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Men's Basketball

LSU sophomore guard Chloe Jackson (0) shoots a three-pointer during the Lady Tigers 76-53 loss to the UConn Huskies on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

‘Chloe’s different, she’s great’: Chloe Jackson shining after two years of injury

By Jourdan Riley December 1, 2016

Sophomore guard Chloe Jackson wasn’t going to let her dreams of a collegiate career be crushed after sitting on the bench for two years. Jackson started her freshman season at North Carolina State...

LSU junior guard Jalyn Patterson (11) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Patterson, Mays providing solid point guard play through seven games

By Seth Nieman December 1, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones is still searching for his starting “quarterback.” Freshman guard Skylar Mays started as point guard — a position which Jones calls his “quarterback”...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) shoots a layup during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on Nov. 12, 2016 in the PMAC.

From South Sudan to LSU, Duop Reath is making his parents proud, he says

By Christian Boutwell December 1, 2016

From early childhood, Duop Reath — LSU’s 6-foot-10, shot-blocking forward — was constantly on the move with his parents, ever farther from the barren war zone of his native country, South...

LSU seeking balanced scoring attack after fifth win vs. Houston

LSU seeking balanced scoring attack after fifth win vs. Houston

By Jacob Hamilton November 30, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones emphasized the importance of being a balanced scoring team. During the season’s first media news conference in October, he said constantly moving the ball and scoring from...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) attempts to dunk the ball over Houston junior forward Devin Davis (15) during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Second-half burst sends LSU to 84-65 win over Houston

By Seth Nieman November 29, 2016

Caught in foul trouble early, LSU was forced to put forth their best defensive effort in the second half against Houston. The Tigers did just that as they zoomed to their fifth win of the season in a 84-65...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) and sophomore guard Brandon Sampson (0) block Houston junior forward Devin Davis' (15) shot during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

‘Best 40 minutes we’ve played’: Blakeney, rebounding boost LSU past Houston, 84-65

By Jacob Hamilton November 29, 2016

LSU’s second-half offensive explosion ensured it would sidestep the same conclusion as last season’s matchup against Houston. One of its early, defining losses last season came against the...

LSU sophomore guard Brandon Sampson (0) dribbles the ball down court during the Tigers' 61-78 win against Southern Miss on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Pre-game: LSU vs. Houston

By Christian Boutwell November 29, 2016

LSU (4-2) vs. Houston (5-0)When: 8 p.m. on Nov. 29Where: Pete Maravich Assembly CenterListen: LSU Sports Radio Network, 98.1 FM Baton Watch: SECNetwork (Dave Neal, play-by-play;...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) calls out the play to his fellow teammates during the Tigers' 61-78 win against the University of Mississippi on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU looking to redeem last season’s loss against Houston

By Seth Nieman November 28, 2016

LSU remembers the 105-98 loss it suffered to Houston last season. This year, LSU (4-2) hopes for a different result as it hosts Houston (5-0) in the PMAC tonight at 8 p.m. “We’re excited to...

LSU freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) dribbles the ball down court during the Tigers' 61-78 win against Southern Miss on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Childhood friends Skylar Mays, Wayde Sims easily adjusting to collegiate play

By Christian Boutwell November 22, 2016

Even though many LSU fans may not have been so informed, Skylar Mays knew about Wayde Sims. Before others, Mays expected the early-season surge Sims has given LSU’s men’s basketball team. “That’s...

Battle 4 Atlantis bracket

Battle 4 Atlantis: LSU vs. Wichita State

By Christian Boutwell November 22, 2016

LSU (3-1) vs. Wichita State (5-0)When: 11 a.m. on Nov. 23Where: Imperial Arena in Paradise Island, BahamasWatch: ESPN2 (WatchESPN)Listen: LSU Sports Radio Network, 98.1 FM Baton RougeFinal:...

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) takes a jump shot during the Tigers’ 76-69 defeat against Alabama on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the PMAC.

‘A great place to play’: LSU travels to the Bahamas for Battle 4 Atlantis tournament

By Seth Nieman November 22, 2016

LSU basketball’s stiffest competition awaits at Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. After achieving a third straight 3-0 start under coach Johnny Jones, LSU is expected to face multiple...

LSU freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford earlier this month.

Childhood friends Skylar Mays, Wayde Sims easily adjusting to collegiate play

By Christian Boutwell November 22, 2016

Even though many LSU fans may not have been so informed, Skylar Mays knew about Wayde Sims.  Before others, Mays expected the early-season surge Sims has given LSU’s men’s basketball team. “That’s...