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Do you think Van Lith should be our starting point guard?

Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:51 am
Posted by LSUVT
Member since Oct 2023
778 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:51 am
What are her strengths and weaknesses playing as point guard? Is POA the better point guard? Not questioning Coach Kim at all, she knows what she is doing. This is just for fan conversation and I guess eye test what we have seen from Haley so far.
This post was edited on 12/4/23 at 12:41 pm
Posted by LSUFanMizeWay
Picayune MS
Member since Sep 2014
6497 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:53 am to
Kim Mulkey Jr.
Posted by coolpapaboze
Parts Unknown
Member since Dec 2006
20763 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:55 am to
She's not a natural point guard and it shows. That said, if Kim Mulkey has her playing point guard there's a reason for it.
Posted by NickC
Lafayette La
Member since Sep 2022
261 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:56 am to
Shooting guard.
Posted by SaintLSU
Gretna
Member since Apr 2007
4321 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:56 am to
Our ideal point guard is not on the team yet unfortunately
Posted by LUS Tiger in FL
TrampaBay
Member since Apr 2010
4201 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:56 am to
Yes- she is a gym rat- hard nosed-brings her lunch pail-intelligent
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
16272 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:57 am to
She was 0-2 vs V-Tech last year.

She’s 1-0 against Vah Tech as a starter at LSU
Posted by deathvalleyfreak43
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
14354 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:58 am to
Is he another tuba player??
Posted by HoldThatTiger33
Member since Aug 2023
351 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:02 am to
There were a couple of better options at the point in the portal. But it’s Hailey Van Lith so you take her. She’s not as athletic as I thought. She’s not been an ideal fit so far. I think she would agree.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
19705 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:07 am to
She is getting better by the game at pg. She’s an All-American and will develop into a helluva pg. That’s what All-Americans do.

And while HVL is learning and growing at the one, this team does not need a “classic” pg in the mold of Khayla Pointer or Alexis Morris to repeat as national champions.

AND: while some folks repeat “Derp! She’s not a true point guard!”—Alexis Morris averaged 4.1 assists per game last season for the Tigers’ national championship team.

HVL is currently averaging 5 assists per game.
This post was edited on 12/4/23 at 11:07 am
Posted by tigersbb
Member since Oct 2012
12067 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:08 am to
Hailey is averaging 5 assists per game which is fourth in the SEC so I would think Kim is very pleased with her development at this stage.
Posted by AP83
Cottonport
Member since Sep 2009
2874 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:09 am to
Her playing the point hasn’t been the biggest issue. She’s slow on defense and gets beat badly.
Posted by Jaydeaux
Covington
Member since May 2005
19550 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:10 am to
Also, heard CKM say she is dealing with Planter fasciitis. I was thinking something wasnt right and that could be the issue
Posted by Adajax
Member since Nov 2015
8259 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:12 am to
I think Mulkey knows more than any rant idiot.
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
4539 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:31 am to
No, she is a score first player.
Bigger issue is we don't have a quick guard that will be able to defend some of the elite pg's will we see in March.
Posted by Septiger
Member since Nov 2020
2936 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:32 am to
HVL is more comfortable as the 2 guard as it’s her natural position.
Still averaging 12 points and 5 assists a game.
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
20931 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:33 am to
If Alexis was the PG for the current squad she would average more assist. Morrow and Mikaylah are elite shooters.
Posted by BornAndRaised_LA
Springfield, VA
Member since Oct 2018
6585 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:38 am to
I don’t think HVL has found the transition difficult on offense. She’s distributing the ball well and although her natural spot is as a scorer first, she seems to not be fighting her role on this team. Because of this we are a talented offensive team at every position.

As others have said, she doesn’t appear to have elite lateral quickness and struggles to keep fast PGs in front of her. I trust Mulkey to manage around this.

Our starting 5 are our best players. It’s hard to see any coming off the bench to get a “true PG” onto the court.
Posted by Homer Pelican
Homer la
Member since Dec 2021
1937 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 10:58 am to
No choice. Our PG is suspended poa
Posted by The_Tigahs
Member since Oct 2016
1622 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 11:02 am to
Also she’s battling a Liz Franc injury at the moment. She will get faster as the year goes on. She’s plays hard every possession on Oand D.
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