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re: LSU Basketball Recruiting Thread: 2024 (And Beyond)
Posted on 4/8/24 at 10:22 am to slutiger5
Posted on 4/8/24 at 10:22 am to slutiger5
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Current roster missing a big man but time still left.
You have Reed (6'10), Fountain (6'9), Collins (6'9...with a bigger wingspan) and Miller (6'10) coming in. None of those guys are what you would call traditional post-players (which I assume you mean when you say "big man"), but they give you size and length inside.
To your point, McMahon has shown a preference for what many would consider to be "Stretch 5" players. But given the fact LSU's offensive (and defensive) efficiency numbers have been AWFUL in his first two seasons here is there any reason to pigeon hole yourself into making sure you have at least one such player be a focal point of your team? I would argue a post presence with stronger defensive and rebounding abilities would be more beneficial. Or, why not try playing Reed in a Trendon Watford type role? Watford was LSU's "5" in 20-21, but he didn't play a typical "5" role. Reed has a similar skillset to Watford. That offense was a top 5 offense. Of course, other players contributed to that as well. But it showed you can have success with different types of lineups.
Point being, McMahon hasn't been successful enough (and the data reflects it) to say his preferred style of play and roster make up is unmalleable. In fact, I'd say he needs to change what he is doing because what he's doing now simply isn't working.
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