re: Our basketball opponent Wednesday night - UMKC

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You're not wrong, it's one of the weakest OOC schedules I've ever seen us play

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The OOC schedule doesn't really give LSU much margin for error in terms of a potential NCAAT bid. Last year's OOC schedule was pretty weak too (at least the weakest in the Wade tenure). However, LSU went 12-1 against that schedule and dominated pretty much everyone but Penn St. (and TCU). That's why LSU was a projected #1 seed...in late December.

LSU only went 9-9 in SEC play. But that, combined with their tremendous defensive metrics, and 12 OOC wins was enough to earn them a #6 seed. I'm not expecting LSU to be a #6 seed this season...or even make the tournament. But, if they can get 11, 12, 13 OOC wins, which seems very much possible given the schedule, a .500 record against a tough SEC schedule could be enough to get them into the tournament.

I expect LSU to win tomorrow, but otherwise have no expectations. I'm just curious to see what they look like in terms of style of play. After 5 years you knew what Wade emphasized and what he didn't. For the first time in 5 years we don't know what to expect.