re: Wade’s bench demeanor has really changed

I don't think Wade's bench demeanor has changed as much as his approach on defense is still AWFUL. I have no idea what the approach is other than to haphazardly try for deflections, rarely stay in front of guys, and bite on every minor head fake imaginable. Then when they press it is some kind of half-assed approach where they don't aggressively close traps and essentially just let the opponent systematically move the ball down court for a layup.

ETSU was a very efficient offensive team coming into the game and they flat out got any shot they wanted vs. LSU's terrible defensive approach. It reminded me a lot of the Michigan St. game last season where that offense just cut up LSU's SWAC-like defense.

Yes, we understand there is not a pure rim protector this year. But LSU still has good length and athleticism and should be FAR better defensively than they are...which is currently 97th in the country in defensive efficiency and 11th in the SEC. And this isn't just a one game or one year "fluke". LSU under Wade has consistently been avg. to below avg. defensively.

ETSU is good team and well coached. Losing to them is not a sin. But looking like Prairie View A&M on defense is.