LSU basketball scores Nov 15, 2009
UPDATED: 3 :28 a.m. CDT, November 15, 2009. Derenbecker signs with the Tigers Thursday, November 12, 2009 From staff reports. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hoops preseason analysis Nov 14, 2009
The LSU basketball fan knows what has followed Southeastern Conference championship seasons since 2000. The euphoria of title campaigns has been replaced by the disappointment of a poor year. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
For young LSU team, juggling begins tonight Nov 14, 2009
BATON ROUGE -- Filling out a lineup sheet was easy for LSU basketball Coach Trent Johnson last season. With a seasoned crop of seniors, rarely did Johnson have to juggle his starters. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Farrer dislocates kneecap Nov 11, 2009
In his fifth season in the LSU basketball program, Alex Farrer was finally going to get a chance at being a major contributor. When the Tigers open their season at the PMAC on Friday against Louisiana-Monroe, Farrer was going to be in the starting lineup at one of the wing positions. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thrilling year Nov 1, 2009
Now, a fifth-year senior, Farrer is finally getting his first real opportunity to be a major contributor to the LSU basketball program. Farrer will be one of the starting wing players when the Tigers take on South Alabama in Mobile in a scrimmage Sunday. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tigers set for hoops scrimmage Oct 28, 2009
After 12 practices, the LSU basketball team will go on public display for the first time Wednesday night at the PMAC. An autograph session will begin at 6 p.m. with an intrasquad scrimmage set to start at approximately 7 p.m. According to Tigers coach Trent Johnson, the workout will last at least one half. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Two building blocks Oct 16, 2009
They both know about recent LSU basketball history. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Starting Over Oct 15, 2009
By Managing EditorDate: Oct 14, 2009 With holes to fill on a roster that lost a slew of veterans, Trent Johnson said that the 2009 season represents a new beginning for the LSU basketball program. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
Point guard chooses LSU Oct 6, 2009
In his first season at the helm LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson showed that he could effectively coach when he returned the Tigers to the national scene with a second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
GCAC's next step uncertain Sep 30, 2009
LSU BASKETBALL: Season tickets for the men's and women's basketball seasons go on sale Thursday at the LSU Athletics Ticket Office. Tickets can also be purchased online at lsusports. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU/Vandy Notebook Sep 13, 2009
The LSU basketball team was honored during a TV timeout in the first quarter along with former LSU center Shaquille O Neal, who was named to the All-Century Team for men s basketball. The 2009 National Champion LSU baseball team was honored on the field at the end of the first quarter. (TigerRag.com)
SEC schools ready to act Aug 21, 2009
Overnight, athletes such as LSU basketball star Glen Davis flocked to school facilities to work tirelessly to assist those who had been displaced. Those in peril used LSU's facilities and dozens of athletes put away their playbooks and uniforms and picked up water bottles and blankets. (Florida Today)
Derenbecker Talks Commitment Jul 17, 2009
By Managing EditorDate: Jul 16, 2009 On Thursday the LSU basketball program landed Louisianas top 2010 talent, small forward Matt Derenbecker. The Metairie-native caught up with TigerSportsDigest to talk about why he pulled the trigger. (TigerRag.com)
Country Day's Derenbecker, top prospect, commits to LSU basketball Jul 17, 2009
06:32 PM CDT on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com Sports Writer. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Significant work ahead Jul 1, 2009
Trent Johnson's first season as LSU basketball coach was an unqualified success. The Tigers won the Southeastern Conference championship and knocked off Butler in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Column: A rare chance for Mitchell Jun 24, 2009
Early Doucet of St. Martinville also played for LSUs 2007 championship team that beat Ohio State 38-24 in the BCS Championship Game on Jan. 8, 2008, and was probably a good enough basketball player to have played for the LSU basketball team had he chosen to do so. Doucet was a third-round draft pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2008, playing for the Cards in Super Bowl XLII in January. (New Iberia, LA)
Johnson has LSU high on list Mar 25, 2009
LSU basketball fans are familiar with Storm Warren, a freshman forward on Trent Johnson's squad that was just eliminated by North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. There might be another Storm on the horizon for the Tigers, though in a different sport. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tigers' future appears bright with Johnson Mar 24, 2009
UPDATED: 2 :53 a.m. CDT, March 24, 2009. LSU coach laying groundwork for more trips to NCAA tourney Monday, March 23, 2009 By Jim Kleinpeter Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Thornton comes up big Mar 20, 2009
