LSU VS. JACKSON STATE Nov 15, 2008
Time: 1 p.m. Site: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. Radio: 1350-AM. Coaches: LSU -- Trent Johnson (159-121, 10th season overall; 0-0, first season at LSU). (Nola.com -- Sports)
#16/14 Irish Open Season Sunday At #24/22 LSU In State Farm Tip-Off Classic Nov 15, 2008
- Pete Maravich Assembly Center (13,468) SERIES: LSU leads 2-1 1ST MTG: LSU 72-62 (3/2/92) LAST MTG: LSU 74-64 (3/15/99) TV: ESPN2/ESPN360 ... The Last Time Notre Dame And LSU Met Seemingly on its way to a third consecutive NCAA Sweet 16 appearance, Notre Dame's high-scoring offense stumbled in the final eight minutes of its second-round contest at No. 21 LSU, and the fourth-seeded Lady Tigers took advantage to post a 74-64 win on March 15, 1999, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton... (Und.com)
A clean slate Nov 14, 2008
By PublisherDate: Nov 14, 2008 The LSU basketball program will celebrate two special occasions on Saturday when the Tigers open the 2008-09 season against Jackson State at 1 p.m. in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
A PAIR OF ACES Nov 13, 2008
What Johnson does have are two solid building blocks -- senior Garrett Temple and junior Tasmin Mitchell -- to start the foundation of his LSU basketball program, which debuts Saturday at 1 p.m. against Jackson State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. It's not so much what Temple and Mitchell bring between the tipoff and the final horn, but the intangible qualities that will help Johnson make a smooth transition to doing things his way. (Nola.com -- Sports)
A new beginning Nov 13, 2008
By Staff WriterDate: Nov 12, 2008 The last time LSU fans saw a new coach take to the sidelines at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center was 1997, where fans witnessed the birth of the John Brady era. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
Kaila Turner Signs National Letter Of Intent To Attend Notre Dame In 2009-10 Nov 13, 2008
Tip time from the Pete Maravich Assembly Center is set for 1:30 p.m. CT (2:30 p.m. ET in South Bend), and the game will be broadcast live to a national television audience on ESPN2. A capsule look at the newest addition to the Notre Dame women's basketball program follows. (Und.com)
Not there yet Nov 12, 2008
By PublisherDate: Nov 11, 2008 Trent Johnson is less than four days away from taking the floor of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for his first game as head coach at LSU. With the Tigers set to tipoff the season on Saturday against Jackson State, Johnson says his team isnt quite where he would like it to be, but he does have some high expectations. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
Two for the ages Nov 9, 2008
Advertisements Luke DeCock, Staff Writer Go back 50 years, beyond even Pete Maravich, beyond any other season of high school basketball in Raleigh, and you won't find anything like what's happening this winter. There have been players like John Wall before and players like Ryan Kelly before -- but never have there been two that good, among the absolute best in the country, at the same time. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brees identifies with quarterback in Hornets' Paul Oct 31, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :35 a.m. CDT, October 31, 2008. Friday, October 31, 2008Peter Finney. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU clearly work in progress Oct 30, 2008
Johnson gave the public its first -- and only -- look until the Nov. 15 opener against Jackson State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Johnson saw a team that still needs to work on the things he stresses most -- defense, rebounding and taking care of the ball. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU outlasts S. Carolina Oct 27, 2008
Led by Brittnee Cooper's team-high 18 kills and a match-high nine blocks, the LSU volleyball team improved its record to 4-1 in five-set matches by defeating South Carolina 21-25, 27-25, 25-17, 21-25, 15-13 on Sunday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Five Tulane hitters had double-digit kills, including a season-high 18 by junior right-side hitter Ksenija Vlaskovic, as the Green Wave rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat visiting Houston 3-2. (Nola.com -- Sports)
South Carolina Falls at LSU in Five-Set Affair Oct 27, 2008
Redshirt senior middle blocker Belita Salters moved higher on two career lists at South Carolina, but the LSU Tigers came out on top in a five-set thriller at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center ... - In a hard-fought contest, South Carolina fell just short in its bid for a road win, falling at LSU, 21-25, 27-25, 25-17, 21-25, 15-13, on Sunday afternoon in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. (Uscsports.com)
