LSU basketball center Brice Dessert joins 2026-27 roster

LSU basketball has added French center Brice Dessert to its 2026-27 roster after a significant offseason overhaul. Dessert, a 7-foot, 255-pound fifth-year senior, previously played in the Euroleague, averaging nearly nine points per game. He brings experience from both international youth competitions and a background in a basketball family, as both of his parents played the sport. Dessert's skills were on display in LSU’s recent exhibition match against Florida State on October 24. He is expected to contribute to the Tigers' frontcourt depth this season, where they have four centers all standing 7 feet or taller.

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