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LSU Basketball Teams Making History, But How Good Are They Really?

Will Wade and Kim Mulkey have their Tigers off to record-setting starts, but the competition has raised more questions than answers. A closer look at both teams reveals impressive strengths, some concerns and the tests that lie ahead.
November 12, 2026
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The first week of games for LSU’s two basketball teams are in the books.

Both teams took care of low mid-major opponents in expected, dominating fashion. In fact, both teams set program records while winning their first three games.

For the first time in school history, the men’s team won three consecutive games by at least 40 points. Coach Will Wade’s squad knocked off LSUNO, Texas Southern and Louisiana Tech by a combined 124 points.

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