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LSU officially adds Orgeon transfer Kavell Bigby-Williams

By Brandon Adam August 19, 2017

LSU has handed out its last available basketball scholarship to power forward Kavell Bigby-Williams. Bigby-Williams had originally committed to LSU following his visit in June, but the announcement was...

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

LSU to play Michigan in first round of Maui Invitational Tournament

By Brandon Adam July 18, 2017

On Tuesday, LSU’s basketball team found out it would be playing Michigan in a first round matchup at the Maui Invitational Tournament this November.The tournament features seven other teams –...

LSU junior guard Jalyn Patterson (11) takes the ball around a South Carolina player during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Jalyn Patterson to sit out 2017-2018 basketball season

By Brandon Adam July 12, 2017

Senior guard Jalyn Patterson is set to redshirt for the 2017-2018 basketball season, according to a press release from LSU.Patterson will remain at LSU to finish his degree, but will look to continue his...

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

Five-star point guard Javonte Smart commits to LSU

By Brandon Adam June 30, 2017

Javonte Smart, one the nation's elite high school point guards, announced his commitment to LSU on Twitter. The Baton Rouge native is highest ranked LSU commit since Ben Simmons in 2015. Smart is ranked...

Report: LSU commit Bigby-Williams under investigation for sexual assault

Report: LSU commit Bigby-Williams under investigation for sexual assault

By Brandon Adam June 21, 2017

According to a report by The Daily Emerald, new LSU basketball commit Kavell Bigby-Williams is under investigation for sexual assault in Wyoming.Bigby-Williams announced his decision to transfer from the...

LSU junior center Elbert Robinson III (3) prepares to shoot a free throw during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on Nov. 12, 2016 in the PMAC.

Elbert Robinson done with basketball at LSU due to medical reason

By Brandon Adam June 19, 2017

Senior center Elbert Robinson III has decided to step away from the LSU basketball program due to medical reasons according to a press release. The senior will remain in school, and is set to graduate...

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

LSU gains top 50 basketball recruit Tremont Waters

By Brandon Adam June 5, 2017

Will Wade picked up another big recruit in point guard Tremont Waters according to a report by Evan Daniels of Scout.com.After losing out on Wright State graduate transfer Mark Alstork, the Tigers still...

LSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Johnny Jones listens to a reporter's question on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

Former LSU coach Johnny Jones hired as associate coach at Nevada

By Josh Thornton April 19, 2017

Johnny Jones has landed a new job — with one of his former assistants. Nevada coach Eric Musselman hired Jones to his staff as an associate coach on Wednesday. Musselman worked as an associate coach...

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 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 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 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 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...