Pair of Louisiana athletes makes team in trampoline Jul 3, 2008
Blanchard and Estrada join sailors John Lovell (New Orleans) and John Dayne (New Orleans), former LSU basketball star Seimone Augustus (Baton Rouge), long jumpers Brian Johnson (Iowa) and Miguel Pate (St. Francisville), wrestler Daniel Cormier (Lafayette) and weightlifter Kendrick Farris (Shreveport) among the contingent of Louisianians who have qualified for the Aug. 8-24 Games. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Robinson remembered Jun 13, 2008
Tulane running back Matt Fort; and LSU basketball player Sylvia Fowles were recipients of the Corbett Award, which goes to the state's top collegiate athletes. But the star of the night was Doris Robinson. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Ex-Stanford assistant joins Johnson May 18, 2008
LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson added a dose of familiarity to his staff Saturday by hiring Donny Guerinoni, his assistant at Stanford the past four seasons. Guerinoni, 30, was also the first player Johnson recruited when he became head coach at Nevada. (Nola.com -- Sports)
TUNNEL VISION May 11, 2008
BATON ROUGE -- When LSU basketball Coach Trent Johnson was at Stanford, he didn't want for scenic beauty. The San Francisco Bay area provides it in abundance in just about any direction he looked. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Morgan update May 9, 2008
LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson made his first appearance on the Tiger Tour Wednesday night in Alexandria. Early Thursday morning, Johnson was back on campus to meet with a few members of the media. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Touted recruit asks out of LSU commitment after Brady is fired May 9, 2008
-- LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson said he was caught off guard when he learned prized recruit J'Mison Morgan wanted to be released from his commitment to the Tigers so he could instead attempt to play for UCLA.. Morgan was recruited by former LSU coach John Brady and assistant Butch Pierre, who later served as interim coach late last season before Johnson was given the job full-time. (WWLTV.com, LA)
LSU basketball recruit changes mind May 8, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :30 a.m. CDT, May 08, 2008. Morgan cites coaching change in decision to switch to UCLA Thursday, May 08, 2008 By Jim Kleinpeter. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sources say Johnson to be next LSU coach Apr 10, 2008
BATON ROUGE -- Trent Johnson, who guided Stanford to the Sweet 16 this season and three NCAA Tournament berths in four years, will become the next LSU basketball coach today, according to multiple sources at LSU.. When Johnson, 51, is introduced at a 3 p.m. press conference today, he will become the first African-American head coach hired by LSU in any men's sport. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tigers' Randolph says he's going pro Apr 9, 2008
"It is now my time to say goodbye as an LSU basketball player, but as always, 'Go Tigers.' ". Randolph, the 6-foot-10, 205-pounder from Dallas, came on strong at the end of the season to finish as the team's second-leading scorer (15. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU's Randolph to enter draft Apr 8, 2008
BATON ROUGE -- LSU forward Anthony Randolph has hired an agent and will enter the NBA draft, a source close to the LSU basketball program said Monday. LSU interim coach Butch Pierre will accompany Randolph at a 10 a.m. press conference today where the 6-foot-10 freshman from Dallas will announce his intentions to make the jump after one season at LSU.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Parker denies LSU has coach Apr 3, 2008
Dan Parker, the head of Parker Executive Search, has refuted an ESPN report that Massachusetts' Travis Ford has been chosen as LSU basketball coach. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Arkansas St. names new basketball coach Mar 20, 2008
Former LSU basketball coach John Brady takes over at Arkansas State. NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer. (Florida Times-Union)
Brady going to Arkansas State Mar 19, 2008
BATON ROUGE -- Former LSU basketball Coach John Brady is expected to be named head coach at Arkansas State at a noon press conference today in Jonesboro, Ark. Multiple sources told ESPN.com that Brady, who was fired by LSU on Feb. 7 with nine games remaining in the regular season, has agreed in principle to the deal. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Clemson's Purnell agrees to extension Mar 19, 2008
IN OTHER COLLEGE BASKETBALL NEWS: Former LSU basketball coach John Brady, who was fired earlier this season, has emerged as a candidate for the Arkansas State job. An announcement could come as early as today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arkansas St. schedules announcement amid talks with ex-LSU coach Mar 19, 2008
LITTLE ROCK - Former LSU basketball coach John Brady has emerged as a candidate for the Arkansas State job. Brady was fired Feb. 8 by LSU, less than two seasons after leading the Tigers to the Final Four. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
New hoops coach must change the culture Mar 17, 2008
