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LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman (55) waits for the play to begin by the Tigers bench during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Tim Quarterman to forgo senior season, will enter in NBA Draft

By Christian Boutwell March 27, 2016

LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and will enter in the 2016 NBA Draft, LSU confirmed on Monday after the story was first reported by Yahoo Sports' The Vertical...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) greets fans in the student section during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Ben Simmons to enter NBA Draft

By Christian Boutwell March 21, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons declared for the NBA Draft, LSU officially announced on Monday. "I'm making it official," Simmons told ESPN late Sunday night. According to The Advocate, Simmons' father,...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) cuts around the Florida defense during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Simmons named Wayman Tisdale Award recipient

March 16, 2016

The United States Basketball Writers Association has announced LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons will received the Integris Wayman Tisdale Award, given to the national freshman of the year. The Tisdale...

LSU basketball coach Johnny Jones discusses the upcoming season with members of the media on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in the Athletic Administration Building.

Johnny Jones “embarrassed” by season’s end, addresses direction of program

By Christian Boutwell March 15, 2016

After 43 minutes of stage time during a season-ending press conference, LSU coach Johnny Jones tied the bow on the 2015-16 season. Jones began with an eight-minute opening statement which touched on LSU’s...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) greets fans in the student section during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Report: Ben Simmons nears signing deal with Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent

By Christian Boutwell, @CBoutwell_TDR March 14, 2016

Freshman Ben Simmons, a possible No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, is close to penning a contract with Klutch Sports, a LeBron James-funded agency, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks the ball during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Ben Simmons wins AP SEC Freshman of the Year

By Christian Boutwell @CBoutwell_TDR March 14, 2016

For Ben Simmons’ career in college, it’s more awards and a possible future filled with dollar signs. On Monday, the Associated Press announced Simmons as the Southeastern Conference’s...

LSU's Tim Quarterman watches the final moments of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. Texas A&M won 71-38. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU forgoes any postseason tournament invitation, Jones focuses on program’s future

By Christian Boutwell March 13, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball season is officially over. LSU coach Johnny Jones announced the program decided not to participate in a postseason tournament, the program revealed Sunday evening via a news...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones, right, argues a call with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

LSU men’s basketball elects to not play in a postseason tournament

By Staff Reports March 13, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball team has decided not to participate in a postseason tournament, coach Johnny Jones announced via a new release Sunday evening. The Tigers completed their season 19-14 overall...

Texas A&M's Tyler Davis, right, and LSU's Elbert Robinson III, left, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

LSU sets season-low point total among major conference teams in SEC tournament quarterfinal loss to Texas A&M

By James Bewers March 12, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Josh Gray collected a long rebound just outside the Texas A&M three-point line and immediately sprinted down the court in the first half of Saturday’s Southeastern Conference...

LSU's Tim Quarterman watches the final moments of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. Texas A&M won 71-38. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU’s relevant season is likely over, Tigers look back at frustrating day and season

By Christian Boutwell March 12, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year Ben Simmons charged toward the rim with 5:45 minutes remaining in the second half, threw down a powerful right-handed jam and it didn’t...

Craig Victor II, 32, and Tim Quarterman, 55, play defense against Tyler Davis, 34, Texas A&M player during the 76-71 LSU victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Morning Coffee: LSU versus Texas A&M, SEC Tournament semifinal rubber match

By Christian Boutwell March 12, 2016

No. 4 LSU Tigers (19-13, 11-7 SEC) versus No. 1 Texas A&M Aggies (25-7, 13-5 SEC) Probable starting lineups: LSU:                        ...

LSU players, from left, Antonio Blakeney, Ben Simmons, and Tim Quarterman, walk down the court late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 11, 2016. LSU won 84-75. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU withstands foul trouble, wears down Tennessee late in 84-75 win in quarterfinals of SEC Tournament

By James Bewers March 11, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The screech of an official's whistle has become a nauseating sound for the LSU men’s basketball team. Playing with limited depth for majority of the second half of the season,...