LSU's Thomas Transfers, Coaching Shakeup Looms

0:00On March 25, LSU Tigers guard Data and Thomas Jr. is entering the NCAA transfer portal after just one season in Baton Rouge. The 6-foot-1 Jr. transferred from UNLV last year and showed promise as a scorer and passer before foot injury derailed his campaign. He missed most of the 2025-2026 season, sitting out the first five southeastern conference games and playing in only eight. More before season ending surgery in February. In those limited appearances, Thomas averaged 15.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game. Coach Matt McMahon praised Thomas as a tough competitor and great teammate who fought through the pain to return briefly, including a team high. Eighteen points in a close loss at Arkansas. His departure adds to roster changes as the Tigers rebuild. Meanwhile, LSU faces uncertainty with rumors of a coaching shake-up swirling. The program is reportedly targeting North Carolina State Coach Will Wade, which would require buying out McMahon's roughly $8 million contract, and Wade's $5 million buyout that drops to $3 million after April 1st.

1:11With the transfer portal window opening April 7th, LSU has a tight timeline to reshape the team amid these developments.