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Message: [QUOTE="Baller29, post: 5030451, member: 13527"] Mulkey seems to do more with less at times than doing more than more at times. I think they end up better than people expect, she is a great coach, sure she has flaws but they will adjust to what they have. I think last year it was evident how poor the chemistry was. There were way too many distractions going on between internal discipling and obviously Reese brought a lot of attention for better or worse. Hailey pretty much self imploded the team because she was lost in that system on both ends of the floor. That to me killed LSUs chances to get back to a final four. Thats where Kim failed in roster construction last year. Day-Wilson has things she has to fix but to me she is a much better fit in terms of how LSU likes to play, she is athletic, quick, versatile with the talent. Now its time to put it together. She will have a lot more talent around her now. I personally think LSU ends up being a more cohesive team this year (chemistry) for a few reasons but no doubt they will miss what Reese brought. If Kim could make chicken noodle soup with that first roster she inherited, this team will be MORE than fine. Now Im not saying they win a national title or win the SEC, but it will be a dangerous team come March. They will probably run the offense through the guards more this year based on what they have. Samyah Smith staying healthy will be key for them this year. Much like Flaujae, Sa'Myah was poised for giant breakout year. She is a great rim protector, she has a face up game. The core of Morrow, Flaujae, Mikaylah, and Smith is a excellent group, and the addition of Gilbert gives LSU a legit scoring weapon off the bench, something LSU didn't have Kim's first 3 years. The X factor on the true ceiling of LSU's team will be the development of Rosario and Jersey. I was reading Rosario missed all of last summer to work on her individual development because of a surgery. She trimmed down quite a bit year 1 and gave some good minutes at times, now its time to piece it together skills wise on the court. Jersey is such an intriguing prospect but I never felt Neighbors system fit her. I see LSU making her a stretch forward, she is 6'5, is time to use her physical tools. But she is definitely very talented and capable. We see a lot of highly touted HS prospects transfer only to go on to find success, I hope it works out for Jersey [/QUOTE]

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