re: Hoops: Can LSU go 9-7 in conference? I think so.

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with a recruit or two, this team will be a top 25 squad next season

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I agree. we already have a 3-star instate SG commitment. Plus, we only lose (2) Seniors that are worth a shite (Storm and White). Bass has improved this year but has still been a complete bust. With TJ's defensive mind and the bigs continuing to improve (specificaly J Ham), this team can certainly continue to be a force. Playing in the SEC costs us RPI rank, so even if we pull off a 10-6 sec record with 2 wins in the tourney, I still have to doubt a ncaa bid. they say the sec will get 5 or 6 bids this year, but i'm thinking 5 is a stretch when selection comes.

nonetheless, this season is a vast improvement from the last 2 seasons, and i think all the TJ nay-sayers are starting to realize that he's a very good coach.