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LSU men's basketball will not cruise into its SEC schedule like it did in previous years under Matt McMahon. Will Wade is going all in on getting his abnormal roster geared up for big games at the beginning of the season.

College Basketball News / LSU Tigers on SI / June 1

LSU Coach Will Wade Ripped by Insider: 'You Suck for College Basketball'

The LSU Tigers men's basketball team has had an interesting offseason to say the least. After parting ways with head coach Matt McMahon following four seasons with the team, the Tigers brought back Will Wade, who returns to Baton Rouge four years after his first stint with LSU.

College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / March 29

How Florida Could Benefit from Will Wade's Ugly Departure from NC State to LSU

The LSU Tigers hired Will Wade this week to replace former head coach Matt McMahon, who struggled to find his footing in the SEC. Wade left the NC State

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 28

LSU Receives Hundreds of Requests After Will Wade News

LSU fired coach Matt McMahon and brought Will Wade back. LSU parted ways with coach Matt McMahon on Thursday. The university moved quickly and brought him in, welcoming back familiar faces.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 26

Bad News for NC State

NC State fans got up to some bad news on Thursday. Former Clemson assistant Will Wade, who coached the Tigers under Oliver Purnell, is leaving Raleigh to head back to Baton Rouge.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 26

Will Wade Releases Statement Announcing LSU Return

RALEIGH — After just one season, Will Wade's NC State career is officially over. The coach accepted the head coaching position at LSU on Thursday after the school decided to move on from current head coach Matt McMahon, reuniting with Wade after firing him in 2022.

LSU Basketball Pulls Off Historic Move in Hiring Away NC State Wolfpack HC Will Wade

In an unprecedented move that has quickly taken the college basketball landscape by storm, Will Wade is set to return to LSU after one season with the NC State Wolfpack, according to CBS Sports.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 26

Will Wade's 'Shameless' Move To LSU Gets Immediately Criticized

NC State thought it found its long-term solution at head coach in Will Wade, but it turns out he was never fully committed to the program. Wade signed a six-year contract with NC State in March 2025.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 26

Reports: LSU to fire coach Matt McMahon, bring back Will Wade

LSU is parting ways with Matt McMahon to hire North Carolina State's Will Wade for a second stint as head coach, according to multiple reports on Thursday morning.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / March 26

New Details Emerge Surrounding LSU Basketball's Major Pursuit of NC State's Will Wade

In what has become the hottest topic across college basketball, the LSU Tigers have intensified their pursuit of NC State head coach Will Wade as the program evaluates options heading into the 2026-27 season.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / March 25

The Buyout Numbers: How LSU Basketball Could Replace Matt McMahon With Will Wade

While LSU Tigers men's basketball coach Matt McMahon remains the shot-caller in Baton Rouge, his future with the program sits in question amid a chaotic offseason.

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / March 25

New Details Surrounding LSU Basketball's Pursuit of NC State's Will Wade Revealed

North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade remains in headlines this month amid recent buzz surrounding a potential return to Baton Rouge as the LSU Tigers' shot-caller.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 12

NC State coach Will Wade denies interest in LSU reunion

As North Carolina State's ACC tournament run came to an end Thursday, head coach Will Wade said he has every intention of getting his current program back to prominence and does not have an eye on his former job.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 28

LSU looks to improve defense against Southern Miss before SEC play

LSU has one more non-conference game before beginning its 18-game gauntlet in the SEC. The Tigers (11-1) are 7-0 at home as they prepare to face Southern Miss (7-6) on Monday night in Baton Rouge, La.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 18

On verge of AP Top 25, LSU welcomes Southeastern Louisiana

LSU is off to arguably its best start of the Matt McMahon era as it continues its nonconference slate against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night in Baton Rouge, La.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 8, 2025

LSU Basketball Hires Yasir Rosemond as New Assistant Coach Under Matt McMahon

Yasir Rosemond is a veteran coach with over 15 years of college basketball experience. He’s known for helping players grow and for his strong recruiting skills.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 17, 2025

LSU basketball makes final decision on Matt McMahon’s future

Matt McMahon is in his third year as the head coach of the LSU basketball team, and the Tigers are struggling. After a promising year last season, it looked like McMahon was in the process of turning things around at LSU.

College Basketball News / NIL on SI / February 17, 2025

LSU Dives Head First Into Bold New NIL Strategy to Bolster Program

Despite a disappointing start for the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team in their third season under Matt McMahon, the school is bolstering their support of the head coach.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / June 9, 2024

LSU Basketball: No. 1 Player in NCAA Transfer Portal Visiting LSU, Matt McMahon

Matt McMahon and the LSU Tigers remain active in the NCAA Transfer Portal with a prized free agent set to make his way to Baton Rouge for an official visit.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / May 22, 2024

LSU basketball poaches current head coach to become Matt McMahon’s assistant

The college hoops coaching carousel has resembled the Wild West recently. That continued on Wednesday, as LSU basketball may have become the first program in a while to poach a current head coach for an assistant role.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Glory / April 15, 2024

Coach Matt McMahon looking to bring former transfer portal loss back to LSU

The college basketball transfer portal is out in full force, and relatively unsurprisingly, coach Matt McMahon and the Tigers have been in on some of the best players in the country.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Glory / March 20, 2024

LSU basketball coach Matt McMahon has a very specific goal for 2024-25 season

There’s no doubt that the 2024 Tiger basketball season was a vast improvement over year one under LSU basketball coach Matt McMahon. With that said, it wasn’t without its downsides.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Glory / March 19, 2024

Coach Matt McMahon, LSU basketball making the most of opportunity in NIT

As of Sunday evening, we now know that coach Matt McMahon and LSU basketball has not only made the 2024 NIT, but that they’ll be facing North Texas for the second time this season during the first round.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 28, 2024

What They Said: LSU's Matt McMahon and Jordan Wright Talk Win Over Georgia

LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon OPENING STATEMENT: “Just so proud of our players. The game wasn’t a thing of beauty, but at the end of the day the goal is to win by any means necessary.

College Basketball News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 22, 2024

What They Said: LSU’s Matt McMahon, Tyrell Ward Talk Win Over Kentucky

Head Coach Matt McMahon Opening Statement... “Really don’t have the words to describe it. Just so proud of our players. Over the last week seeing the toughness that we need to play with.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Glory / February 8, 2024

Matt McMahon making a strong push for top-30 recruiting target

When it comes to the recruiting trail, LSU coach Matt McMahon isn’t one to stray away from being a bit more hands on. Notably, when it comes to class of 2025 top-30 recruiting target Hudson Greer, he’s one of just six coaches who have been in to see the elite forward this season.