South Carolina Drops First Five-Set Affair of 2008 at Georgia Oct 25, 2008
First serve is set for 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. GamecocksOnline. (Uscsports.com)
Can Davidson's Curry make PG transition? Oct 20, 2008
" Then again, Curry does a lousy job of going incognito. "I guess all I have is Davidson shirts, so I get noticed that way," he says. Also on NBCSports.com He has been a star since arriving at Davidson and scoring 32 points against Michigan in his second game. He has averaged 23.7 points and, if he plays two more years, is on track to become the second-leading scorer in Division I history. Genuine stardom is different from simply scoring points, though. Pistol Pete Maravich is the career... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wait is over: Oct 17, 2008
" LSU will be learning intensity and competition, among other things, at Louisiana College in Pineville. The Tigers will practice this afternoon, twice Saturday and then Sunday morning, before returning to Baton Rouge and continuing back at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday. Johnson said the purpose of the weekend trip is to show the team how travel will be conducted during the season, and for chemistry building. A new coaching staff and four new players have put several new faces in... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Lady Tigers start anew Oct 16, 2008
The team will hold its first practice Friday at 5 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the site at which it will also host defending national champion and SEC archrival Tennessee on Feb. 26. But the Lady Tigers will have to jell long before Tennessee comes to town. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Times are a-changin' in athletics Oct 15, 2008
It is a sports story that painfully tugs at decades of rich tradition and enduring memories (Pete Maravich, Michael Jordan, Tom Henderson, Elvin Hayes, Isiah Thomas. . (Honolulu Advertiser)
13 youthful questions for Caleb Forrest Oct 15, 2008
Washington State Cougars Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com offers news, information, opinion and discussion about Washington State University athletics. (Cougfan.com)
Free agent impresses in victory vs. Pacers Oct 10, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :35 a.m. CDT, October 10, 2008. Jordan has six points, five assists to make most of opportunity Thursday, October 09, 2008By John Reid Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
All-Century balloting tips off Oct 8, 2008
The school kicked off the run-up to its celebration of 100 years of basketball Tuesday with a gathering in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center announcing the ballot for the All-Century team. Johnson, hired in April to replace John Brady, who was fired in mid-season, will no doubt benefit from the nostalgia and publicity as he builds his program in his first season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
South Carolina Men's Basketball Releases 2008-09 Schedule Oct 8, 2008
(Pete Maravich Assembly Center). 8 p.m.. (Uscsports.com)
Notre Dame Announces 2008-09 Women's Basketball Television Package Oct 4, 2008
since the 1999 NCAA Tournament, when the Lady Tigers ousted the Irish in the second round, 74-64 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The LSU game is the first of four regular-season appearances for Notre Dame on the ESPN family of networks. (Und.com)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Oct 3, 2008
Love got his middle name "Wesley'' from his dad's admiration for teammate Wes Unseld and his jersey No. 42 from another legend, Connie Hawkins, to whom Stan introduced him. He said he grew up watching the Celtics, the Showtime Lakers, Pete Maravich -- all on video, obviously, since he was born in 1988. "So I'm a very old-school guy,'' Love said. There's a difference between watching Maravich and growing up like Marinovich. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Tulane volleyball maintains win streak Oct 3, 2008
TIGERS SWEPT BY WILDCATS: LSU's volleyball team was swept by Kentucky 25-17, 25-21, 29-27 at the Pete Maravich Center in Baton Rouge. With the victory against LSU (6-5, 1-3 Southeastern Conference), Kentucky (13-2, 4-0) extend its winning streak to 10 matches. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Former Virginia QB enrolling at OSU Monday Sep 24, 2008
He is named after basketball standout Pete Maravich and his father played basketball at and. Lalich must complete one academic year of residence, excluding summer terms, at Oregon State before becoming eligible for competition. (BeaverFootball.com)
