Not as far as I know. I'm sorry if I made it seem that way. I probably should have added also that all of that assumes no more commitments this year.
We scouted Okafor and are passing. The talk is right now the recruiting efforts are focused on Pollard, and Kirby is making inroads. Odoh seems like it is going to happen. Right now our worst case scenario seems to be Morgan Hammink Coleman Odoh and best case could bee those four plus Pollard and/or Mislov If we lose a wing due to attrition we may still offer Swilling Jr.
I am hearing that Jones and Co. have Pollard and Odoh in their sites and, evidently, feel they have a shot at Pollard because of Kirby. Pollard was all set to announce his choice tomorrow but has delayed his decision because he just isn't ready yet. Word is that Kirby is working him hard and has made some inroads; at least enough to make Pollard delay his decision. Will be interested to see if we can get him to campus for a visit. If so, I think we get him. Word on Odoh is that he is ours. North Texas is so convinced of Odoh going elsewhere, they are now reported to be recruiting another JUCO center names Coleman. Jones wants to sign both Odoh and, in a perfect world, Pollard then save the remaining scholarships for next year. This would give us a nice looking line up for next season and would fill all of our missing pieces. Odoh is a lanky, shot blocking, rebounding type who runs the floor well and would be perfect for Jones upbeat style. Pollard also claims that he is a natural 4 so he could fill several positions for us. Lastly, I am not hearing nearly as much talk about transfers, especially compared to the past few weeks. Has anyone heard anything else about transfers? I am hopeful that it was more so a result of a new coaching staff and uncertainty surround the change than a serious desire to leave the program. My source is usually pretty accurate so I tend to trust him but please feel free to amend or disclaim anything you have further knowledge about. I keep saying it over and over but Tiger Basketball feels relevant again. Assuming no transfers and Jones landing Odoh and Pollard PG - Hickey, Stringer SG - Turner, Morgan, Hammink SF - Pollard, Coleman, Courtney PF - O'Bryant, Pollard, Courtney C - Odoh, O'Bryant This is a very competitive team my friends!
Thanks for the info. You are right, the team is beginning to feel relevant again. The lineup you show here would be a nice one. Compelling stuff. Look forward now to next season.
Dandy Don has a link to a nice article about LSU basketball recruits - can someone please post it as it names a lot of players that I had not heard of before. I dont know how to do that.. FYI
In basketball recruiting news, according to this very informative article by René Nadeau, Coach Johnny Jones has really hit the ground running and is pursuing several players for this year's class and for 2013. The state of Louisiana will be stronger in basketball talent in 2013 than it's been in a while, and with the staff that Jones is putting together I feel good about LSU's chances of reeling in the top prospects.
I don't have a rivals account...can someone please give a summery? http://lsu.rivals.com/barrier_noent...t=content.asp&cid=1361274&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=