Thankfully, the LSU basketball season came to a close Thursday with a one-and-done performance in the Southeastern Conference tournament. South Carolina, which won one fewer game than the Tigers during the SEC regular season, did the honors with its 77-73 victory. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
PLUM POSITION Mar 4, 2008
But former Tiger Collis Temple Jr., who has been closely associated with the basketball program for years, said LSU basketball is at a crossroads ... That's the challenge for the next LSU basketball coach. (Nola.com -- Sports)
It's been defense and rebounding Mar 3, 2008
The improvement has not been dramatic for the LSU basketball team since the dismissal of head coach John Brady. But, the Tigers' performances have been better in the six games under interim head coach Butch Pierre. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lost night in Fayetteville Feb 22, 2008
The progress which the LSU basketball team had displayed in the past five games came to an abrupt halt at the hands of Arkansas on Wednesday night. The Tigers fell behind by double digits midway through the first half and were never in the game as the Razorbacks rolled to an 87-61 victory. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
New coach must find a go-to guy Feb 21, 2008
The first ten days of Butch Pierre's tenure as the leader of the LSU basketball program are in the books. The Tigers played three of the top four teams from the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division obviously much stronger than the West this season. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
New coach, new purpose Feb 16, 2008
In trying to explain what he has seen from the LSU basketball team in the wake of its coach being fired midway through the season, Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie resorted to a comparison from another sport. Whenever there is change it typically fuels a reignited fire in a player's belly. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tigers get much deserved win Feb 15, 2008
Considering what the LSU basketball players have endured so far this season, no people were more deserving of an impressive victory. That win took place Wednesday night in Gainesville as the Tigers shocked Florida 85-73. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Good effort by Tigers under Pierre Feb 10, 2008
The LSU basketball program had a new leader when Southeastern Conference leading Tennessee visited the PMAC on Saturday afternoon. The effort by the Tigers players under interim coach Butch Pierre was quite commendable. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Brady is out at LSU Feb 9, 2008
LSU athletics department officials have called a 1:00 p.m. CST press conference where the future of the LSU basketball program will be discussed as John Brady will no longer be the coach of the Tigers. There is a possibility that he may coach Saturday's game versus the Tennessee Vols, while assistant Butch Pierre becomes interim coach for the rest of the season's games. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
SN: Why LSUfired Brady Feb 9, 2008
LSU basketball coach John Brady pauses during a news conference Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Baton Rouge, La. Brady was fired Friday, his team struggling with an 8-13 record. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brady fired in 11th season as LSU basketball coach Feb 9, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :33 a.m. CDT, February 09, 2008. Bertman says wins too few after team reached Final Four in 2006 Saturday, February 09, 2008By Jim Kleinpeter. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Brady Fired After 11 Seasons Feb 9, 2008
He brought some great players to LSU and produced some very successful teams and those memories will forever be written in the history of LSU basketball. . (TigerRag.com)
Changes on the horizon Jan 30, 2008
It was interesting listening to LSU basketball coach John Brady explain his team's most recent loss last Saturday night against Arkansas. The Tigers' inability to make baskets 29-percent field goal shooting resulted in a 16-point loss, their eighth in a row and fifth straight against Southeastern Conference teams. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
LSU to discuss qualifications for next AD Jan 28, 2008
The committee includes, among others, LSU alumni board member Louis Minsky, Jacqui Vines, vice president and regional manager of Cox Communications, former LSU basketball player Collis Temple and former Tigers football and baseball player Chris Jackson. LSU President John Lombardi is a non-voting ex officio member. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hogs keep Tigers reeling Jan 28, 2008
BATON ROUGE -- LSU basketball fans were kind and patient Saturday night and were rewarded with a spurt of intense play from their struggling team. Unfortunately, for the Tigers and their fans, it didn't translate into a victory. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Temple and Mitchell see many problems Jan 25, 2008
Garrett Temple and Tasmin Mitchell are the two most experienced players in the LSU basketball program. Two years ago at this time, Temple and Mitchell were freshmen on a team just starting to gather steam en route to a Southeastern Conference title and a Final Four berth. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
TR TV: Brady Addresses Speculation, Future Jan 25, 2008
