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LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey (25) attempts a layup over Kentucky junior forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) during the Tigers' 71-69 defeat on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Mickey named to Naismith Trophy Award Watch List

By David Gray February 12, 2015

LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey was left off the John R. Wooden Award Top 20 list Wednesday, but he was soon given another chance for a personal accolade at season’s end. Mickey was named to...

LSU men’s basketball may have been No. 1 Kentucky’s toughest match

By David Gray February 11, 2015

The LSU men’s basketball team gave No. 1 Kentucky everything it could handle during a wild, back-and-forth game Tuesday night. The Tigers also gave the Wildcats more than any other team has this...

Kentucky junior forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) dunks during the Tigers' 71-69 loss against Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team falls short against No. 1 Kentucky, 71-69

By James Bewers February 10, 2015

For a large stretch of the LSU men’s basketball team’s showdown with No. 1 Kentucky, the PMAC rivaled the ferocity of Tiger Stadium on a Saturday night in the fall. But by the end of the contest,...

Kentucky junior forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) dunks during the Tigers' 71-69 loss against on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball fails to make final run in back-and-forth loss to No. 1 Kentucky

By David Gray February 10, 2015

The LSU men’s basketball team couldn’t have scripted a better start against No. 1 Kentucky.  The Tigers also couldn’t have scripted a more thrilling comeback in the second half.  But...

Kentucky sophomore center Dakari Johnson (44) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 71-69 loss on Tuesday, February, 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Kentucky men’s basketball team learned lessons from close call against LSU

By Chandler Rome February 10, 2015

John Calipari is never worried about losing. Didn’t know that? Ask Karl-Anthony Towns. “Are you out of your mind?” Calipari yelled at the beleaguered 6-foot-11 freshman as he sulked on...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) dunks during the Tigers' 71-69 defeat against Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Opinion: Fans shouldn’t quit on LSU men’s basketball team following loss to No. 1 Kentucky

By Brian Pellerin February 10, 2015

To steal a line from Les Miles, “Wow. What a game.” LSU came within a Keith Hornsby trey from winning against the undisputed best team in college basketball — even if it was a terrible...

Kentucky junior forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) high fives his teamates during the Tigers' 71-69 defeat on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team falls short of upset bid against No. 1 Kentucky, 71-69

By David Gray February 10, 2015

The LSU men’s basketball team rebounded from a 13-point second-half deficit but couldn’t prevail against No. 1 Kentucky, falling 71-69Tuesday night in the PMAC. Trailing 58-45 with 12:46 to...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) dribbles past opponent during the Tigers' 64-58 victory over South Carolina on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball vs. No. 1 Kentucky: Pregame Warm-up

By David Gray February 10, 2015

Kentucky Wildcats at LSU Tigers When/Where: 6 p.m. Tuesday at the PMAC | Baton Rouge Television: ESPN Radio: WDGL-FM 98.1 (Baton Rouge) Last meeting: After splitting the regular season series, LSU fell...

LSU sophomore forward, Jordan Mickey (25), dunks the ball during the Tiger's 71-60 victory against Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team staying composed for showdown with No. 1 Kentucky

By James Bewers February 9, 2015

No one needs to remind the LSU men’s basketball team about who has touched down in Baton Rouge.  In fact, LSU coach Johnny Jones perhaps best described his team’s Tuesday-night foe.  “[We]...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones gathers the team for a timeout during the Tiger's 71-60 victory against Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball feels confident with Johnny Jones at helm

By David Gray February 9, 2015

When the LSU men’s basketball team dropped its second consecutive game last Thursday, fingers were pointed at coach Johnny Jones. It was the Tigers’ second-straight loss to a team with a losing...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) lays up the ball Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against Kentucky.

LSU men’s basketball team remembers ‘Ice Game,’ braces for No. 1 Kentucky

By David Gray February 9, 2015

Mass communication sophomore Marc Stevens has attended more than 100 LSU basketball games, but the “Ice Game” still resonates with him. “I just remember it was the first time all [last]...

LSU sophomore forward, Jordan Mickey (25), shoots the ball during the Tiger's 71-60 victory against Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Opinion: Multiple Kentucky storylines will bring football-like atmosphere

By Brian Pellerin February 9, 2015

The sun will soon find its home in the western sky, and it will be Tuesday evening in the PMAC.  That’s a corny start, but for the first sellout in more than five years, nothing is over-the-top. By...