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Men's Basketball

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

Column: Wade tasked with not only building winner, but reconnecting with football-driven student body

By Chris Caldarera March 29, 2017

Whether you like it or not, LSU has a specific reputation in the state and even throughout the country. When people hear these three letters associated with the flagship university of Louisiana, they immediately...

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

Will Wade adds former North Texas coach Tony Benford to coaching staff

By Josh Thornton March 28, 2017

Will Wade has added the newest member to his coaching staff. Less than a week since he was introduced, Wade has added former North Texas basketball coach Tony Benford to hi staff. LSU made the hire official...

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva speaks during head basketball coach Will Wade’s introductory press conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in the Student Union.

‘It’s a new day for LSU basketball’: LSU introduces new men’s basketball coach Will Wade

By Seth Nieman March 22, 2017

Tucked away on the east coast and over 1,000 miles outside of Baton Rouge, LSU ventured to find its new basketball coach. It found thirty-four year-old “dream maker” Will Wade. “It’s...

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva introduces head coach Will Wade during an introductory press conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in the Student Union.

‘No option to fail’: Wade focusing on retooling, changing culture of basketball program

By Josh Thornton March 22, 2017

To anyone that’s been to an LSU basketball game this past season, rebuilding the program seems necessary. Due to empty seats, blow outs, a three-month losing streak and the worst season since 1997,...

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LSU hires Will Wade as next men’s basketball coach

By Josh Thornton March 20, 2017

The search is over. LSU has replaced former men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones with VCU coach Will Wade, according to multiple reports. LSU confirmed the hire with a tweet from its official basketball...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches the play during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Hodges Hall Podcast – Johnny Jones fired as head basketball coach

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Seth Nieman (The Daily Reveille) discuss LSU's firing of Johnny Jones. Topics discussed:  - LSU fires Johnny Jones  - Baseball's rocky start  - Gymnastics' SEC...

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LSU fires men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones

By Josh Thornton March 10, 2017

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones will not return as the Tigers coach, athletic director Joe Alleva announced on Friday. "I met with coach Jones early this morning and informed him that he...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches the play during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Report: LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones to be fired Friday

By Josh Thornton March 9, 2017

The Johnny Jones era will soon come to an end, according to a report by The Advocate. According to the report, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva will meet with Jones on Friday to relieve him of duties...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches the play during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU basketball bounced out of SEC Tournament, ending long season

By Seth Nieman March 8, 2017

It has come to an end.LSU lost 79-52 to Mississippi State in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night, and what many have viewed as the worst season in LSU basketball history came to a...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches his players during the Tigers' 106-71 loss to the Florida Gators on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball ends regular season with loss to Mississippi State

By Seth Nieman March 4, 2017

In its final regular season Southeastern Conference game, LSU struggled to keep pace. The Tigers (10-20, 2-16 SEC) went into halftime trailing Mississippi State 48-30, and ultimately fell to the Bulldogs...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 92-82 win to Tennessee on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in the PMAC.

Streak snapped: LSU ends 15-game losing skid with 92-82 win against Tennessee

By Glen West March 1, 2017

It took 56 days, but it’s finally over. LSU basketball was able to break its historic 15-game losing streak with a 92-82 win against Tennessee. The Tigers (10-19, 2-15 Southeastern Conference) accomplished...

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Blakeney shining despite LSU’s disappointing season

By Seth Nieman February 23, 2017

LSU basketball fans don’t have to look hard to find the Tigers’ primary source of production this season. After turning down the NBA, sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney has been a lone bright...