LSU Guard Dedan Thomas Entering Transfer Portal

0:00On March 26, LSU Tigers guard D.D. and Thomas Jr. is leaving the program after just one season, entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The dynamic point guard transferred from UNLV last year, but dealt with a serious foot injury that limited him throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Thomas missed most of the season, undergoing surgery in February that ended his year. He appeared in only 16 games, averaging 15.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and a strong 6.5 assists per game with A. Solid assists to turnover ratio before dropping from the rankings due to low participation. Coach Matt McMahon praised Thomas as a tough competitor and great teammate who elevated everyone around him, despite fighting through pain to return. Briefly, including a team high 18 points in a close loss to Arkansas. Meanwhile, LSU faces bigger turmoil with rumors swirling about a potential coaching change.

1:01The program is reportedly eyeing NC State's Will Wade, which would require hefty buyouts about $8 million to part with McMahon and up to $5 million for Wade, dropping to $3 million after April 1st. As the transfer portal officially opens on April 7th, LSU must rebuild its roster amid all this uncertainty, setting the stage for a busy, offseason in Baton Rouge.