LSU has fired embattled men's basketball coach Will Wade after receiving a notice of allegations that details significant misconduct, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
The firing means that Wade, who was in his fifth season at LSU, will not coach in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Tigers are projected as a No. 6 seed in the tournament, and assistant Kevin Nickelberry will serve as the interim coach, a source said.
This will mark the second time that Wade has been unable coach a Tigers team he led to the NCAA tournament.