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Men's Basketball

LSU head coach Johnny Jones, right, argues a call with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

LSU men’s basketball elects to not play in a postseason tournament

By Staff Reports March 13, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball team has decided not to participate in a postseason tournament, coach Johnny Jones announced via a new release Sunday evening. The Tigers completed their season 19-14 overall...

Texas A&M's Tyler Davis, right, and LSU's Elbert Robinson III, left, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

LSU sets season-low point total among major conference teams in SEC tournament quarterfinal loss to Texas A&M

By James Bewers March 12, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Josh Gray collected a long rebound just outside the Texas A&M three-point line and immediately sprinted down the court in the first half of Saturday’s Southeastern Conference...

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’s relevant season is likely over, Tigers look back at frustrating day and season

By Christian Boutwell March 12, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year Ben Simmons charged toward the rim with 5:45 minutes remaining in the second half, threw down a powerful right-handed jam and it didn’t...

Craig Victor II, 32, and Tim Quarterman, 55, play defense against Tyler Davis, 34, Texas A&M player during the 76-71 LSU victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Morning Coffee: LSU versus Texas A&M, SEC Tournament semifinal rubber match

By Christian Boutwell March 12, 2016

No. 4 LSU Tigers (19-13, 11-7 SEC) versus No. 1 Texas A&M Aggies (25-7, 13-5 SEC) Probable starting lineups: LSU:                        ...

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)

LSU withstands foul trouble, wears down Tennessee late in 84-75 win in quarterfinals of SEC Tournament

By James Bewers March 11, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The screech of an official's whistle has become a nauseating sound for the LSU men’s basketball team. Playing with limited depth for majority of the second half of the season,...

LSU's Antonio Blakeney (2) dunks as Tennessee's Armani Moore (4) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 11, 2016. LSU won 84-75. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Despite flu-like symptoms, Antonio Blakeney shines in LSU’s 84-75 win against Tennessee

By Christian Boutwell March 11, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Forty minutes, 22 points and five trips to the bathroom later, Antonio Blakeney glowed on the Southeastern Conference’s biggest stage. In their opening game of the SEC Tournament...

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

Ben Simmons: “It’s Not Easy For Me”

March 10, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones hates what surrounds Ben Simmons. The hype; the perception; the pressure; the play. All of the things that have become concrete landmines to Simmons’ 19-year-old, college freshman...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) shoots a three pointer during LSU's 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

OPINION: Don’t put your money on Tigers winning three consecutive SEC games

By Jacob Hamilton March 10, 2016

Austin Peay sucks. No, that’s not some frat bro I’m mad at for making advances on the sister I don’t have at Bogie’s Bar — it’s an actual college basketball team that’s...

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers’ 76-69 defeat against Alabama on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the PMAC.

Hornsby’s senior season over after season-ending surgery

March 10, 2016

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby underwent a season-ending medical procedure, the basketball program announced Thursday via a news release. Hornsby missed the first seven games of the season after having...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) makes a layup during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Simmons, Blakeney earn SEC honors on Tuesday

By Christian Boutwell March 8, 2016

The Southeastern Conference unveiled its regular-season award winners, the league announced on Tuesday morning. After not being named as a Wooden Award finalist for “not meeting the proper requirements,”...

Kentucky's Tyler Ulis (3) shoots while defended by LSU's Ben Simmons during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 94-77. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Behind Labissiere and Ulis, LSU loses at Kentucky 94-77. Tigers will be No. 4 seed in SEC Tournament

March 5, 2016

On Saturday in Rupp Arena, a Southeastern Conference regular-season Champion was crowned. Kentucky reclaimed its customary conference reign as it now shares the title with Texas A&M after its 94-77...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) walks past Missouri’s guard Terrence Philips (1) during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Report: Ben Simmons ineligible for Wooden Award, “didn’t meet requirements”

By Christian Boutwell March 5, 2016

LSU’s star freshman point-forward Ben Simmons will not win collegiate basketball’s most prestigious honor, the John R. Wooden Award for Player of the Year, after his freshman season with the...