re: LSU basketball transfer portal watch

Regarding Kel'el Ware who is big time talent whom Wade liked and LSU is back in contact with per reports - these comments below from his former coach are concerning. Maybe he didn't like the coach, maybe he didn't like going from Arkansas to the northwest, maybe he felt entitled as a top 10? LSU needs talent but also highly competitive guys if not a couple true dogs out there to set the tone (ie. Tari, Smart, E. Williams, Days, Murray, KBW, Mays type players). Traore had some smaller yet similar issues at Auburn this season with Pearl not happy with his focus and practice intensity several times which carried over to games.

“We’ve had a lot of conversations,” Altman said. “They haven’t gone as well and haven’t been as constructive as we want them to be. I was disappointed in his effort. I let him know that. He’s gonna have to make some adjustments or I’ve got to make some decisions. His time has been reduced. That doesn’t help us, because he is talented.”

This isn’t the first time this season that Altman has publicly criticized Ware’s effort.

Following Oregon’s home win over Oregon State on Dec. 31, Altman paid a backhanded compliment to the freshman, noting that Ware had played with energy in that game and “at least acted like he wanted to be here tonight.”

“He hasn’t blocked any shots lately. He hasn’t gotten any hands on balls,” Altman said. “He’s not using that length. We’ve still got to try to put the best team out there that gives us the best chance.

“If he’s playing hard, that helps us. But if he’s not, that hurts us.”