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Men's Basketball

LSU senior forward Duop Reath (1) waits for the play to start during the Tigers’ 77-63 win against Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in the PMAC.

Duop Reath’s improvement in the post pays dividends for Tigers

By Brandon Decareaux January 31, 2018

The rapid emergence of senior forward Duop Reath’s post game has been the Tigers’ brightest spot on offense this season. The 6-foot-11 senior from Perth, Australia, has dominated defenders...

LSU coach Will Wade yells at his team during the Tigers' 66-74 loss to Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in the PMAC.

Wade’s Way or the Highway: Kiir, Alexander dismissed from team; Sims, Rachal suspended for Tennessee

By Glen West January 31, 2018

Following an embarrassing loss to No. 11 Auburn, it didn't stop there for the LSU basketball program.LSU coach Will Wade dismissed freshmen Mayan Kiir and Galen Alexander from the team on...

LSU coach Will Wade speaks at the press conference after the Tigers' 66-74 loss to Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in the PMAC.

Will Wade dismisses Kiir, Alexander from team, two more suspended

By Glen West January 29, 2018

LSU coach Will Wade has dismissed freshmen Mayan Kiir and Galen Alexander from the team while suspending freshman Brandon Rachal and sophomore Wayde Sims for Wednesday’s game against Tennessee. At...

LSU graduate guard Randy Onwuasor (14) attempts to score during the Tigers’ 77-63 win against Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU still searching for consistency at small forward position

By Brandon Decareaux January 29, 2018

Twenty games into the season, the LSU men’s basketball team have struggled to emerge as contenders, a prediction many made when they were ranked last in the SEC preseason rankings. The team...

LSU senior forward Duop Reath (1) speaks at the press conference after the Tigers' 60-61 loss to Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in the PMAC.

Tigers looking ahead to Texas A&M after third straight conference loss

By Glen West January 22, 2018

The Tigers have dropped three straight conference games after a 2-1 start, and are in need of a home win. After another close loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, LSU has focused its attention on a healthy...

LSU junior guard Brandon Sampson (0) reacts after the Tigers' 60-61 loss to Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU guard Brandon Sampson adapting to new defensive-minded role

By Glen West January 20, 2018

LSU junior guard Brandon Sampson has seen his role change many times this season. Sampson came into the season as the leading scorer from last season, and many expected him to have a breakout junior year...

LSU sophomore forward Wayde Sims (44) and sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) fight for the ball from a Georgia player during the Tigers' 61-60 loss to Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in the PMAC

LSU squanders double digit halftime lead, falls to Georgia 61-60

By Glen West January 16, 2018

The Tigers are still winless at the PMAC in conference play, losing to the Georgia Bulldogs Tuesday night in a back-and-forth finish, 61-60. LSU played a full court press on Georgia to start the game which...

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) dribbles down the court during the Tigers’ 77-63 win against Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in the PMAC.

Will Wade bringing in top recruits in first year as head coach

By Brandon Decareaux January 16, 2018

Under the guidance of LSU coach Will Wade, the men’s basketball team is starting to once again make noise on campus. The first two home SEC games saw near sell out crowds, with the game against Alabama...

LSU coach Will Wade yells at his team during the Tigers' 66-74 loss to Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in the PMAC.

Notebook: LSU coach Will Wade apologizes, talks rebounding and Georgia

By Glen West January 15, 2018

LSU coach Will Wade opened his presser on Monday by apologizing to Tiger fans for his behavior and his technical foul in the 74-66 loss to Alabama.The technical foul came after a freshman guard Tremont...

LSU senior forward Aaron Epps (21) attempts a shot during the Tigers' 66-74 loss to Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU’s offense struggles in home loss to Alabama

By Brandon Decareaux January 13, 2018

The LSU men’s basketball team was harassed on defense all night, falling to the Alabama Crimson Tide 74-66 at the PMAC. LSU’s offense struggled, as the Tigers only managed to shoot 40.4 percent...

LSU senior forward Duop Reath (1) shoots during the Tigers' 74-71 loss to Kentucky on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball continues hot start in SEC play

By Brandon Decareaux January 12, 2018

The LSU men’s basketball team continued its fast start in Southeastern Conference play, defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 75-54 on Wednesday night. The victory is the fifth in the last six games...

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) during the Tigers' 74-71 loss to Kentucky on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in the PMAC.

Game winning plays become routine for freshman Tremont Waters

By Glen West l @glenwest21 January 10, 2018

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters has made his share of game winning plays for this young Tiger squad. Whether it be a steal, an over-the-head pass to sophomore guard Skylar Mays to help knock off Michigan...