re: Do we have a final 4 quality basketball team next year?

Simmons is a step above (at least one step) both Martin and Mickey, but they're both gone. unknown how much Victor, or anyone else can replace either one of those

Blakeney is a talent on the wing and big guard LSU does not have and has not had in a long time

Yeah of course Q has athleticism and defense, but he's still shooting set shots

the 2 new mega-talents will be fun to watch and it is true that the depth at guard should go along way

and they can get to the NCAA tourney; how far they go will probably depend on player development from Victor, and/or a reserve and that is unknown

but maybe Simmons and Blakeney are good enough to carry the rest of the team on their shoulders