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LSU Hoops predictions for this year...

Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:10 pm
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:10 pm
Seems to me Watford fills in nicely along with just about everybody that matters coming back.

Another regular season SEC title?

Sorry, all the football talk is stagnant...
Posted by Champs
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:13 pm to
I predict pain
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
1951 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:17 pm to
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I predict pain



For our opponents hopefully, right?
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:20 pm to
Back to back championships is gonna be tough. Especially without Kavell and Waters. We really need another big.

I personally expect another sweet 16ish season but won’t be mad if they fall in the round of 32.

Rome wasn’t built in a day but you’d have to be blind to not see the progress Will has made.

Give him a little time and he’ll give us more championships.
Posted by LaBR4
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:36 pm to
I predict
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For our opponents


This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 5:36 pm
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:36 pm to
They could be in the mix for a SEC title, but I would rank them, at least, behind UK, Auburn and Florida to start the year in what will probably be a slightly weaker SEC than last year.

Obviously, LSU has a lot of returning talent. The questions are what kind of offensive team will they be without Waters for a full season (vs 1-2 games) and can they withstand the big hole in the frontcourt defensively?
Posted by tigerbacon
Arkansas
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:50 pm to
Second weekend of the NCAA Tourney. After that it’s a crap shoot
Posted by tiger perry
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:54 pm to
Don’t see back to back SEC titles for this year KBW and Waters are going to be tough to replace. Sweet 16 again looks doable. 4 or 5 seed
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
1951 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:54 pm to
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Back to back championships is gonna be tough. Especially without Kavell and Waters. We really need another big. I personally expect another sweet 16ish season but won’t be mad if they fall in the round of 32. Rome wasn’t built in a day but you’d have to be blind to not see the progress Will has made. Give him a little time and he’ll give us more championships.


Though the roster may not be as strong top to bottom this year, a Coach on hand during the postseason will be nice.

Given Wade's recruiting prowess, I expect big time immediate contributions from others than Watford this season.
Posted by jbrau22
Waco, TX
Member since Jun 2007
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:57 pm to
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Given Wade's recruiting prowess, I expect big time immediate contributions from others than Watford this season.


I wholeheartedly agree with this. Who saw Taylor being the level of contributor he was this year? Certainly not me.
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164137 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 5:59 pm to
I'd be happy with 12-6 and a Round of 32 game

That being said I think their potential is much higher considering I think Waters and Reid can be replaced. I think the way Bigby Williams played in March will be a much harder role to fill. People are overlooking that.
Posted by Vanilla Ice
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:00 pm to
Will and I are thinking final 4
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
1951 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:00 pm to
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They could be in the mix for a SEC title, but I would rank them, at least, behind UK, Auburn and Florida to start the year in what will probably be a slightly weaker SEC than last year.


Interesting outlook...Florida, just like in football, always gives us fits. We handled UK and Auburn last year, but that was last year.

I just want to a full season with WW at the helm.
Posted by goodgrin
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Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:09 pm to
39-0
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
28401 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:11 pm to
Pat Forde bitching about Will Wade
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
28357 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:11 pm to
White got UF to the round of 32 despite having some injuries and no frontcourt to any significant degree. They also gave LSU two of their 3 SEC losses last season

This year they return some contributors and ADD the 7th ranked recruiting class plus the kid from VA Tech who was a highly sought after grad transfer.

They very well could be the favorite to win the league
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
1951 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:29 pm to
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White got UF to the round of 32 despite having some injuries and no frontcourt to any significant degree. They also gave LSU two of their 3 SEC losses last season This year they return some contributors and ADD the 7th ranked recruiting class plus the kid from VA Tech who was a highly sought after grad transfer. They very well could be the favorite to win the league


I lived in Jax for 20+ years and loved everything about it but obnoxious redneck gator fans...lol

To me, they are LSU,s main enemy in tSEC.

Every loss to them stings more than even the gumps...
Posted by LSUChamps03
Member since Feb 2006
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:44 pm to
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Especially without Kavell and Waters.


For the most part I agree with this. But we won’t be seeing freshmen Smart, Williams, Days, either. So there should be a jump in their performances. Another 16-2 run is going to be tough, but on paper this team should be right in the mix for conference champion.
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
1951 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 6:54 pm to
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For the most part I agree with this. But we won’t be seeing freshmen Smart, Williams, Days, either.



I'm especially excited about seeing Smart in the lead role.


Seemed to me he looked a little out of place with Tremont running things but as THE guy I expect him to explode running the team.
Posted by rilesrick
Member since Mar 2015
6704 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:34 pm to
Top 3 finish in the league and 6/8 seed with first round win is what I see happening. As a long time season ticket holder this warms my heart.
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