Charles Manning mid season highlights LSU b-ball commit

I can't watch the video right now, but what kind of role is he expected to have next season? Does he compare to anyone on the roster currently?

I’m not sure of his expected role but I would say he’s better than Darryl Edwards. He has more athleticism and if he plays great hard defense that will be a plus. The player comparison would be tough to decide for me

I thought the same but Taylor jumps out the gym

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I can't watch the video right now, but what kind of role is he expected to have next season? Does he compare to anyone on the roster currently?

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No one on current roster really.

Before the last few weeks or so, I'd say he's a pretty athletic raw offensive but good defensive long guard. In the last month though he's started to go off from 3 a bit more, that was his biggest weakness in his game. He only takes 3 3's a game (12+ shots total a game), but is now a 36.6% 3 point shooter where as previously he sat around more 30%-ish. His scoring definitely still comes around the rim, a lot. He's a 55% 2 point player which is good. He uses his length and athleticism to his advantage. He's not a PG (80 assists to 79 turnovers in 24 games) but can find guys.

If you HAD to pick a guy on current roster, think a slim Marlon Taylor with a bit less hops (still a good athlete, but no one is on Taylor's level honestly) who is more basketball savvy/understands game more. Taylor is more a shooter than Manning is, but in the last 6 games Manning has just turned it on from 3: he's 13 for 25 for 52%. So again, he's not shooting it a ton from 3, but has been very efficient recently which is nice. He's a better ball handler than Taylor, which isn't saying much as they basically dont want Taylor ever taking more than 2 dribbles probably.

IMO I thought at first it was a decent pickup, I'd like a guy like this to be more a 3 point threat than he originally was but he's really grown into that part of his game so I like the pickup a lot more now.

He's averaging 17 points, 5.3 boards a game right now with a shooting line of 50/36.6/70.8

Personally I think his jump shot looks a little smoother than Taylor’s. He’s definitely a better ball handler as well

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Charles Manning mid season highlights LSU b-ball commit

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I see a little MJ in his game. About the same size. I'm sure once Uncle Willie gets him in the gym he will scheme plays that take advantage of Charles' abilities. Probably a Skylar or Javonte' role.