LSU men's basketball to get plenty of air time Sep 23, 2008
The only home game that Raycom will televise in 2009 will be at the Pete Maravich Center against Alabama, and that will be a rare Sunday home game Feb. 8 at noon. Cox Sports Television will carry three non-conference games against state schools -- Nicholls State (Dec. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU v. North Texas to stay in Tiger Stadium Sep 11, 2008
The Pete Maravich Assembly Center is still being utilized as a medical special needs shelter. The Tiger Athletic Foundation, LSU Sports Properties and L-Club parties that are usually held in the Maravich Center on football game days will not be held Saturday. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Damage from Gustav postpones LSU game against Troy Sep 4, 2008
Emergency generator power is operating several essential facilities at LSU, including the Pete Maravich Assembly Center that has been housing hundreds of special needs patients who were evacuated there before Gustav. No power had been restored at LSU as of Wednesday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
After opening win, LSU turns attention to Gustav Sep 1, 2008
The Pete Maravich Assembly Center was used as a field hospital and other facilities were used as shelters and for care, which involved a lot of emergency traffic that caused the game to be moved. The LSU-Arizona State game set for Sept. 10 was moved from LSU to Arizona State for similar reasons. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hurricane Gustav moves LSU opener to 11 a.m. ET Aug 30, 2008
All pregame activities already have been canceled, including those at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, which is being readied as a possible evacuation site. "Public safety was the overriding concern expressed by all parties when we met with the governor and his staff today," LSU director of athletics Joe Alleva said Friday. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Borders(R) Celebrates the Grand Opening of its New Concept Store at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Aug. 29-31 Aug 30, 2008
Source: Borders Group, Inc.. Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders will celebrate the grand opening of its new concept store in Baton Rouge, La. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tigers' hopes high as season opens Friday Aug 27, 2008
The hardwood of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center is a far cry from China, but LSU Coach Fran Flory hopes the sport's recent popularity will lead to increased fan support for the Tigers. "We've enjoyed this exposure and this step forward," Flory said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LSU football notes Aug 27, 2008
People with a game ticket -- and only those with a game ticket -- can watch the game indoors on a big screen at air-conditioned Pete Maravich Assembly Center next door to the stadium. Ticket holders will be permitted to move from the PMAC, which will open at kickoff, to Tiger Stadium, but not the other way around, officials said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
U.S. redeems itself Aug 24, 2008
Globe and Mail Update. August 24, 2008 at 8:45 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
For Pete's sake, Rubio has the look Aug 19, 2008
Pistol is Pistol Pete Maravich, the basketball legend who died 20 years ago at age 40. Rubio is a 17-year-old backup point guard for Spain. (San Francisco Chronicle)
LAYDEN: Bolt strolls into history WOLFF: Spain's hoops prodigy Aug 17, 2008
Pete Maravich is probably too easy -- too reflective of who he looks like. On defense, think Walt Frazier. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mag: Rubio, Spain's phenom Aug 16, 2008
And scouts kept quiet about the Spanish Pistol Pete Maravich to avoid the NBA's hefty fine for commenting on underage prospects. Rubio lives in a bubble, but it is decidedly about to burst. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Kyle McAlarney Diary Entry From Ireland - Day 1 Aug 15, 2008
I read The Pistol, the biography of Pete Maravich. It was a little disheartening how long we were on the plane. (Und.com)
Not easy to say goodbye to Skip Aug 14, 2008
To hear him describe Pete Maravich dribbling circles around the opposing team or Lou Hudson hitting a jump shot was a thing of beauty. I was lucky enough to be at a Rome Braves game last year and get to hear Skip help Josh do the play by play. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marty BurnsINSIDE THE NBA Aug 9, 2008
