LSU Football under Lane Kiffin and Ed Orgeron... | Will Wade adds another Pro | LSU Baseball End Of The Year Recap

The LSU Tigers athletic department is driving nationwide sports headlines. From shocking coaching staff reunions in football to boundary-pushing basketball recruitment and a historic baseball collapse, the Bayou Bengals are completely reshaping collegiate athletics. Football: Coach O Rejoins Lane Kiffin LSU Football has reunited Lane Kiffin with former head coach Ed Orgeron.The Role: Orgeron signed a one-year, $100,000 agreement through February 2027. He serves as a special assistant for recruiting and defense.The Connection: The duo previously coached together at USC under Pete Carroll.The Goal: Bolster Louisiana regional recruiting power. Give Kiffin elite, local NIL-era leverage. Basketball: Will Wade Signs Former Pro RJ Luis Jr.Returning head coach Will Wade is building a highly controversial roster. He just added another professional athlete, sparking massive NCAA eligibility debates.The Addition: RJ Luis Jr. signed with LSU. The 23-year-old was the 2025 Big East Player of the Year at St. John's.The Controversy: Luis went undrafted in 2025 but signed contracts with both the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics, playing in NBA preseason games.The Pro Roster: Luis joins a stacked international and professional-grade class. This includes 25-year-old Israeli guard Yam Madar and 2025 draft pick Saliou Niang.The Hurdle: NCAA President Charlie Baker maintains that players who sign NBA contracts are ineligible. LSU is expected to challenge this ruling in court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.