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Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Ulis (3), dribbles the ball down the court during the Tigers' 71-69 loss on Tuesday, February, 10, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU standing tall for primetime matchup as Kentucky prepares for Simmons

January 5, 2016

Behind the rich history of what Kentucky basketball embodies, senior guard Keith Hornsby said the Kentucky letters, scripted in white across the blue away jerseys, is just another name for another team. Despite...

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2015, file photo, LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) drives downcourt as teammate Antonio Blakeney (2) follows in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in New York. For all of his gaudy numbers, Simmons is still trying to figure out the best way to put the Tigers in position to win. And now the schedule gets harder, starting with Tuesday night's, Dec. 29, 2015, tilt against Wake Forest, followed by the opening of Southeastern Conference play against Vanderbilt and No. 10 Kentucky. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Starting with Vanderbilt, LSU basketball sees SEC play as a new beginning

December 31, 2015

Surely, the LSU men’s basketball team didn’t expect this. Its porous play, stemming from a different factor each night, wasn’t expected. Neither was five losses heading into conference...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) passes the ball during LSU's 81-70 victory over McNeese State University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Pre-game warmup: LSU vs. Wake Forest

December 29, 2015

LSU Tigers (7-4, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-3, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) When/Where: 6:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television:...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) shoots a jumper during LSU's 88-57 victory against Union on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015, in the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Forward Hyder brings post presence, rebounding ability to LSU women’s basketball lineup

December 3, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team entered the season in need of a new low-post presence after the departure of forward Sheila Boykin. Through nine games, junior forward Alexis Hyder has stepped to...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) dribbles down the court on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball forward Bethel anchors Lady Tiger defense

December 3, 2015

After junior guard Raigyne Moncrief reinjured her knee, likely ending her season, senior forward Akilah Bethel was scared. Her fear stemmed from LSU’s ability to dress out only eight players on Tuesday...

LSU Women's Basketball Head Coach Nikki Fargas on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball adjusts to NCAA rule changes

December 2, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team is still playing 40-minute games, but something feels different this season. This summer, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved of playing four 10-minute...

LSU freshman Ben Simmons (25) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball team hoping for win against North Florida to avoid four-game skid

December 1, 2015

Entering the 2015-16 season, the LSU men’s basketball team was ranked in the top 25 of both preseason polls for the first time in nine years, and fans exuded plenty of optimism about the Tigers’...

LSU junior guard Rina Hill (13) makes her way down the court towards the Union basket during their 88-57 win against Union on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015, in the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers cruise to 50-point victory against Texas Southern

By Jacob Hamilton December 1, 2015

In front of the largest crowd the PMAC hosted for an LSU women’s basketball this season, the Lady Tigers fed off the environment and channeled it into their efforts on the hardwood Tuesday. Putting...

LSU sophomore guard Jenna Deemer (1) sets up to take a jump shot on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball team plagued with injuries, set to take on Texas Southern with seven players

November 30, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team is down to seven active players after a one win, two loss performance at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida over the weekend. The Lady Tigers, (4-4, 0-0 Southeastern...

LSU freshman Ben Simmons (25) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

Marquette defeats LSU, 81-80, in Legends Classic

By Morgan Prewitt November 23, 2015

In spite of another double-double from freshman forward Ben Simmons, the No. 22 LSU men’s basketball team fell to Marquette University, 81-80, in the Legends Classic Monday night in Brooklyn, New...

LSU sophomore guard, Raigyne Moncrief (11), dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 51-39 victory against Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Moncrief expected to miss remainder of season with nagging knee injury

November 23, 2015

Junior guard Raigyne Moncrief scored eight points, collected eight rebounds and dished four assists in LSU’s 57-51 win against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Nov. 18. Moncrief led LSU...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) dribbles down the court on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

Senior Bethel brings toughness, leadership to women’s basketball team

November 23, 2015

After transferring from West Virginia University following her sophomore season, senior forward Akilah Bethel settled into her new home and is a regular starter and key component on the LSU women’s...