LSU signs French center Brice Dessert, former Victor Wembanyama teammate and opponent in international play
LSU has signed French center Brice Dessert, who previously played alongside Victor Wembanyama on national teams. Dessert, a 6-foot-11 player, averaged 8.7 points and 3.3 rebounds last season with Anadolu Efes. His addition is part of LSU head coach Will Wade's strategy to strengthen the roster with international talent.
- ▪Brice Dessert has agreed to play for LSU after being pursued by several top programs.
- ▪He averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 23 games last season.
- ▪Dessert and Wembanyama were teammates on the France U-16 and U-19 national teams.
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