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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...

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.

Kenney’s injury inspires reserves

By Lawrence Barreca March 25, 2014

Win or lose, LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney played her final contest in the PMAC when her squad battled West Virginia on Tuesday night. With 7:22 remaining in the first half, Kenney walked into the LSU...

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) hoists sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) in the air Tuesday, March 25, 2014, following the Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers come from behind to upset West Virginia, 76-67

By Tommy Romanach March 25, 2014

This was the moment they’d waited for their entire career. With seven points at five minutes left, senior forwards Theresa Plaisance and Shanece McKinney saw the fate of their final game at the PMAC...