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LSU Pursues Wade for Coaching Return

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LSU Mens Basketball in Turmoil: Rumors Swirl Around Potential Return of Former Coach Will Wade

The LSU mens basketball team is facing uncertainty this offseason, with head coach Matt McMahons job security in question after four years without an NCAA Tournament appearance. Reports suggest LSU is considering hiring former coach Will Wade, who led the Tigers to the Sweet Sixteen and an SEC regular-season title before off-court issues ended his tenure. The potential move would come with a hefty price tag, including an eight-million-dollar buyout for McMahon and five million dollars to hire Wade from NC State. The NCAA Transfer Portal opens April seventh, adding to the anticipation surrounding the Tigers roster and future.

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LSU Pursues Wade for Coaching Return

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0:00On March 25, LSU man's basketball is in turmoil this off-season, with head coach Matt McMahon's job on shaky ground after four seasons without Anne, NCAA tournament appearance, and finishes near the bottom of the southeastern conference. Earlier this week, rumors heated up about LSU pursuing NC State Coach Will Wade for a return to Baton Rouge, where he previously led the Tigers to the Sweet 16 and an SEC regular season title before off-court issues ended his tenure. Reports indicate LSU president Wade Rousse, an incoming senior administrator Heath Shroyer from McNeese State, both worked with Wade in the past. Fueling talk of a reunion, even though the head coaching spot isn't officially open. Any move would cost big, including an $8 million buyout from McMahon with three years left on his deal, plus $5 million to pry Wade. From NC State, dropping to $3 million after April 1st, as the NCAA transfer portal opens, April 7th, all eyes stay on Baton Rouge for what could reshape the Tigers roster and

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