LSU adds Memphis guard via portal

By Matt Moscona

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU added another shooter via the transfer portal when Memphis guard PJ Carter committed Friday. Joe Tipton of On3 first reported the news.

NEWS: Memphis transfer guard PJ Carter has committed to LSU, he told @On3sports. https://t.co/NMp6py5vhm pic.twitter.com/x4FHqgeoD4

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) May 2, 2025

LSU confirmed the addition via press release.

“We are happy to welcome PJ Carter to the LSU program,” said Coach McMahon.  “He is a perfect fit with our point guards and forwards because of his ability to shoot the ball at a high level.  PJ made 98 triples over the last two seasons at 40% so we love his ability to space the floor.  With his 6-4 frame, PJ was also a strong perimeter defender on Memphis’ NCAA Tournament team last season.  We are excited to add his experience and shot-making to our 2025-26 team.”

Carter is the second portal addition this week for the Tigers, joining forward Pablo Tamba from UC-Davis. LSU’s roster now sits at 12 scholarship players for the 2025-2026 season. Sources tell LouisianaSports.net that Matt McMahon would like to add one more to push the roster to 13 players. The Tigers are also scouring the international market, especially with the experience new general manager Ronald Dupree has as the former Director of Global Scouting for the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 6-foot-4 Carter began his career at Campbell University before jumping to Georgia Highlands College and then UTSA. In his lone season at Memphis, Carter averaged 5.4 points per game and 14.4 minutes.

Carter is the seventh portal addition this cycle for LSU.