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LSU freshman forward Naz Reid and sophomore guard Tremont Waters answer questions after the Tigers' 63-80 loss to Michigan State in the Capital One Arena on Friday, March 29, 2019.

LSU players Naz Reid, Tremont Waters projected as second round picks in NBA draft

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ June 19, 2019

Forward Naz Reid and guard Tremont Waters are set to be LSU's first NBA draft picks since the Philadelphia 76ers selected Ben Simmons No. 1 overall in 2016 come Thursday. Unlike Simmons, however, there's...

Southeastern Conference basketball matchups for 2020 season.

LSU basketball’s SEC opponents released

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ May 29, 2019

The Southeastern Conference sent out a press release on Wednesday detailing the in-conference matchups for all teams in the up coming basketball season. LSU will have home and away games with Alabama,...

LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade speaks to the media on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at the basketball media day in the PMAC.

LSU coach Will Wade promotes assistants Greg Heiar, Tasmin Mitchell

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 May 29, 2019

Changes are coming to the LSU basketball coaching staff.  Coach Will Wade made two changes to his existing staff following the departure of Tony Benford to TCU. Director of student-athlete development...

LSU freshman guard Emmitt Williams (24) prepares to check into the game during the Tigers' 63-80 loss to Michigan State in the Capital One Arena on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Emmitt Williams to return to LSU; Reid, Waters to stay in NBA draft

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ May 28, 2019

The deadline for players to withdraw their name from the NBA draft is Wednesday, and LSU received more good news as freshman forward Emmitt Williams announced via Instagram he will return for his sophomore...

LSU junior guards Marlon Taylor (14) and Skylar Mays (4) celebrate after a basketball during the Tigers' 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

Skylar Mays, Marlon Taylor set to return to LSU for senior seasons

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 May 27, 2019

Six LSU basketball players announced they entered their names into the NBA draft. Guards Marlon Taylor and Skylar Mays have joined freshman Javonte Smart in returning to LSU, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein...

LSU freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

LSU guard Javonte Smart announces return for sophomore season

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ May 18, 2019

Freshman guard Javonte Smart was one of six LSU players to enter their name into the NBA draft, and he's now the first to remove his name. Smart announced his intention to return to school via Instagram...

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

LSU signs 5-star forward Trendon Watford

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ May 9, 2019

LSU gained it's highest-profile recruit of the 2019 class so far as five-star power forward Trendon Watford signed with the Tigers on Monday, May 20.  According to 247sports.com, Watford is the No....

LSU junior guard Daryl Edwards (5) passes the ball during the Tigers’ 84-76 National Invitation Tournament victory against UL-Lafayette on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU guard Daryl Edwards to transfer to Fresno State

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ April 25, 2019

Senior guard Daryl Edwards announced via Twitter he will transfer to Fresno State for his final year of eligibility as a graduate transfer after receiving medical hardship this past season. Edwards missed...

LSU interim head coach Tony Benford enters the PMAC before the Tigers' 80-59 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU Basketball assistant coach Tony Benford will join TCU in similar role

By Jacob Beck || @Jacob_Beck25 April 24, 2019

LSU Basketball assistant coach Tony Benford has accepted a job in a similar role at TCU, The Advocate's Sheldon Mickles reports. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports was the first to tweet the hire, but Mickles...

LSU women’s basketball assistant coach Tasha Butts speaks with LSU women’s basketball head coach Nikki Fargas during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball assistant Tasha Butts hired at Georgia Tech

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 April 24, 2019

Just one year after one high profile LSU women's basketball assistant left the program another is leaving as well.  Mickie DeMoss stepped down from her position last following the conclusion of the...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade speaks during his introductory press conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in the Student Union.

Will Wade agrees to not sue LSU if fired with cause in new contract amendments

By Kennedi Landry & Brandon Adam | @landryyy14 & @badam___ April 24, 2019

Will Wade and LSU both agreed to amend his contact on April 14, the day of his reinstatement as the school's men's basketball coach, according to documents obtained by Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger. The...

LSU junior guards Marlon Taylor (14) and Skylar Mays (4) celebrate after a basketball during the Tigers' 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

6 LSU underclassmen apply for NBA draft

By Brandon Adam | @badam___ April 23, 2019

The NBA released the full list of early entry candidates for the 2019 NBA draft on Tuesday. There is a total of 233 players who declared early, and of that number six are from LSU. Junior forward Marlon...