Charles Carmouche has transferred from Memphis to LSU after being granted a fifth year of eligibility.

“We’re excited to have Charles as part of our LSU basketball program,” LSU coach Johnny Jones said in a release. “He has an ability to defend and a knack for scoring. With his experience, Charles brings a leadership and a presence to our team that we need heading into the start of preseason workouts.”

A Louisiana native, Carmouche played two seasons at New Orleans before transferring to Memphis, where he played the last two years.

Carmouche was granted a medical redshirt last season because of knee tendinitis.