LSU secures commitment from 5-star center Xavier Young for 2027 class
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Xavier Young, a five-star center, has committed to LSU and plans to reclassify into the 2027 class. At 16 years old, he will need to spend a minimum of two years at the college level before being eligible for the NBA draft. His commitment contributes significantly to LSU’s recruiting efforts, positioning the program to have a highly ranked class in 2027. Young's skills and potential suggest he could make an immediate impact once he joins the team.
- •Xavier Young commits to LSU on October 31, 2026.
- •Young plans to reclassify into the 2027 recruiting class.
- •He must remain in college for at least two years before NBA eligibility.
- •LSU's recruiting efforts gain momentum with this addition.
- •Young is seen as a potential impact player for LSU.
- 4:26 PMESPN — LSU lands 5-star center Xavier Young, now has 2027's top class
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star center commits to LSU basketball, reclassifies to 2027
"Five-star center Xavier Young has committed to LSU and plans to reclassify into the 2027 class. The 16-year-old will need to spend at least two years in college before he's eligible for the NBA draft.
"Will Wade has done it again, landing a commitment from five-star center Xavier Young. He is their fourth five-star commitment in the 2027 cycle.
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External links- ESPNOct 31, 2026, 4:26 PMLSU lands 5-star center Xavier Young, now has 2027's top class
Five-star center Xavier Young has committed to LSU and plans to reclassify into the 2027 class. The 16-year-old will need to spend at least two years in college before he's eligible for the NBA draft.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 3:35 PMFive-star center commits to LSU basketball, reclassifies to 2027
Will Wade has done it again, landing a commitment from five-star center Xavier Young. He is their fourth five-star commitment in the 2027 cycle.
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