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LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade coaches his team during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

As college basketball season approaches, what can be expected of the Tigers?

By Brock Sanders | @BrockSanders6 September 22, 2020

As the NCAA declared that winter basketball will return Nov. 25, LSU basketball fans took another sigh of relief as sports and recreations seem to go back to normal in post-COVID-19. However, the sigh...

LSU coach Will Wade yells a play call during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU assistant basketball coach Greg Heiar leaving staff

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU June 18, 2020

LSU assistant basketball coach Greg Heiar confirmed his departure from the program on Thursday after three seasons in Baton Rouge.Heiar is known to be an outstanding recruiter and one of the top guard...

LSU sophomore kicker Avery Atkins (32) kicks a field goal during the Tigers' spring football game in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

SEC student-athletes able to return to campus starting June 8 to train ‘under strict supervision’

By Reveille Staff Report May 22, 2020

The SEC announced Friday, May 22, student-athletes in football and men’s and women’s basketball can train "under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines...

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) walks back on defense during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball’s Emmitt Williams declares for NBA Draft

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin April 25, 2020

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams declared for the NBA Draft on Saturday via his Twitter.Williams’ sophomore season saw leaps in almost every statistical category from his freshman season. He...

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)

LSU basketball’s Trendon Watford declares for NBA Draft

By Reveille Staff Report April 12, 2020

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford declared for the NBA Draft on Sunday via his Twitter. He helped lead the Tigers to a 21-10 record before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Watford...

LSU sophomore guard Javonte Smart (1) passes the ball in during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

Column: LSU basketball trying to hit stride as SEC Tournament approaches

By Myles Kuss | @KussMyles March 9, 2020

LSU basketball coach ​Will Wade has been known to never sit down and always yell at the top of his lungs. ​Maybe these factors are finally motivating his team at the right time as LSU (21-10,...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) smiles during the Tigers' 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU routs Georgia 94-64 on an unforgettable senior day to close out the regular season

By Anthony Mocklin | @Anthony_mocklin March 8, 2020

LSU basketball’s senior day was something the players, coaches and fans will not soon forget. Honoring seniors Skylar Mays, Marlon Taylor, Marshall Graves and the late Wayde Sims, the Tigers routed...

LSU junior center Faustine Aifuwa (24) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 61-55 win over Vanderbilt on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU Women’s basketball falls to Mississippi State 79-49 in the SEC Tournament

By Rece Beaugh | @Recebeaugh March 7, 2020

After defeating Florida 73-59 on Thursday, Mar. 5, in the SEC tournament, LSU was set to face Mississippi State on Friday, Mar. 4. The Tigers faced the bulldogs only once earlier in the season, a game...

LSU junior guard Khayla Pointer (3) warms up for a free-throw during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU women’s basketball advances to face Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

By Associated Press News Report March 6, 2020

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Khayla Pointer scored 19 points, Faustine Aifuwa added 16 and LSU beat Florida 73-59 on Thursday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. LSU trailed...

LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade coaches his team during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball lands two 4-star prospects with commitment of Gaines, Colbert

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU March 3, 2020

LSU basketball made a big splash this weekend as the Tigers picked up a critical win against Texas A&M but also gained two commitments from four-star prospects on the recruiting trail. Head coach Will...

Former LSU basketball player and alumni Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf speaks on his fight for religious civil rights throughout his career in the LSU Union Royal Cotillion Ballroom on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

‘I’m extremely grateful’: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf gets No. 35 jersey retired Saturday

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU February 29, 2020

LSU basketball superstar Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, formerly known as Chris Jackson during his illustrious playing days in Baton Rouge, had his No. 35 jersey retired at halftime on Saturday inside the Pete Maravich...

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LSU basketball falls to Florida 81-66, drops 5 of last 7; Tigers tied for third in SEC

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin February 26, 2020

The LSU basketball team returned to action on Wednesday for a road matchup against Florida. The Tigers (19-9, 10-5 Southeastern Conference) fell to the Gators 81-66 and have now dropped five of their last...