

After a two-game skid in Orlando to Florida State and Oklahoma State, LSU got the losing taste out of its mouth against a scrappy Grambling squad, winning 78-57. Coach Will Wade said he’d be experimenting...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (04) lays the ball up during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Sky High: Junior Skylar Mays enjoying career year among talented Tiger roster

By Glen West November 27, 2018

LSU junior guard Skylar Mays is no rookie to ESPN’s Sportscenter Top-10 plays.  Mays has become a regular on the show over the last two years for his seemingly easy yet difficult dunks. The...

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

LSU basketball moves to No. 19 in AP Poll

By Glen West November 19, 2018

After big wins last week over Memphis and Louisiana Tech, LSU basketball moved three spots in the AP Poll to the No. 19 team in the country. The Tigers began the season at No. 23 and moved just one spot...

LSU freshman guard Ja’vonte Smart (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

LSU survives LA Tech, improves to 4-0 on season

By Glen West November 16, 2018

With the game tied at 62 a piece, freshman Ja’vonte Smart capped off his best performance of the young season with a dagger three that secured a nail-biting victory over in-state Louisiana Tech,...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (04) lays the ball up during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Skylar Mays sparks LSU past Memphis in an 85-76 win

By Brandon Adam November 13, 2018

Junior guard Skylar Mays and freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart carried LSU's offensive load for most of the night with sophomore guard Tremont Waters struggling to find his shot and freshman forward Naz Reid...

LSU freshman forward Naz Reid (0) drives to the basket during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

Column: Men’s basketball team once again capturing excitement from fans and media

By Chris Caldarera November 13, 2018

Each year, many of LSU’s athletic teams begin their respective seasons with the same themes plastered on every sports article and social media timeline.Players hear the pundits talk about how...

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) carries the ball down the floor during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

‘Idols become your rivals’: Tremont Waters not going to be starstruck by Memphis coach Penny Hardaway

By Brandon Adam November 12, 2018

LSU's Tremont Waters doesn't know much about Memphis, one of the more storied programs in college basketball, but he does know about the school's new basketball head coach — Penny Hardaway. Hardaway...

LSU forward Naz Reid (0) holds the ball during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeastern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU holds on to defeat UNC-Greensboro 97-91 behind Naz Reid’s offensive production

By Glen West November 9, 2018

A dominant performance on the glass and a near perfect Naz Reid were the driving forces behind an LSU 97-91 defeat of UNC-Greensboro. Despite giving up a record-tying 19 threes by an opponent in the PMAC,...

LSU forward Emmitt Williams (24) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Taylor, Williams bring energy, excitement to LSU basketball

By Brandon Adam November 9, 2018

It’s not every day that fans see a basketball player jump clean over a defender in a live game. But Marlon Taylor isn’t an everyday player. A junior college transfer, Taylor is now a key perimeter...

LSU men's basketball hold up fours in honor of Wayde Sims during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Forever 44: LSU basketball continues to remember teammate Wayde Sims

By Brandon Adam November 7, 2018

No one moved or said a word as a tribute video of the late Wayde Sims played on the video board in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Somber music echoed as the hundreds who remained in the PMAC watched...

LSU guard Tremont Waters (03) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeastern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU starts fast and pounds Southeastern in season opener 94-63

By Glen West November 6, 2018

It was an emotional opening night at the PMAC capped off by a tribute to fallen player Wayde Sims, but the Tigers started fast and didn’t relinquish control, defeating Southeastern 94-63. Freshman...

LSU freshman guard Ja’vonte Smart (1) answers questions in the Tigers’ practice facility on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

LSU roars into national contention behind a loaded recruiting class

By Glen West October 23, 2018

When sophomore guard Tremont Waters decided to return to LSU, he knew there’d be a ton of exciting new talent to break in. As one of the leaders of the team, Waters took it upon himself to lead not...