Marcus Thornton has been a big-time scorer during his two years in the LSU basketball program. So, it was quite appropriate that Thornton would enjoy another productive day in his first NCAA tournament game. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fixing the offense Mar 13, 2009
Offense has never been a concern for LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson this season. Even after the Tigers struggled with their shooting in back-to-back defeats to Vanderbilt and Auburn, Johnson is not changing that opinion. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Johnson, Thornton receive top SEC honors Mar 11, 2009
BATON ROUGE -- LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson has been telling his team all season it had a small margin for error. It had to play hard every minute of every game to reap any reward, he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
One missing award Mar 11, 2009
Tuesday was awards day for the LSU basketball team. Trent Johnson was named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stumbling Tigers eyeing turnaround Mar 10, 2009
BATON ROUGE -- At least the LSU basketball team won't have to deal with any more senior celebrations. The last two have turned out pretty ugly. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Courtney is a Tiger Mar 9, 2009
Provine power forward Jalen Courtney became the first 2010 verbal commitment for Trent Johnson and LSU basketball program. He spoke with TigerBait. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
LSU does not want to stagger to finish line Mar 7, 2009
"We need to win at Auburn to get back on track and start playing LSU basketball again," Temple said. "We've been slipping, especially on the defensive end in the past four or five games, whenever Auburn came here. They're playing real well. We don't have any reason not to be up for them. They are a real talented bunch of guys.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
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Getting back to LSU basketball ... Getting back to LSU basketball. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vandy halts LSU streak Mar 5, 2009
Senior Night certainly did not play out as the LSU basketball team had hoped Wednesday. First, the five seniors would be honored. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coaches of the year Mar 3, 2009
The last three weeks have been perfection for the two LSU basketball teams. Coach Trent Johnson's Tigers have won six consecutive games during that time and have wrapped up the outright Southeastern Conference championship. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Not worried about seeding Mar 3, 2009
No one should be surprised by LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson's reaction to the importance of the remaining games as regards NCAA tournament seeding. Johnson's focus all season has stayed constant winning the next game. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Outright SEC champs Mar 1, 2009
It should be time to respect what this LSU basketball team can accomplish. Midway through the second half of their game against Kentucky in Rupp Arena on Saturday, it appeared the Tigers were not going to wrap up an outright Southeastern Conference championship on this day. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tiger returns to PGA at Match Play Championship Feb 25, 2009
AP Tiger Woods blast a tee shot during a practice round at the World Golf Championships Accenture Match. Tiger Woods will be competing in the Accenture Match Play Championship that starts today outside Tucson, Ariz. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Most valuable player Feb 25, 2009
No one can question what Marcus Thornton and Tasmin Mitchell have provided for the LSU basketball team this season. Giving the Tigers an outside-inside threat, Thornton and Mitchell are averaging a combined 37. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Johnson is difference for Tigers Feb 25, 2009
No big speech about sewing up at least a share of the SEC championship in his first season as LSU basketball coach by someone who will be the runaway choice as conference coach of the year. "Good players make good coaches, and we happen to have good players," said Johnson matter-of-factly after an 81-75 victory over the Florida Gators left the Tigers at 24-4, 12-1 in the SEC, and on a nine-game winning streak. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NewLSU wins ninth straight, beats Florida 81-75 Feb 25, 2009
BATON ROUGE, LA. Trent Johnson took over a LSU basketball program last April that had gone through consecutive losing seasons in the Southeastern Conference. Now in Johnson's first season the Tigers are SEC champions again, clinching at least a share of the conference crown with an 81-75 victory against Florida on Tuesday night. (Florida Times-Union)
Brady keeping quiet Feb 20, 2009
"He really rebuilt the LSU basketball program, and he is a reason why LSU is having success now, because those were his players.". Pasternack was a student manager at Indiana when he first met Brady at the Louisiana high school state basketball tournament. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU-Arkansas Photo Gallery Feb 19, 2009
