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Crystal ball to LSU for 2020 (Top 100) PG Eric Gaines (SIAP)

Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:00 pm
Posted by Tigerrotti
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
646 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:00 pm
Late bloomer prospect that vaulted into the top 80 from nowhere. Would be a huge land because we need talented PG play DESPERATELY

This post was edited on 2/20/20 at 12:01 pm
Posted by dirtytigers
225
Member since Dec 2014
2483 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:05 pm to
Similar body Type and Athleticism as Ja Morant, style of play isn't far off either. Hopefully he can come in and develop his game in that manner
Posted by Tigerrotti
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
646 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:08 pm to
Love his potential and size for PG, great length
Posted by SoloTiger
Member since Aug 2016
10616 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:12 pm to
He's needed. This class could be really, really good.
Posted by Keaux10
Grand Isle
Member since Feb 2019
1838 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:14 pm to
Oh we def. need PG's
Posted by NamariTiger
Flower Mound, Texas
Member since Jun 2014
17746 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:20 pm to
I want him.. I want him bad..
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
138911 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:45 pm to
When in the 2020 signing day deadline?
Posted by bugafor6
Member since Feb 2016
4200 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:47 pm to
First day of class in August
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71482 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:50 pm to
quote:

When in the 2020 signing day deadline?



There's not really a "Deadline", just get enrolled by the time class starts. The next "Signing day" is from April 15 -May 20 though.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
138911 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:53 pm to
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bugafor6


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thunderbird1100


Posted by twindavinci
Spring, TX
Member since Feb 2016
523 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 12:59 pm to
link?
Posted by Dlab2013
Pineville, Luzianna
Member since Jun 2013
9235 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:05 pm to
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287779 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:06 pm to
Can he shoot?
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
33816 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:06 pm to
He obviously needs to get bigger/stronger because he is a twig at 6'3", but the skill is definitely there. He's probably not quite as skilled or athletic as Morant at that same time period, but you can see the reason for the comparison.

If LSU can sign him that means a second guy with remaining eligibility on this roster won't be here next season. Would that mean Watford and/or Smart will have decided to leave? Or, is Wade going to nudge someone out. Plus, that would give you three guards (Cook, Bishop, Gaines) that seem to all need the ball in their hands to be at their best (4 if Smart stays). Not a bad "problem" to have, but there are only 5 spots on the court.
Posted by TexasTiger24
Houston
Member since Feb 2019
2321 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:32 pm to
hyatt losing his spot?
Posted by TexasTiger24
Houston
Member since Feb 2019
2321 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:43 pm to
Do you think we could still take Frank Anselem
This post was edited on 2/20/20 at 1:46 pm
Posted by GorgeousGeorge
Nola
Member since Jul 2014
2335 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:44 pm to
Yeah I was skeptical but I definitely see the Morant comparison. I don’t think Eric has quite the hops that Ja has, but he isn’t far off.
Posted by Tigerrotti
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
646 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:45 pm to
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Do you think we could still take Frank Anselem


Yes he is probably going to pop for LSU in the spring , I would think he is a lock for the class as well.
This post was edited on 2/20/20 at 1:46 pm
Posted by UpToPar
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
22797 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 1:56 pm to
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Plus, that would give you three guards (Cook, Bishop, Gaines) that seem to all need the ball in their hands to be at their best (4 if Smart stays). Not a bad "problem" to have, but there are only 5 spots on the court.


I would guess Bishop might be one looking elsewhere. He's gotten little to no playing time even when we were thin at guard.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71482 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 2:00 pm to
Bishop has been hurt, per Wade a few weeks ago, not sure how much it's affecting him, but he was a pretty good pickup, I wouldnt expect him to go anywhere unless we strike a lot of lightning to close the class out like Kuminga.
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