With six players departing via the transfer portal after a tough first season for [autotag]Matt McMahon[/autotag], LSU has been understandably active in the transfer portal this cycle.
The Tigers have already picked up two commitments, and according to On3, they’ll be hosting former Nevada center [autotag]Will Baker[/autotag]. A four-star prospect and top-40 recruit from Austin, Texas, Baker originally signed with the Longhorns.
After playing in 23 games as a true freshman, he left for Nevada as a midyear transfer in 2021 and took a redshirt year. He became a regular starter over the last two seasons, and he played and started in 32 games this season.
The 7-footer averaged 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists and was a third-team All-Mountain West selection.
The Tigers need a lot of help this offseason, but landing an experienced big man like Baker in addition to a talented guard and wing in [autotag]Jalen Cook[/autotag] and [autotag]Jordan Wright[/autotag] would be a good start.
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