By PublisherDate: Feb 18, 2009 Here as look through Marc Henning's camera of the LSU basketball victory over Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena. LSU won, 72-69. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Quick-change artist Feb 18, 2009
LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson started the same lineup for 24 consecutive games this year until point guard Bo Spencer missed Game 25 with a sprained ankle. Then there's coach Bruce Pearl, who has started nine different lineup combinations heading into Wednesday night's game at. (InsideTennessee.com)
Firms simplify search process Feb 15, 2009
Parker Executive Search aided in the hiring of LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson, Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie and Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson. It also facilitated the hiring of Kelvin Sampson at Indiana when Sampson was already under investigation for NCAA violations at Oklahoma. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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At the turn of the year, both Terry Martin and Storm Warren were afterthoughts as regards the LSU basketball team. Martin, a senior wing player, was in the middle of a four-game suspension. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
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LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson said at his press conference Thursday afternoon that Bo Spencer will not play in the next game against Ole Miss. Spencer, who sprained an ankle in Wednesday night's double-overtime victory at Mississippi State, is "day-to-day" according to Johnson. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rebels have shown improvement Feb 13, 2009
By Louisiana Recruiting AnalystDate: Feb 12, 2009 Coming off of one of the most thrilling and exciting wins in recent memory, the LSU basketball team was back to business on Thursday only hours after a monumental 97-94 double overtime win over Mississippi State. The Tigers had a light practice, but will get back after it on Friday. (TigerRag.com)
Team Rankings Feb 8, 2009
Brandon Mitchell -- a former LSU basketball commitment -- may be the sleeper of the class at quarterback. Big fish that got away: OL Aubrey Phillips (to Florida State). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Rivals recaps the SEC Feb 8, 2009
Sleeper: is a big, athletic quarterback who was an LSU basketball commitment as a sophomore, so he stayed under the football radar. He could end up at other positions, but his upside is extremely high. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
LSU hoops offers lifetime of memories Feb 7, 2009
When Doug Tatum, the gentleman who puts this sports section together, asked me to do a piece on the 100th year of LSU basketball, I told him I didn't qualify because I have been around for only the past 90 years. "Well," Doug said, "give it a try anyway.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU an example of how fast things can turn around Feb 7, 2009
"It's still LSU basketball but with a different demeanor. We want to come out with intensity whether we're winning or losing. We've got a lot of commitment going on right now, a sense of urgency and commitment every single game. We couldn't do that a year ago because we had a lot of injuries and coaching (issues).". Even Johnson admits if not for injuries last season he "wouldn't be here." But it's more than that. (Nola.com -- Sports)
A LEGACY OF ITS OWN Feb 7, 2009
Often overshadowed by football, LSU basketball has a history of success that stands the test of time as the school celebrates 100 years of hoops Saturday, January 31, 2009 By Jim Kleinpeter Staff writer ... "To think of the luck I had getting this job at the 100th anniversary of LSU basketball, all the great players who are going to be here. "When you talk about Maravich, Shaq, Bob Pettit and Chris Jackson, I'll put those four up against anybody else's first four. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Victory was foregone conclusion for Tigers Feb 7, 2009
But standing alone against the past and present of LSU basketball, with every great player in school history present either in body or spirit Saturday as LSU celebrated 100 years of basketball, Arkansas was not going to win this game. The 'Hogs weren't led to slaughter, but certainly they weren't going to go wild on LSU's day, a 79-69 victory. (Nola.com -- Sports)
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE'S BLUE CHIP LIST Feb 7, 2009
Was a LSU basketball commitment under former Coach John Brady before having the offer rescinded by new Coach Trent Johnson. Signed with TCU. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tigers thwart Hogs' charge Feb 7, 2009
With a sellout crowd -- and more than 100 former players and coaches -- on hand for the celebration of 100 years of LSU basketball, the Tigers were teetering on the brink of embarrassment, having squandered all but five points of a 20-point halftime lead. But during a timeout with 3:21 left, the crowd rose to its feet with a roar, and the Tigers regained control with a defensive stop and a 3-point basket by junior forward Tasmin Mitchell. (Nola.com -- Sports)
