LSU coach [autotag]Matt McMahon[/autotag] went to work this offseason after a disappointing first campaign with the Tigers, landing a top transfer portal class once again.
There was some uncertainty, however, about whether one of the top additions would make it to Baton Rouge. Nevada center transfer [autotag]Will Baker[/autotag] was testing the 2023 NBA draft waters this offseason, but he ultimately opted to withdraw and will officially be a Tiger this fall, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein.
Baker is a native of Austin, Texas, who originally signed with the Texas Longhorns out of high school. After one season in which he played in 23 games but saw minimal action, he transferred to Nevada.
Source: LSU's Will Baker will withdraw from the 2023 NBA Draft and return to school next season. Transfer from Nevada.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 30, 2023
Baker had to sit out his first year with the Wolf Pack but started 59 of 63 games over the last two seasons. In 2022-22, he averaged 13.6 points per game and shot 56% from the field en route to All-Mountain West Third Team honors.
The 7-footer also averaged 5.2 rebounds. Baker will join LSU with one remaining season of eligibility as a redshirt senior.
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