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Arizona State’s men’s basketball team returns four starters and welcomes freshman guard Austin Nunez, whose role could shape the Sun Devils’ prospects for the upcoming season.
With Dusty May gone and Will Wade targeting a compact, star‑driven squad, LSU is navigating a complex transfer market while preparing for the upcoming 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.
LSU’s men’s basketball program has landed its first high‑school recruit since Will Wade assumed the head‑coaching position, confirming a verbal commitment from Jordan Bender, a 6‑foot‑8 forward from St. Petersburg, Florida. The commitment is part of a broader ten‑player class that includes transfers, international players and a former G‑League forward, while also raising the profile of prospects such as RJ Luis and Ahmad Hudson.
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 has secured four transfers and several international prospects for the upcoming season, each bringing distinct skills and experience to the program.
Coach Will Wade announced the signing of guard Austin Nunez, highlighting his collegiate background, family ties, and high‑school accolades as he prepares for the upcoming season.
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.
Allen Graves, a top‑ranked 2026 draft prospect, has decided to remain in the draft rather than join LSU, where Coach Will Wade is assembling a new-look squad with notable additions to the coaching staff.
LSU will welcome French center Brice Dessert for the 2026‑27 campaign, completing a series of international acquisitions and coaching changes that signal a new strategic direction for the program.
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo decries the shift toward professional talent in college hoops, spotlighting LSU’s Will Wade and the broader implications for the NCAA.
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 are set to welcome 7‑foot Croatian center Michael Ruzic, a recent Joventut standout, as part of a sweeping recruitment drive that includes multiple transfers and a revamped coaching staff.
LSU basketball coach Will Wade has announced the addition of Italian professional forward Saliou Niang, a 6‑foot‑6 player with strong shooting percentages, to a roster that is being reshaped after a mass exodus of players.
The Tigers add a versatile big man with strong shooting percentages and professional experience from Spain’s Liga Endesa.
LSU is planning a matchup against Houston at the NBA‑style Toyota Center for the 2026‑27 season, while Houston's recent dominance and LSU's rebuilding efforts under new coach Will Wade set the stage for an intriguing contest.
LSU coach Will Wade has signed former St. John's guard RJ Luis, a player whose eligibility hinges on a potential lawsuit, while the Tigers navigate a reshaped roster and transfer portal upheaval.
LSU's latest roster addition, RJ Luis, brings a complex NBA history that challenges longstanding NCAA rules, drawing criticism from coaches and officials.
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’s men’s basketball program has secured a seasoned guard from the transfer portal, adding depth and SEC pedigree to its upcoming roster.
LSU announced the commitment of guard Austin Nunez, a redshirt junior who topped his previous team with 9.8 points per game, alongside a quartet of additional transfers and a revamped coaching cadre.
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.