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

JUCO combo guard Daryl Edwards signs with LSU basketball

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ April 19, 2017

After signing four-star forward Mayan Kiir last week, Will Wade has hauled in another signee for LSU’s 2017 recruiting class. Junior college guard Daryl Edwards signed with LSU on Wednesday, which...

LSU men's basketball fans watch the game during the Tigers’ 78-70 loss to Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Four star forward Mayan Kiir signs with LSU basketball

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ April 12, 2017

The first LSU basketball signee in the Will Wade era comes in the shape of a 6-foot-10 power forward from Bradenton, Florida. Mayan Kiir, a four-star recruit, signed with LSU on Wednesday. Kiir joins four...

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

LSU basketball hires Wichita State assistant coach Greg Heiar to Wade’s staff

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ April 12, 2017

Will Wade’s coaching staff is nearly complete. Former Wichita State assistant coach Greg Heiar is joining Wade’s staff, according to an official release from LSU. “It is exciting that...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 92-82 win over Tennessee on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in the PMAC.

Sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney declares for NBA draft

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ April 11, 2017

Antonio Blakeney is declaring for the NBA draft for the second time. The sophomore guard announced his intentions to enter the 2017 NBA draft through a personal statement he put on twitter. "After weeks...

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

Column: Wade tasked with not only building winner, but reconnecting with football-driven student body

By Chris Caldarera | @caldarera11 March 29, 2017

Whether you like it or not, LSU has a specific reputation in the state and even throughout the country. When people hear these three letters associated with the flagship university of Louisiana, they immediately...

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

Will Wade adds former North Texas coach Tony Benford to coaching staff

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ March 28, 2017

Will Wade has added the newest member to his coaching staff. Less than a week since he was introduced, Wade has added former North Texas basketball coach Tony Benford to hi staff. LSU made the hire official...

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva speaks during head basketball coach Will Wade’s introductory press conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in the Student Union.

‘It’s a new day for LSU basketball’: LSU introduces new men’s basketball coach Will Wade

By Seth Nieman | @seth_nieman March 22, 2017

Tucked away on the east coast and over 1,000 miles outside of Baton Rouge, LSU ventured to find its new basketball coach. It found thirty-four year-old “dream maker” Will Wade. “It’s...

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva introduces head coach Will Wade during an introductory press conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in the Student Union.

‘No option to fail’: Wade focusing on retooling, changing culture of basketball program

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ March 22, 2017

To anyone that’s been to an LSU basketball game this past season, rebuilding the program seems necessary. Due to empty seats, blow outs, a three-month losing streak and the worst season since 1997,...

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LSU hires Will Wade as next men’s basketball coach

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ March 20, 2017

The search is over. LSU has replaced former men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones with VCU coach Will Wade, according to multiple reports. LSU confirmed the hire with a tweet from its official basketball...

The Lady Tigers' head coach Nikki Fargas communicates with her players on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, during the the Tigers' 80-71 victory against the University of Missouri in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU’s NCAA Tournament ends, after late bucket by California pushes them past Lady Tigers

By Jourdan Riley | @jourdanr_TDR March 19, 2017

The LSU women's basketball team start in the NCAA Tournament came to an abrupt stop, after the Lady Tigers fell against No. 9 seed California on Saturday in the Ferrell Center, 55-52. “I give Cal...

LSU head coach Nikki Fargas sees to sophomore guard Shanice Norton (2) and senior guard Rina Hill (13) during the Lady Tigers' 67-63 victory over Texas A&M on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers head to NCAA Tournament with new mentality

By Jourdan Riley | @jourdanr_TDR March 17, 2017

For the LSU women’s basketball team, the NCAA Tournament is a new beginning. “Everybody starts over,” LSU coach Nikki Fargas said. “Everyone is undefeated going into NCAA play....

The LSU Tigers rest before the ball is passed into play during the Tigers' 84-61 loss to the University of South Carolina on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Going dancing: Lady Tigers earn NCAA Tournament bid

By Jbriaan Johnson | @JBriaan_Johnson March 13, 2017

The Lady Tigers are back in the NCAA Tournament, ESPN announced on Monday.  LSU (20-11, 8-8 Southeastern Conference) enters the tournament as the No. 8 seed in the Oklahoma City Region, and will face...