Will Wade's LSU basketball starts season with dominant win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Will Wade began his second tenure as head coach at LSU with a commanding 100-57 victory over LSU-New Orleans on November 3. This marks Wade's return after being fired in March 2022 due to major recruiting violations. With a roster that includes several players who recently played overseas, Wade aims to rebuild the program after two difficult seasons. Donovan Dent led the team with 19 points and 10 assists, while a mix of transfers and new players made significant contributions. Wade emphasized the goal of creating a championship-caliber program going forward.
- •Wade's first game back results in a 100-57 win
- •Team led 53-17 at halftime
- •Donovan Dent scores 19 points and 10 assists
- •Wade aims to rebuild LSU into a top program
- •Roster includes several international and transfer players
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Will Wade is back coaching at LSU and starts second stint with a season-opening victory
"(AP) — Will Wade’s second act at LSU started on Tuesday night — 1,697 days after his first ended.Wade was fired on March 12, 2022, just as the NCAA sent LSU formal notice of allegations and later found him guilty of five major recruiting violations.
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