re: This Basketball team will be better than last years team...

The reason that this team looks promising is because Reath is a lot better than we might have anticipated. This team also has a good of veteran depth. Mays is going to be really good, especially if he can improve his shooting. Blakeney did a hell of job creating the offense and finding people whenever he was at PG.

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They gave up 80 to Reinhardt University........
I'll be hating until the replace JJ.

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3 main players didn't dress out.

I think they will better also now that the prima donna is gone.

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Even against an NAIA team we still exhibited classic infuriating characteristics of a Jones-coached team. Reath looked pretty good but again... an NAIA opponent. I like Victor obviously but we need more reliable post players for when he inevitably gets two quick fouls and has to sit for 15 minutes. Let's tap the brakes a bit.

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Exactly. They looked every bit the part of a Johnny Jones coached team. The offensive philosophy is just to play fast. Apparently bad shorts are not only accepted, but encouraged. Reath and Epps won't have easy put backs against D-1 teams. Defense is still just optional.

LSU is at it's best when teams pressure them. That way they can play like a YMCA team. A few good pieces with an AAU coach on the sidelines. They'll get hot and win a few games they probably shouldn't, but overall be an inconsistent group. I don't really need to see a few games to reach a conclusion, as you said, many of the the same problems that have always been there under Jones were on display tonight.

It's hard to judge the team when they are missing 2 potential starters and a key bench guy and also playing a well undersized team.

Although there is still a lot of uncertainty, I liked how aggressive epps was on the boards and reath is going to at least be a decent shot blocker, which we didn't have last year. Also liked how Mays and Hayward looked for freshman.

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Even against an NAIA team we still exhibited classic infuriating characteristics of a Jones-coached team.

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Jenkins and Victor are both plus defenders. The team defense should get better with the return of those two.

I'm waiting on the big 7 footer to finally get his mind and body right to be a factor on this team. He could be a damn good center if he is motivated and believe in himself. 10 points and 10 rebounds would be a good step forward from him if he is capable.

Reinhardt also hit a ton of 3s they were on fire

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The reason that this team looks promising is because Reath is a lot better than we might have anticipated. This team also has a good of veteran depth.

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I hope you arent talking about our bigs. We have zero depth at the position. Yeah the guys we have are older but thats it.

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Mays is going to be really good, especially if he can improve his shooting.

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Ive been saying this for over a year now. This dude is a true PG. He will make this team better just by having someone being able to direct traffic and be a floor general. Will make some freshman mistakes but he is the real deal.

Is Reath's name pronounced doop or doo-wop? He's gonna be a fun player to watch this year.