LSU lands Xavier Young, now No. 1 for 2027 recruiting — SkimNews
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- Xavier Young committed to LSU and plans to reclassify from the 2028 class into 2027, choosing the Tigers over Tennessee, Maryland, Michigan and TCU.
- LSU now has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country; Young is the Tigers’ third five-star prospect and fourth top-25 recruit in the 2027 class.
- USA U17 National Team won the FIBA U17 Men’s World Cup gold medal in Istanbul, with Xavier Young averaging 7.6 points and 3.7 rebounds.
- Texas Impact’s Xavier Young posted 10.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 61% field-goal shooting over 18 games on the UAA circuit.
- Will Wade told Young during his visit that he has a chance to become an NBA player; Young said he trusts Wade and his two-year plan to reach the league.
- Xavier Young, who turned 16 in March, must spend at least two years in college before becoming eligible for the NBA draft.
Why it matters: LSU gains a 6-foot-9 five-star center and the No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class, while Tennessee, Maryland, Michigan and TCU—the four other finalists—do not land him. For Young, Wade’s two-year NBA-development plan matters because, at 16, he must spend at least two years in college before becoming eligible for the NBA draft.
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