LSU Hires Will Wade, Shakes Up SEC

0:00On March 26, LSU was shaking up its men's basketball program by bringing back Will Wade as head coach. Wade, who led the Tigers from 2017 to 2022, steps into replace Matt McMahon after just two seasons. This move ramps up competition in the southeastern conference, where LSU now eyes a quick turnaround. Earlier this week, reports surface that LSU is finalizing the deal with Wade, fresh off a solid year at North Carolina State. There, he posted a 20-win season and earned a spot in the NCAA tournament's first four. The school also plans to hire Heath Shroyer, the athletic director from Agnistate, who first gave Wade a chance after his LSU exit. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the surprise hire, especially since McMahon has not been officially informed of his firing. Wade's track record speaks for itself, with a career mark of 266 wins against 119 losses over 12 seasons as a head coach. It puts pressure on rivals like Kentucky right away.

1:02Meanwhile, LSU's pursuit of Shroyer adds another layer, linking back to Wade's recent success at McNeese before state. Details on McMahon's future remain unclear, but the Tigers seem focused on rebuilding fast. As Ben Rue's gears up for Wade's return, all eyes stay on how this bold hire plays out in a stacked league.