LSU's Risky Roster Build | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

LSU’s basketball program is in chaos as Coach Will Wade gambles on a roster full of players with serious eligibility questions — including NBA preseason vets and international stars already in their 20s. RJ Luis, who played for the Utah Jazz, and seven-footer Gilad Levy from Israel are just two of many recruits cleared by courts but facing SEC backlash after the conference banned former pros from returning to college. Skyy Clark and Donovan Dent also snagged fifth years despite playing four seasons each. With the season still months away, Wade’s gamble could pay off with a top-25 team — or…