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Preview: LSU Hoops vs McNeese St - PMAC - Sat 7pm - CST
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:27 am
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:27 am
Who: McNeese St Cowboys (2-9) @ LSU Tigers (8-2)
When: Saturday, December 28th - 7pm
Where: PMAC (13,215, 47th largest) - Baton Rouge
How:TV: CST, Radio: 98.1FM, Stream: ESPN3.com
After taking off a few days for the holidays, LSU gets back to work against Southland Conference foe, McNeese St. The Cowboys are 0-9 against D1 competition but have two wins over lower division foes Louisiana College (92-83) and Stillman (81-72). This one certainly won't do LSU any favors in the RPI category, however, it will be nice to get back on the court after letting the team go home for the holidays.
McNeese has three players averaging double digit points and two averaging over 7 rebounds per game. They average 64 points a contest. While they only shoot 37% from the field (28.6 from 3 and 38.7 from 2), they shoot 70.5% from the free throw line. They aren't a very big team and only have 3 players over 200 pounds (LSU has 6).
With only two games remaining before SEC play, LSU must continue to grow as a team. They had easily their best performance of the season last game against UAB. They must continue to improve before hitting the meat of their schedule. After LSU's contest with McNeese they host Rhode Island next weekend as their last tuneup game before hosting Tennessee on national television (ESPN).
In this game, LSU should take advantage of their inside presence against a team that scores a large portion of their points from outside. The Cowboys are 18th in the NCAA in Percent of points scored from 3 point land. That being said, McNeese is out-manned and out-matched.
I want to see Tim Quarterman build on his impressive 9 assist 0 turnover game last week as well as see Martin continue to look comfortable shooting like he did against UAB. It will also be nice to see John Odo down low. He was needed in the Texas Tech game and he will be needed in SEC play so getting him some quality minutes are important.
We know Mickey and O'Bryant can control this game. The Cowboys are undersized, however, both players need to continue to improve on the turnover front. Both should be using this game to protect the ball and to work on their footwork inside. Stringer and Hickey need to continue to shoot the way they have. They are 1 and 2 in the SEC in ast:to ratio so we know they protect the ball well. The Tigers just have to clean up the turnovers in the paint.
Prediction:
LSU 85, McNeese 52
When: Saturday, December 28th - 7pm
Where: PMAC (13,215, 47th largest) - Baton Rouge
How:TV: CST, Radio: 98.1FM, Stream: ESPN3.com
After taking off a few days for the holidays, LSU gets back to work against Southland Conference foe, McNeese St. The Cowboys are 0-9 against D1 competition but have two wins over lower division foes Louisiana College (92-83) and Stillman (81-72). This one certainly won't do LSU any favors in the RPI category, however, it will be nice to get back on the court after letting the team go home for the holidays.
McNeese has three players averaging double digit points and two averaging over 7 rebounds per game. They average 64 points a contest. While they only shoot 37% from the field (28.6 from 3 and 38.7 from 2), they shoot 70.5% from the free throw line. They aren't a very big team and only have 3 players over 200 pounds (LSU has 6).
With only two games remaining before SEC play, LSU must continue to grow as a team. They had easily their best performance of the season last game against UAB. They must continue to improve before hitting the meat of their schedule. After LSU's contest with McNeese they host Rhode Island next weekend as their last tuneup game before hosting Tennessee on national television (ESPN).
In this game, LSU should take advantage of their inside presence against a team that scores a large portion of their points from outside. The Cowboys are 18th in the NCAA in Percent of points scored from 3 point land. That being said, McNeese is out-manned and out-matched.
I want to see Tim Quarterman build on his impressive 9 assist 0 turnover game last week as well as see Martin continue to look comfortable shooting like he did against UAB. It will also be nice to see John Odo down low. He was needed in the Texas Tech game and he will be needed in SEC play so getting him some quality minutes are important.
We know Mickey and O'Bryant can control this game. The Cowboys are undersized, however, both players need to continue to improve on the turnover front. Both should be using this game to protect the ball and to work on their footwork inside. Stringer and Hickey need to continue to shoot the way they have. They are 1 and 2 in the SEC in ast:to ratio so we know they protect the ball well. The Tigers just have to clean up the turnovers in the paint.
