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**17-year-old 6-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva signed with LSU women's basketball**, announced Friday by Coach Kim Mulkey after playing for MBA Moscow. The addition bolsters the Tigers' frontcourt depth and gives Mulkey an immediate-impact post for the 2026-27 season.
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LSU junior safety Dashawn Spears discussed his fall camp role in a post-practice interview, saying he will be asked to do it all for the Tigers’ defense this season while playing the dynamic STAR position in coordinator Blake Baker’s secondary.
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LSU senior defensive end Princewill Umanmielen broke down the Tigers' defensive scheme and shared observations from his first fall camp after transferring from Ole Miss as one of four players to follow head coach Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge.
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SEC coaches offered mixed reviews of LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, praising his athleticism and playmaking while questioning his talent level — a split that underscores the scrutiny facing the Arizona State transfer as LSU's starter.
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LSU cornerback DJ Pickett stated he has worn No. 5 since age 4 and it was promised during recruitment, wishing ex-Tiger Jayden Daniels well, while Daniels said he hopes the jersey dispute resolves privately between his reps and LSU as he focuses on Commanders camp.
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LSU Baseball posted “Built By The Powerhouse,” tagging its recruiting account @LSUbsbrecruit alongside @MLB and @MLBPipeline with an accompanying image — reinforcing the program’s emphasis on its pro pipeline during the current recruiting window.
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LSU cornerback DJ Pickett was pictured wearing No. 5 in the first camp photo release.
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Dandy Don’s LSU Sporting News began releasing its updated depth chart for the LSU football team’s offensive line, tight ends and quarterbacks after five practices — the first installment in a position-by-position look at the 2026 roster.
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Corey Thompson, the Missouri City, Texas native out of Lawrence Elkins who wore No. 23 as a safety-turned-linebacker for LSU from 2012-2017, is featured in the program's 23-day countdown to football season — spanning six seasons that included two injury redshirts.
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**LSU sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett wore No. 5 during Thursday fall camp practice.** The number, previously worn by former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, drew immediate attention amid reports of a dispute with Daniels’ representatives.
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LSU head coach Lane Kiffin doubled down on his call for a transfer portal window for the Class of 2022 after a Colorado judge’s preliminary injunction extended eligibility for that group through the 2026-27 season. The clarification follows the initial order granting those athletes another year o…