Recruiting: LSU signs 2022 forward Tyrell Ward

LSU head basketball coach Matt McMahon has reeled in another top recruit for the 2022 signing class.

Four-star forward Tyrell Ward from Hyattsville, Maryland signed Saturday with the Tigers.

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Ward paired his final three to LSU, Virginia Tech and Georgetown. He had previously committed to Virginia Tech last July but reopened process following a coaching change by the Hokies.

The 6-foot-7, 185-pound Ward averaged 19.9 points and 5.0 boards per game, adding 2.6 steals for DeMatha Catholic High School. He is a defensive stalwart who can match up all over the floor. The bouncy ward thrives in transition, finishes above the rim, show excellent ball skills and range beyond the three-point line.

LSU recently secured 6-10 prep standout Jalen Reed.

Adam Miller, who originally entered transfer portal, has decided to make a final decision between a return to LSU or going to TCU.

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TIGER BASKETBALL GETS A FIVE-STAR SIGNEE IN SMALL FORWARD TYRELL WARD

BATON ROUGE – The recruiting success of new LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon and coaching staff continued Saturday as the school athletics department confirmed the signing papers of five-star small forward Tyrell Ward of Hyattsville, Maryland.

Ward, 6-7, 185, played at DeMatha Catholic High School where he averaged 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks.

Ward is rated a five-star prospect and rated No. 23 in the Rivals150 by Rivals.com and he is ranked 34th in the ESPN100 and 34th in the 247Sports.com composite ratings. He is the No. 11 small forward in the Class of 2022.

“It is another special day in Baton Rouge as we welcome Tyrell Ward to the LSU family,” said Coach McMahon. “Tyrell is a very skilled guard at 6-7 who can score the ball at all three levels. We love his three-point shooting combined with unique ability to finish at the rim in a variety of ways. Tyrell has a great basketball IQ and is passionate about becoming the best player he can be. We can’t wait to coach him at LSU.”

Ward played for Boo Williams’ EYBL team based in Virginia and averaged 16.4 points and 5.4 rebounds. He was a 2021 Peach Jam all-second team selection.

Ward is the third prep signee in the spring signing period along with Jalen Reed of Jackson, Mississippi (Southern California Academy) and Corneilous Williams of Meridian, Mississippi (Combine Academy).

The Tigers also have two returning scholarship players in junior Mwani Wilkinson and sophomore Justice Williams.

LSU has also signed from the transfer portal Kendal Coleman of Northwestern State, Justice Hill and Trae Hannibal of Murray State, Cam Hayes of North Carolina State and Derek Fountain of Mississippi State.