Flashy but disciplined, the dark-haired Rubio has been compared to Pete Maravich for his looks and Magic Johnson for his passing ability. He needs to add bulk and improve his jumper a bit, but scouts say he's got a feel for the game that can't be taught. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Fighting Irish to face LSU at 16th annual State Farm Tip-Off Classic Jul 4, 2008
The Irish and Lady Tigers will play on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La ... The teams last met on March 15, 1999, in an NCAA Tournament West Region second-round game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, with LSU earning a 74-64 win despite 20 points and 10 rebounds from Irish All-America center Ruth Riley. (Niles Star, MI)
Notre Dame To Visit LSU In 2008 State Farm Tip-Off Classic Jul 3, 2008
The Irish and Lady Tigers will play on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. CT (2:30 p.m. ET in South Bend) inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La ... The teams last met on March 15, 1999, in an NCAA Tournament West Region second-round game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, with LSU earning a 74-64 win despite 20 points and 10 rebounds from Irish All-America center. (Und.com)
10 reasons to be pumped for next season Jun 5, 2008
Should he win a second straight Oscar Robertson Trophy, he'll join just six others who've done the same -- putting his name on a list that includes Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas, Lew Alcindor, Pete Maravich, Bill Walton and Ralph Sampson. If Hansbrough makes first-team All-American, he'll be the first player ever to do that four years in a row. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RINGING ENDORSEMENT: Does ring validate one's career? Jun 5, 2008
The squad is strong enough without him, with Dominique Wilkins, Steve Nash, George Gervin, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Bob Lanier, Chris Webber, Alex English, Bernard King, Pete Maravich, Vince Carter and Dave Bing as a possible first 12. A second dozen of only slightly lesser skills or renown could be chosen from the NBA's other past and present Finals-deficient greats. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
High School athletes, go ahead and take bow May 31, 2008
The last time the Big Easy saw someone in sneakers so entertaining, his name was Pete Maravich. The Celtics' Kevin Garnett, comfortable facing the basket and uncomfortable as a marquee player, was another version of Chris Webber until his team checked into the finals. (Modesto Bee, CA)
BLOG: NOLES REPORT May 30, 2008
2008 (1st Team) vs. 1971 (2nd Team) Kevin Durant vs. Pete Maravich Al Thornton vs. Calvin Murphy Jeff Green vs. Geoff Petrie Luis Scola vs. Dave Cowens Al Horford vs. Bob Lanier. No contest. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Banquet Brings Out Stars: Hundreds gather at prime-time event May 23, 2008
Brown took over the LSU program in 1972, shortly after the incomparable Pete Maravich era. Brown coached LSU for 25 years, becoming school s all-time career winner. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The Front Row: Peak at the right time May 21, 2008
I know Jannero Pargo hit a number of key shots down the stretch, but he was hogging the ball to a degree that would ve made Pete Maravich blush. Pargo essentially froze out Chris Paul during crunch time. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
BOBBY HARRISON:Here's to New Orleans, the NBA and all that Jazz May 20, 2008
The Jazz started in New Orleans in the 1970s, but after about a five-year stint, which included the legendary Pete Maravich as part of the team, the franchise moved to Salt Lake City or thereabouts. Nothing against Utah, but if there was ever a nickname that was out of place it is the Jazz in Salt Lake City. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Pettit relishing N.O.'s new basketball frenzy May 18, 2008
Pettit was around for Pistol Pete Maravich and the Jazz. He remembers the night in 1975 that torrential rains flooded the city, a night in which a crowd of 25,000 found their way to the Superdome to watch the Jazz play the Lakers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Former Tulane Basketball Icons Clark, Thompson Inducted into Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame May 12, 2008
The LABC also presented the Pete Maravich Memorial Award, honoring Louisiana's Major College Player of the Year, to senior guard Bo McCalebb of the University of New Orleans. This season McCalebb was a first team All-Sun Belt Conference selection and was the SBC Defensive Player of the Year. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Unlikely Game 6 attracts new fans May 3, 2008
