re: LSU Basketball Recruiting Thread: 2024 (And Beyond)

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Down to Louisville, Texas, and lsu.

Sounds like it's texas with lsu making a strong push.

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Texas is thought to be the favorite. Obviously Texas is a good program. But the thought seems to be Texas is a big favorite because Johnson's close friend, Jalen Green, plays for the Rockets. I get it. But it's not like Baton Rouge is terribly far from Houston. Particularly by plane.

I think McMahon is really pushing the angle that Johnson can play in a similar style as Ja Morant at LSU, whereas Texas under Chris Beard likes to play more of a grind it out defensive game. A style that is great in college. But not all that conducive to a kid wanting to develop quickly for the NBA.

McMahon proved last season he can get some guys with the class he put together late. But if he can land at top 10 player in year one I think it further starts to put to rest some of the recruiting concerns

EDT: Johnson committed to Texas today. So scratch him off the list