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FILE - LSU forward Darius Days (4) shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, in this Monday, March 22, 2021, file photo. Forward Darius Days is returning to LSU for his senior season after initially exploring his opportunity to turn pro. Days, who announced his decision during an online talk show appearance in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, had previously declared his intention to enter this summer's NBA draft after last season.(AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Darius Days returning to LSU basketball for senior season

Jun. 29, 2021 10:56 AM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Forward Darius Days is returning to LSU for his senior

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2021, file photo, LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) shoots a free throw in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Baton Rouge, La. LSU freshman Cameron Thomas, whose 23 points per game led the Tigers in scoring, says he is declaring for the 2021 NBA draft and intends to sign with an agent. The 6-foot-4 guard from Chesapeake, Virginia, led all Division 1 freshmen in scoring last season while helping LSU advance to the finals of the SEC tournament and second round of the NCAA tournament. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
LSU leading scorer Cam Thomas declares for NBA draft

Apr. 15, 2021 04:33 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman Cameron Thomas, whose 23 points per game

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) celebrates in front of LSU forward Darius Days (4) after making a basket during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten comeback: Michigan topples LSU 86-78

By Eddie Pells Mar. 22, 2021 09:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — What the Big Ten needed was someone, anyone, to start

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes over LSU guard Javonte Smart, left, during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oregon Ducks at Georgia Lady Bulldogs 3/24/2021

Mar. 22, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

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

Alabama's Herbert Jones (1) scores the go-ahead layup in the final seconds to give Alabama the win over LSU in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 80-79. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Alabama adds another SEC title, edges LSU at tourney

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2021 07:36 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Skip calling Alabama simply a football school anymore.

Arkansas' Moses Moody (5) loses the ball as he drives against LSU's Josh LeBlanc Sr. (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
LSU upsets No. 8 Arkansas 78-71 to reach SEC tourney final

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 13, 2021 11:39 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The LSU Tigers wanted another shot at Alabama. The

LSU's Cameron Thomas, right, and Missouri's Dru Smith, left, battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Thomas, Watford lead LSU past Missouri 86-80 in finale

Mar. 06, 2021 05:58 PM EST
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Trendon Watford scored 14 of his 19 points in the second

Thomas scores 27 as hot-shooting LSU scorches Auburn 104-80

Feb. 20, 2021 06:36 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Cameron Thomas, the reigning Southeastern Conference

Alabama forward/guard Herbert Jones (1) chases a rebound over Georgia guard Justin Kier (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 8 Alabama looks to move a step closer to SEC title

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 19, 2021 02:53 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A look at the weekend action around the Southeastern

Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) hands the ball off during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Alabama won 81-78. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 16 Tennessee, LSU meet in battle of second-place teams

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2021 12:53 PM EST
A look at the weekend action around the Southeastern Conference:

Thomas, Smart lead LSU to 94-80 win over Mississippi St.

Feb. 10, 2021 11:36 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Cameron Thomas scored 25 points, Javonte Smart had 22

LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) drives between Texas Tech forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) and guard Mac McClung (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Texas Tech won 76-71. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Texas Tech's last-minute flurry beats LSU 76-71

By Bryan Lazare Jan. 30, 2021 05:43 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — No. 10 Texas Tech’s experience in close games paid off

Alabama coach Nate Oats gives directions to the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75

By Bryan Lazare Jan. 19, 2021 11:34 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats was concerned his team might

LSU guard Charles Manning Jr. dunks against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
Thomas, Smart help LSU rally, beat Georgia 94-92 in overtime

Jan. 06, 2021 10:41 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Thomas scored eight of his 26 points

Castleton leads Florida to 83-79 win over LSU

Jan. 02, 2021 05:13 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Colin Castleton scored 19 of his 21 points in the

Thomas, Watford help LSU beat Nicholls 86-80

Dec. 26, 2020 04:30 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Thomas had a season-high 29 points,

Watford paces LSU blowout win over La. Tech 86-55

Dec. 06, 2020 09:00 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Trendon Watford scored 18 points and missed just two of

LSU's Thomas scores 27 in collegiate debut

Nov. 26, 2020 09:40 PM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in his collegiate debut,

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