re: Top Ten All-Time LSU Basketball Recruits

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1) Ben Simmons
2) Pete Maravich
3) Randy Livingston
4) Tito Horford
5) Durand "Rudy" Macklin
6) Stanley Roberts
7) Shaquille O'Neal
8) John Williams
9) Lester Earl
10) Naz Reid

HM: Chris Jackson, Stromile Swift, Jerry Reynolds

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Thou art Rudy and upon this rock I will build this program.

Rudy Macklin was the single most important recruit in LSU basketball history. When he signed a plethora of highly touted recruits followed for several years: Cook, Sims, Martin, Scales, Carter, Mitchell, the Green boys Tree and Al. Their success paved the way for 15 years of a fantastic climb to the top. No Macklin and it is doubtful this success occurs and the program would not have attracted the subsequent high profile recruits.