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Anyone got a preview for LSU basketball
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:51 pm
Who do y'all think the starting five will be and how do y'all see the season playing out?
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:52 pm to RickySauwce
53 days.
Starting 5 Likely:
Gray
Hornsby
Martin
Mickey
Robinson
I'll be coming out with a series of pre-season articles to get you ready for the hoops team soon enough. Probably start at the very beginning of November. Overall, I think you can expect a better team than last year, but still gonna have some depth issues.
We really only have 3 (Gray, Hornsby, Quarterman) guys who can play the 1/2 positions so any foul trouble could really hurt the Tigers.
Down low we will have some guys, but no clue if they will be ready to play after our starters. It's likely we have another year of a 7/8 player rotation.
Estimated 3 deep depth chart
1. Gray - Quarterman - Patterson
2. Hornsby - Gray - Quarterman
3. Martin - Hornsby - Bridgewater
4. Mickey - Epps - Martin
5. Robinson - Malone - Odo
Gray was the #1 JUCO recruit and led all JUCO in scoring. He will take a much different role for this LSU team and will be called upon to pass a lot more often.
Hornsby is really primed for a great year. He is a sharp shooting guard who should hit 40%+ from deep and 90%+ from the FT line. Has a great relationship with Gray and they are both gym rats.
Martin and Mickey are both likely playing for 1st round guaranteed NBA contracts so they will have incentive to perform at a high level.
Robinson may be pushed into the starting role a little early, but was a big time recruit. He's lost a lot of weight which was necessary cause he was a little slow in his high school tape, but Im hopeful he can answer our need down low if Malone isn't able to take it over. Hoping Malone can make a big jump forward with his defense.
Overall:
I'm not exactly sure how this year is going to turn out. With the schedule we have this year, we cannot afford to lose games to sub 150 RPI teams, but I'm worried LSU could do that if they get into a little foul trouble. I think this team will be good enough to win any game on the schedule, but they will also have the potential to lose a game or two they shouldn't.
I'll do a lot more research before the season and pass along everything I possibly can about this year.
Starting 5 Likely:
Gray
Hornsby
Martin
Mickey
Robinson
I'll be coming out with a series of pre-season articles to get you ready for the hoops team soon enough. Probably start at the very beginning of November. Overall, I think you can expect a better team than last year, but still gonna have some depth issues.
We really only have 3 (Gray, Hornsby, Quarterman) guys who can play the 1/2 positions so any foul trouble could really hurt the Tigers.
Down low we will have some guys, but no clue if they will be ready to play after our starters. It's likely we have another year of a 7/8 player rotation.
Estimated 3 deep depth chart
1. Gray - Quarterman - Patterson
2. Hornsby - Gray - Quarterman
3. Martin - Hornsby - Bridgewater
4. Mickey - Epps - Martin
5. Robinson - Malone - Odo
Gray was the #1 JUCO recruit and led all JUCO in scoring. He will take a much different role for this LSU team and will be called upon to pass a lot more often.
Hornsby is really primed for a great year. He is a sharp shooting guard who should hit 40%+ from deep and 90%+ from the FT line. Has a great relationship with Gray and they are both gym rats.
Martin and Mickey are both likely playing for 1st round guaranteed NBA contracts so they will have incentive to perform at a high level.
Robinson may be pushed into the starting role a little early, but was a big time recruit. He's lost a lot of weight which was necessary cause he was a little slow in his high school tape, but Im hopeful he can answer our need down low if Malone isn't able to take it over. Hoping Malone can make a big jump forward with his defense.
Overall:
I'm not exactly sure how this year is going to turn out. With the schedule we have this year, we cannot afford to lose games to sub 150 RPI teams, but I'm worried LSU could do that if they get into a little foul trouble. I think this team will be good enough to win any game on the schedule, but they will also have the potential to lose a game or two they shouldn't.
I'll do a lot more research before the season and pass along everything I possibly can about this year.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:58 pm to RickySauwce
Calling South of South!
Here's the roster from Dandy Don's site.
Starting 5...your guess is as good as mine:
3 Henry Shortess 5-9 150 SO* G
4 Keith Hornsby 6-4 190 SO G
12 Jarell Martin 6-9 241 SO F
20 Brian Bridgewater 6-6 230 FR F
22 Darcy Malone 7-0 229 SO C
25 Jordan Mickey 6-8 220 SR F
31 John Odo 6-9 236 SR F
45 Brandon Eddlestone 6-8 245 SO* F
55 Tim Quarterman 6-5 180 SO G
Incoming freshmen:
Jalyn Patterson 5-11 170, G
Aaron Epps 6-9, 215, PF
Josh Gray 6-1, 175, G
Elbert Robinson 7-0, 322, C
Here's the roster from Dandy Don's site.
