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Pivotal Player: Torris Bright


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RECORD: 28-5 COACH: John Brady | SEASON RESULTS | SEASON STATS
OUTLOOK
  • First round: Defeated Southeast Missouri State, 64-61
  • Second round: Defeated Texas, 72-67
  • Sweet 16: Lost to Wisconsin, 61-48

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  • The Tigers' starting five is really solid. They have a terrific backcourt led by Torris Bright, who does a little bit of everything -- handle, shoot, defend. Lamont Roland is a good role player, doing whatever John Brady asks of him.

    In the front court, it all starts with Stromile Swift, my choice for conference player of the year. The 6-9 Swift has developed into a great player. Brian Beshara has been a welcome transfer pickup. At 6-8, he gives LSU a small forward who can play inside and shoot from the perimeter. The Tigers have a big center in Jabari Smith, who had a solid season.

    The Tigers have everything going for them, but their only question is depth. LSU only goes six or seven deep at the most. But if the Tigers can get a few breaks, they are capable on the strength of their starting five to get to the final eight. -- Larry Conley, ESPN

    ROSTER
    No Name Position Height Weight Class Rebounds Assists Points
    -Edmond DavisF------
    0Brian GreenGF6-4190FR---
    2Brian BesharaF6-8220JR5.11.811.4
    3Torris BrightG6-4200FR3.74.510.0
    4Stromile SwiftF6-9225SO8.20.916.2
    11Brandon LandryG6-0175SO---
    12Ronald DupreeGF6-6205FR3.50.55.2
    21Jermaine WilliamsF6-6180SO2.51.94.9
    41Collis Temple IiiG6-6205FR1.51.04.1
    43Lamont RolandG6-4205JR4.82.311.3
    45Jack WarnerG6-4205JR---
    52Jabari SmithC6-11250SR7.12.312.4
    54Brad BridgewaterF6-8250SO1.20.11.7


    PROBABLE STARTERS
    F -- Brian Beshara (6-8, Jr., 11.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.8 apg)
    F -- Stromile Swift (6-9 So., 16.2, 8.2, 0.9)
    C -- Jabari Smith (6-11 Sr., 12.4, 7.1, 2.3)
    G -- Lamont Roland (6-4 Jr., 11.3, 4.8, 2.3)
    G -- Torris Bright (6-4 Fr., 10.0, 3.7, 4.5)
     
    TOP RESERVES
    G -- Ronald Dupree (6-6, Fr., 5.2, 3.5, 0.5)
    F -- Jermaine Williams (6-6, So., 4.9, 2.5, 1.9)
    G -- Collis Temple III (6-6, Fr., 4.1, 1.5, 1.0)

    NOTABLE
    Seed, Region and Bid: 4, West, At-large
    Total NCAA Tournament Bids: 17
    NCAA Tournament Record: 17-18 (.486)
    Final Four Appearances: 3 (1986, 1981, 1953)
    NCAA Tournament Championships: 0
    Best NCAA Tournament Finish: National semifinals (1986, 1981, 1953)
    Final ESPN/USA Today ranking: 9
    Final Associated Press ranking: 10
    Final Ratings Percentage Index: 12
    Final Sagarin Computer Ranking: 13

    RECORD VS. RANKED TEAMS (6-3)
    Dec. 30 -- Beat No. 11 Oklahoma St 63-53 Jan. 8 -- Loss to No. 13 Tennessee 64-59 Jan. 12 -- Loss to No. 9 Florida 82-57 Jan. 15 -- Loss to No. Vanderbilt 65-62 Jan. 29 -- Beat No. 4 Arizona 86-60 Feb. 9 -- Beat No. 9 Auburn 83-68 Feb. 13 -- Beat No. 14 Kentucky 70-57 Mar. 1 -- Beat No. 13 Auburn 55-53 Mar. 10 -- Beat Vanderbilt 71-60 (Opponents ranking reflects ranking of game day)

    TOURNAMENT HISTORY
    Overall Record: 17-18 (.486)
    Final Four Appearances: 3 (1953, 1981, 1986)

    1993--Eleventh seed in Midwest Region
    Lost to California in first round, 66-64

    1992--Seventh seed in West Region
    Defeated Brigham Young in first round, 94-83
    Lost to Indiana in second round, 89-79

    1991--Sixth seed in Midwest Region
    Lost to Connecticut in first round, 79-62

    1990--Fifth seed in Southeast Region
    Defeated Villanova in first round, 70-63
    Lost to Georgia Tech in second round, 94-91

    1989--Tenth seed in West Region
    Lost to Texas-El Paso in first round, 85-74

    1988--Ninth seed in East Region
    Lost to Georgetown in first round, 66-63

    1987--Tenth seed in Midwest Region
    Defeated Georgia Tech in first round, 85-79
    Defeated Temple in second round, 72-62
    Defeated DePaul in regional semifinals, 63-58
    Lost to Indiana in regional final, 77-76

    1986--Eleventh seed in Southeast Region
    Defeated Purdue in first round, 94-87 (2 OT)
    Defeated Memphis in second round, 83-81
    Defeated Georgia Tech in regional semifinals, 70-64
    Defeated Kentucky in regional final, 59-57
    Lost to Louisville in National Semifinal, 88-77

    1985--Fourth seed in Southeast Region
    Lost to Navy in first round, 78-55

    1984--Seventh seed in West Region
    Lost to Dayton in first round, 74-66

    1981--First seed in Midwest Region
    Defeated Lamar in second round, 100-78
    Defeated Arkansas in regional semifinals, 72-56
    Defeated Wichita State in regional final, 96-85
    Lost to Indiana in National Semifinal, 67-49
    Lost to Virginia for National Third Place, 78-74

    1980--First seed in Midwest Region
    Defeated Alcorn State in second round, 98-88
    Defeated Missouri in regional semifinals, 68-63
    Lost to Louisville in regional final, 86-66

    1979--Third seed in Mideast Region
    Defeated Appalachian State in second round, 71-57
    Lost to Michigan State in regional semifinals, 87-71

    1954--East Region
    Lost to Penn State in regional semifinals, 78-70
    Lost to Indiana for regional third place, 73-62

    1953--East Region
    Defeated Lebanon Valley in regional semifinals, 89-76
    Defeated Holy Cross in regional final, 81-73
    Lost to Indiana in National Semifinal, 80-67
    Lost to Washington for National Third Place, 88-69
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