Recruiting Setback for LSU
Allen Graves, a Louisiana-born guard who made a splash as a freshman at Santa Clara, announced that he will remain in the NBA Draft rather than accept a scholarship offer from LSU.
The decision follows weeks of speculation that the 6‑foot‑5 prospect was the centerpiece of a recruiting tug‑of‑war between the Tigers and Duke, with LSU viewed as the leading suitor.
Coach Will Wade had positioned the program as an ideal fit for Graves, hoping his addition would anchor the Tigers' inaugural roster and signal a strong start under his direction.
Graves' brother, former LSU player Marshall Graves, had been part of the conversation, adding a personal dimension to a choice that ultimately favored the professional pathway.