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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 guard Raigyne Moncrief, left, and guard Jeanne Kenney react on the bench in the closing minute of the team's to Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference women's tournament, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Duluth, Ga. Tennessee defeated LSU 77-65. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Offensive rebounds, turnovers primary focus for Lady Tigers

By Lawrence Barreca March 18, 2014

LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Caldwell has preached two concepts since the regular season schedule came to a close: reducing turnovers and preventing opponents’ offensive rebounds. The...

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 women's basketball head coach Nikki Caldwell and the team celebrate with fans Monday, March 17, 2014 in the Lawton Room after hearing their placement in the NCAA Tournament.

Lady Tigers receive No. 7 seed in NCAA tournament

By Tommy Romanach March 17, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team waited patiently Monday in the Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium as the NCAA tournament committee announced who it would play in the Baton Rouge regional. What the Tigers...

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...

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...