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LSU freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) defends the basket during the Tigers' 63-80 loss to Michigan State in the Capital One Arena on Friday, March 29, 2019.

LSU sophomores Darius Days, Emmitt Williams, Javonte Smart ready to help lead young roster

By Jacob Beck | @Jacob_Beck25 October 31, 2019

It may sound contrary to the norm, but the core of this season's leaders for the LSU basketball team will be a trio of underclassmen. Aside from senior guard Skylar Mays, sophomore forwards Darius Days...

LSU coach Will Wade celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Notebook: Will Wade excited about LSU basketball’s versatility, boast highest season ticket sales since Shaq

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin October 28, 2019

LSU basketball coach Will Wade addressed the media Monday afternoon about expectations for his team as the season rapidly approaches. He also highlighted the increase in season ticket sales, which is among...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade interacts with fans during the Tigers' 82-30 victory over Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in the PMAC

LSU basketball lands at No. 22 in AP poll, will play five teams ranked in preseason top 25

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ October 21, 2019

After being picked to finish third in the Southeastern Conference, LSU basketball landed at No. 22 in the preseason AP poll released on Monday. The Tigers are coming off a Sweet 16 and SEC regular season...

LSU mens basketball coach Will Wade addresses the press during the basketball media day in the PMAC Practice Arena, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

SEC basketball media day: High expectations remain for LSU basketball after winning SEC in 2019

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU October 16, 2019

LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade, sophomore guard Javonte Smart and senior guard Skylar Mays represented the LSU contingent at SEC Basketball Media Day in Birmingham on Wednesday.The Tigers are coming...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (04) scans the court for an open teammate during the Tigers’ 88-79 victory over Alabama in the PMAC on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.

LSU basketball picked to finish third in SEC preseason poll

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU October 16, 2019

LSU has been picked to finish third in the SEC preseason media poll, released Tuesday morning.The Tigers posted a 16-2 record in conference play, going 9-0 on the road for the first time since 1954 to...

LSU freshman Ja'vonte Smart cuts the net after the Tigers' 80-59 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

ESPN slots LSU men’s basketball No. 6 seed in recent bracketology projection

By Reveille Staff Report October 3, 2019

The Oct. 3, 2019 edition of ESPN's "Bracketology with Joe Lunardi" has placed the LSU men's basketball team as a No. 6 seed.  Bracketology is a March Madness tournament prediction where Joe Lunardi...

LSU coach Nikki Fargas watches the game during the lady Tigers' 76-52 loss to South Carolina, on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in the PMAC.

Sharna Ayres, Awa Trasi find home in US with LSU women’s basketball team

By Alexandra Cox | @alexandracox123 September 26, 2019

The transition from high school to college is one of the toughest transitions for many students and especially athletes. Coming to America from outside of the country is an even more difficult task. The...

LSU mens basketball coach Will Wade addresses the press during the basketball media day in the PMAC Practice Arena, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

Notebook: Will Wade, Skylar Mays discuss LSU basketball status, trip to Spain, Joe Burrow’s Heisman chances

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin September 23, 2019

In a press conference on Monday, senior guard Skylar Mays and coach Will Wade had plenty to say in regards to their upcoming basketball season. Following their trip to Spain, Wade addressed the current...

Shaquille O’Neal greets attendees during the halftime during the Tigers’ 78-70 loss to Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Shaquille O’Neal to DJ at Fred’s in Tigerland on Nov. 22

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ September 18, 2019

Shaquille O'Neal is coming back to LSU. Fred's in Tigerland announced in an Instagram post O'Neal will DJ on Friday, Nov. 22. O'Neal released four rap albums throughout his career, and DJs by the name...

LSU basketball players celebrate during the Tigers' game against Maryland in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

LSU releases 2019-20 men’s basketball schedule

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 September 10, 2019

LSU men's basketball's Southeastern Conference title defense will begin on Saturday, Jan. 4, as the SEC announced the finalized schedule on Tuesday. Coach Will Wade and the Tigers open the SEC season on...

The Pete Maravich Assembly Center prepares for tonight's basketball game on Jan. 5, 2017 near Tiger Stadium.

LSU, Will Wade add Kevin Nickelberry to support staff

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ July 2, 2019

LSU coach Will Wade hired former Howard head coach Kevin Nickelberry as assistant to the head coach, LSU announced on Tuesday. Nickelberry spent nine years at Howard and helped the Bison reach the College...

LSU coach Will Wade celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Will Wade praises James Bishop, discusses LSU’s upcoming trip to Spain during teleconference

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ June 27, 2019

LSU coach Will Wade had high praise for freshman guard James Bishop and other newcomers during his time on the Southeastern Conference Teleconference Thursday morning. With the departure of starting point...