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I just disagree that this guy would get 23MPG for LSU with the amount of talent already on it. He’d probably be a 15-17 MPG kid at LSU.

KBW didn’t have as much competition for time as Anei would fave on this LSU roster.

I mean, this is really an argument for only if the guy comes to LSU. I would hope that we can all agree though that he is someone whose skill-set is needed on this roster and it would be great to get him.

As for the roster competition, I agree that KBW didn't have much competition on that team. I also agree this year's roster should be deeper provided that LeBlanc and O'Neal get their waivers.

However, similar to KBW, there is only one player comparable to Anei and his skill-set that will be on this roster and that is Gray. And with Gray being a freshman and still raw, it is unlikely he gets more than even 5 min's/gm, and probably closer to 2-3 if not a redshirt.

O'Neal and Watford are the only other 2 close in height to Anei and neither are great inside defenders or known for their defense period, let alone being rim protectors. And you listed LeBlanc in an earlier post. LeBlanc, while a great defender, is not a rim protector at 6'7".

I agree because of the depth of the roster, Wade will be able to and likely will use more lineups; but even he has said in the past that by conference play he prefers to go with more of an 8 man rotation, maybe 9 at the most, as it gets too chaotic after that and prevents players from getting into a rhythm of the game. Because of that, I believe that Anei would most definitely be more than a 15-17 mpg player.

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Posted by Alt26

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Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:31 am to TigerLaw40

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And you listed LeBlanc in an earlier post. LeBlanc, while a great defender, is not a rim protector at 6'7"

I don't know if that's completely accurate. As a Freshman he was 7th in the Big East in blocks per game; 4th in block %, 8th in overall Defensive rating and 10th in Defensive +/-

Now, is he the shot blocker that a guy like Mickey was, or even KBW? No. But he is a damn good defensive player on a team that DESPERATELY needs good defense. Defensively he would likely be as good or better than a guy like Emmett Williams who is a pretty good comp. Neither are incredibly tall, but they both have great length. LSU really wasn't pounded too much inside despite their lack of height. Their block numbers weren't that much lower than the year before. It's just that they were absolutely atrocious in on-ball defense and being able to locate open shooters

If LSU doesn't get a guy like Anei or Cisse, the could still be just fine (assuming Watford would return) as long as they become a MUCH better defensive team. A rim protector makes that task easier. But you can still be a good defensive team without a pure shot blocker.

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