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Wade's LSU Basketball Rebuild: New Talent Arrives
11 May
Summary
- Will Wade is rebuilding LSU men's basketball after a roster reset.
- Newcomers include SEC veteran Mouhamed Dioubate and international prospect Marcio Santos.
- Four scholarship players are currently on the LSU roster.
LSU men's basketball is undergoing a substantial rebuild under head coach Will Wade, who is embarking on his second tenure with the Tigers. After the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, the roster was reset, leaving the team with only four scholarship players.
Wade has been actively recruiting both international prospects and Power Five transfers to fill key roles for the upcoming season. Among the new additions is Abdi Bashir, a six-foot-seven guard who previously started at Kansas State, averaging 13.2 points per game. Divine Ugochukwu, a guard capable of stretching the floor, joins from Michigan State. Mouhamed Dioubate brings SEC experience from Alabama and Kentucky, contributing 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.
Marcio Santos, a six-foot-nine center from Brazil, represents a significant international signing, having been pursued by other programs. These diverse talents signal Wade's strategy to renew interest and build a competitive team following his successful first stint at LSU from 2017-22, which included an SEC championship and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
