LSU basketball reportedly adds experienced scoring guard from Israel

LSU picked up a new piece for its 2025-26 roster.

According to reports, Israeli scoring guard Ron Zipper will play for Matt McMahon’s program next season.

LSU has landed a commitment from Israeli guard Ron Zipper, source told ESPN. 22-year old lefty is averaging 10.5 points and shooting 36.4% from 3 in Israel’s top division this season. Has been a standout for the Israel national team at U18 and U20 levels.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) May 3, 2025

Zipper, who turned 22 in January, will have 4 seasons of college eligibility. Per Eurobasket.com stats, the 6-4 Zipper averaged 10.5 points over 19.1 minutes per game in 2024-25 for Hapoel-Altshuler-Shaham-Beer-Sheva in an Israeli professional winter league. Zipper made 46.7% of his 2-point attempts and 36.4% of 3-pointers.

McMahon and his staff are in the process of building the 2025-26 roster after a disappointing 2024-25 season. The Tigers opted to retain McMahon despite a 14-18 overall record and a 3-15 mark in SEC play last season. LSU declined one of the SEC’s 2 automatic bids to the NIT.

LSU has had a busy offseason. The Tigers have added 7 players via the transfer portal. The Bayou Bengals are also returning bigs Jalen Reed and Robert Miller while bringing in a trio of incoming freshmen.

Ron Zipper highlights https://t.co/PTCdDmV1Pg pic.twitter.com/H3Z9G34hSI

— Matthew Brune (@MatthewBrune_) May 3, 2025

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