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Kansas celebrates a victory over North Carolina during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas won 72-69. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Money talks: The NCAA’s potential $2 million in-Season NIL basketball Tournament

By Ethan Stenger March 22, 2024

The NCAA is looking to expand college basketball this fall through a brand-new in-season tournament dubbed "Players Era." First reported by Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports, the eight-team...

LSU women's basketball junior forward Angel Reese (10) grabs a rebound Sunday, March 3, 2024, during LSU’s 77-56 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: LSU’s physical defenders are the best matchups against Rice

By Cabe Bond March 21, 2024

Dominate the paint, snatch the boards and bully the competition. LSU women's basketball is heavily favored to win against Rice, which probably isn’t shocking to most. And, even more unsurprisingly,...

LSU women's basketball team stands together Sunday, March 3, 2024, after LSU’s 77-56 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Tough road ahead: A look at LSU’s NCAA Tournament region and the obstacles it provides

By Tyler Harden March 21, 2024

The Albany Regional No. 2 of the NCAA Tournament is tough as nails, and LSU finds itself right in the thick of it.Selection Sunday went just about as planned for the Tigers, finding themselves at a No....

LSU women's basketball freshman guard Mikaylah Williams (12) high-fives her coaches after being subbed off Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Who needs to step up for LSU women’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament?

By Tre Allen March 20, 2024

Every team aspires to win the national championship, and for LSU women’s basketball, it’s no different.The Tigers earned the 3-seed in their region and will take on the 14-seeded Rice Owls.However,...

LSU women's basketball sophomore guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) holds the basketball Sunday, March 3, 2024, during LSU’s 77-56 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Who would LSU face in the Round of 32 with a first round win in the NCAA Tournament?

By Tyler Harden March 20, 2024

March Madness is called what it’s called for a reason. When a top team goes down, the dominoes start to fall, and the bracket looks completely different than what many may have pictured it to...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Jalen Reed (13) holds the ball out Tuesday, March 19, 2024, during LSU’s 84-77 loss to the University of North Texas at the PMAC in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops’ season ends with 84-77 loss in NIT

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 19, 2024

LSU’s stay in the National Invitation Tournament was over almost as soon as it began. On Sunday, LSU was announced as a four-seed in the NIT and given the privilege of hosting a first round game. On...

LSU women’s basketball sophomore guard Flau’jae Johnson (4) sits on the court Sunday, March 3, 2024, during LSU’s 77-56 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Previewing LSU women’s basketball’s first-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Rice

By Tyler Harden March 19, 2024

March Madness is here, and the LSU Tigers look to win their second straight national title.The quest to repeat as national champions starts on Friday, when the Tigers take on No. 14-seed Rice at 3 p.m....

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon reacts to a play on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

NIT preview: How can LSU men’s basketball go home champs?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 18, 2024

LSU’s season isn’t over just yet. After a winding road that took LSU men's hoops from a disappointing non-conference run, to a surprising 9-9 SEC record and finally to an SEC Tournament-opening loss...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tyrell Ward (15) dribbles between his legs Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Next up: These three underclassmen are the future of LSU men’s basketball

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 18, 2024

After Thursday’s Southeastern Conference Tournament exit, all that remains for LSU’s season is the National Invitation Tournament bid, which means some reflection is in order. The Tigers finished...

LSU men’s basketball 5th-year senior guard Trae Hannibal (0) looks toward the paint Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball invited to NIT; will face North Texas in first round at PMAC

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 17, 2024

The National Invitation Tournament selection committee announced Sunday that LSU will be included in its 32-team field, giving the Tigers a chance to continue into the postseason. LSU was named a four-seed...

LSU women's basketball junior forward Angel Reese (10) makes a free throw Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball earns No. 3 seed, will face Rice in NCAA Tournament first round

By Tyler Harden March 17, 2024

The NCAA Tournament is here, and Kim Mulkey and her LSU Tigers will be a No. 3 seed in this year’s bracket.LSU women's basketball will take on Rice in the opening round of the tournament at the Pete...

LSU men’s basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) defends against a Georgia player Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Mississippi State knocks LSU men’s basketball out of SEC Tournament with 70-60 win

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 14, 2024

It came down to the wire, but, at the end of the day, one team had Josh Hubbard and the other did not. Everything came together for Mississippi State’s supporting cast in a dominant second half in which...