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re: MBB Offseason '25 Transfer Portal Tracker
Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:45 pm to thunderbird1100
Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:45 pm to thunderbird1100
Our biggest issue last year was shooting. Way too many 3-4 minute scoring droughts. Some even longer. I believe having an established P5 PG and 2 true talented post up players will help with that. Rebounding also should improve with increase in size. Should be a more enjoyable team to watch and spacing should improve also. Hopefully won't be able to pack the lane defensively due to non shooting bigs and poor shooting guards..
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Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:59 pm to thunderbird1100
The biggest threat to next year is that either/both Thomas and Reed sustain year-ending injuries. There are replacements to both of them but their absences would significantly hurt the team and could tank the season.
This post was edited on 5/6/25 at 8:45 am
Posted on 5/5/25 at 2:46 pm to mcspufftiger7
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Our biggest issue last year was shooting.
The biggest issue last year was turnovers. That was a big problem before Reed was injured and before the shooting fell off. For the first half - 2/3rds of the season LSU wasn't shooting a terrible FG% overall. They were just constantly taking significantly less shots than their opponents because they were turning the ball over so much. And it wasn't just a Sears issue. LSU has had turnover issues in every season under McMahon. The reason is because the offensive approach has sucked and puts the PG (and everyone else) in tough spots to make plays. It's hard to make a pass when everyone else on the court is standing around and easily guarded. I'm not saying the PG play has been great, but it takes more than one player to be as bad as LSU has been on offense under McMahon. He has to find a better approach or be willing to adjust on the fly during games because SEC coaches have easily figure out the defense and shut it down for the most part.
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Rebounding also should improve with increase in size.
Size alone doesn't make a great rebounding team. It's attitude, toughness and desire. Look no further than Houston. They were one of the best rebounding teams in the country and no one taller than 6'8 played meaningful minutes. Reed was a decent defensive rebounder. Miller didn't like the physicality. Nwoko can rebound, but how long he's on the floor is a question. Everyone else on the roster is unproven at the SEC level. If LSU is going to be a great rebounding team it will have to start with the mindset. McMahon's teams haven't been tough. That's not a recipe for success in the SEC. You have to be willing to get into the fight.
Just like the last 3 years, there IS a path for this team to be good. It is a matter of finding it. That path for this year's team may be different than last years which was different than the team before. For three seasons LSU's approach on both ends of the floor has been the exact same...resulting in poor results. McMahon MUST be quicker and more willing to adjust. Just rolling out the same thing and hoping eventually it will get better isn't going to work. (And before you respond about Reed's injury, just know LSU's offense was inefficient BEFORE he got hurt because of the absurd amount of turnovers)
Posted on 5/5/25 at 3:21 pm to Alt26
Damn AAlt26, now you've done it. You wrote a post I agreed with and had to upvote.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:41 pm to tigersham
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it’s been a fun offseason boys
Yea thanks for doing the most in this thread, the info is appreciated since barely anyone covers the basketball program.
I like the transfer class, like someone mentioned we probably need one of these guys to out perform to make some noise but the lineup doesn't look bad.
Side note if you are on twitter Toyloy Brown from the Advocate has done a good job covering the basketball off-season.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:51 pm to Tigershine
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Damn AAlt26, now you've done it. You wrote a post I agreed with and had to upvote.
We still remember what you posted on Friday.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:34 pm to Circle K Beggar
Yeah? and I guess you didn't see where I erased that remark, as well as apologized? Or maybe you just don't believe in forgiving. Whatever, you be you.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 10:26 am to tigersham
Posted on 5/6/25 at 11:35 am to tigersham
Turnovers were a big issue early but they reduced later in the season as Givens played more. Hopefully Thomas and Reece can continue that trend. Also size can make a difference in rebounding. I do agree attitude and want is a big part but Chest and Collins were so easily pushed around due to their thin frames. Will see how it all works out but on paper looks like a better lineup offensively than last year.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 1:07 pm to mcspufftiger7
His numbers will not have to be much better at his new school, that's for sure
Posted on 5/6/25 at 2:37 pm to thunderbird1100
There are ZERO EXCUSES for this dude to miss the tournament AGAIN.
If Zipper doesn't work out for ANY REASON, guess who's fault that is?????
The HC, that's who. This is a results business. So far we haven't had any positive ones with this clown.
If Zipper doesn't work out for ANY REASON, guess who's fault that is?????
The HC, that's who. This is a results business. So far we haven't had any positive ones with this clown.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 9:08 pm to tigersham
Miami just got a good point guard from Michigan I believe. I guess CG3 is looking to be a well paid backup.
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