Okay, so get this: LSU men’s basketball just got a massive shot in the arm for the 2026-27 season. An injunction got granted in California for the Glancey vs. NCAA case on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and because of it, two former UCLA players, Skyy Clark and Donovan Dent, are now officially cleared to compete for LSU! This isn’t just a regular transfer, man, this is a whole new level of roster boost from a court ruling.
Skyy Clark Brings Serious Scoring Power to Will Wade’s Squad
Seriously, getting a guy like Skyy Clark eligible is HUGE for LSU. We’re talking about a 6-foot-3 guard who’s not afraid to put up points. Throughout his college career, he’s been averaging a solid 10.4 points per game, chipping in close to three rebounds and assists, all while shooting nearly 47% from the field. That’s efficiency, and that’s exactly what you need. Clark started his collegiate journey at Illinois, where he started 12 of the 13 games he played, so he’s no stranger to being a go-to guy right from the jump. He then bounced to Louisville for the 2023-24 season before landing at UCLA for the past two seasons. As a starter for the Bruins in the 2025-26 season, he was putting up 11.5 points and a little over two rebounds per game. Those are proven numbers, and he’s bringing that double-digit scoring ability straight to LSU. How big is that for Coach Will Wade’s team? So, so big.
Dent’s Already Balling Out, Plus More Roster News
But wait, there’s more! Donovan Dent is also cleared, and he’s already been making noise in the preseason. This dude actually got a temporary restraining order on Aug. 18 in his own age-based eligibility lawsuit, so he’s been out there competing! He dropped 12 points against McNeese on Oct. 8, and then turned around and absolutely torched UCF for 21 points on Oct. 14. That’s straight-up production, and now it counts for real. These two former Bruins aren’t the only new faces cleared for action either. Forwards Saliou Niang and Brice Dessert also got the green light to play for the Tigers. Adding this kind of talent, especially with proven scorers like Clark and Dent, has to have the whole team hyped up.
LSU’s gonna be back on the court for their final exhibition game before the regular season kicks off. They’re facing Florida State at noon CT on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Tallahassee, Florida. With these new guys potentially in the mix, you know the Tigers are looking to make a statement heading into the season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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