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Kansas State’s loss of star guard Abdi Bashir Jr. to LSU impacts the Wildcats' roster, while the Tigers see an opportunity to strengthen their shooting ahead of a rebound season.
LSU's upcoming roster combines international players, transfers and a high‑school commit, creating a unique mix of experience and versatility while raising questions about depth.
Will Wade’s aggressive roster overhaul blends transfers, international prospects and waiver candidates, creating a uniquely eclectic LSU squad that could reshape the SEC.
LSU announced the addition of guard Abdi Bashir Jr., a 6‑7 sharpshooter whose career includes a 44.4% three‑point clip and multiple record‑breaking seasons.
A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.
LSU’s head coach Will Wade has re‑entered the college scene after a brief stint at NC State, assembling a squad that blends overseas talent with former G‑League prospects. Insider Jeff Goodman has publicly warned that the move threatens the spirit of the game.
The Tigers have added RJ Luis Jr., Saliou Niang and Abdi Bashir Jr., each with notable collegiate and professional backgrounds, while the NCAA reviews their eligibility.
LSU Tigers Men's Basketball has secured the commitment of Brice Dessert, a 23‑year‑old French forward who brings a blend of size, defensive versatility and international experience to the program.
Brice Dessert, a 23‑year‑old French forward, has committed to LSU Tigers Men's Basketball, bringing a 6‑11 frame, EuroLeague pedigree and a proven scoring record to the program.
LSU’s men’s basketball program has added Croatian prospect Michael Ruzic, a 19‑year‑old who averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds for Joventut in Spain’s Liga Endesa, to a class that already features transfers and other international signees
The Tigers add a versatile big man with strong shooting percentages and professional experience from Spain’s Liga Endesa.
Florida head coach Todd Golden criticized LSU and coach Will Wade for assembling a roster filled with former NBA players and overseas transfers, arguing that the trend threatens the development of true college talent.
LSU's coach is rebuilding his roster by courting global stars, offering multi‑million contracts and navigating NCAA eligibility rules.
RJ Luis has committed to LSU for the 2026‑27 season, but his eligibility remains in doubt after signing an NBA contract. The NCAA’s stance, coupled with recent legal rulings on similar cases, casts uncertainty over his debut with the Tigers.
LSU coach Will Wade is strengthening his squad with RJ Luis Jr., a former NBA guard who navigated college stardom, a brief NBA career, and a lawsuit to regain eligibility before joining the Tigers.
LSU adds former All‑American RJ Luis Jr. to its roster, hoping the former G League player can translate his college brilliance into SEC dominance.
LSU adds guard Austin Nunez to its roster for the 2026‑27 campaign, bolstering depth and defensive intensity with a proven track record across multiple programs.
LSU announced the addition of Austin Nunez, a redshirt senior guard transfer from UTSA, who brings three‑point shooting, defensive versatility, and experience across multiple programs.
Yam Madar, a 25‑year‑old Israeli guard, is poised to bring his defensive grit and playmaking to the LSU Tigers after a reported $5 million agreement and NCAA eligibility exemptions.