Updated March 25, 2026
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2025-26)
Signed with the Tigers in the November 2025 signing period … Melbourne, Australia native came to Baton Rouge and enrolled in school for the spring semester … While he did not participate in any contests, he did practice with the team and aided the scout team in helping with game planning for the Tigers contests.
PRIOR TO LSU
First signee of the November period for LSU … Vaughns was part of the NBA Global Academy and took part in Basketball Without Borders during the NBA All-Star Weekend (2024) … Played for the Centre of Excellence in Australia … The NBA Global Academy provides development for top high school-age players outside the U.S. through a holistic approach that includes basketball skills, education, and life skills … Participated in the G-League Showcase in 2024 … MVP of the 2024 NIKE All-Asian camp … Four-star recruit was ranked No. 92 in the 247sports.com recruiting rankings at the time of his signing.
PERSONAL
Birthdate is Nov. 28, 2007 … Son of Brian Vaughns, fifth-round pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1987 NBA Draft. He also played for years in Australia’s National Basketball League and in Europe for several seasons. Brian played his college basketball at UC Santa Barbara and married Marcus’ mom, Julie, who is a native Australian.