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Cody is back from Disney, but he left most of his brain behind. Harrison's cough has returned too, but the guys power through to break down LSU's chances of making a run at the SEC Tournament this week and NCAA Tournament next week. Plus, Harrison breaks down his new longform feature on Tari Eason, up now at LSUSports.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

An exclusive interview with LSU sophomore guard Adam Miller [8:37] as he works his way back from a preseason ACL tear that has sidelined him for the 2021-22 season. Miller, expected to be LSU's leading scorer prior to his injury, discusses his rehab process, the mentality of Chicago player, his affinity for LSU even before his recruitment began, and how he hopes to honor Wayde Sims and the Sims family while wearing No. 44. Back after the regular season to preview the SEC Tournament and, hopefully, look back at a three-game Tiger winning streak.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

LSU has two more wins. Xavier Pinson, Tari Eason, and Brandon Murray are the best trio in college basketball. Eason is a historically great two-way player. And the Tigers have a big five-game stretch ahead of them.  All that and more on today's Boot Up.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

Cody and Harrison are back to break down LSU's wins over Texas A&M and the losses in between, including what went right against the Aggies and what has gone wrong against Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and TCU.  They also discuss their favorite wins of the Will Wade era, after The General picked up Win No. 100 at LSU.  Finally, Xavier Pinson, who made his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, joins the show for an interview that took place in the preseason.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

Sometimes, Will Wade is at his most honest and candid when the results are going the wrong way.  The injury bug, poor finishing around the rim, and an unexpected defensive slide has seen LSU struggle in recent weeks, losing five of six after a 15-1 start to the season.  Wade didn't shy away from any of that at Thursday's edition of Will Wade Unfiltered, live from Walk-Ons. Nor did he shy away from questions about NIL, officiating, or how to battle through an incredible run of injuries.  On today's show, we hear from The General on what he can control, what he cannot, and how the Tigers can grind out the wins they need down the stretch to make a run once they get healthy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

The Tigers finished the toughest stretch of the season with three straight losses.  Harrison and Cody are here to tell you why there's reason for concern but no reason to panic.  After all, the best views come after the roughest climbs.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

Will Wade joins us at Walk On's on Burbank just off LSU's campus for a live edition of Boot Up. After overcoming some audio issues (edited out of the show), we discuss how LSU built perhaps the best defense in modern college basketball history, the resilience of this LSU team that comes from all over the country and still embodies the toughness of Louisiana, why Darius Days came back, Shareef O'Neal's debut, and much more, including live audience questions. Come join us for the next edition of Will Wade Unfiltered. We'll be back at Walk On's in February. Stay tuned for event details.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

Harrison and Cody are back to break down a tale of two contests – the first loss of the season at Auburn and the biggest win of the season vs. Kentucky.  On the table for discussion are Brandon Murray's importance to LSU, Eric Gaines' impact in defeat and victory, the historic dominance of LSU's "junk defense," and more. (Editor's note: Cody hinted at a Brandon Murray interview to play after this episode – for the sake of time and production, we'll save that for another episode. Apologies!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

Cody and Harrison talk a fiery win over Louisiana Tech that made Will Wade happy, a home win over Lipscomb Wade was less thrilled about, and the start of SEC play. Plus, Darius Days heats up, Xavier Pinson does too, and why you shouldn’t expect any changes to LSU’s rotation anytime soon. And of course, a special Christmas Dispatch from Colonel Kent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boot-up/message