BRETT MARTEL
LSU's Javonte Smart, left, battles Missouri's Dru Smith, right, for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
LSU, Wade push on under cloud of suspicion in NCAA tourney

By Brett Martel Mar. 19, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
The enduring controversy that prevented LSU's Will Wade from coaching his team

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) shoots over Tulane forward Tylan Pope (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Houston won 83-60. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tyson scores 31 points, No. 6 Houston routs Tulane, 83-60

By Brett Martel Jan. 28, 2021 11:05 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When seldom-used transfer guard Cameron Tyson pulled up to

FILE - LSU head coach Will Wade call to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas, in this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, file photo. Wade was able to add more size and on-the-ball scrappiness to his roster this season and expects it to show up in a big way when the Tigers are defending. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
LSU has added size and a new philosophy in the 20-21 season

By Brett Martel Nov. 11, 2020 12:20 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Will Wade was able to add more size and on

Mays' strong second half lifts LSU past Texas A&M, 64-50

By Brett Martel Feb. 29, 2020 03:48 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU guard Skylar Mays rose decisively for late-game 3

LSU coach Will Wade voices his displeasure about a foul called on one of the team's players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Quickley leads No. 10 Kentucky past slumping LSU 79-76

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2020 11:36 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Immanuel Quickley's reliable scoring and Nick Richards'

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket as Mississippi guard Bryce Williams (13) gives chase in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 73-63. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63

By Brett Martel Feb. 01, 2020 02:30 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU guard Javonte Smart inbounded the ball to himself

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) drives to the basket as Alabama guard John Petty Jr., left, and Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Williams leads No. 22 LSU past 'Bama for 9th straight win

By Brett Martel Jan. 29, 2020 09:23 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When Emmitt Williams' double-pump dunk gave No. 22 LSU

Williams, Mays help LSU hold on against Florida, 84-82

By Brett Martel Jan. 21, 2020 09:46 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU guard Skylar Mays could afford to have a sense of

LSU head coach Will Wade speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 23 LSU seeking stability, and another NCAA Tourney run

By Brett Martel Oct. 24, 2019 06:17 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Skylar Mays and the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers are hoping

LSU, Wade set first meeting since coach's suspension

By Brett Martel Apr. 11, 2019 07:16 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson says LSU

LSU interim head coach Tony Benford answers questions during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday, March 22, 2019. LSU faces Maryland in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
LSU's Benford focused on the moment and players' experience

By Brett Martel Mar. 27, 2019 03:59 AM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When LSU interim coach Tony Benford played for Texas Tech in

Texas-Arlington guard Edric Dennis (5) is defended by Georgia State guard D'Marcus Simonds (15) and guard Kane Williams (12) during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Sun Belt Conference men's tournament in in New Orleans, Sunday, March 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Georgia St. tops UTA 73-64 in Sun Belt final for NCAA bid

By Brett Martel Mar. 17, 2019 04:29 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Normally talkative Georgia State coach Ron Hunter announced that

Interim LSU head coach Tony Benford shouts instructions to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Amid protest and cheers, LSU beats Vandy to claim SEC title

By Brett Martel Mar. 09, 2019 10:35 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Emmitt Williams pulled on a purple T-shirt commemorating LSU

LSU head coach Will Wade argues a call against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU suspends head men's basketball coach Will Wade

By Brett Martel Mar. 08, 2019 02:46 PM EST
What could go down as LSU's most successful basketball season in about four decades

Texas A&M guard Wendell Mitchell, left, and LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14) collide in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Reid, Smart lead No. 13 LSU over Texas A&M 66-55

By Brett Martel Feb. 26, 2019 11:28 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Naz Reid's path to redemption began straight down the middle

LSU guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates their overtime win in an NCAA college basketball game against Tennsessee, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Smart leads No. 13 LSU past No. 5 Tennessee in OT, 82-80

By Brett Martel Feb. 23, 2019 03:32 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Javonte Smart waved both arms upward as he turned to the

LSU forward Naz Reid (0) shoots over Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Allen scores 21, Florida downs No. 13 LSU, 82-77

By Brett Martel Feb. 20, 2019 09:39 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When Florida's Kevaughn Allen pulled up for an open 3 early

LSU forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (11) dunks the ball against Auburn in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Waters, Mays lead No. 21 LSU past Auburn, 83-78

By Brett Martel Feb. 09, 2019 04:38 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tremont Waters and the No. 21 LSU Tigers have looked unfazed

LSU forward Naz Reid (0) dunks in front of Arkansas forward Adrio Bailey (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Jones hits late basket, lifts Arkansas over No. 19 LSU 90-89

By Brett Martel Feb. 02, 2019 09:06 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Arkansas coach Mike Anderson couldn't help but rave about his

Waters, Bigby-Williams lead LSU past Alabama, 88-79

By Brett Martel Jan. 08, 2019 11:49 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU point guard Tremont Waters was sitting on the floor when