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Men's Basketball

The LSU men’s basketball team huddles together on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

What’s the blueprint for postseason success in the modern era of college basketball?

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor April 5, 2024

If a school was willing to spend enough money, could it buy its way to an NCAA Championship? Kentucky spent a whopping $23.6 million on its basketball program this season, while Oakland spent $17.6...

Mike the Tiger holds up his arms Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball lands commitment from four-star guard Vyctorius Miller

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor April 4, 2024

Four-star 2024 guard Vyctorius Miller announced Thursday that he’d be committing to LSU to play for head coach Matt McMahon. Miller decommitted from Oregon last week after committing and signing with...

LSU men’s basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) drives in Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Why men’s college basketball has been stuck playing two halves for 70 years

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

In 1954, men's college basketball coaches from all across the country met in the grand ballroom of the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri, to decide if future games should be split into four ten-minute...

Mike the Tiger leads a cheer Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Film study: What transfer guard Cam Carter can bring to LSU men’s hoops next season

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor April 3, 2024

LSU men’s basketball will be losing a lot this offseason, with three starters and a handful of rotation players graduating. Cam Carter, the Tigers’ first big addition, will seek to alleviate some...

LSU men's basketball head coach Matt McMahon shouts across the court Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, during LSU's 132-44 win against Louisiana Christian in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball adds Kansas State guard Cam Carter in the transfer portal

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 29, 2024

LSU men’s basketball announced it has signed its first transfer of the offseason in former Kansas State guard Cam Carter on Friday. Carter will have one year of eligibility left as a senior for the...

Kansas celebrates a victory over North Carolina during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas won 72-69. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Money talks: The NCAA’s potential $2 million in-Season NIL basketball Tournament

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

The NCAA is looking to expand college basketball this fall through a brand-new in-season tournament dubbed "Players Era." First reported by Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports, the eight-team...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Jalen Reed (13) holds the ball out Tuesday, March 19, 2024, during LSU’s 84-77 loss to the University of North Texas at the PMAC in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops’ season ends with 84-77 loss in NIT

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 19, 2024

LSU’s stay in the National Invitation Tournament was over almost as soon as it began. On Sunday, LSU was announced as a four-seed in the NIT and given the privilege of hosting a first round game. On...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon reacts to a play on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

NIT preview: How can LSU men’s basketball go home champs?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 18, 2024

LSU’s season isn’t over just yet. After a winding road that took LSU men's hoops from a disappointing non-conference run, to a surprising 9-9 SEC record and finally to an SEC Tournament-opening loss...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tyrell Ward (15) dribbles between his legs Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Next up: These three underclassmen are the future of LSU men’s basketball

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 18, 2024

After Thursday’s Southeastern Conference Tournament exit, all that remains for LSU’s season is the National Invitation Tournament bid, which means some reflection is in order. The Tigers finished...

LSU men’s basketball 5th-year senior guard Trae Hannibal (0) looks toward the paint Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball invited to NIT; will face North Texas in first round at PMAC

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 17, 2024

The National Invitation Tournament selection committee announced Sunday that LSU will be included in its 32-team field, giving the Tigers a chance to continue into the postseason. LSU was named a four-seed...

LSU men’s basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) defends against a Georgia player Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Mississippi State knocks LSU men’s basketball out of SEC Tournament with 70-60 win

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 14, 2024

It came down to the wire, but, at the end of the day, one team had Josh Hubbard and the other did not. Everything came together for Mississippi State’s supporting cast in a dominant second half in which...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Jalen Reed (13) drives toward the basket Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC men’s hoops tournament preview: Everything you need to know about LSU’s chances in Nashville

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 11, 2024

For five days in Nashville, Tennessee, anything can happen. This year’s SEC Tournament has the potential to be one of the most contentious in league history, with the bottom and middle of the SEC having...