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Anyone crunch the numbers. How many can we sign in 24. We are at 13 scholarship players now with the 23 signing class and the portal additions. There are no seniors tho for next season. If everyone stays after next season it seems we can only sign 2. Am I wrong about this.

This may be a unpopular opinion but I have a strong feeling not every single player who could return for that covid year will return although I think someone will. Reese, HVL, and Poole are technically seniors next year, all could return for a 5th year if they wanted it.

Obviously the coaches have already probably gone through this scenario and what could happen so I imagine they have a plan in place in case Reese and/or HVL leave. I get the vibe they already have a good idea and are planning accordingly as we speak.

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Posted by LSUFreek

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Posted on 5/28/23 at 6:16 am to Tigerbait357

I would think there'll be some unexpected attrition, whether it's a star that turns pro early, or a sometimes-starter/backup who transfers out, or a no-minutes bench warmer losing a scholarship or transfers out for playing time.

If HVL gets her ring & feels she's been developed enough by Mulkey as a PG/show-runner, I could see her wanting the challenge to compete against pro's. Money-wise, it'd be a dumb move, but I could see it. There's also the slight possibility of the HVL/Morrow additions not meshing & some star leaving. Or what happens if a distracted rapper/baller Flau'jae is regulated to 2nd team if a backup outplays her?

I could see Poole and/or Poa possibly feeling slighted & transferring out if their roles don't expand into starter minutes, especially if Mikaylah and/or Velez earn more significant time.

Then there are the unknown backups, like Bartlett, A Williams, Besselman, etc. IIRC, scholarships are not a guaranteed for 4 years but are annually renewed. If so, maybe Mulkey forces out some bench players who don't progress, or they themselves just decide to go elsewhere to get playing time.

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