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Men's Basketball

LSU cheerleaders shake their pompoms through the smoke in cheer for the men's basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, before LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Can LSU women’s hoops stay hot? Can LSU men’s hoops beat Kentucky?

By Tyler Harden, Jason Willis and Tre Allen February 20, 2024

Both LSU basketball teams are coming off wins over the weekend and enter the end of February looking to boost their postseason resumes. LSU women’s basketball had last week off but returned to play...

LSU men's basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) watches his teammates from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Signature win: LSU men’s basketball seals the deal in 64-63 win over No. 11 South Carolina

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 17, 2024

When South Carolina’s Ta’lon Cooper made a 3-pointer to break its tie with the Tigers, putting the Gamecocks up 63-60 with 29 seconds left, it could’ve been the dagger. LSU has come to the doorstep...

LSU men's Basketball senior forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) shakes hands with graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball drops 82-80 bout at Florida after final shot comes up short

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

The story of LSU’s season has been close, but not quite. Between five different games where the Tigers have closed a 20-point deficit to single digits, none have been quite as heartbreaking as Tuesday’s...

Mike the Tiger and the LSU cheerleaders sing the alma mater on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, after LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: LSU women turning the corner? Can LSU men make a run?

By Tyler Harden, Jason Willis and Tre Allen February 13, 2024

The LSU basketball teams prepare for another week of games after drastically different weekend results.The men’s team is looking to find its footing in the midst of arguably its toughest stretch...

LSU men's Basketball graduate student forward Will Baker (9) jumps to shoot the ball on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Alabama completes sweep over LSU men’s basketball as Tigers fall 109-92

By Tre Allen February 10, 2024

The LSU Tigers lost their second game of the season to the Alabama Crimson Tide 109-92 as the Tigers lost back-to-back games in SEC play.The Crimson Tide came into this game shooting 38% from three and...

LSU men's Basketball senior forward Derek Fountain (20) and 5th-year senior guard Trae Hannibal (0) helps graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) up on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Despite late comeback attempt, Tennessee makes it look easy as LSU men’s basketball falls 88-68

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 7, 2024

LSU was down as many as 26 against No. 6 Tennessee, but the Tigers never gave up. LSU has gotten up from a punch better than anyone this year, and on Wednesday, the team drew as close as eight points in...

LSU cheerleaders shake their pompoms through the smoke in cheer for the men's basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, before LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Can men’s hoops compete in Knoxville? Can women’s hoops dominate on the road?

It was a big weekend for LSU basketball as both programs bounced back with blowout wins. The men’s team started the weekend strong with a 95-74 win over Arkansas, leading by as much as 28 during...

LSU men's Basketball graduate student forward Will Baker (9) jumps to shoot the ball on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Resurgent Will Baker leads LSU men’s basketball to 95-74 win over Arkansas

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 3, 2024

After Will Baker scored a stunning 29 points in LSU’s season opener, it would’ve been hard to believe he’d reach the 20-point plateau or make multiple 3-pointers just once more in his next 19 games. For...

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Mike Williams III (2) shoots the ball on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

How Mike Williams has started to find his footing for LSU men’s basketball

By Tre Allen February 2, 2024

In any sport, it's hard for a freshman to transition from high school to college, but Mike Williams III looks like he's starting to find his footing.The 6-foot-3 freshman from Cumberland, Maryland, was...

Fans find their seats Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, prior to LSU’s 76-70 loss against South Carolina in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Time to panic for women’s hoops? Is Arkansas a must-win for men’s hoops?

Both LSU basketball programs enter February still with a lot to play for. LSU women’s hoops has faced recent adversity after consecutive losses to South Carolina and Mississippi State, but the rest...

LSU men's basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) shoots the ball Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, during LSU's 132-44 win against Louisiana Christian in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge-bred: From high school legend to LSU leader, Jordan Wright is relentless

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor January 30, 2024

Most athletes wouldn’t make fundamental changes to their game in their fifth year of college. Most athletes, though, aren’t Jordan Wright. In this, his final year of collegiate eligibility, Wright...

LSU men’s basketball guard Mike Williams III (2) high-fives Jalen Cook (3) and Jalen Reed (13) after a free throw on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Alabama’s offensive onslaught wears down LSU men’s basketball in 109-88 loss

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor January 27, 2024

There are no nights off in the Southeastern Conference, and LSU, coming in having lost three of its last four matches, wasn’t handed any sort of relief when it faced Alabama on Saturday. On the contrary,...