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LSU head basketball coach Johnny Jones (center) poses with seniors Andre Stringer (right) and Shavon Coleman (left) on Saturday, March 8, 2014 before LSU's 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Jones deserves praise for offseason decisions

June 30, 2014

Johnny Jones has faced his fair share of criticism in the last four months. The LSU men’s basketball coach’s second year at the helm was largely viewed as a disappointment. Armed with a top...

O’Bryant picked by Bucks in NBA Draft

June 30, 2014

The Milwaukee Bucks selected former LSU forward Johnny O’Bryant III in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft last Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. O’Bryant, who was...

Patrick named assistant head coach for men’s basketball

June 25, 2014

Just one week after bringing in former NBA coach Eric Musselman, LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones made another move to solidify his staff. Jones announced Tuesday his promotion of David Patrick...

Musselman to join basketball staff

June 18, 2014

Eric Musselman had many intriguing job offers to choose from before he reached his decision. The recent Arizona State assistant coach could have returned to the NBA where he was a head coach for three...

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.

Hickey eligible to play at Okla. State

June 16, 2014

The NCAA approved a waiver granting former LSU guard Anthony Hickey eligibility to play for Oklahoma State for the 2014-2015 season, the university announced Monday. Hickey retained immediate eligibility...

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.

Hickey, Morgan, Hammink not returning to LSU

By Chandler Rome May 13, 2014

Senior guard Anthony Hickey, a three-year starter at point guard, was among three players who will not return to the LSU basketball program, coach Johnny Jones announced Tuesday. Hickey, junior forward...

LSU head basketball coach Johnny Jones (center) poses with seniors Andre Stringer (right) and Shavon Coleman (left) on Saturday, March 8, 2014 before LSU's 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

Inconsistency plagues Jones’ second season

By Chandler Rome May 4, 2014

With expectations higher and a clear talent upgrade from year one, Johnny Jones’ second season went much like his first. A marquee home win was overshadowed by befuddling road losses. Junior forward...

LSU women's basketball head coach Nikki Caldwell celebrates with assistant coach Tasha Butts and freshman guard Jasmine Rhodes on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 after the Tigers' 76-67 victory against West Virginia in the PMAC.

Up-and-down season ends with Sweet 16 appearance

By Tommy Romanach May 4, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team’s 2014 season has to be told in three different parts. First came a rise to prominence, then a tumultuous fall from grace and finally a resurrection of the team...

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Robertson strives to make his own name

By Chandler Rome April 29, 2014

In his sister’s phone, he’s “Brother!!” To opposing high school coaches and even some of his own skeptical coaches at Midway High School, he was a wiry, 5-foot-11-inch spitfire. But...

FILE - In this file photo taken on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, right, and V. Stiviano, left, watch the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Used car dealership chain CarMax says it is ending its sponsorship of the Clippers in the wake of racist comments attributed to Sterling. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Clippers owner Donald Sterling receives lifetime ban, $2.5 million fine

By Associated Press April 29, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) - Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation. Commissioner Adam Silver...

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...