Peter Press Maravich, known by his nickname Pistol Pete, was an American professional basketball player of Serbian origin. He starred in college at Louisiana State University's Tigers basketball team; his father, Press Maravich, was the team's head coach. Maravich is the all-time leading NCAA Division I men's scorer with 3,667 points scored and an average of 44.2 points per game. All of his accomplishments were achieved before the adoption of the three-point line and shot clock, and despite being unable to play varsity as a freshman under then-NCAA rules.
Maravich with the New Orleans Jazz in 1977
Maravich at LSU in 1967
Maravich in 1970
Maravich (with the ball) driving past Tom Van Arsdale in 1974
LSU Tigers men's basketball
The LSU Tigers men's basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers are currently coached by Matt McMahon, after previous coach Will Wade was dismissed on March 12, 2022. They play their home games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference.
1909 LSU Basketball team at State Field
"Pistol" Pete Maravich in 1967
Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Shaquille O'Neal played for LSU from 1989–1992