Hard worker who has been a big help to prepare the Tigers for games with his ability to implement John Brady’s practice plans. . . .Played valuable minutes in the team’s recent summer tour of Italy.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (1999-2000): Saw action in eight games this past season, averaging 0.8 points and 0.1 rebounds per game. . . .Scored three points on a three-point field goal against both Grambling State (Nov. 20) and at Alabama (Feb. 5). . . .In the summer tour of Italy, made 5-of-10 field goal attempts and averaged 2.4 points per game. . . .Played 17 minutes in the first game against the Angola Olympic team.
FRESHMAN SEASON (1998-99): Saw action in two games for LSU, against Prairie View (Dec. 16) and the season home finale against Mississippi State (Feb. 24). . . .Did not score in either contest. . . .Again proved a solid practice player to help Coach Brady implement his season plan for the many new players on the team a year ago.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (1997-98): Walked on to the Tiger team in mid-season to help the team as a practice player. . . .Did not see any game action.
PRE-LSU: Was a two-year letter winner for Coach Glenn Randow at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge. . . .Named All-District and the team’s Defensive Player of the Year. . . .Averaged 14 points per game, with averages of three rebounds, five assists and 1.2 steals per game.
PERSONAL: Full name is Brandon Paul Landry. . . .Born on June 13, 1979. . . .Parents are Alton and Sandra Landry. . . .Four older brothers and sisters: Al, Sandra, Charlie and Heidi. . . .Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies. . . .Said one of biggest influences is former LSU player Willie Anderson because he “showed me how to work hard”. . . .Major is Business Administration. . . .One of his favorite movies is “Hoosiers.”. . .Enjoys country music. . . .Favorite basketball player is John Stockton and favorite athlete outside basketball is St. Louis Cardinal home run record holder, Mark McGuire.