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Men's Basketball

Opinion: LSU basketball can reach next level with Simmons

By Tommy Romanach November 12, 2014

 Put down your footballs and repent, LSU fans. Basketball phenom Ben Simmons is coming to Baton Rouge, and nobody is worthy of his talents. Simmons signed his letter of intent today to play at...

LSU basketball team nabs top-ranked recruit Ben Simmons

By Marcus Rodrigue November 12, 2014

Five-star recruit Ben Simmons signed his National Letter of Intent with the LSU men's basketball team Wednesday afternoon on the first day of the signing period. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound small forward tweeted...

LSU men’s basketball beats Morehouse College, 71-47

By Jack Chascin November 7, 2014

The LSU men's basketball team defeated Morehouse College 71-47 in its first and only exhibition game of the 2014-15 season in preparation for its season opener against Gardner-Webb on Nov. 15. The Tigers...

LSU basketball head coach Johnny Jones speaks to a referee during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

Opinion: LSU basketball needs better attendance for success

By Tommy Romanach November 6, 2014

Changing the culture and relevancy of a team doesn’t happen overnight. It is a long process requiring a new leader, improved recruiting and a rising interest in fans to make the change a reality....

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) moves past a Texas A&M defender Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' 68-49 victory against the Aggies in the PMAC.

LSU basketball opens season with exhibition game against Morehouse

By Michael Haarala November 6, 2014

On Friday night, the LSU men’s basketball team will get a fresh start. When the Tigers take on Morehouse at 7 p.m. on Friday, they’ll begin their quest improve on a 20-14 season with fresh...

Ronald Dupree

LSU student assistant Ronald Dupree brings NBA experience while finishing degree

By Michael Haarala November 5, 2014

For LSU basketball student assistant coach Ronald Dupree, it took a journey around the world to end up right where he started. After a career that took him through the NBA and overseas to Europe and Asia,...

LSU basketball head coach Johnny Jones speaks to a referee during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones set to receive raise, extension

By Jack Chascin October 22, 2014

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones is set to receive a two-year contract extension and a $400,000 per year raise pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting Friday, according...

LSU freshman forward Jarell Martin (12) prepares to take a free throw Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' 68-49 victory against Texas A&M in the PMAC.

LSU basketball looks to improve on free throws from 2013-14

By Michael Haarala October 20, 2014

Last season, LSU had two free throw shooters over 70 percent in guard Andre Stringer and forward Shavon Coleman. But with the pair gone from the Tigers’ program, new players must step up and fill...

LSU junior guard Anthony Hickey (1) moves the ball down the court Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014 during the Tigers' 92-81 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

LSU basketball attempts to cut down on turnovers heading into season

By Jack Chascin October 20, 2014

Turnovers are part of the game, but it’s a part the LSU basketball team hopes to eliminate. The Tigers are looking to improve in that area by focusing on ball security. LSU averaged 13.6 turnovers...

LSU junior guard Josh Gray (5) dunks the ball during pratice Wednesday, Ocotber 8, 2014 in the Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU guard Josh Gray lands in Baton Rouge after winding journey

By Michael Haarala October 15, 2014

If LSU junior guard Josh Gray’s life were a song, there is a good chance it would be “I’ve Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash. “I’ve been in a different city every year...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) attempts to block junior guard Kaith Hornsby (4) shot during pratice Wednesday, Ocotber 8, 2014 in the Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU men’s basketball enters season with new faces in backcourt

By Jack Chascin October 8, 2014

The LSU basketball season is on the horizon, and much has changed for the Tigers’ backcourt since the conclusion of their 2013-14 campaign. The Tigers finished last season with a 80-67 defeat at...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) dunks the ball during pratice Wednesday, Ocotber 8, 2014 in the Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU men’s basketball’s trio of big men ready to replace O’Bryant

By Michael Haarala October 8, 2014

Whenever an All-Southeastern Conference player like LSU forward Johnny O’Bryant III is lost to the professional ranks, a major role on the low block opens up. Luckily for LSU, three of its biggest...