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LSU mens basketball Head Coach Johnny Jones paces the sidline during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Exhibition pre-game: LSU vs. Reinhardt

By Christian Boutwell November 7, 2016

Who: LSU vs. Reinhardt (4-0)When: 7 p.m. tipoffWhere: PMAC, SECNetwork+Listen: LSU Sports Radio Network, 98.1 FMWhat to watch for Young guys: LSU's team will have a new look, beginning Monday night in...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) answers a question from a reporter on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU motivated by No. 12 ranking in SEC media preseason poll

By Seth Nieman November 1, 2016

When LSU coach Johnny Jones, Antonio Blakeney and Brandon Sampson returned from Southeastern Conference Media Day on Oct. 19, they knew the Tigers had something to prove. LSU was ranked No. 12 out of the...

LSU sophomore forward Aaron Epps (21) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Aaron Epps earns increased role after two-year waiting period

By Jacob Hamilton October 26, 2016

Aaron Epps waited his turn. Two years in a front court stacked with NBA talent necessitated that waiting period. Backing up first-round pick Jarell Martin and the NBA’s first-overall pick Ben Simmons...

LSU junior guard Jalyn Patterson (11) awaits a reporter's question on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

Mays, Patterson highlight point guard competition during preseason

By Seth Nieman October 25, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones hasn’t put together his starting five quite yet — the point guard position is still in contention. Freshman Skylar Mays and junior Jalyn Patterson are competing for the...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) talks to reporters on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU offense to feature increased ball movement, more scoring opportunities

By Jacob Hamilton October 13, 2016

Scoring was second nature for Johnny Jones’ LSU basketball team during its 2015-16 campaign. The Tigers ranked second in the Southeastern Conference in scoring with 78.8 points per game, trailing...

LSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Johnny Jones listens to a reporter's question on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU basketball weeks away from opening 2016-17 season

By Seth Nieman October 12, 2016

The LSU basketball team is preparing for its first season following the departure of Ben Simmons, Tim Quarterman and other seniors, and coach Johnny Jones sees no reason why this team shouldn’t improve. “The...

LSU junior guard Branden Jenkins (10) is interviewed during media day on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

‘It’s an everyday process’: Branden Jenkins not rushing return, Tigers’ injuries subsiding

By Christian Boutwell October 12, 2016

Branden Jenkins now knows Louisiana to be a little “slower” than Chicago. Wednesday, during LSU’s annual in-house media day, Jenkins touted the differences between Chicago, his former...

Brandon Rachal makes commitment to LSU, becomes second player in Tigers’ 2017 class

By Christian Boutwell October 12, 2016

LSU adds another star to its 2017 recruiting class. Four-star combo guard/forward Brandon Rachal committed to LSU Wednesday, roughly two hours before LSU coach Johnny Jones is scheduled to meet with the...

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...