Former LSU coach Will Wade was re-introduced today as the new head men’s basketball coach. “The General” received a warm welcome back from university officials and the hundreds of Tiger fans in attendance at the Maravich Center. Wade, who led LSU to three NCAA Tournament appearances in five seasons, wants to do even bigger things the second time around.
“We’re going to make history, one way or the other. We’re coming back, like Dr. Rousse said, to try to hang a banner, win a national championship, or I’m going to be the first coach fired from the same school twice,” Wade said.
Wade was fired in 2022 for committing NCAA recruiting violations. He rebuilt his career by winning two Southland Conference Championships at McNeese and just took North Carolina State to the NCAA Tournament. Wade says he’s not looking back; he’s looking forward to winning a lot of games at LSU.
“Our time is NOW, with LSU basketball. I didn’t come here to reflect and talk about the past and any of that stuff. I came here to WIN. And we’re going to win immediately,” Wade said.
Wade leaves North Carolina State after one season. He says he returned because of familiarity and his love for the state and LSU.
“You won’t find anybody that’s more proud to wear that LSU and state of Louisiana than this guy right here; And we’re going to find 15 players that are willing to lay it on the line for us every night,” Wade said.
Wade will begin building next year’s roster when the transfer portal window opens on April 7th.
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