By Senior EditorDate: Jan 24, 2008 LSU basketball coach John Brady met with the media Thursday afternoon in a press conference he called late Wednesday evening. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
It can be done Jan 23, 2008
Hopefully, the LSU basketball team examined the results of some Southeastern Conference games last Saturday. Hopefully, the players and coaching staff can spend some time this week before the Tigers play host to Arkansas on Saturday reflecting upon three scores. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bad loss in SEC opener Jan 11, 2008
It had been a long time since LSU basketball fans had witnessed such offensive ineptness. In fact, it had been 60 years since the Tigers scored as few points in a home game as they did against Mississippi State on Wednesday night. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Both hoops teams need a new year Jan 2, 2008
The past 12 months have not been anything great for either of the two LSU basketball programs. Coach John Brady's men's team needed a victory against South Carolina in the regular season finale last March to escape the cellar of the Southeastern Conference. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thornton's shot saves Tigers Dec 23, 2007
The situation was on the verge of getting bleaker for the LSU basketball team Saturday afternoon. The Tigers, who had been routed in their previous game at Wichita State, were on the way to losing an eight-point lead in the final four minutes at home against Oregon State, the worst team in the Pac-10. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Plans for LSU's 100th hoops anniversary Dec 22, 2007
The days leading up to Christmas have not been pleasant for the LSU basketball team. In their most recent outing, the Tigers were beaten by 20 points at Wichita State. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
All-decade teams in fans hands Dec 22, 2007
BATON ROUGE -- You think you know a little something about LSU basketball ... LSU kicked off a yearlong commemoration of LSU basketball's centennial anniversary Friday with the announcement of fan interactive voting for all-decade teams ... The voting is the first step in the celebration, which will culminate with the announcement of an all-century team at a reunion honoring all past LSU basketball players. (Nola.com -- Sports)
In need of impact win Dec 15, 2007
A conversation with LSU basketball coach John Brady brought one response when asked what his team needed to accomplish in the second half of its pre-Southeastern Conference schedule. A conversation, moments later with the Tigers' most experienced player Garrett Temple, brought the exact same answer to that question. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Being rewarded for being patient Dec 7, 2007
There is little doubt as to which LSU basketball player has been the most surprising during the first seven games of the season. In his first two years with the Tigers, Chris Johnson had played a total of 165 minutes spread out over 28 games. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Must adapt without Mitchell Nov 29, 2007
The LSU basketball team was going to have a drastically new look this season. The inside dominance of past seasons due to a Brandon Bass or a Tyrus Thomas or a Glen Davis would not be present for the 2007-08 campaign. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nothing will come easy for Brady's club Nov 19, 2007
LSU basketball coach John Brady sounded like a very concerned individual following his team's victory against McNeese on Wednesday night. Following his post-game radio show, Brady was told that Oklahoma State LSU's first-round opponent next week at the Maui Classic had lost to North Texas. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
View From The Stands: LSU Hoops Nov 16, 2007
"I think I am the only person with at Louisiana license plate that would rather talk about LSU Basketball right now then what Les Miles next move might be. "After two games here are my thoughts. The Newcomers. (TigerRag.com)
Warren is a Tiger Nov 13, 2007
LSU basketball coach John Brady picked up his fourth verbal commitment for the 2008 recruiting year Monday afternoon as Monroe-Richwood power forward Storm Warren gave his pledge. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Storm Warren update Nov 7, 2007
John Brady and the LSU basketball program already have a whale of a recruiting class put together with Dallas center J'Mison Morgan highlighting the three current commitments but this weekend an official recruiting visitor could make a fourth. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
NEWS IN BRIEF Oct 30, 2007
UPDATED: 2 :31 a.m. CDT, October 30, 2007. Missing cached content. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tulane in the News Sep 19, 2007
"My feet won't hit the ground for a while... Dec. 12, 2006 Toledo replaces Scelfo at Tulane ESPN.com New Mexico offensive coordinator Bob Toledo is taking over at Tulane, a school desperate to rejuvenate its fan base in a city that will be rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina for years. "I was one of those people from far, far away watching when disaster struck," said Toledo, a former head coach at UCLA... Ex-UCLA coach Toledo taking over at Tulane SportsIllustrated.com New Mexico offensive... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
