LSU coach Will Wade faces roster uncertainty as RJ Luis Jr. is ruled ineligible, while international players Brice Dessert and Saliou Niang are cleared to play.
01Summary
- 01RJ Luis Jr. will not play for LSU this season after the Tigers ended their fight for his eligibility.
- 02Saliou Niang, a 2025 NBA Draft second-round pick, has been cleared and is expected to start.
- 03Brice Dessert is expected to be eligible for the Tigers this season.
- 04Michael Ružić was cleared ahead of LSU's first scrimmage, and the team had 10 players on that roster.
- 05Márcio Santos signed a two-year contract with Spanish club Kosner Baskonia and will not play for LSU.
02Why it matters
LSU's unconventional roster approach could shape the team's competitiveness in the SEC season starting in two weeks.
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