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Men's Basketball

LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey (25) blocks a Texas Tech shot on goal during the Tigers' 69-64 victory against the Red Raiders Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 in the PMAC

LSU basketball’s frontcourt poses shot-blocking threat to opponents

By Jack Chascin November 19, 2014

Few things in basketball are more exciting than a blocked shot, and that’s something the LSU men’s basketball team has learned over the years. The Tigers ranked second in the Southeastern Conference...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) dunks the ball during Tigers' 69-64 victory against Texas Tech Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 in the PMAC.

LSU basketball squeaks by Texas Tech, 69-64, in overtime

By Jack Chascin November 18, 2014

The LSU men’s basketball team won its second game of the season Tuesday, beating Texas Tech, 69-64, in dramatic fashion in overtime. After considerable shooting struggles for most of the night by...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) makes a layup during the second half of Tigers' 93-82 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in the PMAC

LSU forward Jarell Martin showing increased confidence during sophomore season

By Jack Chascin November 18, 2014

Jarell Martin doesn’t know what a sophomore slump is. Since the start of the season, Martin has shown more confidence in his game from a year ago, averaging 21.5 points through two games this season. “[My...

LSU junior guard Josh Gray (5) runs past defending senior guard Tyler Strange (2) during Tigers' 93-82 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball faces first power-conference test against Texas Tech

By Michael Haarala November 17, 2014

One game down, 30 to go. After the LSU men’s basketball team’s season-opening win against Gardner-Webb, the Tigers look to build on their success against Texas Tech (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) tonight. The...

LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey (25) dribbles past defending junior forward Jerome Hill (34) during Tigers' 93-82 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in the PMAC

LSU men’s basketball uses strong second half to defeat Gardner-Webb, 93-82

By Jack Chascin November 15, 2014

After much anticipation, the revamped LSU men’s basketball team began its 2014-15 season with a convincing second half performance to defeat Gardner-Webb 93-82. After a back-and-forth first...

LSU freshman guard, Jalyn Patterson (15), shoots the ball in the PMAC where LSU defeated Morehouse State 71-47 in the exhibition game on Friday, November 7, 2014.

LSU basketball ready to open season against Gardner-Webb

By Jack Chascin November 13, 2014

On Saturday, the LSU men’s basketball team will take the court ready to get its 2014-15 season underway. After a big second half against Morehouse College on Nov. 7, the Tigers are set to tip off...

LSU teams receive multiple National Letters of Intent

By Marcus Rodrigue November 12, 2014

Consensus 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 early signing period. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound...

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...