LSU represented by four legends on SEC 75-year list Jul 28, 2007
earned all-SEC honors three times as an LSU basketball player from 1949 to 1952. Dean was drafted by the Indianapolis Olympians in the first round of the 1952 NBA Draft, but instead played for the Bartlesville Phillips 66ers of the National Industrial Basketball League. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Old Dominion's Jim Jarrett Jarrett Among A Small Group Of Major-College Athletic Directors Who Are Blowing Past Conventional Retirement Age Jul 3, 2007
Bertman said former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown blazed the trail for him by hooking on with a speakers' bureau. That sounded good to Bertman, too, so he jumped from the dugout to the dais. (Odusports.com)
LSU hoops team to make 3-game preseason trip to Toronto Jun 18, 2007
BATON ROUGE -- A three-game preseason trip to Toronto will give LSU basketball coaches and fans an early look at a revamped roster. Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
LSU hires Chad Dollar as new men's asst. basketball coach May 22, 2007
"He has strong ties in the state of Georgia as well as other places and we hope to use those relationships to keep moving the LSU basketball program forward.". Prior to coaching at Murray State, Dollar served four seasons as an assistant at Georgia Southern University and as the associate head coach at Eastern Kentucky. (WWLTV.com, LA)
'Big Baby' shows off his dancing moves Apr 24, 2007
Davis' mentor and former LSU basketball player Collis Temple Jr. said he attended the event to support Davis and Mayor-President Holden. "I remember when Glen was in the sixth grade, and we took basketball trips in a van," Temple said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Coach who blew whistle on Chatman leaves LSU Apr 14, 2007
By Glenn Guilbeau, Gannett News Service BATON ROUGE Carla Berry, the LSU women's basketball assistant who blew the whistle on head coach Pokey Chatman's alleged improper relationships with past players that led to Chatman's resignation, has decided to leave the LSU basketball program. "She told me she was going to do something else," new LSU head coach Van Chancellor said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Few givens are present for Bradys next team Mar 24, 2007
One year ago this weekend, the LSU basketball program was living its best days under coach John Brady. The Tigers were upsetting Duke in the regional semifinals and Texas in the regional finals at the Georgia Dome. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
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He was an assistant coach at University High in Baton Rouge when current LSU basketball star Glen ig Baby Davis also roamed the gridiron. He also was an offensive assistant at Christian Life School in Baton Rouge when former LSU All-American and current Tampa Bay receiver Michael Clayton played there. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
LSU women shrug off distractions, remain focused Mar 19, 2007
"Regrouping and rehearsing became the key components as the team hit the stage for its first NCAA Tournament news conference in its post-Chatman era.After 18 years in Baton Rouge, first as a player and then an assistant coach, Chatman, 37, stunned the women's college basketball world with her March 7 resignation. Thus began a swirl of innuendo that was buoyed by reports that Chatman allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a former player. The plot thickened when subsequent reports named... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Baby\'s last in the PMAC? Mar 3, 2007
Saturday is Senior Night for the LSU basketball team when it faces South Carolina. What was a five-person signing class four years ago has dropped to one. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tough timing Feb 7, 2007
Just ask LSU basketball coach John Brady, whose Tigers are coming off an 85-78 loss at Mississippi State in which they surrendered a season-high 13 baskets from 3-point range. Now must contend with the SEC's premier 3-point shooter, 's , who is returning from a four-game injury layoff just in time for tonight's 9 p.m. tipoff at Thompson-Boling Arena. (InsideTennessee.com)
Battlin' babies Feb 6, 2007
Date: Feb 5, 2007 LSU basketball player Glen Davis carries the nickname Big Baby, even though you would need a queen-sized bed sheet to fashion a diaper big enough to cover his hulking 6-foot-9, 295-pound frame. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
Big Dance for one, bubble for another Jan 31, 2007
Both LSU basketball teams advanced to their respective Final Fours last spring. The men's team, which was carried by Glen Davis, lost to UCLA in the national semifinals. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Where have all the power forwards gone Jan 27, 2007
Both terms describe the feelings of the LSU basketball coaches and players following another offensively-challenged performance against Vanderbilt on Wednesday night. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Things are getting back to normal Jan 11, 2007
The new coach was introduced before 15,000 people during halftime of the -LSU basketball game Tuesday night. When he walked into Coleman Coliseum, the crowd started chanting his name. (Shoals TimesDaily)
