LSU Eyeing Wade's Return, Shaking Up SEC

0:00On March 25, LSU was making waves in college basketball by reportedly trying to bring back former head coach Will Wade after just one season at NC State. The move would mean firing their current coach, Matt McMahon, and rehiring someone they let go a couple years back. Wade spent five seasons at LSU, leading them to the NCAA tournament three times in four years before getting fired ahead of the 2022 event over NCAA violations. He faced a two-year show cause penalty and a 10-game suspension, but bounced back by guiding McNeese State to a tournament upset last year. Earlier this week, NC State grabbed Wade right after his McNeese run, and he just got the Wolfpack into the first four, though they fell short against. Texas, now LSU wants him again amid their own struggles. Fans are buzzing about Wade's history against Alabama, where he won four of 11 games as Tigers coach, including their last victory over the Crimson Tide back in March 2022.

1:01LSU has dropped the six-meeting since. Meanwhile, Alabama preps for a big, sweet 16-clash with top-seated Michigan on Friday at 6.35 PM. Central time in Chicago, and this, coaching shake-up at arrival could shift SEC dynamics down the road.