
LSU Basketball Faces a Rigorous Non‑Conference Test
The Tigers will meet power‑conference opponents in Spokane and Houston, while also testing their depth with international talent during a holiday tournament.
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The Tigers will meet power‑conference opponents in Spokane and Houston, while also testing their depth with international talent during a holiday tournament.

LSU’s men’s basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes a matchup with Gonzaga at Spokane Arena, a Thanksgiving appearance in the Acrisure Series, and games against Houston and Arizona State, all aimed at preparing the team for a deep NCAA tournament run.

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.

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.

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.

The Sun Devils boast a top‑10 transfer portal ranking, a blend of seasoned transfers and young talent, and a coach determined to end a multi‑year tournament drought.