5-star wing Phillips, No. 14 in ESPN 100, to LSU
Five-star wing Julian Phillips announced his commitment to LSU on Friday, giving men's basketball coach Will Wade his fifth consecutive class with a five-star commitment.
2022 Season
2022 Schedule
3rd in SEC
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The biggest questions in men's college basketball entering the 2021-22 season
The 2021-22 college basketball season is just over a month away. Here are the critical storylines we'll be watching.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Michigan, Memphis finish 1-2
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Will Duke or Kentucky finish with the No. 1 class and six more recruiting questions
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Coaches ID college basketball's top sleeper teams for 2021-22 season
Jeff Borzello surveyed anonymous coaches from each of the top conferences to ID the teams from their leagues that have flown beneath the offseason radar.
Who's in the hunt for college basketball's top remaining prospects?
Jeff Borzello breaks down the race for the top 12 uncommitted recruits, and which programs have a shot at the No. 1 class.
Which men's and women's college basketball players can cash in on the new NIL rules?
Whether it's social media following, talent or a combination of both, these college basketball players stand to make big bucks in the NIL era.
Winners and losers of college basketball's transfer season
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Cameron Thomas' NBA draft profile (0:21)
Cameron Thomas' NBA draft profile (0:21)
Days decides to return to LSU for senior season
LSU forward Darius Days has decided to return to the Tigers for his senior season after initially exploring his opportunity to turn pro.
School daze: NCAA making NIL prep difficult
The loose framework provided in the NCAA's latest proposal and in some state laws has schools scrambling to sort through the NIL details.
Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Gonzaga, LSU finishing strong
Michigan remains atop the recruiting class rankings, but Gonzaga, LSU and Creighton added key prospects over the past few weeks.
Kentucky lands another 5-star PG in Washington
TyTy Washington announced his commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday, giving John Calipari his 12th five-star point guard recruit since taking over in Lexington in 2009. Washington chose the Wildcats over Arizona, Baylor, Kansas, LSU and Oregon.
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Which men's college basketball prospects rose up and fell down the rankings?
Tennessee and Creighton are among college basketball programs to be bringing in some of the biggest rising prospects for next season.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Chet Holmgren boosts Gonzaga to No. 2
Gonzaga, Tennessee and Alabama are among the teams to skyrocket up the class rankings after the latest ESPN 100 update.
LSU leading scorer Thomas says he'll enter draft
LSU freshman Cameron Thomas, whose 23 points per game led the Tigers in scoring, announced Thursday that he is declaring for the NBA draft and intends to sign with an agent.
Virginia lands first-team all-AAC selection Gardner
East Carolina transfer Jayden Gardner, a first-team all-conference selection, committed to Virginia on Monday, choosing the Cavaliers over NC State, Miami, LSU and Arkansas.
Big Ten comeback: Michigan topples LSU 86-78
— Top-seeded Michigan salvaged the Big Ten’s best hope for NCAA Tournament glory Monday, getting 21 points each from Chaundee Brown and Eli Brooks in a a roller-coaster 86-78 victory over talent-rich LSU.
Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the round of 32
What started as a field of 68 is down to 32. Here's how we rank the teams that remain heading into Sunday's action.
LSU overcomes slow start to outmuscle St. Bonaventure 76-61
— Freshman Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in another impressive performance and his LSU teammates provided the rebounding muscle, leading the eighth-seeded Tigers past ninth-seeded St. Bonaventure 76-61 on Saturday and into the second round of the...
Ranking the top 50 players in the men's NCAA tournament
Cade Cunningham, Luka Garza and Gonzaga -- which has three starters in the top 10 -- headline the updated rankings for March Madness.
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2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game81.814th
Rebounds Per Game38.453rd
Assists Per Game12.1273rd
Points Allowed75.2
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Phillips | SF | Committed | 91 |
| Devin Ree | SF | Committed | 82 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 4 |
| Tournament Record | 27-26 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 23 |