He wore the electric 1960s blue and green jersey, the No. 44 Pete Maravich model, from an age when the Hawks were new in town and time was young. Passers-by looked hard at the shirt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LSU lending helping hand May 2, 2008
The gala goes from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU students are the target audience, but the public is also invited. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Round table forum: Changes high school players want Apr 18, 2008
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
More of this story Apr 18, 2008
Individual athletes like Jordan, hockey's Wayne Gretzky, college basketball's Pistol Pete Maravich and the Splendid Splinter, Ted Williams of the Red Sox, stand out as just a few of the greatest individual talents. The best golfer of all-time. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Where to work? Apr 12, 2008
The school has some tradition; there have been star players (Bob Pettit, Pete Maravich, Chris Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal) and some long runs in the NCAA Tournament (Final Fours in 1953, 1981, 1986 and 2006). Given that LSU is a "football school," there is less of a media glare on the basketball program. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Self spurns 'home' for KU Apr 11, 2008
And LSU's basketball program is celebrating 100 years of history that includes all-time greats like Bob Pettit, Pete Maravich and Shaquille O'Neal. Johnson mentioned these things as he said why he pounced on an offer to rebuild LSU's basketball program rather than remain at Stanford. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Love's not your usual freshman Apr 5, 2008
He duplicated passing drills performed by Pete Maravich, who would draw a box on the wall and hit it with the variety of passes, like a quarterback targeting a wide receiver. Said Calipari: "Love has got the arm of [John] Elway.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
The best: Schimmel Apr 2, 2008
Schimmel -- who lives on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, about 40 miles from Hermiston -- has been compared to Pete Maravich because of her rare flair with the ball. And Royer has given her plenty of freedom to create by turning her loose with the ball. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
BGSU Sends Two Girls to the Regional Championships Apr 1, 2008
Regionals will take place in Baton Rouge, La at LSU. The meet will be on Saturday April 12th in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Four on the floor Mar 31, 2008
If he stays in school for two more years -- and Curry said after the game he definitely is returning next season -- he is on pace to finish second in NCAA history, somewhere between all-time scoring champion Pete Maravich of LSU 3,667 points and Portland State's Freeman Williams 3,249. We're watching one of the purest scorers in college basketball history. (CBS News)
NOT ALL GET THEIR WISH Mar 27, 2008
When LSU led Marist by two points at halftime of their women's NCAA Tournament game Monday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Executive Director Jay Cicero wasn't worried. "But let's just say I was watching the game very closely," said Cicero, whose group serves as the local organizing committee for the New Orleans Regional being played Saturday and Monday at the New Orleans Arena. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Marist Rallies From 13 Down To Defeat DePaul 76-57, Advances To NCAA Tournament Second Round Mar 26, 2008
BATON ROUGE, LA. - Down 13 points to DePaul with 14:13 to go, the seventh-seeded Marist women's basketball team outscored the Blue Demons 39-7 to win 76-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La. Saturday night. (Goredfoxes.com)
FINAL STANZA Mar 25, 2008
Tonight's NCAA tourney game against Marist offers eight LSU seniors a chance to say goodbye to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Monday, March 24, 2008 By James Varney. BATON ROUGE -- For the final time, the eight seniors on the LSU women's basketball team will play together tonight in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament seeking the school's first national basketball championship. (Nola.com -- Sports)
White lifts Lady Tigers past Marist, into Sweet 16 Mar 25, 2008
Fowles, the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, ended her last game as a Lady Tiger at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center with 19 points and 13 rebounds. That boosted her SEC record for double-double performances to 83, and when she pulled down her 12th rebound after blocking a shot in the second half, she became the all-time women's rebounding leader (1,527) in the conference as well. (Nola.com -- Sports)
