#13 Matt Gilhool Season 2025-26

PRIOR TO LSU
Towering forward prepped at William Penn Charter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania … Averaged 16 points per game, nine rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game in his senior season … Three-time All-State selection in Pennsylvania … Helped lead William Penn Charter to two Inter-Academic League championships during his high school career … Coached in high school by Brandon Williams.

PERSONAL
Born May 9, 2006, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania … Parents are Kristin and Patrick Gilhool … Has three brothers: Gavin (23), Patrick (21), and Daniel (16) … Left handed … Enjoys relaxing, being outdoors, fishing, and hanging out with friends … Favorite food is breakfast sandwiches and favorite dessert is doughnuts … Favorite NBA player is Scottie Barnes and his favorite team is the Philadelphia 76ers … Favorite athlete outside of basketball is UFC fighter Sean O’Malley … Chose LSU for its strong culture, family environment, and elite program development.