The Tigers are 10-0 for the first time in two decades. Colonel Kent returns with a dispatch to set the table, then Cody and Harrison break down the Georgia Tech and Northwestern State games, highlight why Will Wade's program is thriving, and discuss Xavier Pinson's impact on the LSU offense.  After that, Shareef O'Neal (42:30) joins the podcast in an interview taped during the preseason. This week marked the three year anniversary of Shareef's open heart surgery, and he opens up for the first time on the ups and downs on his road to recovery. Plus, we talk NIL and what he learned from his father, both in basketball and branding.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Boot Up: The LSU Basketball Podcast

10-0 + Shareef O'Neal on Life After Heart Surgery, the NIL Era, and Learning from Shaq

A special live episode of Boot Up with Will Wade, who sat down with me at L'Auberge on Wednesday to look back at LSU's 8-0 start, the hell of a reset his team has enjoyed since a shaky offensive showing against Ohio, the play of Tari Eason, the schedule ahead, and more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Will Wade Unfiltered (And Live!)

Tari Eason joins the podcast for an exclusive interview to break down his game, why he transferred to LSU, how meditation and positive affirmations keep him locked in mentally, and why he thinks the moon landing was faked (45:33).  Before that, Cody and Harrison break down LSU's last three wins in their 8-0 start, discuss their No. 2 place in the first NET rankings of the season and a debut in the Top 25, the defensive dominance – both team and individual – and the offense that Will Wade says needs a "hell of a reset" during LSU's 10-day break from competition.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

A Hell of a Reset + Tari Eason Talks Meditation, Motivation, and Moon Landings

LSU's 83-53 win over Belmont got Will Wade fired up.  Cody's solo today and breaks down the Tigers' win over the Bruins, Wade's postgame press conference, the combo of Darius Days and Tari Eason, and Wade's message to the team in Adam Miller's absence.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

We've Got Good Players

Will Wade's team may be 4-0, but he's not a happy camper.  Cody and Harrison talk General Trends after the Tigers' fast start to the season, what's working on defense, LSU's spurtability on offense, the consistency of Darius Days, the improvement of Eric Gaines (Da Real One), the balance of the lineup, and a TRIPLE DISPATCH from Colonel Kent as we get ready for Belmont on Monday.  After that, Darius Days (49:55) sits down for an exclusive 1 on 1 interview, discussing his motivation this offseason, his new and improved diet, and his transition from Farm Life to LSU superstar.  Boot Up.  Rule #1: Always Be Prepared to Boot Up Rule #2: No Coughing Rule #3: It's Bourgeois Rule #4: No Excuses. Play Like a Champion.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Darius Days Exclusive Interview + Happy Camper

LSU tipped the 2021-22 season off in style on Tuesday, knocking off ULM 101-39 (that's not a typo) behind 30 points from the red hot Darius Days and some suffocating defense.  Cody and Harrison break down Days' offensive outburst, where his game has developed over four season, and what to expect moving forward. They also discuss the steadiness of Xavier Pinson, the explosiveness of Eric Gaines, the skill of Efton Reid, and how different this defense is from previous units under General Will Wade. Plus, your questions, Colonel Kent's latest dispatch, and more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Burius Treys

Here Comes the General.  Will Wade joins Boot Up (25:19) to discuss plenty of big picture items, from his staff to lessons learned heading into year five as the General of LSU Basketball.  Before that, Cody and Harrison recap LSU's final press conference of the preseason, featuring Wade and Xavier Pinson.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Will Wade Previews the 2021-22 season + Recapping the final press conference of the preseason

Cody and Harrison break down LSU's 74-62 exhibition win over Nicholls, with help from Colonel Kent Lowe.  We highlight Tari Eason's dominant day, Eric Gaines' distribution, the team's potential for defensive improvement, Alex Fudge's flashes of athleticism, and more.  We also take questions about the backcourt, lineup configurations, and more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

What We Learned from LSU's Exhibition Win Over Nicholls

On today's episode of Boot Up, we go inside LSU Basketball practice to get some insight on a new look Tigers team as they prepare for the 2021-22 season. In particular, we take a closer look at Darius Days, Mwani Wilkinson, and Xavier Pinson, the leaders of the Tigers in 21-22, as well as some newcomers who have stood out this fall.  Thanks to our friends at Cards and Culture, the presenting sponsors of Boot Up all season long.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Inside Preseason Practice

Welcome to Season 4 of Boot Up: The LSU Basketball Podcast. On today's show, we preview the NBA Draft dreams of Cam Thomas, Javonte Smart, and Trendon Watford with head coach Will Wade and LSU Basketball SID Kent Lowe. Coach Wade tells an incredible travel story of recruiting Cam Thomas on his birthday and trying to maintain punctuality with his mom, and Kent offers insight into the increasing presence of Tigers in the NBA.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

NBA Draft Preview with Will Wade and Kent Lowe

A quick podcast recapping LSU's 76-61 win over St. Bonaventure and previewing a Round of 32 matchup with Michigan.  Breakdowns of Aundre Hyatt's career performance, Cam Thomas' takeover moment, Josh Gray's potential impact, and Kent Lowe's nationally-televised shout out.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

The Tigers Geaux Marching On

Hunt Palmer, host of Hoops with Hunt, joins the show to recap the SEC Tournament and preview the NCAA Tournament.  Then we go inside the bubble to Kent's Korner. LSU Basketball SID Kent Lowe breaks down life in Indianapolis as the Tigers gear up for Saturday's matchup with St. Bonaventure.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Tourney Talk with Hunt Palmer and Kent Lowe

A different approach to today's episode.  LSUSports.net student digital writer Harrison Valentine takes the microphone to ask Cody a few questions as the Tigers prep for their conference finale and the start of postseason play.  We talk Jalen Cook's recent emergence, Cam Thomas' increased efficiency and potential to catch fire, Darius Days' splits, and LSU's consistency under Will Wade.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

#AskCody: Consistency, Cam, Cook, and Conference Tourney Talk

After losing four of five, LSU righted the ship with a 94-80 win over Mississippi State. On today's show, we zoom in on the State victory to find building blocks for the Tigers as they approach March. That includes the complete performance of Javonte Smart, the return of Darius Days, and the role of Aundre Hyatt.  We also look at the Tigers' huge matchup with Tennessee, while taking a look back at the last four NCAA Tournaments. Each March, one team who slumped in January or February makes a run. Can the Tigers be that team in 2021?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

The Bellwether

Four games into SEC play, we look back on LSU's 8-2 start to the season, the importance of Darius Days, the emergence of Eric Gaines, and how LSU's brand of small ball projects moving forward into a critical three-game homestand and beyond.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boot-up/message

Separation Time

Boot Up is the official podcast of LSU Basketball hosted by Cody Worsham, with game breakdowns, previews, and interviews with current and former Tiger players, coaches, and staff.

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