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Men's Basketball

April Fools’: President Alexander to join basketball team

By James Moran March 31, 2014

With senior guards Andre Stringer and Shavon Coleman lost to graduation, the LSU men’s basketball team has a serious hole in its backcourt heading into next season. Anthony Hickey is expected to...

LSU basketball coach Johnny Jones celebrates with junior Johnny O'Bryant III (2) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, during the Tigers' 77-71 win against Mizzou in the PMAC. O'Bryant had 16 points and 6 rebounds in the game.

Important decisions await LSU’s talented frontcourt players

By James Moran March 25, 2014

In the event of a serious cut, modern medicine says it’s best to bandage the injury immediately, then let time pass before painfully ripping the bandage off to let the scab heal. But in the case...

Former LSU basketball player Shaquille O'Neal talks with former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown on Monday in the Quad. Shaq is part of a film with Brown, filming in various locations across campus.

Former Tigers O’Neal, Brown to be inducted into Hall of Fame

By Mike Gegenheimer March 25, 2014

The Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announced the induction of former LSU All-American Shaquille O’Neal and his coach Dale Brown on Tuesday. O’Neal and Brown join a six-person Class of 2014...

LSU forward Jordan Mickey (25) and SMU forward Ben Moore (34) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the NIT Monday, March 24, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

Tigers fall to SMU in NIT second-round match, 80-67

By Chandler Rome March 24, 2014

On paper, the first half of LSU’s second round National Invitation Tournament showdown against Southern Methodist University went according to coach Johnny Jones’ script. SMU leading scorer...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Tigers travel to face Brown, SMU in NIT second round

By Chandler Rome March 23, 2014

Alongside his offers from Ohio State, LSU, Oklahoma State and Arkansas, Dallas native and Prime Prep Academy forward Jordan Mickey had an offer from Southern Methodist University.“It wasn’t...

LSU freshman forward Jarell Martin (12) shoots the ball Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

Balance leads Tigers past San Francisco

By Chandler Rome March 19, 2014

One man carried LSU in the first half of its National Invitation Tournament opener at San Francisco. When his teammates followed suit in the second, it spelled doom for the No. 4 seed Dons. USF had no...

LSU senior forward Andre Stringer (10) prepares to shoot the ball during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Last Gasp: NIT gives Tigers final chance to redeem disappointing season

By Mike Gegenheimer March 18, 2014

More than a trophy is on the line when the LSU men’s basketball team kick-starts its run today in the National Invitation Tournament against San Francisco. The NIT matchup against San Francisco (21-11,...

LSU senior guard Andre Stringer (10) weaves toward the basket Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Smartest Moran: LSU should look to seniors for NIT motivation

By James Moran March 18, 2014

It was a difficult couple of days in the apartment shared by LSU senior guards Andre Stringer and Shavon Coleman. After returning home from an 85-67 loss to Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference tournament...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

LSU prepares for San Francisco

By Mike Gegenheimer March 17, 2014

After failing to make the NCAA Tournament, the LSU men’s basketball team heads to the University of San Francisco on Wednesday for the opening round of National Invitational Tournament play. As a...

Michigan State's Gary Harris, left, and Adreian Payne kiss the championship trophy after they defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Opinion: Contenders, pretenders and a dark horse for the NCAA tournament

By James Moran March 17, 2014

As brackets for the NCAA tournament were unveiled Sunday night, you could smell madness in the air. Now it’s time for all of us to make predictions sure to go wrong and get ready to dive into one...

LSU freshman forward Jarell Martin (12) dribbles around a Georgia defender Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

Martin returning to LSU for sophomore season

By Chandler Rome March 17, 2014

LSU freshman forward Jarell Martin told reporters Monday he will return for his sophomore season after meeting with family, friends and his trainer. "It was a big decision," Martin said. "Guys are very...

Opinion: NIT run would signify progress for LSU

Opinion: NIT run would signify progress for LSU

By James Moran March 16, 2014

Progress can be difficult to quantify. Judging progress through the lens of the eye test plays a role in the assessment, but in the world of sports, wins and losses are the ultimate measuring sticks. Because...