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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches the play during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Hodges Hall Podcast – Johnny Jones fired as head basketball coach

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Seth Nieman (The Daily Reveille) discuss LSU's firing of Johnny Jones. Topics discussed:  - LSU fires Johnny Jones  - Baseball's rocky start  - Gymnastics' SEC...

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LSU fires men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones

By Josh Thornton March 10, 2017

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones will not return as the Tigers coach, athletic director Joe Alleva announced on Friday. "I met with coach Jones early this morning and informed him that he...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches the play during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Report: LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones to be fired Friday

By Josh Thornton March 9, 2017

The Johnny Jones era will soon come to an end, according to a report by The Advocate. According to the report, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva will meet with Jones on Friday to relieve him of duties...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches the play during the Tigers' 88-63 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU basketball bounced out of SEC Tournament, ending long season

By Seth Nieman March 8, 2017

It has come to an end.LSU lost 79-52 to Mississippi State in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night, and what many have viewed as the worst season in LSU basketball history came to a...