# LSU Basketball Coach Signs Pro Players, Challenges NCAA Rules

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Podcast: [SEC Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sec-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7685481)
Published: 2026-05-20T20:15:06+00:00
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LSUs basketball coach, Will Wade, is making headlines by signing a five-million-dollar EuroLeague point guard, Yam Madar, and former Big East Player of the Year, R.J. Luis. This move comes amidst a blurry college sports landscape where players are getting paid, drawing comparisons to Charles Bediakos situation at Alabama. Wades strategy, while controversial, is driven by a need to rebuild his roster after significant losses and lack of successful recruitment. The NCAAs stance on eligibility for these players remains unclear. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b544437e9eb2e5a5

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