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Men's Basketball

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

Tigers grab NIT spot, will travel to San Francisco

By Chandler Rome March 16, 2014

A year removed from a disappointing Selection Sunday, the LSU basketball team received better news in 2014. The Tigers (19-13, 10-10 Southeastern Conference) learned Sunday night they made the 32-team...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant (2) and freshman forward Jarell Martin (12) walk down the court after drawing a foul Saturday, March 8 , 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Kentucky eliminates Tigers from SEC Tournament, 85-67

By Chandler Rome March 14, 2014

Five minutes in, it appeared LSU would follow the same script. A night removed from a scintillating 11-for-22 display from beyond the 3-point line against Alabama, the Tigers (19-13, 10-10 Southeastern...

Alabamam forward Shannon Hale (11) and LSU forward Jarell Martin (12) watch a loose ball Thursday during the Tigers' 68-56 victory against Alabama in the second round of the Southeastern Conference men's tournament. 

LSU rides hot distance shooting to 68-56 victory

By Chandler Rome March 13, 2014

Stifled by both double and triple teams throughout the first half of LSU’s Southeastern Conference tournament opener against Alabama, LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III couldn’t shoulder...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) weaves through Georgia defenders Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

‘Third Season’: Tigers open SEC tournament against Alabama 6 p.m. tonight

By Mike Gegenheimer March 12, 2014

Four days, four games, four wins. That’s what it’s going to take for the LSU men’s basketball team to come out of Atlanta with its first Southeastern Conference tournament championship...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) moves past a Georgia defender during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

LSU’s chances in the SEC tourney could be worse

By James Moran March 11, 2014

Postseason hoops are in full swing across the country as the Southeastern Conference Basketball tournament tips off today in Atlanta. With No. 1 Florida and Kentucky being the conference’s only real...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) screams while he shoots the ball during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

O’Bryant, Mickey and Martin garner SEC postseason awards

By Mike Gegenheimer March 11, 2014

Despite a bumpy regular season, the LSU men’s basketball team earned several postseason awards as decided by Southeastern Conference coaches. LSU junior Johnny O’Bryant III headlines a trio...

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

Tigers hope for new start in SEC tournament

By Chandler Rome March 9, 2014

Comparing last season to this season is an easy task for the LSU men’s basketball team. Both seasons had a marquee win in the PMAC against a top-20 team, both contained baffling road losses to meddling...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) moves past a Georgia defender during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

Tigers drop regular season finale, 69-61

By Chandler Rome March 8, 2014

Once the pomp and pageantry of senior day festivities concluded, the same Tigers emerged. Those same Tigers that have struggled so mightily to defend the perimeter — or anything else for that matter....

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) protects the ball from Texas A&M defenders Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' game against the Aggies in the PMAC.

LSU trudges past Vandy

By Chandler Rome March 6, 2014

In an otherwise unwatchable offensive performance for both clubs, LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III shined Thursday against Vanderbilt. The Cleveland, Miss. junior and reigning First Team All...

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.

Mickey finds role as freshman

By Mike Gegenheimer March 5, 2014

Tonight’s contest against Vanderbilt will be the final road game of LSU forward Jordan Mickey’s freshman season. Mickey and the LSU men’s basketball team (17-11, 8-8 Southeastern Conference)...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) looks up at a referee Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' 68-49 victory against Texas A&M in the PMAC.

LSU can’t take down No. 1 Florida on the road

By Mike Gegenheimer March 1, 2014

Another game on the road, another slow start and another loss for the LSU men’s basketball team. The Tigers fell to No. 1 Florida 79-61 on Saturday in what is now LSU’s seventh consecutive...

LSU junior guard Anthony Hickey (1) shoots the ball Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' 68-49 victory against Texas A&M in the PMAC.

Tigers not worried about top-ranked Florida

By Mike Gegenheimer February 27, 2014

For the LSU men’s basketball team, the season is far from over. The Tigers have played 27 games, but Saturday could be the toughest test for a team still fighting for room on the NCAA Tournament...