Prediction:
LSU 85, McNeese 52
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:30 pm to SouthOfSouth
FIRST 2,000 FANS GET NEW TIGER LOGO COFFEE MUG
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:33 pm to SouthOfSouth
Should be a game where we can also see more of TQ, Malone, Odo and Shane getting extended minutes which will be good for them before SEC play starts
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:34 pm to SouthOfSouth
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The Cowboys are 0-9 against D1 competition but have two wins over lower division foes Louisiana College (92-83) and Stillman (81-72).
Holy Moses
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:44 pm to Tigerfan19
The way Quarterman played against UAB was inspiring. I think it showed the maturity he has already gained and how important it is for him to continue to see minutes.
It's been 5 years since someone had 9 assists in a game for LSU and he only played 22 minutes. Not to mention he had 0 turnovers.
I think Odo's performance against Tech helped show that he will be a viable 5 if JOB gets into trouble. Especially if Mickey gets into trouble with him.
Malone still has some work to do, but he can't grow if he doesn't get time, so I agree that he needs 10+ minutes Saturday.
It's been 5 years since someone had 9 assists in a game for LSU and he only played 22 minutes. Not to mention he had 0 turnovers.
I think Odo's performance against Tech helped show that he will be a viable 5 if JOB gets into trouble. Especially if Mickey gets into trouble with him.
Malone still has some work to do, but he can't grow if he doesn't get time, so I agree that he needs 10+ minutes Saturday.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:50 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
The way Quarterman played against UAB was inspiring
Dude is gonna drop so many dimes for us in the next 2-3 years.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 2:57 pm to lsu2006
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Dude is gonna drop so many dimes for us in the next 2-3 years.
I think he is a 4 yr player. And he's gonna be an incredible 4 year player.
I love how he passes the ball. He uses his long arms to get the ball on good angles to players and hits them in stride very well.
As his offensive game develops, I think you'll see him driving inside and passing it to the perimeter even more. He could be deadly and leave LSU with some records. Still a ton of work to do, but I really like the skillset he brings.
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:06 pm to SouthOfSouth
did eackles use to play somewhere else?
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:09 pm to SouthOfSouth
Solid preview as always, brotha. Did not know that our 2 starting guards were 1-2 in the SEC in ast-TO ratio. That's badass
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:10 pm to S
quote:
did eackles use to play somewhere else?
He played in two NCAA Tournaments playing for Oakland as a Fr and a Soph
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:10 pm to lsu2006
quote:
The way Quarterman played against UAB was inspiring
quote:
Dude is gonna drop so many dimes for us in the next 2-3 years.
Agreed.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:11 pm to SouthOfSouth
ah, knew the name was familiar.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:11 pm to Walter White
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Did not know that our 2 starting guards were 1-2 in the SEC in ast-TO ratio. That's badass
They never turn the ball over.... All our turnovers come from down low. It's been impressive how few they have lost with the ball in their hands so much.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:11 pm to SouthOfSouth
Hickey at 5'11 and Stringer at 5'10 vs. Eackles and Hardy at 6'3 and 6'2, respectively... we should be able to get consistent dribble penetration all game long. Let's see if Hickey and Stringer can get some reps driving into the paint and kicking it out to JOBIII or Martin (both of whom have pretty good mid-range jumpers).
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:12 pm to theronswanson
Also,
First 2,000 fans get one of these bad boys -
First 2,000 fans get one of these bad boys -
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:16 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
First 2,000 fans get one of these bad boys
Well, shite. Now I'm really pissed that I can't go. Anybody wanna scoop one for me?
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:17 pm to Walter White
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Walter White
I'll see what I can do, but I definitely want one for my LSU basketball bookshelf.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:20 pm to SouthOfSouth
I think I am going to venture to this one tomorrow. Went last weekend and enjoyed cursing at the game rather than cursing at home.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 3:21 pm to burgeman
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Went last weekend and enjoyed cursing at the game rather than cursing at home.
What the hell was there to curse at last Saturday?
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