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FILE - Kentucky head coach John Calipari screams at players after Florida scored during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season including Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Immanuel Quickley and All-SEC first teamer Nick Richards. Of course, being Kentucky, expectations of another national championship remain high. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood, File)
Kentucky, Tennessee lead SEC loaded with new talent

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2020 04:56 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Chris Smith (5) drives to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Los Angeles. After flirting with the NBA draft, Smith has returned to UCLA for the 2020-21 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
No. 22 UCLA looks to pick up where it left off

By Beth Harris Nov. 09, 2020 02:10 PM EST

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, LSU coach Will Wade watches the team play Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. NCAA enforcement officials say Wade is suspected of offering or providing “impermissible benefits” to 11 prospective recruits or people associated with them. The allegation is detailed in documents made public Wednesday, Aug. 26, by LSU. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
NCAA probe of LSU's Wade includes offers to 11 players

Aug. 26, 2020 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, LSU coach Will Wade watches the team play Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. NCAA enforcement officials say Wade is suspected of offering or providing “impermissible benefits” to 11 prospective recruits or people associated with them. The allegation is detailed in documents made public Wednesday, Aug. 26, by LSU. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 3/4/2020

Aug. 26, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

LSU top assistant Greg Heiar leaving men's basketball staff

Jun. 18, 2020 05:33 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU associate head basketball coach Greg Heiar is leaving the staff, he announced on social media Thursday. Heiar...

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) celebrates after Tennessee defeated Kentucky 81-73 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Auburn fresh example for teams to win SEC tourney hard way

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 10, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Mississippi State's Perry, Arkansas' Jones share SEC honors

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EDT

Taylor erupts for 30 points as LSU blasts Georgia

By Bryan Lazare Mar. 07, 2020 04:30 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Marlon Taylor scored a career-high 30 points in his final home game to lead LSU to a 94-64 Southeastern Conference victory against...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) tries to drive past Arkansas defender Jimmy Whitt Jr.  (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas beats LSU to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive

By Eric W. Bolin Mar. 04, 2020 09:42 PM EST

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-pointers, mixed in a crisp, cross-court pass to set up Emmitt Williams' pivotal...

Florida forward Kenny Blackshear, Jr, goes to the hoop during an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Gainesville, Fla. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Career nights for Johnson, Lewis as Florida thumps LSU 81-66

By Mark Long Feb. 26, 2020 10:59 PM EST

Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) looks to pass the ball as Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Quickley scores 30 as No. 8 Kentucky downs Texas A&M 69-60

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 25, 2020 09:09 PM EST

LSU ends 2-game losing streak with 86-80 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 22, 2020 08:27 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a struggling stretch, LSU needed someone to step up. Darius Days was ready for the call. Days had 18 points...

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

Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. (2) defends as LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) attacks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Lewis, Shackelford lead Alabama past No. 25 LSU, 88-82

By John Zenor Feb. 15, 2020 06:28 PM EST

Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley (5) passes near Mississippi's Blake Hinson (0) and Khadim Sy (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 12 Kentucky edges Mississippi 67-62 for 4th straight win

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 15, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley, No. 11 Auburn survive in OT again, 95-91 over Alabama

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2020 09:44 PM EST

LSU forward Darius Days (0) celebrates making a crucial rebound and putback to score late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 82-78. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Days rallies No. 25 LSU past Missouri to end 2-game slide

By Bryan Lazare Feb. 11, 2020 11:48 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl scratches his head during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 11 Auburn showing penchant for improbable wins

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST