LSU basketball adds a four-star recruit described as one of the most athletic players in 2026 class

LSU basketball added a new player in the 2026 recruiting class in Kevin Thomas, who announced his commitment on Friday.

The 6-foot-6, 195-pound wing — with a 6-10 wingspan — is the No. 72 player in the nation and the No. 29 small forward, according to 247Sports. The four-star committed to coach Matt McMahon and LSU after receiving offers from Miami, Auburn and Florida State.

Thomas, who attends Montverde Academy in Florida, is the third player McMahon adds to the Tigers' 2026 recruiting class. He joins fellow four-star wings Herly Brutus, who is 6-5 from Florida, and Marcus Vaughns, who is a 6-8 from Australia.

Thomas averaged 11.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.0 turnovers per game for SOH Elite in the Under Armour AAU circuit this past summer. He sh