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Internet Reacts To Will Wade Potentially Returning To LSU

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By Spencer Rozell | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 11:25 AM ET

Time heals all wounds.

Sources: LSU is working to hire McNeese’s Heath Schroyer as a Senior Administrator.

The Tigers’ head coaching job is not open, but LSU President Wade Rousse & Schroyer both previously hired NC State’s Will Wade at McNeese & are on the verge of bringing him back to Baton Rouge.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 25, 2026

After several investigations and subsequent firing for recruiting violations, LSU is looking to bring back former head coach Will Wade to lead the basketball program back to relevance.

2026 college athletics:

2019: FBI wiretap records Will Wade cheating. LSU forced to get rid of him.

2026: Will Wade returning to LSU who “has the money and is willing to spend it”

I don’t think willingness has ever been the problem. It’s been the legality of it https://t.co/pN457M5ZXA

— Brooks Austin (@BrooksAustinBA) March 25, 2026

Wade brought the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament in three of his five seasons as head coach (COVID cancelled the tournament in 2020). After being fired, he went on to coach two seasons at McNeese State and one at NC State.

He made the tournament all three seasons with both programs.

Will Wade met with NC State officials Wednesday to discuss reports around a possible return to LSU, source confirms.

NC State is expected to make a competitive offer within 24 hours to keep Wade in Raleigh.

Can confirm LSU is working to bring McNeese AD Heath Schroyer to Baton…

— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) March 25, 2026

Wade’s potential return to Baton Rouge isn’t playing well outside the LSU fandom.