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re: MBB Offseason '26 Transfer Portal / HS Tracker

Posted on 10/25/26 at 10:38 am to
Posted by TigerCub
Team Boxtard
Member since May 2006
22967 posts
Posted on 10/25/26 at 10:38 am to
Thanks for the recap. I figure that these guys will need a few games to gel and play together. Good thing is we have 3 home games before our first big test. We definitely need to get better at the free throw line, that's been a problem in all 3 exhibitions.
Posted by RoyalWe
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2018
5636 posts
Posted on 10/25/26 at 11:31 am to
My thought was exactly that. They need some time to gel. You can tell the pieces are there, but the chemistry isn’t yet.
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21954 posts
Posted on 10/25/26 at 2:00 pm to
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Would like to see Dessert get a few games under his belt. The 2-3 zone that FSU played at times bothered him. Seemed to be a step slow, but my guess is a few games will shake off some rust and he’ll be fine.


He'll get into a rhythm with this team, but he isn't super quick, especially compared to Ruzik's play. He's good around the basket and a nice defender. Everyone assumed he would be the primary 5, but Ruzik came in bigger and stronger than expected, so Dessert might end up being more of a 15 - 17 min role player.

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Niang got a foul on the tip off and it felt like that kept him from playing aggressive. Same as Dessert, hoping there is some rust to shake off.


Niang is known for his aggressive, explosive play, and he seemed to be feeling his way through the first half. What impressed me was his basketball knowledge and ability to move the ball around the court. Early in the game, with the shot clock running down, he drove towards the basket, and the D collapsed on him; instead of forcing a shot, he kicked it out to an open Dent for the 3. Then, in the second half, on a run-out, he adjusted his spacing and pace off the ball, setting himself up for the lob dunk. He's going to excel in Wade's system.

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Clark and Dent (assuming eligibility) will be one of the best back courts in the league


The only negative here is the shocking lack of depth at guard. The drop-off behind those two is worrying given that both of their cases are up for appeal.
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
7166 posts
Posted on 10/25/26 at 6:33 pm to
I see Levy didn’t get any minutes. Is he eligible? If so, is he expected to contribute?
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21954 posts
Posted on 10/25/26 at 9:22 pm to
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I see Levy didn’t get any minutes. Is he eligible? If so, is he expected to contribute?


Levy is currently ineligible due to age under 5 for 5. LSU is applying for a waiver, so we will see what happens. He would be 9th man, but he is experienced and can eat up a few minutes in the post if needed.
Posted by AlecRock23
Central, LA
Member since Mar 2015
2867 posts
Posted on 10/26/26 at 12:05 pm to
Are we going after any Louisiana high school guys?
Posted by RoyalWe
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2018
5636 posts
Posted on 10/26/26 at 1:02 pm to
As long as proven, older players are available the HS player has to be very special at the moment.
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
18163 posts
Posted on 10/26/26 at 1:27 pm to
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Levy is currently ineligible due to age under 5 for 5. LSU is applying for a waiver, so we will see what happens. He would be 9th man, but he is experienced and can eat up a few minutes in the post if needed.

I thought that incoming enrollees could choose 5 for 5 or old eligibility rules?

quote:

The rule change will be fully effective for all prospects initially enrolling full time in college in fall 2027 or later.

For students enrolling full time for the first time in fall 2026, and current student-athletes with eligibility remaining after the 2025-26 academic year, schools will apply whichever produces the most favorable outcome, either the previous rules (four seasons within five years) or the new age-based model.

For current student-athletes with eligibility remaining under the previous rules, schools must submit any season-of-competition or eligibility clock extension waiver requests, based on circumstances during or before the 2025-26 academic year, with all supporting documentation to the national office no later than July 31, 2026. After that date, waivers of the previous rules will no longer be available.

The rule is not retroactive for athletes whose eligibility has already been exhausted. Current seniors who completed their eligibility in spring 2026 will not receive an additional season under the new structure.
Posted by Pnels08
Member since Jul 2014
10743 posts
Posted on 10/26/26 at 5:10 pm to
Not LSU related but just so we can all laugh at Auburn.


Mantas Rubstavicius, who was projected to be a big player for Auburn is officially withdrawing and going back to Europe. Apparently he had already took college classes and the GM didn't tell anyone at Auburn about it.
Posted by AlecRock23
Central, LA
Member since Mar 2015
2867 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 8:16 am to
Christian Clair from Shaw has an LSU offer

Would love for us to take him
Posted by ParkerEdwards4Prez
337
Member since Apr 2026
55 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 3:29 pm to
2027 5 star PG (6’3,170) Reese Alston will be committing Thursday (10/29) at 2:45pm. His final four is Louisville, Tennessee, LSU, and Kentucky. He has already been predicted to LSU on Rivals.
Posted by Bout2Ret
Member since Aug 2025
343 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 5:16 pm to
Apparently you haven’t heard or read all of the smoke about his dad being pissed with Wade and wants nothing to do with LSU ??
Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
81905 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 5:22 pm to
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his dad being pissed with Wade and wants nothing to do with LSU ??

Normally wouldn't you trash Wade after he committed to whatever other school though? Doing that before the announcement feels like he's trying to throw his body in front of it because the son is committing to LSU.
Posted by Bout2Ret
Member since Aug 2025
343 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 5:26 pm to
I sure hope you’re right
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21954 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 5:50 pm to
As expected, the NCAA has filed an appeal in the Kentucky case, and a judge has been assigned.
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
49554 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 5:59 pm to
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As expected, the NCAA has filed an appeal in the Kentucky case, and a judge has been assigned.
That’s in state court and concerning Clark for us, correct?
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21954 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 6:28 pm to
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That’s in state court and concerning Clark for us, correct?


Yes.

Also, the NCAA is yet to file an appeal in the California case covering Dent. It is expected, but the longer it takes, the better.
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
49554 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 6:32 pm to
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Yes.

Also, the NCAA is yet to file an appeal in the California case covering Dent. It is expected, but the longer it takes, the better.
Thanks. I keep up pretty well, but appreciate the confirmation.

Did Clark have a specific reasoning to drop out of the California case and join the Kentucky case?
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21954 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 7:36 pm to
Posted by The Truth 34
Chavez Ravine
Member since May 2010
41896 posts
Posted on 10/27/26 at 8:23 pm to
I would pay to punch that goofy, yankee douche right in his fricking face. He’s such a condescending prick.
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