Florida's Todd Golden blasts LSU's Will Wade for recruiting pro players: 'Not what college athletics is about'
Florida coach Todd Golden criticized LSU's Will Wade for recruiting older, professional players, arguing it undermines the essence of college athletics. Wade's recruitment strategy includes signing players like 25-year-old Yam Madar and former G-Leaguer RJ Luis Jr., raising questions about NCAA eligibility. Golden's comments reflect a broader concern among college basketball coaches regarding the direction of the sport.
- ▪Todd Golden expressed concerns over Will Wade's recruitment of professional players for LSU.
- ▪Wade's strategy includes signing older players, challenging NCAA eligibility rules.
- ▪LSU's recruiting class currently ranks 72nd nationally, while Florida has signed younger prospects.
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Florida's Todd Golden blasts LSU's Will Wade for recruiting pro players: 'Not what college athletics is about' The coach of the Gators sounds off on recruiting professional players back to college basketball By Brad Crawford May 20, 2026 at 12:54 pm ET • 3 min read Getty Images LSU basketball coach Will Wade is pushing the envelope in recruiting ahead of his first season with the Tigers, arming his program with a roster of professional basketball talent while challenging the fabric of the sport's unclear eligibility rules.Not only is LSU reportedly preparing to give 25-year-old guard Yam Madar out of Israel $5 million to sign, but Tuesday's news of news of the Tigers signing former St. John's star and G-Leaguer RJ Luis Jr.
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