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LSU basketball has zero players on the roster following Will Wade hire
TL;DR
LSU basketball currently has no players on its roster after Will Wade's hiring, with nine players entering the transfer portal and five others lacking eligibility. This situation leaves Wade facing the challenge of rebuilding the team from scratch.
Key points
- LSU basketball has zero players on the roster.
- Nine players entered the transfer portal.
- Five players are ineligible.
- Will Wade faces a major rebuilding challenge.
- LSU spent $15.3 million to hire Wade and buy out McMahon.
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Will Wade's decision to abandon NC State for a second head coaching run at LSU sparked backlash from some and was a cause for celebration for others. Now on Day 22 of Wade's latest tenure in Baton Rouge, the Tigers have no players on the roster.
Not an exaggeration, there are literally zero players left on the roster with nine players entering the transfer portal and another five without eligibility. LSU guard Jalen Reece was the latest to enter the portal on Friday morning, which officially emptied the bench for Wade.
Like Tennessee women's basketball last week, Wade and LSU now face the reality of starting over from scratch. This is where the two-time coach and his staff will make their money as the Tigers have hit rock bottom.
After spending a reported $15.3 million to buyout former coach Matt McMahon, along with releasing Wade from his NC State deal, was this all worth having an entire roster head for the exit? That will be the question for LSU officials to ask themselves in the midst of the next season. Not having a single player and needing 15 of them with the transfer portal window approaching the final days might put Wade at a serious disadvantage.
Wade signed a seven-year contract running through 2033, according to NOLA.com. The deal is worth over $30 million, starting at $4 million annually and increasing to $4.5 million in the final years, according to reports.
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Q&A
Why does LSU basketball have zero players on the roster?
LSU basketball has zero players on the roster because nine players entered the transfer portal and five others are ineligible.
What are the implications of Will Wade's hiring for LSU basketball?
Will Wade's hiring means LSU must rebuild its team from scratch, which poses significant challenges as the transfer portal window is closing.
How much did LSU spend to hire Will Wade and buy out the previous coach?
LSU reportedly spent $15.3 million to buy out former coach Matt McMahon and release Will Wade from his NC State contract.