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Matt McMahon poses along with athletics director Scott Woodward and president William F. Tate IV Wednesday, March 23, 2022, while holding up an LSU "win!" basketball and McMahon jersey during the press conference held in regard to his recent hire as LSU basketball's new head coach at the Bill Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Report: LSU basketball expected to hire first assistant, analytics expert Cody Toppert of Memphis

By Dylan Sanders March 26, 2022

Per Jeff Goodman of Stadium, LSU is expected to hire Cody Toppert of Memphis to Matt McMahon’s basketball staff. Toppert is the first staff member that has been brought to Baton Rouge. Toppert has...

Matt McMahon speaks to the press Wednesday, March 23, 2022, during a press conference held in regard to his recent hire as LSU basketball's new head coach at the Bill Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Who is Matt McMahon? LSU’s new head men’s basketball coach’s road to Baton Rouge

By Peter Rauterkus and Henry Huber March 25, 2022

A new era began for LSU men’s basketball in the Bill Lawton Room of Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, as Matt McMahon was officially announced as LSU’s 25th men’s basketball head coach. McMahon...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3) gets hyped up with the crowd Saturday, March 19, 2022, during LSU’s 83-77 win against Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Women’s Basketball falls short against Ohio State, ends season in the Round of 32

There’s an old hockey saying that fits well with what went down in the PMAC Monday night: "I went to a fight and a basketball game broke out.” The Pete Maravich Assembly Center was packed as...

People leave the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Feb. 20, 2021 after an LSU basketball game.

Report: LSU to hire Matt McMahon as next Men’s Basketball coach

By Peter Rauterkus March 21, 2022

LSU is hiring Murray State's Matt McMahon to be its next Head Men's Basketball Coach as first reported by CBS' Jon Rothstein. This comes after the termination of former Head Coach Will Wade following an...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3) celebrates with members of the Balcony Bengals Saturday, March 19, 2022, after LSU’s 83-77 win against Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball urges students to come to the last home game of the season, Monday at 7 p.m.

By Dylan Sanders March 20, 2022

The LSU women’s basketball team won its first round March Madness match up against Jackson State Saturday, surrounded by one of the best crowds and atmospheres it has seen all season. The call is...

LSU women's basketball graduate student guard Jailin Cherry (1) assesses the play Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, during LSU’s Senior Night 58-50 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Khayla Pointer leads LSU in last minute comeback to avoid upset, ‘We weren’t ready to go home’

Khayla Pointer hit the biggest three of her career to send her Tigers to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. With 49 seconds left in the game, and the game tied at 77, Pointer hit a go-ahead three...

LSU athletic director Scott Woodward is introduced to the crowd during the Tigers' 5-3 victory over Lamar on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU Men’s Basketball Coaching Search: Three names to keep an eye on

By Cole Hernandez March 19, 2022

News broke Saturday that fifth-year LSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Will Wade will no longer work with the Tigers. This was just days after LSU was given a Notice of Allegations by the NCAA as the result...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Eric Gaines (2) places his hands on his head Tuesday, Feb. 01, 2022, during LSU’s 72-76 loss against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: LSU’s roller coaster season ends in a whimper as uncertainty in program continues to grow

By Henry Huber March 19, 2022

After all the highs of the beginning of the season, all the lows of conference play and all the uncertainty of what this team could do leading up to the tournament, the conclusion of this rocky season...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade directs the offense Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during LSU’s 75-55 win against Missouri in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

The Will Wade Era at LSU brought legitimacy to the Tigers’ men’s basketball program

By Jacob Verdin March 19, 2022

Will Wade’s legacy in Baton Rouge will be overshadowed by controversy despite the successful turnaround he led the program to in five short years. Wade helped the Tigers grow into a prominent figure...

LSU men’s basketball starting lineup sits on the bench Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, before LSU’s 84-65 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Buzzer Beater: LSU falls in NCAA Tournament to Iowa State

By Peter Rauterkus March 18, 2022

LSU was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after a close 59-54 loss to Iowa State. The Tigers were never able to get anything going offensively, and a 23-point performance from Iowa State...

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Brandon Murray (0) dunks the ball Saturday, March 5, 2022, during LSU’s 80-77 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU, Iowa State March Madness game delayed to 6:57 p.m. CT, still on TBS

By Dylan Sanders March 18, 2022

Thursday night’s matchup between LSU and Iowa State has been delayed to 6:57 p.m. Central Time due to the preceding game running late. The game will still be broadcast on TBS as planned. The game...

Tyrese Hunter, Gabe Kalscheur and TJ Otzelberger huddle up during a game for Iowa State. (Iowa State Daily/Collin Maguire) 

Know Your Foe: Iowa State Daily’s Matt Belinson talks Iowa State men’s basketball

By Peter Rauterkus and Matt Belinson March 18, 2022

In the midst of unexpected adversity, LSU looks to begin its March Madness journey against 11-seed Iowa State. The Tigers are without their head coach, but are looking to rally together and make a deep...