Xavier Lands Commitment from Former LSU Forward Michael Nwoko

Nwoko will be the Musketeers' fourth team in four seasons after stints at Miami, Mississippi State, and LSU.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:52pm

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Just days after the men's college basketball transfer portal opened, the Xavier Musketeers have reportedly landed a commitment from former LSU forward Michael Nwoko. Nwoko, a 6-foot-10 senior, is entering his fourth school in four seasons after previously playing at Miami, Mississippi State, and LSU.

Why it matters

Nwoko's arrival at Xavier comes as the program bids farewell to leading scorer Tre Carroll, who is out of eligibility after leading the Musketeers with 17.8 points per game last season. Nwoko's experience and production at the SEC level could help fill that scoring void for Xavier as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

In the 2025-26 season, his best so far, Nwoko averaged 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for LSU. He had five games with at least 21 points, including 17 against SEC champion Florida, 16 against Kentucky, and 15 against Sweet 16 team Texas. Across his first three collegiate seasons, Nwoko has averaged 7.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

  • The men's college basketball transfer portal officially opened just days ago.
  • Nwoko's commitment to Xavier was reported on April 8, 2026.

The players

Michael Nwoko

A 6-foot-10 forward who is entering his senior season and will be playing for his fourth team in four years after stints at Miami, Mississippi State, and LSU.

Tre Carroll

The leading scorer for Xavier last season, who is out of eligibility after averaging 17.8 points per game.

Richard Pitino

The head coach of the Xavier Musketeers, who has landed Nwoko as a transfer.

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What’s next

Nwoko's commitment to Xavier will become official in the coming days as he joins the Musketeers' roster for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Xavier has landed an experienced and productive transfer in Michael Nwoko, who could help offset the loss of leading scorer Tre Carroll and provide a boost to the Musketeers' frontcourt as they look to build on their recent success.