Missing the NCAA Tournament isn’t much of a concern for the Tigers at this point. With a top-20 ranking in the NET, they’re essentially a lock to go dancing in March.
But LSU may have done some damage to its seeding on Saturday with a surprising road loss to South Carolina. The Gamecocks orchestrated a come-from-behind two-point win that ended the Tigers’ three-game winning streak.
Now, things don’t get any easier for LSU, who takes on Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Wednesday night. Heading into what is the most challenging game remaining on the schedule, here’s what the experts think about LSU’s tournament resume.
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