Nick Robinson will replace Chris Bobel as the men’s basketball director of operations, LSU coach Trent Johnson announced Thursday.
Robinson, a former forward at Stanford, previously served as executive assistant to the head coach for the Tigers.
Brittany Carvalhido has joined Johnson’s staff to fill Robinson’s shoes.
Carvalhido spent the past two seasons as the director of basketball operations for the LSU women’s basketball team.
THOMAS HONORED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE WORK
Former LSU forward Tyrus Thomas was honored Monday night for his public service work with the Tyrus Thomas Foundation.
The current Charlotte Bobcat was given the Outstanding Athlete as a Newcomer in Service and Philanthropy Award at the 38th annual Jefferson Awards.
His nonprofit organization helps youth in Baton Rouge.
Thomas was one of 15 honorees this year. Past recipients of Jefferson Awards include Colin Powell and Oprah Winfrey.
BOOZE, WILLIAMS TO LEAVE LADY TIGERS
Junior guards Taylor Booze and Erica Williams will leave the LSU women’s basketball team, according to a press release.
Booze, a native of Carrollton, Texas, is transferring to Oklahoma City College, while Williams will stay at LSU to devote more time to academics.
“Taylor will have two years of eligibility remaining and be closer to her family,” LSU coach Van Chancellor said in a press release. “Erica will concentrate on her studies and has every intention of graduating from LSU. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”
Booze saw time in five games last season before a season-ending knee injury. Williams played in 17 games, averaging 1.3 points per game.
LSU signee Theresa Plaisance made the 2010 USA Women’s U-18 National Team. The forward will join the Lady Tigers in the fall.
Former Lady Tiger Seimone Augustus of the Minnesota Lynx was chosen as the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week after averaging 21.5 points last week.
MCDONALD IN LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald will be inducted Saturday into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches.
McDonald led the Tigers twice to the College World Series. The gunslinger’s best year came in his 1989 All-American season when he finished with a 14-4 record and a Southeastern Conference record 202 strikeouts.
McDonald was chosen first overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1989 MLB Draft.
FOUR TIGERS SELECTED TO ALL-STAR TEAM
Four LSU baseball players were selected to the 2010 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana College Baseball Team.
Junior catcher Micah Gibbs, senior first baseman Blake Dean, senior designated hitter Matt Gaudet and sophomore outfielder Mikie Mahtook made the first team.
LSU had the most selections, while Tulane had three players on the first team.