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re: '12-'13 - Year in Review (Basketball)
Posted on 3/18/13 at 9:08 am to SouthOfSouth
Posted on 3/18/13 at 9:08 am to SouthOfSouth
Next Years Recruiting Class:
6'8" Jarell Martin (5star, top20) - Martin is a consensus five star player out of Baton Rouge. The McDonalds All-American is not only big, but he is athletic. While his future will likely be at power forward, he may be asked to play some shooting forward. I could see him backing up O'Bryant or putting O'Bryant at five and Martin at four. How Coach Jones uses Martin will be an interesting question leading into next season.
6'7" Jordan Mickey (4star, top50) - Mickey is one of the most athletic guys I've seen. He can just out of the building and loves to get to the rim. He plays much more like a SF than a PF and I could definitely see him taking over the 3 from Carmouche. While Martin comes in with higher accolades, Mickey fits the position of need better and may be an opening night starter.
6'5" Tim Quarterman (4star, top100) - Tim Quarterman is a fun guy to watch play. He always has his eyes up looking for a pass, and loves to get to the rim. He will likely lead LSU next season in free throws per minute and shoots them at a very respectable percentage. He will be a freshman backup barring Anthony Hickey attrition. He can also play the three spot if he makes a good transition
6'11" John Odo (JUCO) - Odo lead JUCO players last season with 14.3 rebounds per game and 4.7 blocks per game. He scored 12.4 points per game, but is not a scoring center. He will likely be a starting center who is not asked to make a lot of plays on offense. He has been with the team since enrolling in January so he will have a head start on others coming into next season.
7'0" Darcy Malone (Intl) - Darcy Malone is a very athletic 7' seventeen year old from Australia. He was offered a contract to play professional Australian football showing his agility as well as toughness. He has a nice mid-range shot but will likely be a project player. He will be a candidate for a redshirt if Coach Jones believes LSU has enough man power down low to compete for an SEC title without him.
Next Year's Depth Chart:
*This is tough because LSU will have some new dynamic play makers. Getting them on the court will be the most important thing and Martin, Mickey and Quarterman can each play 3 different positions.*
1. Anthony Hickey (jr) - Tim Quarterman (fr)
2. Andre Stringer (sr) - Corban Collins (so)
3. Jordan Mickey (fr) - Malik Morgan (so) - Shane Hammink (so)
4. Johnny O'Bryant (jr) - Jarell Martin (fr) - Shavon Coleman (sr)
5. John Odo (jr) - Darcy Malone (fr) - Jalen Courtney (sr)
While there is a lot of time for things to change, including the possible signing of Australian big man Deng Deng, this is probably a relatively accurate look at next years squad. Coach Jones will have some interesting decisions to make with the 3, 4 and 5 spots and the direction he wants them to take at those positions. It is obvious that Jones wants length and athleticism at all positions in the future.
Thanks for everyone who has supported this year's LSU Tiger basketball team. While it was a rebuilding year, they were exciting and fun to watch. All those who were part of the team this year were blessed to see the progress of each player. While fan support lagged behind play, Tiger fans should have no excuse to get to the House that Johnny Built next season.
LSU season tickets are a great deal and packages start as low as $100 a seat for the entire season! Go to LSUTix.com to order your 2013-2014 tickets now.
6'8" Jarell Martin (5star, top20) - Martin is a consensus five star player out of Baton Rouge. The McDonalds All-American is not only big, but he is athletic. While his future will likely be at power forward, he may be asked to play some shooting forward. I could see him backing up O'Bryant or putting O'Bryant at five and Martin at four. How Coach Jones uses Martin will be an interesting question leading into next season.
6'7" Jordan Mickey (4star, top50) - Mickey is one of the most athletic guys I've seen. He can just out of the building and loves to get to the rim. He plays much more like a SF than a PF and I could definitely see him taking over the 3 from Carmouche. While Martin comes in with higher accolades, Mickey fits the position of need better and may be an opening night starter.
