{
  "id": 13236522,
  "title": "Will Wade’s ‘shorthanded’ take about LSU Tigers roster spells trouble for 2026 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/will-wades-shorthanded-take-about-lsu-tigers-roster-spells-trouble",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T22:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wade-shorthanded-lsu-tigers-roster-221652214.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Will Wade's comments about LSU Tigers' roster shortages ahead of the 2026-27 season have raised concerns about the team's performance. During an exhibition game against former team McNeese, the Tigers' starting five played almost the entire contest. Following his stint at LSU, Wade previously coached the team from 2017-2022 before moving to McNeese and NC State. On the day of the game, the team's roster only listed four players. Wade expressed regret for putting his players in an unfavorable position, especially as McNeese's attendance contributed to ticket sales. LSU aims to improve, as they finished last season with a 15-17 record, including a 3-15 SEC performance. Their season opener is set to take place at home against the LSU-New Orleans Privateers on November 3 at 8 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Will Wade and the LSU Tigers played one of their exhibition contests against McNeese in the lead-up to the 2026-27 season. However, the roster outlook paved the way for questions before the regular season commences. Wade starts his second stint with the Tigers, previously coaching the program from 2017 to 2022. Following stops at McNeese and NC […] The post Will Wade’s ‘shorthanded’ take about…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}