Brice Dessert joins LSU

Brice Dessert has received approval from the NCAA to play for Louisiana State University (LSU) this season. The confirmation was shared by Jon Rothstein, a journalist specializing in college basketball, and reported by Eurohoops on October 21.

Dessert's contract with Anadolu Efes

Dessert is now on the official roster of the LSU Tigers, wearing number 13. A lingering question is how much Anadolu Efes, the Turkish club he previously played for, received for his release.

Discrepancies in reported payments

Eurohoops reported that Anadolu Efes received 750,000 dollars in compensation on October 21, citing its sources. However, the same outlet had previously mentioned 750,000 euros on May 22, when Dessert signed with LSU, a figure also repeated by the Turkish site Basketfaul.

Other media reports a different amount

BeBasket, another media outlet, reported on October 22 that the payment was 500,000 dollars, according to its own sources. The discrepancy in figures has led to uncertainty about the exact amount paid.

Dessert’s contract details

Eurohoops noted that Dessert has only one season of college eligibility remaining and is still under contract with Anadolu Efes for the 2027-2028 season. His return to Istanbul is planned after the NCAA season, making this move a sort of one-year loan.

Dessert’s career background

Brice Dessert joined the Euroleague with Anadolu Efes in the 2025-2026 season, playing behind Vincent Poirier in the rotation. He played 17 games, averaging 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. In the Turkish league, he averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks, with an 80.6% shooting percentage.

Dessert’s international achievements

Dessert was a runner-up in the U16 European Championship in 2019 and the U19 World Championship in 2021, playing alongside Victor Wembanyama. His departure to LSU had been reported earlier in the year.

LSU’s upcoming game

In Baton Rouge, Dessert will play under coach Will Wade, joining teammates like Michael Ruzic and Mouhamed Dioubate. LSU is set to face Florida State in a pre-season game on Saturday.

Similar cases in European basketball

Eurohoops reported that Virtus Bologna is expected to receive 500,000 dollars for the departure of Italian player Saliou Niang, who is also joining LSU. This trend highlights how American college basketball is recruiting players still under contract with European clubs, a pattern also seen with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona this year.