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Italy secured an 83-61 victory over Estonia in Trento, with Simone Fontecchio leading the scoring. The win marks the final tune-up before the Azzurri face Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia in the upcoming qualifiers.
The 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season promises dramatic changes, from high‑profile coaching moves to marquee player returns and a transfer portal that has reshaped rosters nationwide.
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.
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 NCAA's Protect College Sports Act threatens to disqualify several of LSU's overseas recruits, prompting a strategic pivot for the Tigers' basketball program.
The NCAA's new legislation could disqualify several of LSU's overseas recruits, forcing a strategic shift for the Tigers ahead of a key Senate hearing.
The NCAA has introduced new eligibility guidelines that may restrict international players from high‑paying leagues, raising legal questions and roster uncertainties for colleges such as Gonzaga.
Coach Todd Golden outlines a strategy that leans on the return of elite defender Rueben Chinyelu, the addition of forward Tommy Haugh and big man Alex Condon, and the prospect of a fifth year for guard Denzel Aberdeen, while reflecting on wider changes in college basketball recruiting and eligibility.
Coach Todd Golden discusses the re‑emergence of center Rueben Chinyelu, the addition of Tommy Haugh and Alex Condon, and the eligibility prospects for guard Denzel Aberdeen, while reflecting on broader recruiting trends.
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.
Despite upcoming NCAA eligibility changes that could sideline several veterans, Iowa State secures its international recruits and adds fresh talent through the portal and high school signings
The Cyclones have replaced departing stars with a mix of portal acquisitions and fresh recruits, ensuring continuity as the NCAA tightens rules for international players.
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 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.
The influx of former G League and NBA athletes into NCAA programs has ignited a debate over the future of college basketball and the integrity of amateur competition.