Jay Johnson is adding more help in the outfield as Tulane transfer Jason Wachs committed to LSU. Another lefty bat, the 6-2 rising junior hit .327 with 21 doubles, nine home runs and 54 RBIs with the Green Wave this season. He’s played all three outfield positions and spent most of his time in right and will join Notre Dame transfer Bino Watters in the outfield.
LSU pitcher Mavrick Rizy announced he’ll be transferring to Ole Miss. Rizy pitched 21-and-one-third innings his sophomore season with the Tigers with a 4.22 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
Louisiana Tech freshman closer Thomas Allen announced he’d be entering the transfer portal over the weekend. The Benton native was an NCBWA Freshman All-American second team selection after posting a 3.54 ERA with 49 strikeouts and 5 saves.
Also over the weekend, Diamond Dog first baseman Trey Hawsey announced he’d be joining former West Monroe High teammate Hayden Federico at Ole Miss next season. Hawsey hit .335 with 15 homers and 47 RBI this year.
LSU softball ace Jayden Heavener is headed to Texas Tech. Heavener pitched 16 complete games this season and finished the year with a 2.81 ERA, 128 strikeouts and a 13-and-9 record.
LSU basketball coach Will Wade officially signed his first four transfers. Michigan State junior guard Divine Ugochukwu averaged just five points in 16 minutes a game with the Spartans last season, but The Advocate’s TJ Brown says he has the tools to take a big step forward next year if Wade gives him the keys to the Tigers’ offense. He says he reminds him of former Tigers guard Eric Gaines.
The other three transfers are Kansas State guard Abi Bashir, Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate and UTSA guard Austin Nunez.