By Hunt Palmer THE STORY LSU found an early offensive rhythm, making eight of its first nine shots, and held Tarleton State at arm's length in the second half to cruise to a season-opening, 96-60, victory Wednesday night. UNLV transfer Dedan Thomas Jr. controlled the early pace for LSU and set his teammates up beautifu...

LSU begins the 2025-26 basketball season with Tarleton State in the Maravich Center. LSU welcomes 11 new scholarship players in Matt McMahon's fourth season on the job.

LSU begins its basketball season on Wednesday night. Look for Dedan Thomas to pace the Tigers from the point. The wings should be better shooter, and LSU finally has some size in the middle.

LSU basketball got a commitment from four-star forward Kevin Thomas from Florida.

LSU basketball got a commitment from 6-foot-5 wing Herly Brutus, a top 200 player from Florida.