Starting 5...your guess is as good as mine:
3 Henry Shortess 5-9 150 SO* G
4 Keith Hornsby 6-4 190 SO G
12 Jarell Martin 6-9 241 SO F
20 Brian Bridgewater 6-6 230 FR F
22 Darcy Malone 7-0 229 SO C
25 Jordan Mickey 6-8 220 SR F
31 John Odo 6-9 236 SR F
45 Brandon Eddlestone 6-8 245 SO* F
55 Tim Quarterman 6-5 180 SO G
Incoming freshmen:
Jalyn Patterson 5-11 170, G
Aaron Epps 6-9, 215, PF
Josh Gray 6-1, 175, G
Elbert Robinson 7-0, 322, C
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:59 pm to RickySauwce
over 10,000 for the opener against texas tech if they market it right. if the game is entertaining, high scoring with plenty of dunks and lsu wins, there will be good crowds for the rest of non-conference play and even better crowds in sec play. lsu feeds off of great pmac crowds, so I think they'll be at least top 3 in the conference and go to the ncaa tournament.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:00 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:I hope you are right
Starting 5 Likely:
Gray
Hornsby
Martin
Mickey
Robinson
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:01 pm to SouthOfSouth
I love LSU basketball ever since I've been a student at LSU. I hope we get back to the tourney and shock some people along the way.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:13 pm to LSU 318 LSU
quote:
I hope you are right
I'm intrigued to see how much improvement Quarterman has made. He is really gonna need to perform both on ball and as an off guard this season.
Martin and Mickey better be prepared to play 30-35 min/gm cause their backups will likely be a serious dropoff.
I'd LOVE to see Malone take the 5 spot and that is one change that I could see, however, I'm not sure if he will get his defense to the level necessary to start for us at 5.
At the 5 we are looking for a serviceable defender. If we can get 5 pts/gm out of that position that is fine as long as they can defend and rebound at a high level. Robinson comes in as a guy who prides himself in his defense so he may fit the mold for what this team requires out of that position.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:15 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:really? or do you mean Martin?
Malone and Mickey are both likely playing for 1st round guaranteed NBA contracts
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:18 pm to Pilot Tiger
edited.
Definitely meant Martin.
Definitely meant Martin.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:21 pm to RickySauwce
quote:
Anyone got a preview for LSU basketball
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:29 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
1. Gray - Quarterman - Patterson
2. Hornsby - Gray - Quarterman
3. Martin - Hornsby - Bridgewater
4. Mickey - Epps - Martin
5. Robinson - Malone - Odo
Hornsby can't play the three...he's too short.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:31 pm to bradybones24
I really like quarterman...if he develops his shot a little more and puts on a little weight he could be very very good.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:31 pm to RickySauwce
SEC Champs, Final Four lock
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:32 pm to bradybones24
I think this team is a little better than last year...just like they were a little better than the year before....I'm thinking 10-11 wins in conference which will be bubble time.
One definite positive is their offense will be more fun to watch than the football team's.
One definite positive is their offense will be more fun to watch than the football team's.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:33 pm to bradybones24
quote:
Hornsby can't play the three...he's too short.
We played 6'5" Coleman at 4 just two years ago...
We can play 6'4" Hornsby at 3... This isn't the NBA, a lot of teams use a 3 guard set.
It won't be common to see Hornsby at three but that's only because we don't have any backup guards.
Still, I'm not 100% convinced that Bridgewater (who is only an inch or so taller) is ready for competition yet. He did take an entire year off from organized basketball.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:38 pm to SouthOfSouth
I think we're automatically better in the backcourt this year. The development of Odo/Malone along what kind of contributions the newcomers make will determine if it's a mediocre season or a good one. If Robinson and Epps give us quality minutes, we'll improve on last year. Looking forward to SOS' reports.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:53 pm to specchaser
quote:
I think we're automatically better in the backcourt this year. The development of Odo/Malone along what kind of contributions the newcomers make will determine if it's a mediocre season or a good one. If Robinson and Epps give us quality minutes, we'll improve on last year.
I agree that the 1-4 starting spots should be an improvement. We dont add very much depth at those positions though. I think the 5 spot has to play strong. It will be manned by Robinson/Malone/Odo and we just have to hope that the depth develops better than it looks.
At this point I only see 7 or so players who I'd feel comfortable playing during SEC play. We really need more like 9... Will be huge if we can get good minutes from Patterson at guard and Epps, Bridgewater or Malone at forward.
quote:
Looking forward to SOS' reports
Im looking forward to hoops season! Unfortunately, I will be working out of town for most of the season. I go back to BR on the weekends, but it limits my time I get to see them in person. Still, I will be keeping up with the Tigers as much or more than I have the past 4 or 5 years so I'll be sure to keep everyone as updated as possible.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:55 pm to bradybones24
quote:
I'm thinking 10-11 wins in conference which will be bubble time.
That's assuming you get through your OOC schedule with 0-1 losses. On paper at least, LSU left themselves very little room for error before they get into SEC play.
UK and UF will be good, but I still can't see the league being very strong. This is year 3 for JJ. He's got two potential NBA 1st rounders and better size in the backcourt (everybody's excuse for last year's disappointing season) IMO there is ZERO excuse this team should not be at least in the top-3rd of the conf. at season's end, and in serious contention for a NCAAT bid
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