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LSU Tigers coach Will Wade describes roster as shorthanded before season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

LSU Tigers coach Will Wade describes roster as shorthanded before season

Summary

LSU Tigers head coach Will Wade noted his team's shorthanded situation following an exhibition game against McNeese. The Tigers narrowly secured a 63-60 victory with their starting five on the court for nearly the entire game. Wade mentioned he discovered late that one starter, Michael Ruzic, was cleared to play, reflecting ongoing roster uncertainty. This marks Wade's return to LSU after previous coaching stints from 2017 to 2022 and at McNeese and NC State. The regular season for the Tigers begins on November 3 against LSU-New Orleans Privateers.

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•LSU defeats McNeese 63-60 in an exhibition game.
•Will Wade describes his team as shorthanded.
•Michael Ruzic was confirmed available just before the game.
•Wade returns to LSU after previous coaching tenures.
•Regular season starts on November 3 against LSU-New Orleans.

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10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Will Wade’s ‘shorthanded’ take about LSU Tigers roster spells trouble for 2026 season

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Will Wade and the LSU Tigers played one of their exhibition contests against McNeese in the lead-up to the 2026-27 season. However, the roster outlook paved the way for questions before the regular season commences. Wade starts his second stint with the Tigers, previously coaching the program from 2017 to 2022. Following stops at McNeese and NC […] The post Will Wade’s ‘shorthanded’ take about LSU Tigers roster spells trouble for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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