re: Is Cam Thomas the best player to come through here?

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It's a lot closer than people are giving Cam Thomas credit.
Very similar shooting percentages with Chris Jackson shooting an extra 6 times per game on average.

There is a big difference in assists, but in terms of pure scoring, Cam Thomas has a chance to be the best.

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Even though he can force to "questionable" shots, Thomas has been fairly efficient. He's shooting 47%. That's only 6th best in the SEC. But it is put in better context when you realize he's taken the most shots in the SEC. Only Stewart from MSU has taken as many shots and making them at a higher % right now (though he's averaging 6 less ppg). Thomas is a three level scorer. he can hit from inside the arc...at the rim (though he doesn't go there often)...from 3 AND he's shooting 88% from the FT line.

Just because of the way the game is played (slower pace than in 1988) and the fact LSU has several good options on the team, I don't think he'll seriously threaten Jackson's 30 ppg average. But that's not to say he couldn't if he played under the same conditions as Jackson.

Maybe the best compliment I can give to Jackson is was a combination of Waters and Thomas. He was lightening quick off the dribble and could break down defenders for an open shot. He was also incredibly crafty at getting to the rim for a guy who wasn't very tall (6'1" at best) - Like Waters. He also had a quick, compact and pure shooting stroke like Thomas