Will Wade’s LSU Builds Momentum With No. 1 2027 Recruiting Class
Young’s NBA ambitions
Young said he trusts Wade after the coach reviewed his game and discussed a route to the NBA. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi reported Young’s comments about Wade’s plan.
Young is 6-foot-9 and weighs 210 pounds. He will remain under 18 until March 2028, and league rules require a player to turn 19 in the year of the draft and spend two seasons in college. That makes 2029 the earliest he could become a draft prospect, according to Borzello and Biancardi.
Class gathers top recruits
Young’s commitment adds to the 2027 recruiting class, described in the report as No. 1 in the cycle. Five-star combo guard King Gibson committed in early October, while point guard Reese Alston announced his decision on Thursday. The report also says international signee Saliou Niang has two years of eligibility remaining and can play this season as well as alongside the 2027 class.
LSU seeks a turnaround
Wade’s first tenure as LSU coach ended with his firing in 2022 after an NCAA recruiting scandal. Since then, the Tigers have missed the NCAA Tournament for four straight seasons and averaged 4.25 conference wins per season. The recruiting class offers LSU a potential path toward future improvement, though the report cautions that progress may take time.
Key points
- Will Wade’s LSU has the 2027 cycle’s No. 1 recruiting class, according to the report.
- Young said Wade presented a two-year plan to help him pursue an NBA career.
- NBA rules make 2029 the earliest possible draft year for Young.