
LSU’s Basketball Roster Takes Shape Amid Coaching Shifts
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.
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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.

Coach Will Wade announced that Jordan Bender, a 6‑foot‑8 left‑handed forward from Northside Christian High School, will join the Tigers, bringing size, rebounding and a defensive emphasis to the program.

Coach Will Wade’s latest recruiting win brings a south‑paw forward from Kentucky into the fold, promising defensive versatility and long‑term upside for LSU.

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.