Will Wade reportedly adds former second-round NBA draft pick and Italian pro to LSU basketball team

Will Wade reportedly adds former second-round NBA draft pick and Italian pro to LSU basketball team

Saliou Niang is coach Will Wade’s next overseas addition for the 2026-27 LSU roster. The 6-6 forward was a second-round NBA draft pick and played professionally in Italy. He’s the second international commit.

LSU basketball earns commitment from former NBA draft pick

On the same day that LSU made waves by agreeing to a deal with RJ Luis, Will Wade and his staff have reportedly earned a commitment from another player from the professional ranks. According to college basketball insider Jeff Goodman, the Tigers are set to add Saliou Niang for the 2026-27 season. Niang was the 58th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, Niang never signed with Cleveland and instead played for Vir…

Will Wade reportedly brings former second-round NBA draft pick and Italian pro to LSU

Saliou Niang is coach Will Wade’s next overseas addition for the 2026-27 LSU roster. The 6-6 forward was a second-round NBA draft pick and played professionally in Italy. He’s the second international commit.

Report: Italian forward Saliou Niang, former NBA Draft pick, commits to LSU

Italian forward Saliou Niang, the No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has committed to LSU, Jeff Goodman reports.