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Men's Basketball

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III speaks to reporters Tuesday, April 1, 2014, during a press conference in the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

O’Bryant declares for NBA draft

By Chandler Rome April 1, 2014

Mulling his future in his hometown of Cleveland, Miss., LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III turned to his mother, Angela Moore. “Momma,” O’Bryant told her. “It don’t...

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

O’Bryant declares for NBA draft, will forgoe senior season

By Chandler Rome April 1, 2014

Mulling his future in his hometown of Cleveland, Miss., LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III turned to his mother, Angela Moore. “Momma,” O’Bryant told her. “It don’t...

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.

Report: O’Bryant to enter NBA Draft

By Chandler Rome March 31, 2014

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III has played his last game in purple and gold, according to a WAFB report late Monday night. The report says O'Bryant's high school coach, Leroy Cotton, told Greenville,...

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 20, 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...