Márcio Santos leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv to join LSU in NCAA

06/05/202616:05

Márcio Santos LSU — Marcio Santos Virtus Bologna - Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Euroleague 2025/26 Round 12 Bologna, 21/11/2025 Foto S.Ponticelli / Ciamillo-Castoria

The South American talent moves from EuroLeague to college basketball, strengthening coach Will Wade’s roster

Márcio Santos will continue his career in the NCAA, as the South American player is leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv and has officially committed to LSU for next season.

The 23-year-old, 6-foot-9 forward stood out in EuroLeague with Maccabi, averaging 6.9 points in 14 minutes per game while shooting an impressive 40% from three-point range.

For coach Will Wade, Santos represents a major addition in terms of talent and upside. LSU could also add Saliou Niang, who has reportedly received a $7 million offer from the university for next season.

NEWS: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Márcio Santos has committed to LSU, Arturs Kalnitis and @FFGBasketball tell DraftExpress.

The 6’9, 23-year-old Brazilian big averaged 6.9 points in 14 minutes in the Euroleague, shooting 40% from 3.

Big addition for Will Wade and the Tigers. pic.twitter.com/Gf68ZNBuP0

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 6, 2026