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Tubby Smith rumored to be in talks with LSU, but Tigers go in different direction

CBS Sports reports that LSU is hiring a new men's basketball coach and it won't be Tubby Smith. Smith was reportedly in talks with the university, but LSU has decided to go in a different direction.
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CBS Sports reports that LSU is hiring a new men's basketball coach and it won't be Tubby Smith. Smith was reportedly in talks with the university, but LSU has decided to go in a different direction.

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