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LSU Finally Backed Down, But the SEC Still Has a Problem

The Tigers’ decision to leave two former NFL players off their roster ends one fight. It does not resolve the larger questions about conference governance.

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The wild world of LSU: from tigers on the field to wooing ex-NFL players

Recruiting ex-pros. Inflaming Ukraine-Russia tensions. Suing the SEC and being sued back. The school is adapting to a new reality – and also creating a new one

The Guardian - US

Pat Forde: LSU Is Testing the Limits of College Sports’ New Power Structure

The power conferences are building their own system of governance on the fly amid efforts to add former pro players to college rosters.

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Will Wade’s Return to LSU Is Already Pushing Bounds of NCAA Eligibility Audaciously

RJ Luis Jr. signed multiple two-way NBA contracts last season and is likely to face a legal fight to play for the Tigers in 2026–27.

Sports Illustrated

LSU Pushing Eligibility Envelope With Reported Signing of 2025 All-American, NBA Player RJ Luis Jr.

Expect Luis's eligibility to hit the courts as Will Wade looks to the NBA to fill out his roster for next season.

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Five Top Men’s College Hoops Programs With Major Holes Still to Fill

As roster-building season winds down, high-profile teams like Kentucky and Kansas remain incomplete, with glaring needs that could define their ceilings.

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Ranking the Top 20 Remaining Men’s Hoops Transfer Portal Targets

As roster certainty takes priority, a handful of elite holdouts will define the next phase of the college basketball offseason.

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Will Wade Defends Abrupt NC State Exit, Deflects Criticism With Jokes in LSU Return Press Conference

In a joke-filled introductory press conference, Wade addressed both his controversial NC State exit as well as his tumultuous first tenure at LSU.

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Where Are They Now? Catching Up With March Madness Viral Heroes of the Past

Northwestern’s crying kid. Villanova’s sobbing piccolo girl. Doug Edert and his viral mustache. Where are they now?

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The Ruthless Bottom Line Is Driving College Basketball Now

In the NIL era, roster building, resources and spending power have overtaken history as the sport’s true edge.

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Will Wade’s Very First Line As LSU Coach Was a Fitting Joke About His Firing

Wade clearly arrived in Baton Rouge in a good mood.

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NC State AD Boo Corrigan Gives Telling Timeline on Will Wade’s Decision to Take LSU Job

Corrigan made quite a few telling comments on Wade’s departure to LSU.

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Eight NC State Men’s Basketball Coaching Candidates After Will Wade’s Departure

The Wolfpack job is open again after one year, and a host of talented mid- and high-major prospects could be in the mix.

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LSU rehires Will Wade years after university fired him for recruiting violations

Will Wade expressed his excitement over the move and to be able ‘to go home’ to LSU

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Will Wade Confirms He’s Taking LSU Job After School Parts Ways With Matt McMahon

The current NC State coach was fired by the Tigers four years ago and will rejoin the program in a much different landscape.

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Will Wade and LSU Seem Destined for a Reunion Four Years After Messy Firing

The current NC State men’s basketball coach was radioactive after his last stint in Baton Rouge, but now could add to the menagerie of antiheroes.

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College Basketball’s Coaching Carousel: Tracking the Hirings, Firings and Rumored Moves

In the wake of the first weekend of March Madness, the college basketball coaching carousel is kicking into high gear.

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A Year After Rock Bottom, the ACC’s Bounce Back Needs to Be More Than Duke

The league is improved this season, with potentially eight teams in the men’s NCAA tournament, but its strength must translate to deep March Madness runs.

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Will Wade Rips ‘Soft’ Wolfpack as NC State Blows Late Lead in Loss to Miami

The Hurricanes’ 8–0 run in the final minute sealed NC State’s fate in a debilitating ACC loss on Saturday.

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How the $1 Million Players Era Festival Is Reshaping Feast Week

The Las Vegas tournament will feature 18 teams receiving NIL money for participating, siphoning teams from other events like the iconic Maui Invitational.

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Texas Tech Transfer Darrion Williams Picks ACC School in Transfer Portal

Williams, a two-time All-Big 12 selection is heading to NC State to play for first-year coach Will Wade.

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Men’s NCAA Tournament Showcasing Coaches’ Rehab in Scandal Cycle

Chris Beard at Ole Miss, Sean Miller with Xavier, Rick Pitino’s Iona stint ... these schools are getting a bump but are also getting used in the process.

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McNeese Officially Hires Baylor Assistant Bill Armstrong As Will Wade's Replacement

The two coaches worked together for six seasons at LSU.

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McNeese State Targeting Controversial Hall of Famer As Potential Will Wade Replacement

Wade, a controverisal hire in his own right, will take over at NC State after leading McNeese to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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Departing McNeese Coach Shares Teary Locker Room Speech After Missing Sweet 16

Grab the tissue box for this one.

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