LSU Basketball Recruiting News

Five-star LSU commitment King Gibson brings size, three-level scoring ability and two-way versatility to Will Wade’s 2027 class. Here’s a closer look at the 6-foot-5 guard’s game — and why Wade made him a priority

Will Wade and LSU have landed a major piece for the future with the commitment of five-star 2027 guard King Gibson, one of the nation’s top prospects.

Kim Mulkey and LSU will host No. 2 Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka and No. 4 Jezelle “GG” Banks during Clemson weekend. With No. 3 Caroline Bradley already committed, the Tigers are heavily involved with three of the nation’s top four prospects for 2027.

Will Wade and LSU are using football weekends in Baton Rouge to make moves with some of the nation’s top basketball prospects. Five-star targets and a coveted dual-sport commitment headline a busy fall recruiting calendar for the Tigers.

LSU women’s basketball has added a major international talent with the signing of 6-foot-5 Russian post player Anna Minaeva. The 17-year-old arrives with professional experience in Russia and gives Kim Mulkey an imposing, versatile frontcourt presence capable of making an immediate impact in 2026-27