LSU roster reveals ten players in exhibition game against McNeese
LSU head coach Will Wade fielded ten players in an exhibition game on Thursday against McNeese as the program continues to build its roster for the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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LSU coach Will Wade fielded ten players for an exhibition scrimmage against McNeese on Thursday as the program works to finalize its roster before the 2026-27 college basketball season. CBS College Basketball reported that the LSU official website currently lists four players on the team roster. [1]
According to CBS College Basketball, the extended ten-player roster for the scrimmage featured former UCLA players Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark. Michael Ružić was also cleared to play for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. [1]
The scrimmage against McNeese marked a matchup against the program where Wade coached before he accepted the head coaching job at NC State last offseason. CBS College Basketball also reported that LSU recruited player Márcio Santos last month in hopes of securing his eligibility. [1]
The LSU Tigers compete in the Southeastern Conference and play home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Wade is entering the first year of his second stint as head coach, accompanied by assistant coach Johnny Jones. [3]
In short
- LSU fielded ten players in an exhibition game against McNeese on Thursday.
- LSU currently lists four official players on its team website.
- Michael Ružić was cleared for the 2026-27 season on Thursday.
- Former UCLA players Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark participated in the LSU scrimmage.
Sources
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- [1]Tracking Will Wade's 'unconventional' roster at LSU: Who's eligible and who's on the outside looking in?CBS College Basketball, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Tracking LSU's Returners: How each offensive piece has settled into role in 2026On3, 1d ago
Background
- [3]2026–27 LSU Tigers men's basketball team on Wikipedia
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