"Coach, Why Do You Feel Like You Should Be Able To Return Next Season?"

It's a simple question...

And it's the exact one that LSU head coach Matt McMahon was asked on Saturday during his postgame press conference.

Just a few hours before, the Tigers took to the court for the season finale vs. Texas A&M on Senior Day.

The Tigers led by a game-high 15 points in the first half, but ended up losing in triple overtime, 94-91. The loss dropped LSU to 15-16 overall and dead last in the SEC with a 3-15 conference record.

It was another tough loss and another ugly season. Which is why the question about his future was warranted.

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"Coach, why do you feel like you should be able to return next season and continue coaching here?" Glenn Guilbeau asked.

"Thanks for the question, Glenn," McMahon responded. "For me, I’m 47, this is my 30th season in college basketball, so I’ve just been incredibly blessed. I have absolutely nothing but gratitude and appreciation for this opportunity."

"With that 30 years of experience, I also understand what comes with the job from an expectation standpoint, and I share in the disappointment and frustration that we haven’t gotten the results we wanted over the last two months. That’s my responsibility."

"With that said, I absolutely love LSU, and I love our core group returns next year. I think we have a great administration and leadership team here at LSU, so clearly, I'll respect whatever decisions they make moving forward. But I love the opportunity, and for me, I think it’s just critical that we keep our focus on preparing our players in our team and for the opportunity next week in Nashville at the SEC tournament."

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LSU has gone 60-69 overall (17–55 in the SEC) over the last four seasons under McMahon's leadership.