Georgia basketball's record NIL donor slams NCAA for LSU's NBA roster: 'I think its a joke'

The LSU Tigers have gone the unconventional route under Will Wade's second stint in Baton Rouge. They’ve handled their offseason by adding five players who come from a professional background, most of whom were already drafted and played in the NBA.

Players currently signed to LSU’s roster for the 2026-27 season that fit that professional background are RJ Luis (NBA G-League), Yam Madar (2020 NBA Draft class), Brice Dessert (EuroLeague), Marcio Santos (EuroLeague), and Saliou Niang (2025 NBA 2nd round pick).

With their pro-loaded roster, a notable name in the SEC circle, Adam Wexler, the founder of PrizePicks and CEO of Hidden Jams, and a 2007 Georgia alumni weighed in after making the single largest donation to the athletic program in support of the men’s basketball team.

“I think it's a joke. I'm a huge supporter of college athletes getting paid, but at some point there has to be a line between college and professional sports,” Wexler told The Sporting News. “I don't necessarily blame the schools or programs that are pushing the boundaries. They're operating within the rules that exist. The real issue is that the NCAA hasn't established clear guardrails around what college sports are supposed to be.”

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The official schedule for both teams has not been finalized yet, but expect a matchup coming sometime in the fall. Wade and Mike White have a history that extends to two SEC programs after the Georgia coach came over from Florida.

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