LSU basketball coach Will Wade gives update with month out from first tip off
Wade said LSU has signed 15 players and is betting on transfers, international additions and court rulings to build a championship roster.
- On Wednesday, LSU basketball coach Will Wade defended his "unconventional" roster-building strategy for the 2026-27 season, adding players with contentious eligibility statuses.
- Southeastern Conference rules bar athletes who previously declared for professional drafts or signed contracts; Wade is pursuing players like RJ Luis, who secured a preliminary injunction to play.
- Wade confirmed 15 players have practiced together since September 2, including seven transfer portal additions and four international commitments, despite ongoing eligibility hurdles for some roster members.
- Remaining "unapologetic" about the strategy, Wade acknowledged the risk of failure, stating he would "restart next year" if the approach fails to deliver a championship for LSU Tigers.
- The Tigers will first take the court for an exhibition game against McNeese State on October 8 at Townsley Law Arena in Lake Charles as eligibility questions remain unresolved.
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LSU basketball coach Will Wade gives update with month out from first tip off
BATON ROUGE - LSU head basketball Coach Will Wade spoke Wednesday, giving media members and fans updates on the team's practice a month out from the beginning of the season. Wade's news conference began at 1 p.m.Watch here: Will Wade speaking with the media as practice ramps up ahead of the 2026-27 season. Wade says they are practicing with 15 players, some of them dealing with eligibility issues. #LSU Says he won’t/can’t speak on certain player…
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