Notable notes, stats that stand out, and emerging trends as college basketball closes out the month of January.

The Auburn Tigers avoided a trap game, beating the LSU Tigers 87-74 as Johni Broome took another step towards player of the year.

The LSU football staff has kept tabs on one of the top wide receivers in The Boot as they continue their pursuit of Destrehan (La.) four-star Jabari Mack. Mack, the No. 1 wideout in Louisiana, ...