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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’s return puts him in the spotlight, whether he likes it or not

By James Moran April 23, 2014

Jordan Mickey has never been one to hog the spotlight  The Dallas native arrived at LSU as part Johnny Jones’ highly-touted freshmen trio, but heading into the season, his presence was overshadowed...

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

Mickey announces return for sophomore season at LSU

By Chandler Rome April 23, 2014

Still unaware of his freshman forward’s future plans when he sat alongside Jordan Mickey at a press conference on Wednesday, LSU coach Johnny Jones had a hunch. “I know what a bright young...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) shoots the ball despite a block from Georgia junior forward Nemanja Djurisic (42) during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

Mickey to return for sophomore season

By Chandler Rome April 23, 2014

UPDATE 04/23/14 2:15 p.m.-- LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey announced he will return to Baton Rouge for his sophomore season on Wednesday. "I need to continue to get bigger, stronger, faster and improve...

LSU senior forward Shavon Coleman (5) shoots around a defender Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Interactive: Tigers’ shooting trends show inside-outside approach

By Trey Labat April 2, 2014

This isn’t dad’s basketball game anymore. The sport is undergoing a sabermetric revolution, and NBA teams across the league are rushing to catch up to data-conscious teams applying new statistics...

Opinion: SEC still mediocre despite NCAA tournament run

By James Moran April 2, 2014

This weekend, redemption was spelled S-E-C. Throughout the college basketball season, the Southeastern Conference was much maligned as one of the worst “power conferences” in recent memory. Top-ranked...

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...

Louisville jumps out to early lead, routs LSU 73-47

By Lawrence Barreca March 30, 2014

It was over before it ever had a chance to get started. LSU entered its Sweet 16 matchup against Louisville full of confidence following its comeback victory against West Virginia on Tuesday, but the Cardinals...

LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) holds her head Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Lady Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC. She left the game in the first half and did not return.

Depleted Lady Tigers face Louisville in Sweet 16

By Tommy Romanach March 27, 2014

The chips are stacked against the LSU women’s basketball team this weekend, but no one knows that better than the Lady Tigers themselves. Impossible odds are something the Lady Tigers have dealt...

LSU head women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell yells at her team Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

Opinion: Caldwell’s troops deliver gutsiest performance of the year

By James Moran March 26, 2014

Nikki Caldwell can motivate someone straight through a brick wall. There’s a passion in her voice at all times, giving her words an air of intensity, even if she’s said them before. The inflection...