re: LSU b-ball game breakdown

That stat is largely the result of a 17-10 NSU advantage on the offensive glass and 14-15 turnover difference...most of those being “live ball” turnovers.

I’m not worried about the rebounds. Today was a bit of an outlier there.

Offensively, LSU is fine. They played with two freshman PG’s who tried to do a bit too much at times today and Thomas (despite scoring 29) can force some things unnecessarily.

Defensively they are still a complete mess and it is clear the staff has no idea how to fix it. The only answer is that (despite what Wade says) they don’t put much emphasis on defense. It appears their only defensive philosophy is to try to get a TO so they can get out and run. Otherwise, they have ZERO interest in simply just forcing tough shots. Good defenses anticipate where the opponent is going and get into position BEFORE the drive occurs or the pass is made. They are getting in good guarding position as the ball is in the air. LSU just watches the ball at all times and are completely shocked when the ball happens to find a wide open shooter who they lost. Everything is a reaction.

Still a good team that should win several games, but they are going to have some very frustrating losses. Games where they shoot above 50% and still lose