After Rudy Macklin gets his jersey retired Sat, who's next?

I am surprised Rudy, who was a great and one-time All-American, is getting the royal treatment. Of the company he is with - Pistol, Bob, and Shaq - he's definitely the least talented (which is why it makes sense that it's his turn).

My question is who is next, say 5-10 years from now? I have a list of candidates, but doubt is by all of them. Chris Jackson, had he stayed at LSU one more year and also not turned into an anti-patriotic fool, would have become one easily. Anyway, the other candidates:

Don Redden - Tough because he never averaged 20 ppg and was only great at the end of one season in '86.

Ricky Blanton - Beloved Tiger and gutsy, stand-up guy. However, '89 is his only all-SEC season and he averaged 18 ppg. Not mind-blowing.

John "Hot Plate" Williams - As talented as any of this list, but probably didn't stick around long enough to warrant such acclaim. His questionable "how we arrived at LSU from Los Angeles" probably don't need to be relived.

Vernel Singleton - 4 year starter and much beloved...but stats fall far short, even though he played 4 positions at LSU.

Glen Davis - A very true face of the program type of player who helped lead LSU to a Final 4 and double-doubled often. Still, no 20 ppg seasons and no dominating inside numbers ala Shaq and Stromile, etc...

Stromile Swift - Nope, a year and a half won't cut it

Leonard "Swat" Mitchell - Just a great player without the numbers

Nikita Wilson - "Honeybun" could have been elite instead of great...sitting out due to academics won't help his case. NO chance.

Collis Temple, Jr. - As the first _________ ________ at LSU, perhaps.... Oh, and also owed many thanks for assembling LSU's first final 4 team in 20 years.

Tasmin Mitchell - In 5-10 years, no...but at some point...one day...he must be considered because he's only going to be 1/3 (likely) to score 2,000 points or more in his LSU career.

Greg Cook - Cookie Man and his untimely death should allow him such. Stats and total dominance say otherwise. Not on a superstar level.

Tyrus Thomas - Only 1 terrific year. Imagine if he had 4 of the same. He'd be in line only behind Shaq.

Ronnie Henderson - Dark ages player...stats weren't quite there anyway.

Geert Hammick - Would deserve due to a phenomenal senior season and helped lead LSU to a spot in the big dance. Incredible work ethic once he grew up on the court a bit. Won't happen.

Brandon Bass - Statistically as sound as just about any, but needed 20 ppg/12 rpg stats to even get a thought. Maybe 20 years from now, but he's aos going to have to be back around the LSU community when he retires from the NBA.

Ronald Dupree - Outstanding player and young man...but a bit too quiet for this acclaim. NOt going to happen.

Ethan Martin - Nah. Great Tiger, though.

Maurice Carter - Dark ages have kept him from being known by most LSU fans. Great player. Wrong era to play.

Tack Minor -

Darryl Mitchell - A way down the line sleeper...let's not forget the big shot he hit in Birmingham. As big of a fan favorite as he was, stats aren't there.


Ok, I give up. I just don't think LSU will retire another number. Again, I am surprised with Macklin. I am happy for Rudy, but seriously...there's never likely another Tiger to achieve this for a LONG, LONG while.


Any others suggestions?