Basketball 2010-11 is going to be one of the best of modern era

Many of us already know this and that's why we're not throwing a fit about what's going on right now. We can still possibly turn it around in '10, but next season is going to be a major, major one to remember in LSU history. Quote me on this. LSU basketball will get at least 25 wins next season and will win the west and possibly the SEC.

(* - denotes incoming freshman)

pg - Bo Spencer (his ship will be righted; if not Andre Stringer will step right in for him. Sophomore slumps happen to a variety of guys in a variety of ways. I believe Bo's senior year will force him to become a leader and spend time this summer upping his game and leave behind all probems at the door. 2009 was no fluke for Bo. I think 2011 is his year)

sg - *Matt Darenbecker (Sorry, Dotson, but this kid will be a huge mismatch for a lot of guys. He's listed as a SF, but I believe Trent will take advantage of his shooting skills and make him a wing/off guard player...plus, he's smart and is the type of guy you want at your program. I think he starts as a true frosh and at the SG position, because we're already going to have enough beef down low.)

sf - Storm Warren (Will only get better and better and more disciplined. He's having double-doubles just about every game and I look for him to add more muscle and power to his game, which he already has dramatically improved on. He's 4th in the country in point production increase...he'll be a leader next year).

pf - Malcolm White (Ok TIger fans that don't know what's going on...here is the missing piece. Here is Tyrus Thomas part II. Here is a guy that is going to pull down boards and dominate the paint. The transfer rule is why he's not playing this year, but he left Ole Miss to come play for TJ - something he'd never have done for Brady - and he's practicing with the team. This is what we're missing right now).

c - Dennis Harris (He'll hopefully add weight and elevate his game and not be pressured to be the main rebounder. Many commentators have said great things about Dennis, despite his rail-like frame. At almost 7 feet, he's still an obstacle for anyone. If he trains properly and works hard this summer, he is a legit threat who can step out and hit the 18 foot jumper).

Off the bench:

Aaron Dotson (should be 6th man...hopefully can be lethal from 3 point range)

Garret Green (should also improve and be a nice in/out guy with Harris)

Chris Bass (needs to learn to not be afraid to shoot...and if he can't, he's likley not going t see much action with the arrival of Stringer)

Andre Stringer* (Only 5'9", but inventive and can play both guard positions. Yes, he is a scorer)

Eddie Ludwig (at 6'9" and only about 215...the weight room beckons. he has a chance to become an unsung hero for LSU. He can spell Warren and White next season and still add offensive productivity)

Zach Kinsley (Can come in and spell shooting guards...needs drastic improvemen if he expects to play in '11).

Ralston Turner * (Gotta be excited about this recruit as well...6'5" and can provide even more amazing depth to our guard play)

Jalen Courtney * (Do we redshirt the Provine HS star? He's built a lot like Warren and his game is much the same. tJ has a decision to make).



There ya geaux...now maybe basketball fans will see why there is much reason to write off this season and look forward to dominating next. I am amazed that many people think TJ cannot recruit, when in reality, he has the makings of a top 10 class (and it's already listed at 15 by Rivals). This is a squad full of veterans and young spark plugs that will definitely score points, while playing great defense. If you're not an LSU basketball fan, please take your "Who cares? It's basketball" shite elsewhere.