re: LSU Basketball recruiting 2012, updated 7-16-12, removed Tony Trocha

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We didn't shoot the ball exceedingly well with our prior roster and this team will be different because we'll push the tempo every chance we get. The one thing that stands out is that this team will be more athletic than we've been at any time under TJ outside of maybe his first year, and even then we may be more athletic. I'm not saying we'll be better than last year or anything because I really don't know how this team will come together and how long it will take, but our two most promising players return, we lose our most consistent guy in Hamilton, but gain several players that I believe can contribute pretty quickly being that two, possibly three are JUCO, and one played overseas. I think we could be an exciting team to watch.

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All of this. I'm freaking pumped for South of South's game threads this year

I haven't found any You Tube video on Morgan. Anyone have a link?

Found quite a bit on Corban Collins and here is what I think of him after viewing -


Looks good but not great on video. Has a nice looking jump shot, very good form and will definitely be able to hit an open shot. Hard to tell whether his speed and quickness will be enough for major college play but that is a question mark with a lot of recruits. Also showed good ball handling and dribbling skills. But what makes or breaks a college point guard is not physical ability but the mental ability to not make bad decisions. Only time will tell but definitely not just a case of signing someone to fill out a roster.

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Odoh is coming,

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so long as he qualifies.

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I'm interested to see how Jones utilizes

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JOB.

If he is worth is weight, JOB turns into a stud this year and leaves to be a lotto pick.

I'd really like to see JOB dominate the boards next season. He certainly has the potential to be a great player.

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I'd really like to see JOB dominate the boards next season. He certainly has the potential to be a great player.

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JOB is certainly capable. It seemed like Trent taught him nothing about running offense. Anytime he got the ball he put threw it up or turned it over. He was great at getting offensive boards inside, but what frustrated me so much last year was his power dribble off of the rebound. Hopefully Johnny teaches him to go straight up with it off following the rebound.

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I thought he improved over the course of the season, but he's still a raw talent.

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Most certainly. I think it's because he got in shape.

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He needs a few post moves to complement his strength around the basket. Jones will work with him, and it'll be fun to see how JOB fits into the offense.

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Jones looks as if he can coach a team, unlike Trent who sat their with his arms crossed when guys like Stringer were throwing up contested jumpers from the parking lot all year. I think JOB will look much more fluid this year and will fit into Jones' fast paced offense nicely.

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He hasn't shown to be a lotto pick yet IMO

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I agree. His FG% was only .399 last year. He's gotta learn how to finish before any team thinks about drafting him highly because it's not like he has otherworldly size and athleticism to get drafted on potential alone.

I certainly don't see him being a high draft pick. JOB did improve as the season went on but he has a long way to go. For instance, what is he doing in the off season as far as conditioning? He wasn't even in shape to play a full game until the final third of the season. If we really intend to run a lot then JOB's job will be to get the rebound and make a quick outlet pass. In a half court set he will be our number one option down low but will he pass out of the double teams he will draw or is he going to still try and bull his way to the basket?

It seems to me that everyone is taking Odoh too much for granted that he will come here and immediately start. If he has only been in this country for a few years and has difficulty with English and is having trouble graduating from a Junior college. So how is he going to stay eligible at LSU?

And certainly if he does come and play he will be a raw talent. I look for Godfrey to start because of his greater experience and more maturity.

I also think the guard situation is wide open and at this point there is no telling who will start and/or get playing time and at what position. The more I look at the film of Corban, the more impressed I am. I think he could eventually end up a starter with Hickey despite being labeled a backup point guard. But it will be a dogfight as Stringer has the experience and I like Morgan's defensive skills.

Hammink will be the backup for Coleman at SF. Ludwig and Courtney will spell JOB and Godfrey when needed. If Odoh does come and play then he will most likely take playing time away from those two.