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The misconception is lsu has a lot of talent.

Posted on 3/12/22 at 6:07 am
Posted by dos crystal
Georgia
Member since Aug 2008
4723 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 6:07 am
Only one player on this team that may make an nba roster. If Reid develops, he could be #2.

They have average talent. Tenn, Ky, AU, etc have a lot more. Not even going to name Gonzaga, Kansas, Baylor, Duke

The potential sanctions has hurt recruiting the last couple years. We are getting back on track with out falling off the map. That’s a compliment to W.W.

He can recruit shooters, he’s proven that with cam Thomas, smart, etc. he can recruit athletes, he can coach defense (this years team) and offense (last three years) It’s just being able to healthy, stay the course, it will come together.
Posted by geauxtigers33
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
13734 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 6:13 am to
People mistake athleticism, which LSU has in abundance, with basketball skills. .

I think Murray could develop into an NBA player as well.
Posted by Tiger2tiger97
Member since Jul 2021
664 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 6:32 am to
Hurt recruiting? Wade had the #8 and #4 ranked classes the past 2 years.
Posted by skullhawk
My house
Member since Nov 2007
23277 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 6:38 am to
It was always going to be a rebuilding year, losing your best scorer for the season was devastating, but the early success reset Expectations for a lot of folks.

The SEC was also extremely good this season. In previous years, this was a 12 or 13 conference win squad.
Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
15931 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 7:08 am to
The misconception is this place thinks WW is one for the best coaches in the sport
Posted by John cocktoasten
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2018
295 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 7:20 am to
#truth
Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
8537 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 7:24 am to
It is funny how people think because Wade is a good recruiter that it somehow makes this roster really talented.

I’ve said it all year. This team starting the season had no clear cut NBA player (once Miller went out).

Tari has developed into an NBA player. Now compare that other rosters in the SEC.

If this team gets a 6 seed and makes the second weekend it will have overachieved. The reason we have done as well with the talent we have is because of the coaching decision to put the emphasis on defense.

Of course to acknowledge this would require people to give Wade credit. There are idiots on this board who think all he can do is buy players and sit on the bench as a cheerleader.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
28581 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 7:50 am to
I said before this season I thought this was Wade’s least talented group since his first year. Not that this team doesn’t have talent. It absolutely does. Just not as much when compared to the prior 3 season. And that was BEFORE Miller was lost for the season.

The guard play has been inconsistent, at its very best. That’s why the offense has struggled so much. It relies heavily on the guards being able to create off ball screens.

If the guards can give them two solid games next week LSU is good enough to make it to the second week of the tournament. If not, they are likely going home in the first round unless they get a really favorable match up.
Posted by C
Houston
Member since Dec 2007
27832 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 8:18 am to
Gaines has the talent to play in the NBA.

I’m excited about this team next year if we can avoid injuries and have someone step up as a real 3pt threat
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
262007 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 8:20 am to
LSU has had top 15 recruiting classes for several years, talent isn't the problem.

Unless you think the talent is extremely overrated.
This post was edited on 3/12/22 at 8:23 am
Posted by Magician2
Member since Oct 2015
14553 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 8:22 am to

This post was edited on 6/4/22 at 6:44 am
Posted by outerstater
Member since Jan 2022
800 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 8:26 am to
There is some talent, but does not seem coordinated most of the time
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
30959 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 8:34 am to
quote:

Only one player on this team that may make an nba roster. If Reid develops, he could be #2.


So let me see if I have this right.

Reid may see an NBA roster if he develops.

Out of Eason, Pinson, Gaines, Day, Murray, O'Neal, and Wilkinson only one might (your words) make an NBA team?



How about a ban bet that more than one of those guys makes a roster at some point?
Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
7328 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 8:38 am to
quote:

They have average talent. Tenn, Ky, AU, etc have a lot more. Not even going to name Gonzaga, Kansas, Baylor, Duke


Now do Arkansas. Hell the Razorbacks roll out a 5’2” guard for good minutes each game. Point being LSUs talent is on par with the Razorbacks but the record vs them isn’t good.
This post was edited on 3/12/22 at 8:39 am
Posted by fastlane
Member since Jul 2014
2402 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 9:04 am to
Murray and Reid as seniors is what we need. That will be great.
Posted by T
Member since Jan 2004
9889 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 9:08 am to
LSU has:
5 stars: 1
4 stars: 7

That’s a lot of talent.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
8111 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 9:08 am to
So just to make sure I’m getting this right. Wade deserves credit for not recruiting well enough, but he didn’t recruit well because of possible sanctions that he brought upon himself? I like Wade but you’re all over the place with this one.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 9:30 am to
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Not even going to name Gonzaga, Kansas, Baylor, Duke


Names Gonzaga, Kansas, Baylor, Duke
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278941 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 9:38 am to
He had 3 last year and severely underachieved
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 3/12/22 at 9:39 am to
quote:

Only one player on this team that may make an nba roster. If Reid develops, he could be #2.
Holy shite you are dumb

quote:

He had 3 last year and severely underachieved
Yeah man finishing 3rd in SEC, 2nd in SECT, and losing to a E8 team is underachieving I guess.
This post was edited on 3/12/22 at 9:44 am
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