LSU Basketball Signs Mississippi State Transfer Michael Nwoko

LSU men's basketball coach Matt McMahon has signed center Michael Nwoko from Mississippi State, marking the program's first commitment from the transfer portal for the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-10 Nwoko averaged 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game during his time at Mississippi State, where he started 32 of 34 games last season. Coach McMahon expressed enthusiasm about Nwoko's athleticism and potential contributions to the team, particularly in scoring, rebounding, and shot blocking. In addition to Nwoko, LSU also secured a commitment from UNLV guard Dedan Thomas, who averaged 15.6 points and 4.7 assists last season, further addressing the team's needs for the upcoming year. This recruitment aims to strengthen the roster, especially following the departure of several players due to eligibility issues. LSU is focused on building a competitive team for the next season with these strategic transfers.