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Men's Basketball

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (15) moves through Florida defense toward their basket during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

‘We’re really excited’: LSU begins first practice of season Wednesday at 3 p.m.

By Seth Nieman October 4, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones knows the LSU men’s basketball team will have a new look compared to last season. LSU begins the 2016-17 season practicing for two to two-hour practices on Wednesday, Thursday...

LSU Men's Basketball head coach Johnny Jones watches on from the sidelines during LSU's 81-70 victory over McNeese State University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Sources: Branden Jenkins undergoes knee surgery, expected to return in December

By Christian Boutwell October 2, 2016

In a new season without Ben Simmons, Tim Quarterman and Keith Hornsby, LSU men’s basketball will be another man short for the time being. Junior-college transfer Branden Jenkins underwent knee surgery...

LSU head basketball coach Johnny Jones talks to the team for a time-out during the Tigers' 98-72 victory against Southwest Baptist University on Nov. 6, 2015, in the PMAC.

LSU, SEC unveil in-conference schedule; Tigers to host nine home games

By Christian Boutwell September 6, 2016

LSU will host an in-conference game in December for the first time since 1988. In Tuesday’s Southeastern Conference schedule release, LSU is slated to host Vanderbilt at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec....

2016-2017 basketball schedule as of Tuesday, Aug. 23.

LSU adds seven home games, releases 2016-17 non-conference schedule

By Christian Boutwell August 23, 2016

LSU will open the 2016-17 basketball season on Nov. 12 when the Tigers host the Southern Conference’s Wofford at the PMAC. Including Wofford, LSU added seven home games in November and December...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) cuts around the Florida defense during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Ben Simmons taken by 76ers, becomes second LSU player drafted No. 1 overall

By Josh Thornton June 23, 2016

Former LSU forward Ben Simmons is in elite company now. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted the Melbourne, Australia native with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, joining Hall of Fame Center...

Ben Simmons, 25, dribbles down the court during the 75-77 LSU loss to Oklahoma on January 30, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU forward Ben Simmons poised to be No. 1 pick in NBA Draft

By Josh Thornton June 22, 2016

Fresh off signing a $20 million shoe deal with Nike, former LSU forward Ben Simmons could put himself in good company during tonight’s NBA Draft. Simmons likely won’t have to wait long for...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones discusses the upcoming basketball season with members of the media on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in the Athletic Administration Building.

Assistant coach Al Pinkins to leave basketball staff

By Staff Reports June 13, 2016

LSU men's basketball coach Johnny Jones announced assistant coach Al Pinkins is leaving to pursue another opportunity, according to a press release. “We appreciate all of Coach Pinkins contributions...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) greets fans in the student section during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Ben Simmons signs a shoe deal with Nike

By Josh Thornton June 7, 2016

Former LSU forward Ben Simmons announced on Twitter that he has signed a shoe deal with Nike. Using Bleacher Report’s Uninterrupted Twitter handle, Simmons said that he “excited” and...

LSU junior forward Brian Bridgewater (20) goes up at the North Florida goal scoring two points during the Tigers' 119-108 win against the North Florida Ospreys on Wednesday Dec. 2, 2015, at the PMAC.

Spokesperson: Johnny Jones said there have been no discussions about taking away Brian Bridgewater’s scholarship

By Josh Thornton May 13, 2016

Update:LSU men's basketball spokesperson Kent Lowe said men's basketball coach Johnny Jones has not had discussions about stripping junior forward Brian Bridgewater's scholarship for the 2016-17 season.Reports...

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Robert Kirby to return to LSU as associate head coach for 2016-17 season

By Christian Boutwell April 20, 2016

Former LSU associate head coach Robert Kirby will return to Baton Rouge for the 2016-17 season to assume the same position, LSU announced Wednesday afternoon. “I’m very happy to be back in...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) celebrates after maing the first of two freethrow shots the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Antonio Blakeney to return for sophomore season, will not submit name in NBA Draft process

By Christian Boutwell April 19, 2016

Freshman shooting guard Antonio Blakeney has decided not to continue to “test the waters” in the NBA Draft process and will return for his sophomore season, LSU announced Tuesday afternoon. Blakeney...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) awaits a free throw from a teammate during the devastating LSU 75-77 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in the PMAC.

Fournette, Simmons’ social media fame enhances personal, team marketability

By Josh Thornton April 13, 2016

The internet can be a very strange place. The evolution of social media can give almost anyone a voice. Sites such as Twitter and Facebook are loved by millennials because they are public diaries the entire...