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LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade calls out a play to the team Tuesday, March 2, 2021 during LSU’s 83-68 win against Vanderbilt in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge.

LSU Men’s Basketball: Will We Finally See Improvement on Defense?

By Peter Rauterkus | @peter_rauterkus October 14, 2021

It’s no secret that LSU’s biggest weaknesses last season came on defense, leaving many wondering if the improvement will come with the overhaul of the roster. “I think the defense will...

LSU coach Will Wade talks to his team as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

LSU men’s basketball: What to expect from revamped roster

By Peter Rauterkus | @peter_rauterkus October 6, 2021

LSU men’s basketball starts official practice with expectations once again high for the 2021 season. The Tigers were just a possession away from winning the SEC Tournament last season after falling...

LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey directs her team during a play on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, during practice in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

The Mulkey Era Begins, LSU Women’s Basketball has First Official Practice

By Peter Rauterkus | @peter_rauterkus September 29, 2021

The Kim Mulkey era officially began this week as LSU Women’s Basketball had its first official practice of the year in front of fans and the media. The first thing that stood out was the intensity...

Former LSU basketball player Shaquille O'Neal talks with former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown on Monday in the Quad. Shaq is part of a flim with Brown, filming in various locations across campus.

Column: The Dale Brown Court a fitting tribute to a legendary coach

By Peter Rauterkus | @peter_rauterkus September 15, 2021

It’s hard to think about the LSU men’s basketball program’s storied history without thinking of the legendary former coach Dale Brown, and on Friday, Sept. 10, Brown finally got the recognition...

Sylvia Fowles jumps to shoot the ball against Howard University during the first half of LSU's 88-44 win Monday night in the PMAC. Fowles scored 18 points with 14 rebounds and scored the 1000th point of her career against the Bison.

WNBA announces 25 greatest players of all time list; two former Tigers honored

By Dylan Sanders | @dillysanders September 8, 2021

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the WNBA announced the official “W25”, a list of the 25 best players in the history of the association. Among those honored, there are two former LSU Lady...

LSU coach Will Wade talks to his team as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Can LSU men’s basketball surpass their 2018-19 form under Wade this year?

By Henry Huber @HenryHuber_ August 25, 2021

Controversy and falling short of expectations have overshadowed the success Will Wade has had at LSU in just four seasons. He transformed a team that had finished the 2016-2017 season 10-21 and tied for...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade calls out a play Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 during LSU's 104-80 win against Auburn at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La. 

Column: Is Will Wade’s time with LSU men’s basketball program running out?

By Henry Huber | @HenryHuber_ April 11, 2021

LSU men’s hoops (19-10) concluded its season with a hard-fought loss against one-seed Michigan, narrowly missing out on advancing to the Sweet 16. Many LSU fans would consider this a successful season...

The LSU basketball team warms up before their game against Maryland on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. 

Column: The key to picking a perfect March Madness bracket

By Henry Huber | @HenryHuber_ March 23, 2021

Every hardcore college basketball fan has the belief that the March Madness bracket they created could be the first perfect one in history right up until their brackets get shattered into a million...

Alabama's Herbert Jones, right, is defended by LSU's Trendon Watford (2) during the first half of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. 

A moment ‘that you live for:’ How LSU can make a run in the NCAA Tournament

By Peter Rauterkus | peter_rauterkus March 16, 2021

It is officially March Madness, the best time of year for college basketball fans. Despite a heartbreaking loss in the SEC Championship, LSU basketball gave its fans plenty to be excited about in a valiant...

LSU men's basketball freshman guard Cameron Thomas (24) shoots a mid-range jump shot Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 during LSU's 104-80 win against Auburn at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Transition and ball movement: How LSU hoops plans to take the next step

By Peter Rauterkus | peter_rauterkus February 24, 2021

Despite the recent disappointing loss to Georgia, it appears to many that LSU basketball is peaking at the right time. Coming into the Georgia game, LSU had won its last three games in a row by an average...

LSU men's basketball junior guard Javonte Smart dribbles in front of Texas Tech men's basketball junior guard (0) Mac McClung guards Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 during LSU's 76-71 loss against Texas Tech at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La. 

Column: What LSU Basketball must do to get on track for final stretch of season

By Peter Rauterkus | @peter_rauterkus February 5, 2021

Having lost four of its last five games, the LSU basketball team has struggled down the stretch, especially against tougher opposition. LSU is winless this season against teams ranked in the top-25, highlighted...

LSU defenders Marlon Taylor (14) and Trendon Watford (2) try to steal the ball from Arkansas forward Jimmy Whitt Jr. (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

SEC announces conference play start date for men’s basketball

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin September 25, 2020

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Friday morning that conference play for the 2020-21 men’s basketball season will start on Dec. 29 and 30.The 2020-21 SEC schedule will consist...