re: LSU Basketball 2021

Yes

I hope you are correct, but I feel that if past history is an indicator, they are all gone. They can stay at LSU and live the life of a college student, missing out on a year of making good money or they can go to the NBA. Worst case in the NBA is you end up at a G-League, making money and playing basketball. You're not on a roster, but if you stay at LSU your not on an NBA roster either. There is no incentive to remain in school unless you have the intention of graduating.

Man I hope Emmitt sees the value in another year. Although he’s probably D league ready right now and can start earning a check

agree. I'm guessing having a kid will make him spring for the paycheck though.

I get confused when people mention Smart being gone. In no world does Smart get drafted next yr. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain by coming back.

I also think, of the underclassmen, Days has the most to offer the NBA right now. He's a bit undersized but is physical. He's also the definition of a stretch-4 that the NBA has made so vogue lately. I really love his game and think he gets overlooked by many. I think he's more important to next yr's team than Watford/Williams. Obviously just an opinion.

There is not one player on our roster that is ready for the NBA this year. I suppose someone could take a flyer on Watford in the 2nd rd based on potential, but that’s it - and 2nd rd contracts are non-guaranteed.

I hope Emmitt likes Europe, b/c 6’6 PFs are few and far between in the NBA. Granted, if he has a kid to support, then I don’t blame him for going, b/c it’s not like he’s growing anymore next year.

We have a bunch of good college players who, as much as I’d like for them to, probably won’t ever start for an NBA team.

TL:DR - no one should leave early and we should wreck shop next year.

I agree, there are guys that may possibly leave but their games are not totally ready for the NBA. I think Watford has the best chance of the guys that may leave early but I think his growth with another year would make him a lot higher draft pick. Williams, Days and Smart totally need more growth with their games to put themselves in a position to be drafted. If they leave, I wish them all the best and success.

I think Smart and Watford are both back.

I feel the same about both guys.

Leblanc and Shareef are not centers.

I doubt Emmitt comes back.

Eureka might be a center.

Reality is Watford Williamson Days Leblanc Williams are all SF. Shareef might be a 4.