6'5" Tim Quarterman (4star, top100) - Tim Quarterman is a fun guy to watch play. He always has his eyes up looking for a pass, and loves to get to the rim. He will likely lead LSU next season in free throws per minute and shoots them at a very respectable percentage. He will be a freshman backup barring Anthony Hickey attrition. He can also play the three spot if he makes a good transition
6'11" John Odo (JUCO) - Odo lead JUCO players last season with 14.3 rebounds per game and 4.7 blocks per game. He scored 12.4 points per game, but is not a scoring center. He will likely be a starting center who is not asked to make a lot of plays on offense. He has been with the team since enrolling in January so he will have a head start on others coming into next season.
7'0" Darcy Malone (Intl) - Darcy Malone is a very athletic 7' seventeen year old from Australia. He was offered a contract to play professional Australian football showing his agility as well as toughness. He has a nice mid-range shot but will likely be a project player. He will be a candidate for a redshirt if Coach Jones believes LSU has enough man power down low to compete for an SEC title without him.
Next Year's Depth Chart:
*This is tough because LSU will have some new dynamic play makers. Getting them on the court will be the most important thing and Martin, Mickey and Quarterman can each play 3 different positions.*
1. Anthony Hickey (jr) - Tim Quarterman (fr)
2. Andre Stringer (sr) - Corban Collins (so)
3. Jordan Mickey (fr) - Malik Morgan (so) - Shane Hammink (so)
4. Johnny O'Bryant (jr) - Jarell Martin (fr) - Shavon Coleman (sr)
5. John Odo (jr) - Darcy Malone (fr) - Jalen Courtney (sr)
While there is a lot of time for things to change, including the possible signing of Australian big man Deng Deng, this is probably a relatively accurate look at next years squad. Coach Jones will have some interesting decisions to make with the 3, 4 and 5 spots and the direction he wants them to take at those positions. It is obvious that Jones wants length and athleticism at all positions in the future.
Thanks for everyone who has supported this year's LSU Tiger basketball team. While it was a rebuilding year, they were exciting and fun to watch. All those who were part of the team this year were blessed to see the progress of each player. While fan support lagged behind play, Tiger fans should have no excuse to get to the House that Johnny Built next season.
LSU season tickets are a great deal and packages start as low as $100 a seat for the entire season! Go to LSUTix.com to order your 2013-2014 tickets now.
This post was edited on 3/18/13 at 9:10 am
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Posted on 3/18/13 at 9:34 am to SouthOfSouth
Posted on 3/18/13 at 9:48 am to SouthOfSouth
SoS, three things:
1. Can you post your final SoS rankings
2. Collins grade is generous IMO
3. Really appreciate your work this year. Really glad to have you around
1. Can you post your final SoS rankings
2. Collins grade is generous IMO
3. Really appreciate your work this year. Really glad to have you around
Posted on 3/18/13 at 11:02 am to SouthOfSouth
Here's to next season's best team since he 2009 team 
Posted on 3/18/13 at 6:12 pm to SouthOfSouth
SOS, great job all year.
Posted on 3/18/13 at 8:37 pm to SouthOfSouth
I appreciate the work Sos
Posted on 3/18/13 at 11:42 pm to SouthOfSouth
SOS first of all thanks for all the hard work you put in getting these posts out there. You stuck with it and kept the interest high even when many were doubting.
This team played as hard in most games as I have ever seen an LSU team play. They had a lot of spirit and heart but just didn't have the depth and talent to go very far. They did better than expected. Remember when the coaches picked them to finish 14th. in pre-season poll?
I know it's hard when you are as big a fan as you are to be objective in handing out the grades and I would have probably done the same thing if I had done it first. But seeing your letter grades in print brought reality home to me.
If our guys had been this good we would be in the NCAA and certainly would have made the NIT.
1. JOB - Yes, most double doubles, first team all SEC, double teamed the entire season but an A? Also led the team in turnovers and missed so many shots that a player of his ability should have made. B+
2. Hickey - At times it seemed we couldn't win unless he was out there leading our up tempo play. But he spent way too much time dribbling around the perimeter and took too many threes that had no chance. His anemic shooting percentage, pitiful free throw shooting and at times disappearing from the offense are negatives. B-
3. Andre Stringer - If you are giving grades based on if they played to their potential then Stringer did good. One of the most improved players. Shot selection was much better, percentages reflected this. One of the few players I actually think didn't shoot enough. Our offense should have had more screen plays for him. But the guy is only 5'8" and there is just so much he can do on defense and offense. But still, what a beautiful jump shot, what hustle and determination. He get's an A for playing to his potential and doing what we needed him to but not trying to go beyond.
