LSU announces Tyrell Ward is stepping away from the team

Just moments before LSU’s season opener, the program announced junior Tyrell Ward will be stepping away from the team.

“Tyrell Ward and I have decided that he will be stepping away from the program to focus on his mental health,” said LSU head coach Matt McMahon via release. “I do not anticipate him returning to competition this season. We are very appreciative of his contributions to our program, and we will be supporting him every step of the way moving forward.

Ward signed with LSU in as a four-star prospect from Washington, D.C. Over two seasons with the program, Ward has played in 54 games with 18 starts. As a sophomore in 2023-24 the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 9.1 points per game and shot a team-best 41 percent from three point range.

That season was highlighted by a buzzer-beating basket against Kentucky on February 23 that gave the Tigers a, 75-74, win.

LSU added three transfer guards, Jordan Sears, Cam Carter and Dji Bailey, who are set to start the season opener. Sophomore Mike Williams and freshmen Curtis Givens and Vyctorius Miller will also provide depth on the perimeter.