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UF basketball has made it to the national championship game 4 times; LSU has been 0 times

Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:42 pm
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9566 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:42 pm
What do we need to do to emulate the success of Florida basketball over the last 25-30 years?

If they can do it, LSU can do it. There’s no reason we can’t.

Is it just a matter of our administration actually giving a shite and making a good faith effort to invest money into the program or are there some other factors at play?
Posted by 214
United States of America
Member since Mar 2025
5342 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:44 pm to
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What do we need to do to emulate the success of Florida basketball over the last 25-30 years?
Win more.

And maybe hire a coach with a pulse.

Just a suggestion.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287947 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:44 pm to
Hire Billy Donovan and keep him happy for 20 years
Posted by TigerBanditjohn
Member since Nov 2015
60 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:49 pm to
It's all about money. LSU and Carolina had the least NIL basketball contributions and sure enough were the 2 worst teams in the league. Also, Tasmin Mitchell needs to do better getting Louisiana AAU kids to come to LSU. Literally the only reason he's on staff.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
19555 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:52 pm to
#ohnoz
Posted by LSUbacchus81
Hendersonville, TN
Member since Aug 2007
5445 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:53 pm to
UF is a much better athletic program than lsu.
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9566 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:54 pm to
quote:

UF is a much better athletic program than lsu.


The facts don’t really support this.
Posted by IMATIGERFAN
San Antonio, TX
Member since Apr 2007
1495 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 3:57 pm to
We will be there next year or we will burn the whole program to the ground.
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
38576 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:00 pm to
quote:

UF is a much better athletic program than lsu.


We’re even at worst.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
23545 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:07 pm to
quote:

UF is a much better athletic program than lsu.


Uhh no it’s not. Name a sport they have been better at besides MBB in the last 5 years? I’ll hang up and listen.
Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
7953 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:07 pm to
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What do we need to do to emulate the success of Florida basketball


quote:

UF basketball has made it to the national championship game 4 times; LSU has been 0 times




Posted by Jim Hopper
Ocean Springs Mississippi
Member since Sep 2019
4353 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:19 pm to
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We’re even at worst.
I think they have like 10 titles since the millennium and LSU has 9 spread across all the sports. 2017 Baseball title was their most recent title but they haven’t won any national championships since Jermey Foley retired from being AD.
Posted by CoachSlatt22
Member since Sep 2021
82 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:20 pm to
Florida has tons of elite basketball academy high schools. Louisiana has zero. Easier to go out and get those guys in your backyard.
Posted by Cannon856
Watson
Member since Nov 2019
884 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:39 pm to
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This post was edited on 4/6/25 at 4:42 pm
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
37678 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:40 pm to
Off your meds again?
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
44705 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:40 pm to
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We have one natty in men’s basketball, they have zero.
What are you talking about?

They won back to back championships under Billy Donovan.
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
37678 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:41 pm to
Trolling again eh?

Not even you're this stupid.
This post was edited on 4/6/25 at 4:42 pm
Posted by Cannon856
Watson
Member since Nov 2019
884 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:41 pm to
Wow that slipped my mind lol.
Posted by GeorgeWest
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
14662 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:41 pm to
Fla won the NC twice in this century.
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9566 posts
Posted on 4/6/25 at 4:43 pm to
quote:

We have one natty in men’s basketball, they have zero.


I guess you were in a coma when UF won the NCAA Tournament back to back in 2006 and 2007.

Also, LSU has never won the NCAA Tournament although we have one claimed championship from 1935 before the tournament existed.
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