Five-star Reese Alston commits to LSU and Will Wade
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Key Points:
- Five-star guard Reese Alston, ranked No. 9 overall in the 2027 recruiting class, committed to LSU, choosing the Tigers over Louisville, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Wichita State.
- Alston is the third member of LSU’s 2027 recruiting class, joining four-star guard King Gibson and five-star football tight end Ahmad Hudson, helping LSU secure the No. 2-ranked recruiting class for 2027.
- This commitment marks the first five-star high school recruit secured by LSU coach Will Wade since his return, signaling a shift from relying on transfers and international players to building through high school talent.
- Alston is praised for his offensive skills, ability to create scoring opportunities, adequate size, speed, and underrated on-ball defense, making him a versatile and impactful player.
- Other top recruits in the 2027 class include four-star forward Asa Montgomery committing to Duke and five-star center Lewis Uvwo committing to Providence, the highest-ranked player to commit so far.
