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MBB Offseason '26 Transfer Portal / HS Tracker
Posted on 3/26/26 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 1:52 pm
Thought it would be a good time to start this thread up as we've already had two players state their intentions to enter the portal. The 2026 men's college basketball transfer portal officially opens on April 7, the day after the NCAA Tournament championship game. The portal remains open for a 15-day period, closing on April 21. Early reports are that Wade will have around $12-15 million in roster construction funds this season which is about double the amount we were working with last year. We're definitely in for a fun offseason.
Portal Players LSU has contacted:
LSU Players with Eligibility: (Bolded if entering portal)
Dedan Thomas (JR)
Ron Zipper (FR)
Jalen Reed (JR)
Mike Nwoko (JR)
Rob Miller III (SO)
Matt Gilhool (FR)
Mazi Mosely (FR)
Jalen Reece (FR)
Marcus Vaughns (FR)
Out of eligibility:
Max Mackinnon
PJ Carter
Marquel Sutton
Pablo Tamba
Rashad King
Jaden Bobbett
Portal Players LSU has contacted:
LSU Players with Eligibility: (Bolded if entering portal)
Dedan Thomas (JR)
Ron Zipper (FR)
Jalen Reed (JR)
Mike Nwoko (JR)
Rob Miller III (SO)
Matt Gilhool (FR)
Mazi Mosely (FR)
Jalen Reece (FR)
Marcus Vaughns (FR)
Out of eligibility:
Max Mackinnon
PJ Carter
Marquel Sutton
Pablo Tamba
Rashad King
Jaden Bobbett
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 2:13 pm
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 1:52 pm to tigersham
Visits Scheduled:
Portal Commitments:
Portal Commitments:
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 1:53 pm to tigersham
Current HS Commits (Under McMahon's staff)
Kevin Thomas- 4-star 6’7 SF ( LINK)
Herly Brutus- 4-star 6’5 SG ( LINK)
Owen Foxwell- 6-2 international guard ( LINK)
NC State high school commits that may follow Wade:
Cole Cloer- 4 star 6’7 SF ( LINK)
Trevon Carter-Givens- 3 star 6’10 C ( LINK)
Kevin Thomas- 4-star 6’7 SF ( LINK)
Herly Brutus- 4-star 6’5 SG ( LINK)
Owen Foxwell- 6-2 international guard ( LINK)
NC State high school commits that may follow Wade:
Cole Cloer- 4 star 6’7 SF ( LINK)
Trevon Carter-Givens- 3 star 6’10 C ( LINK)
This post was edited on 3/27/26 at 7:51 am
Posted on 3/26/26 at 1:55 pm to tigersham
Posted on 3/26/26 at 1:55 pm to tigersham
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:00 pm to tigersham
Hope Wade makes a run at trying to keep Dedan Thomas.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:00 pm to tigersham
On3 Article: Recruits React to Will Wade Leaving NC State for LSU LINK
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Will Wade made it official on Wednesday, announcing he is leaving NC State to be the head men’s basketball coach at LSU. The move opens another head coaching opportunity in the ACC. Below top high school recruits react to the news of Wade’s decision.
3-Star LSU Commit Marcus Vaughns: “I mean, I don’t know much about Will Wade to be honest, but I’ve started to watch a big of film. I have seen the success he’s had as a coach, regardless of where he’s been. And I’ve seen the things he cares about from a coaching and team perspective, which is something I’m definitely excited for. But, I mean, at the moment, this whole process is all new to me, so I’m interested as to how this is going to play out and what the future for this team looks like. But I’m definitely excited about it.”
4-star PG Tyrone Jamison, Jr. (2027): “Man, just crazy. Shows you it’s a business.”
5-star SG Ryan Hampton (2027): “It’s really great seeing him back there coaching at LSU because he had really great years there before he left. Glad to see him back at the Bayour. This is really big for LSU.”
4-star SG ONeal Delancy (2027): “He’s a great coach, they’ll be blessed to have him. It’ll be great to see what he does in the future.”
4-star SF Dawson Battie (2027): “The game is changing fast, man!”
Five-Star Plus+ Duke commitment Deron Rippey: “An interesting move. I wish him luck in his new endeavors.”
5-star PG Reese Alston (2027): “It’s good for LSU to have a coach like that back.”
4-star SF Jarvis Hayes Jr (2027): “Man, I was definitely surprised! But everyone has their own route and plan. I would just say trust God!”
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:07 pm to tigersham
Oh boy, here we go again. This is going to be an insane offseason
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:09 pm to tigersham
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Five-Star Plus+ Duke commitment Deron Rippey: “An interesting move. I wish him luck in his new endeavors.”
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:09 pm to tigersham
Dedan, does not strike me as a Wade player, Wade emphasizes toughness and grit, and as much as I enjoyed watching him this year, don't see them as a match for one another,especially with his price tag.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:12 pm to tigersham
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:14 pm to tigersham
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4-star SF Jarvis Hayes Jr (2027)
If he’s a shooter like his pops, sign him up!
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:24 pm to ATLTiger
It was shaping up to be an SMU/ NC-State battle for 5-star SG Ryan Hampton. So expect LSU to get involved there quickly.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:33 pm to tigersham
I'd been stunned if Allen Graves (Santa Clara) isn't one of the first calls Wade makes
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:33 pm to tigersham
He is not in the portal but Santa Clara star Allen Graves is from Ponchatoula and his older brother played here for Wade. Might be something to keep an eye on. Not mind blowing stats but he's a solid player in the typical Wade type Guard/Wing combo.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:52 pm to tigersham
I want to keep Kevin thomas
Posted on 3/26/26 at 3:11 pm to tigersham
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Five-Star Plus+ Duke commitment Deron Rippey: “An interesting move. I wish him luck in his new endeavors.”
what an odd person to ask about this and and even odder comment. 
Posted on 3/26/26 at 4:17 pm to Alt26
He’s a legit NBA first round prospect, very possible he goes pro
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:56 pm to TheWalrus
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He’s a legit NBA first round prospect, very possible he goes pro
I haven’t seen a single mock with his name listed. Are you thinking of Cenac at Houston?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:06 pm to Alt26
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