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LSU forward Naz Reid (0) holds the ball during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeastern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU holds on to defeat UNC-Greensboro 97-91 behind Naz Reid’s offensive production

By Glen West November 9, 2018

A dominant performance on the glass and a near perfect Naz Reid were the driving forces behind an LSU 97-91 defeat of UNC-Greensboro. Despite giving up a record-tying 19 threes by an opponent in the PMAC,...

LSU forward Emmitt Williams (24) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Taylor, Williams bring energy, excitement to LSU basketball

By Brandon Adam November 9, 2018

It’s not every day that fans see a basketball player jump clean over a defender in a live game. But Marlon Taylor isn’t an everyday player. A junior college transfer, Taylor is now a key perimeter...

LSU men's basketball hold up fours in honor of Wayde Sims during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Forever 44: LSU basketball continues to remember teammate Wayde Sims

By Brandon Adam November 7, 2018

No one moved or said a word as a tribute video of the late Wayde Sims played on the video board in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Somber music echoed as the hundreds who remained in the PMAC watched...

LSU guard Tremont Waters (03) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeastern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU starts fast and pounds Southeastern in season opener 94-63

By Glen West November 6, 2018

It was an emotional opening night at the PMAC capped off by a tribute to fallen player Wayde Sims, but the Tigers started fast and didn’t relinquish control, defeating Southeastern 94-63. Freshman...

LSU forward Ayana Mitchell (05) holds the ball during the Tigers' 52-66 win over Sam Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in the PMAC.

The LSU Lady Tigers beat Sam Houston State 66-52 in a defensive struggle.

By Myles Kuss November 6, 2018

The LSU Lady Tigers started its season on a strong note with a 66-52 route of Sam Houston State behind a double-double from senior forward Ayana Mitchell. LSU came out firing in the first quarter by running...

LSU women’s basketball adds former players Ashley Johnson as director of player development

By Kerrell Robinson October 23, 2018

During the offseason, the LSU Lady Tigers announced that they hired former LSU standout Ashley Johnson as the new director of player development. Formerly known as Ashley Thomas, Johnson made four consecutive...

LSU freshman guard Ja’vonte Smart (1) answers questions in the Tigers’ practice facility on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

LSU roars into national contention behind a loaded recruiting class

By Glen West October 23, 2018

When sophomore guard Tremont Waters decided to return to LSU, he knew there’d be a ton of exciting new talent to break in. As one of the leaders of the team, Waters took it upon himself to lead not...

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

Column: Transcript between Will Wade and Christian Dawkins raises legitimate questions about recruiting violations

By Chris Caldarera October 23, 2018

If you’ve ever experienced the adrenaline-inducing thrill of a family board game night, you’ve probably come across the game “Clue” once or twice.“Clue” is...

LSU junior guard Mercedes Brooks (12) answers questions in the Lady Tigers’ practice facility on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

JUCO transfers bring experience, leadership to LSU women’s basketball team

By Myles Kuss October 23, 2018

On a team with no freshmen and only one senior, the LSU women’s basketball team reloaded with a flood of talented junior college transfers in Mercedes Brooks, LaToya Ashman and Jalaysha Thomas. Even...

LSU senior forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (11) speaks to the media on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at the basketball media day in the PMAC.

LSU’s mobile big men create a more versatile lineup

By Brandon Adam October 23, 2018

Not everyday does a head coach say he's going to let his star big-man play at small forward and handle the ball. But it's exactly what LSU coach Will Wade is doing. Five-star freshman power forward Naz...

LSU freshman center Faustine Aifuwa (24) guards the ball from Georgia junior forward Caliya Robinson (4) during the Tigers' 71-60 win against Georgia on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in the PMAC.

“A force to be reckoned with:” Ayana Mitchell, Faustine Aifuwa bring experience, power to LSU’s post game

By Kennedi Landry October 22, 2018

It wasn’t difficult for junior forward Ayana Mitchell to transition into a leadership role going into her third season as a Lady Tiger. Even after leading scorer Chloe Jackson unexpectedly transferred...

LSU coach Will Wade during the Tigers' 82-83 loss against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball ranked No. 23 to begin season

By Glen West October 22, 2018

LSU basketball will enter the season at No. 23, according to the AP Preseason Poll released Monday.It is the first time the Tigers have been ranked in the Top 25 since the first few weeks of the 2015 season...