re: Do we have a final 4 quality basketball team next year?

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Those would be great numbers. No matter what it should be a lot of fun to watch.

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I agree and I could have higher expectations than will happen, but I think 18ppg, 8rpg, 3apg would be MY expectations.

The 18ppg would lead the team of course. I also think Blakeney has a good shot to be 2nd on team in scoring, 15-16ppg. Hornsby will complete for 2nd (13.4 last year, 15ppg candidate this year). I think Patterson makes the biggest ppg jump from 6.8ppg to upwards of 12-13ppg. I think TQ improves from 11.5, but stays in the 12-13ppg range.

My reasoning is mutli-fold, LSU will be replacing 32-33 ppg production from losing Martin and Mickey, but also have a better overall and offensive team next year. That along with questionable defense. Martin and Mickey weren't particularly great defensive players IMO, but they did have a presence, especially Mickey with his blocks and even when not blocking adversely affecting shots around the basket. We'll see if LSU can make up the difference.

Also, I would love to see TQ to continue to improve his defense. At 6'6 and already probably our best defender, he has great potential as a lockdown guard or even defending the 3 position in CBB. That's a great niche and most important IMO for his NBA aspirations. (He can improve his shooting along the way, but high defense-okay shooting is his best avenue).