4. Coleman - Another guy that played to his potential as far as steals and rebounds. But he was just too short to be a good defensive player inside. And like JOB he missed a lot of layups and short range shots he should have made. Three point shooting was okay but not good and his free throw shooting likewise. B
5. Carmouche - What a surprise this guy was. Had sort of a mid season slump after starting out well but then came on like gangbusters in the stretch run. Had the best all around skills of any guard to go with nice size for the position. Great defensive player, good ball handler, dribbler and when his three's were falling was our best player. B+
6. Del Pierro - Another guy that you want to give a high grade to just for his improvement and heart. But at times he seemed to move in slow motion on defense and smaller players scored on him at will. Thought he did a fair job on offense in the low post and don't understand why he didn't get more tries. Especially when he would play well in the first half and then doesn't even get in for one play in the second half. Some of that was on him for not being aggresive enough. But he just didn't impact enough games to give him a high grade. C
The rookies really disappointed in SEC play. Let's hope they all improve over the off season.
Morgan - C+
Hammink - My most disappointing player. C-
Collins - I despaired every time he touched the ball. D
Look for improvement from everyone and great times ahead. My watch out would be if Hickey doesn't improve his shooting and Quarterman turns out to be as good as he looks. Hickey could be coming off the bench. Stringer could be coming off the bench also if Morgan improves and we play three big guys down low.
This team played as hard in most games as I have ever seen an LSU team play. They had a lot of spirit and heart but just didn't have the depth and talent to go very far. They did better than expected. Remember when the coaches picked them to finish 14th. in pre-season poll?
I know it's hard when you are as big a fan as you are to be objective in handing out the grades and I would have probably done the same thing if I had done it first. But seeing your letter grades in print brought reality home to me.
If our guys had been this good we would be in the NCAA and certainly would have made the NIT.
1. JOB - Yes, most double doubles, first team all SEC, double teamed the entire season but an A? Also led the team in turnovers and missed so many shots that a player of his ability should have made. B+
2. Hickey - At times it seemed we couldn't win unless he was out there leading our up tempo play. But he spent way too much time dribbling around the perimeter and took too many threes that had no chance. His anemic shooting percentage, pitiful free throw shooting and at times disappearing from the offense are negatives. B-
3. Andre Stringer - If you are giving grades based on if they played to their potential then Stringer did good. One of the most improved players. Shot selection was much better, percentages reflected this. One of the few players I actually think didn't shoot enough. Our offense should have had more screen plays for him. But the guy is only 5'8" and there is just so much he can do on defense and offense. But still, what a beautiful jump shot, what hustle and determination. He get's an A for playing to his potential and doing what we needed him to but not trying to go beyond.
4. Coleman - Another guy that played to his potential as far as steals and rebounds. But he was just too short to be a good defensive player inside. And like JOB he missed a lot of layups and short range shots he should have made. Three point shooting was okay but not good and his free throw shooting likewise. B
5. Carmouche - What a surprise this guy was. Had sort of a mid season slump after starting out well but then came on like gangbusters in the stretch run. Had the best all around skills of any guard to go with nice size for the position. Great defensive player, good ball handler, dribbler and when his three's were falling was our best player. B+
6. Del Pierro - Another guy that you want to give a high grade to just for his improvement and heart. But at times he seemed to move in slow motion on defense and smaller players scored on him at will. Thought he did a fair job on offense in the low post and don't understand why he didn't get more tries. Especially when he would play well in the first half and then doesn't even get in for one play in the second half. Some of that was on him for not being aggresive enough. But he just didn't impact enough games to give him a high grade. C
The rookies really disappointed in SEC play. Let's hope they all improve over the off season.
Morgan - C+
Hammink - My most disappointing player. C-
Collins - I despaired every time he touched the ball. D
Look for improvement from everyone and great times ahead. My watch out would be if Hickey doesn't improve his shooting and Quarterman turns out to be as good as he looks. Hickey could be coming off the bench. Stringer could be coming off the bench also if Morgan improves and we play three big guys down low.
Posted on 3/19/13 at 9:34 pm to SouthOfSouth
I enjoyed watching this team, and look forward to our future. 
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