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Men's Basketball

LSU basketball student assistant Ronald Dupree cheers on the team Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 during the Tigers' 76-67 win against Sam Houston State in the PMAC.

Ronald Dupree to join Eric Musselman’s staff at Nevada, Musselman confirmed

By Christian Boutwell April 8, 2016

Former LSU assistant coach Ronald Dupree becomes the second LSU deputy to depart from the program in two weeks, as Dupree will join former LSU associate head coach Eric Musselman’s staff at Nevada,...

LSU athletic basketball hall of fame member Shaquille O'Neal visits the LSU vs Auburn football game on Saturday Sept. 19, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

LSU Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal among 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees

By James Bewers April 4, 2016

LSU Hall of Famer and 15-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced in Houston Monday, in advance of the NCAA men’s...

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Former LSU associate head coach David Patrick to leave program and join Jamie Dixon at TCU

By Christian Boutwell, James Bewers April 1, 2016

Nearly two weeks after his godson, former LSU forward Ben Simmons, declared for the NBA Draft, LSU associate head coach David Patrick is leaving the program for an assistant coaching job at TCU, as first...

LSU players, from left, Antonio Blakeney, Ben Simmons, and Tim Quarterman, walk down the court late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 11, 2016. LSU won 84-75. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Antonio Blakeney to enter his name into NBA Draft, will not hire agent

By Christian Boutwell, James Bewers April 1, 2016

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney will enter his name into 2016 NBA Draft, yet will not hire an agent, further leaving himself the opportunity to return to LSU for his sophomore season, LSU announced...

Freshman forward Tyrus Thomas reacts after dunking during the second half of LSU's NCAA Atlanta Regional basketball semifinal against Duke on March 23, 2006.

Ten years after Final Four appearance, former LSU star and entrepreneur Tyrus Thomas is living an “excellent moment” in life

By James Bewers March 31, 2016

Tyrus Thomas subtly rises from his table to peer out the glossy glass doors of Everything Philly — an authentic, Philadelphia-inspired restaurant in College Row at Northgate, set for its grand opening...

LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman (55) waits for the play to begin by the Tigers bench during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Tim Quarterman to forgo senior season, will enter in NBA Draft

By Christian Boutwell March 27, 2016

LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and will enter in the 2016 NBA Draft, LSU confirmed on Monday after the story was first reported by Yahoo Sports' The Vertical...

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 to enter NBA Draft

By Christian Boutwell March 21, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons declared for the NBA Draft, LSU officially announced on Monday. "I'm making it official," Simmons told ESPN late Sunday night. According to The Advocate, Simmons' father,...

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.

Simmons named Wayman Tisdale Award recipient

March 16, 2016

The United States Basketball Writers Association has announced LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons will received the Integris Wayman Tisdale Award, given to the national freshman of the year. The Tisdale...

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

Johnny Jones “embarrassed” by season’s end, addresses direction of program

By Christian Boutwell March 15, 2016

After 43 minutes of stage time during a season-ending press conference, LSU coach Johnny Jones tied the bow on the 2015-16 season. Jones began with an eight-minute opening statement which touched on LSU’s...

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.

Report: Ben Simmons nears signing deal with Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent

By Christian Boutwell, @CBoutwell_TDR March 14, 2016

Freshman Ben Simmons, a possible No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, is close to penning a contract with Klutch Sports, a LeBron James-funded agency, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski...

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

Ben Simmons wins AP SEC Freshman of the Year

By Christian Boutwell @CBoutwell_TDR March 14, 2016

For Ben Simmons’ career in college, it’s more awards and a possible future filled with dollar signs. On Monday, the Associated Press announced Simmons as the Southeastern Conference’s...

LSU's Tim Quarterman watches the final moments of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. Texas A&M won 71-38. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU forgoes any postseason tournament invitation, Jones focuses on program’s future

By Christian Boutwell March 13, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball season is officially over. LSU coach Johnny Jones announced the program decided not to participate in a postseason tournament, the program revealed Sunday evening via a news...