re: 2015, 2016, and 2017 LSU Basketball Recruiting

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SOS, I'm pumped about Gray based on his numbers. Have you seen him play? I'm trying to temper my enthusiasm about a juco guy. I thought Odo would be more of a factor based on his numbers but I never saw his film.

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I don't expect Gray to come in and be a 15 point scorer next year. I think he can contribute similarly to a Charles Carmouche type. He will likely play the 2 spot rather than the PG here because we should have Hickey and Quarterman at that spot. Gray is 6th in the JUCO ranks in free throw attempts which will be nice. He isn't shooting three's at as high a % as he started the year but I think once he doesn't feel the need to shoot every time he has the ball he will get his % up.

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also, do we have a legit shot at Malik Newman?

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While LSU is in a nice spot for Newman, I wouldn't get your hopes up. We have to hope that Simmons gets in his ear and decide to play together but still think our chances are 20% or less at landing him.

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and is Simmons firm?

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I am very happy with our position with Ben. He seems to be in love with LSU. All reports on his visit were very good and I feel great about landing him as long as we keep Coach Patrick.