If you can compete for the SEC title each year you will compete for the National Title each year. I am not up to speed on LSU basketball, but do know that a lot of talent from LA. isn't ending up in BR. We have 3 players from La. on the TTU roster this year. As I said, I am not up on your team, but Zeno and JJ could play just about anywhere. I also see that we are up against LSU, among others, for Sevenson this year. You need to build the proverbial fence around La. and keep some of these kids like that at home.
It's not as bad you think. ODU made the NCAA tournament last year and the Colonial is a good conference. I would say that ESPN's ranking means that LSU will get a NCAA tournament at-large bid.