The LSU men's basketball program has added a program great to its staff. The school has announced that former SEC Player of the Year Marcus Thornton has joined the LSU Basketball program’s support staff for the 2025-26 season.
According to an LSU press release, Thornton will serve in an off-court role in mentoring players and assisting in player development under the direction of head coach Matt McMahon.
Thornton joins to an LSU men's basketball program that is hungry for a strong season in 2025-26. LSU won just three SEC games last season while posting an overall record of 14-18.