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re: Coaching changes...same results

Posted on 2/16/14 at 5:15 pm to
Posted by Britgirl
Ascension
Member since Jan 2013
1176 posts
Posted on 2/16/14 at 5:15 pm to
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there was no reason with the talent we have to not make the NCAA tournament, but looks like it'll be another NIT or nothing at all year.


IMO "talent" (i.e athletic ability and size/length)
is no good if there's no basketball smarts to go with it. It can be developed in a player over time, for sure, but when you're trying to play with freshmen in starting positions from the get go, unless they have high basketball IQ you're not going to be very successful.

There are also other skills that don't necessarily go hand in hand with talent. Good peripheral vision - court vision for e.g.
Posted by tigerspit
River Ridge, La
Member since Feb 2014
57 posts
Posted on 2/16/14 at 7:11 pm to
Quote: Exactly what "proven" coach would you expect to come to LSU?

That's true, and exactly what "elite" players would you expect to come to LSU?

JJ is recruiting talent. I have many questions as to why this team has underperformed, but JJ, barring some scandal or complete program collapse, will get two more years.
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