Will Wade Returns to LSU, Bringing SEC Success

0:00On March 26, Big News shaking up college basketball, Will Wade is heading back to LSU after just one season in NC State. The Tigers are set to fire head coach Matt McMahon and bring Wade in for his second run in Baton Rouge. Wade took over LSU in 2017 when they were struggling with a 10 win season. By his second year, he had them as SEC regular season champs and in the sweet 16 for the first time in over a decade. The program has had a rough go since Wade left in 2022, posting limited success under McMahon. Fans and boosters have been vocal about wanting a spark. To make this happen, LSU is covering an $11 million buy-out for McMahon and his staff, plus about $5 million to get Wade from NC State. Negotiations wrapped up fast with reports breaking earlier this week. This quick turnaround puts Wade back at the helm, aiming to revive the Tigers amid a competitive SEC picture.