Summary
Reports suggest that LSU is considering rehiring Will Wade, the former LSU head men's basketball coach, despite previous controversies. LSU seems to be working on hiring Heath Schroyer as a senior administrator, who has a history with Wade. Wade is currently coaching at NC State, but there are financial negotiations involved in potentially bringing him back to LSU.
Key Facts
- LSU is interested in rehiring Will Wade for their men's basketball program.
- Heath Schroyer, who may join LSU as a senior administrator, has previously worked with Wade.
- Matt McMahon is the current head coach of LSU's men's basketball team with a contract that has three years left.
- McMahon's buyout clause is approximately $8 million.
- Wade has a $5 million buyout at NC State, which reduces to $3 million after April 1.
- Wade's past at LSU included success but also controversy due to recruitment violations.
- He received a two-year show-cause order and suspension in June 2023 for NCAA violations.
- Wade has been successful at McNeese State, leading the team to two NCAA Tournaments.
