re: LSU Basketball expectations this year...

I think the SEC gets in four this year...maybe five. If we finish 4th and win at least one game in the tournament I can't see how we don't dance.

The process of getting there is what's going to be interesting. JJ has shown flashes of good in game coaching adjustments while at the same time shown that his teams can be a bit ill prepared (especially on the defensive end).

It will be a huge plus for us this year to have guards that can defend as well as score. Stringer and Hickey didn't have the size for certain SEC matchups. With the addition of the big guy, we should see even more blocked shots/changed shots at the rim. I would however like to see Mickey do a better job at trying to beat the offensive player to spots instead of allowing players to get inside position just so that he can get a better shot blocking angle. The most interesting thing will be who wants the ball at the end of the close games. From what I've seen, Josh Gray seems to have that "it" factor while Martin has the most upside and NBA potential. Hopefully these guys gel because the talent on this team is the most since '06.