LSU sophomore Brandon Rachal announces transfer

Brandon Rachal announced on Wednesday on Twitter that he will transfer out of the LSU men’s basketball program.

The 6-foot-5, 215-pounder signed out of Natchitoches Central signed with the Tigers in 2017.

Last season as a freshman, he played in 27 games and averaged 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds while playing 15.9 minutes a game. Rachal shot 53.3 percent from the floor.

Rachal had foot surgery in May.