Matt McMahon explains how he plans to build new LSU staff

After a highly successful run as the head coach at Murray State, Matt McMahon has been rewarded with a bigger job – taking over as the head man of the LSU men’s basketball program in the SEC. Inheriting a team that’s had success over the years but has dealt with many issues involving former coach Will Wade, McMahon’s hands are full – but he is a proven winner who hopes to continue to be successful in Baton Rouge.

Making the move to LSU after compiling a 154-67 overall record with three NCAA Tournament appearances in seven seasons at Murray State, McMahon takes over a Tigers’ team that went 22-12 overall this season and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Iowa State. Wade was fired by LSU before the start of March Madness after the program received its Notice of Allegations from the NCAA, which included multiple violations by the former coach.

Coming into Baton Rouge with plans to have LSU consistently competing in the SEC, McMahon made it clear that he’s going to put together a top-tier coaching staff that can lead the Tigers to success.

“We’ve definitely been besieged with texts and emails and everybody wants to come to LSU,” McMahon said. “As I said, it’s one of the great places in all of college sports. I’m going to put together the best staff that – not necessarily because of the name on the front of their jersey was – I’m going to get transformative people on my staff who are going to impact our young people.

“Every coach comes to these press conferences and says we’re going to win national championships, we’re going to – everyone wants to win. It’s about the processes of how you go about doing that – on a daily basis. So I’m going to have great people in our organization who are going to invest in our players and help them maximize their opportunities here at LSU.”

McMahon takes over at LSU after a stellar final season at Murray State, which was highlighted by the Racers going 31-3 overall with a perfect 18-0 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. McMahon’s squad earned a No. 7 seed for the NCAA Tournament and lost to No. 15 seeded Saint Peter’s in the second round.