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Men's Basketball

LSU head beasketball coach Johnny Jones helps sophomore guard Malik Morgan (24) after Morgan injusted his knee Saturday, Feb. 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 87-80 victory against the Auburn Tigers in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Malik Morgan’s replacement key during crucial road stretch

By Mike Gegenheimer February 11, 2014

Most LSU basketball fans probably aren’t familiar with Keith Hornsby. A transfer from UNC-Asheville, the junior guard has yet to play a second in a Tigers’ uniform. But when sophomore guard...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2014, file photo, Missouri senior defensive lineman Michael Sam speaks to the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Irving, Texas. Sam says he is gay, and he could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

LSU’s Jones, Mainieri speak about Michael Sam’s announcement

By Lawrence Barreca and Chandler Rome February 10, 2014

On Sunday, Michael Sam, a Missouri defensive end and Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year, announced he was gay, likely becoming the first openly homosexual player in the NFL after the...

LSU head beasketball coach Johnny Jones checks on sophomore guard Malik Morgan (24) after Morgan injusted his knee Saturday, Feb. 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 87-80 victory against the Auburn Tigers in the PMAC.

UPDATE: Malik Morgan out for season, according to LSU coach Johnny Jones

By Mike Gegenheimer February 9, 2014

LSU coach Johnny Jones confirmed Monday during the Southeastern Conference weekly teleconference that sophomore guard Malik Morgan will miss the rest of the season due to injury. According to Jones, Morgan...

LSU basketball coach Johnny Jones talks to junior guard Anthony Hickey (1) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, during the Tigers' 77-71 win against Mizzou in the PMAC.

Opinion: LSU lives and dies with Anthony Hickey

By James Moran February 9, 2014

The LSU basketball team rises and falls with Anthony Hickey. For better or worse, the junior point guard’s play is the key for the Tigers. On a team becoming increasingly known for its powerful frontcourt,...

Men’s Basketball: Georgia upsets Tigers, 91-78

By Mike Gegenheimer February 6, 2014

It’ll be a long road back to Baton Rouge as the LSU men’s basketball team dropped Thursday night’s road matchup with Georgia, 91-78. The Tigers were never able to produce momentum throughout...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) dunks the ball Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against Arkansas at the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers to face new look Bulldogs

By Chandler Rome February 5, 2014

In his two meetings against Georgia last season, LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III noticed some Bulldogs standing still. And who could blame them? The Bulldogs were buoyed by do-it-all guard...

LSU senior forward Shavon Coleman (5) avoids a defender Saturday, Feb. 2, 2014, during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against Arkansas in the PMAC.

Opinion: LSU need to reverse road woes to reach NCAA tourney

By James Moran February 3, 2014

On the strength of its recent hot streak, the LSU basketball team has turned its season around and revived its NCAA Tournament aspirations. Just three weeks ago, following a disastrous overtime loss at...

LSU junior all-around gymnast Lloimincia Hall holds up tiger paws Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 after scoring a perfect 10 on her floor routine during the Tigers' 197.650-196.825 victory against Alabama at the PMAC.

LSU scores season highs against Alabama, ends losing streak

By David Gray February 3, 2014

Coming off last week’s come-from-behind victory against Auburn, LSU coach D-D Breaux hoped her squad would build momentum early to avoid falling behind against Southeastern Conference rival Alabama. Her...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) attempts to move past a Kentucky defender Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against the Wildcats.

O’Bryant, Mickey sweep SEC honors

By Chandler Rome February 3, 2014

After a week where the LSU frontline flexed its muscles, two of its leaders heaped the rewards. Junior forward Johnny O'Bryant was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week, while freshman forward...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) blocks a Kentucky shot Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 win against the Wildcats in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Forward O’Bryant breaks slump

By Mike Gegenheimer February 2, 2014

A month ago, it seemed LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III’s decision to spurn a potential pro career for another year in Baton Rouge may have been a miscalculation. A month ago, O’Bryant...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) attempts to move past a Kentucky defender Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against the Wildcats.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers’ zone defense leads to fast starts, wins

By Chandler Rome February 2, 2014

In the blink of an eye, LSU was up 7-0. Standing in Coleman Coliseum, a place where the Tigers were historically dismal, LSU got a jumper from junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III, sophomore guard...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) celebrates after blocking a shot Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against Arkansas at the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Mickey, O’Bryant lead LSU past Arkansas

By Chandler Rome February 1, 2014

Against an Arkansas team that thrives on pressure, LSU coach Johnny Jones knew the key to success was in the zone. If his team's newfound 2-3 zone could force tough shots, clean the glass of misses and...