Five-star point guard Reese Alston is officially heading to LSU, announcing his commitment alongside his family on Thursday. This isn’t just any commitment, either: Alston is a truly elite talent, making this an immediate game-changer for the Tigers.
LSU Just Beat Out The Big Dogs
This move is huge because Alston is straight up one of the best prospects out there for the 2027 class. We’re talking about the No. 3 point guard in the entire country, and the No. 9 overall player, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He’s a certified 5-star talent who could have gone anywhere. And LSU, led by head coach Will Wade, is where he’s going. Think about who they had to beat: Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, and Wichita State were all finalists. Those are some serious programs, and LSU snagging this guy speaks volumes.
Alston’s Wild Take On Will Wade
What really stands out isn’t just *that* Alston chose LSU, but *why*. He had some pretty direct words about Coach Wade, telling ESPN’s Paul Biancardi, “The internet makes coach Wade out to be somebody he’s not. He has kept his word and showed up … He’s made me a priority.” That’s a strong statement from a top recruit, especially given the noise that can swirl around college coaching. It sounds like Wade made a personal connection that cut through everything else, and it paid off big time for LSU.
Alston is a massive pickup for LSU, and with a player of his caliber committing this early, the 2027 class just got a serious jolt. Get ready to see what this kid brings to Baton Rouge when he hits the court.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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