LSU basketball, 2023

[Dwilliams02]

But let me go enjoy this win. I'm not even gonna go on Twitter. Because I know it's not looking good for us. Gotta start charging rent for LSU

 

[SECbbfan24]

I think she's gonna have to start leaning on just recruiting a full team. Because it seems like the transfer portal just gonna bring in players with huge personalities.


The downside to is.... We still need a team lol so the transfer portal will get us that quickly

I mean LSU had to use the portal, they lost basically the entire team last year and they had to upgrade the talent.

Reese is amazing but she really works my nerve with her attitude at times. Sadly Poole may be worse and she doesn't even contribute 1% Reese does.

I do think Carson is lovely and she is a good kid. Just isn't consistent

The reality is they need more freshmen recruits and they need to continue to build from the ground up the foundation. The portal/transfers are just a crutch until the other part gets there.

 

[Dwilliams02]

I don’t think any reasonable UConn fan thinks that, especially BY regulars. Of course fans - especially students - will be excited about success, but I think most LSU fans are realistic about where their team actually is and where they still need to go.

I definitely think the team attitude needs to improve. I know Kim is pretty fiery herself but usually I thought Baylor players were pretty composed during games. I guess we will see how things go on that end.

Most of her Baylor players were built and developed. They've developed winning mentalities.

 

[GoCardinal]

I hope UCONN fans don't think LSU fans are arrogant or think we are all that, we don't trust me.

Quite frankly, even with the addition of Angel Reese, this is a rebuilding year. I just think having a team where 8 of the 10 scholarship players have never played with each other before is way too much at times. I don't know if coaching can truly solve that aspect. But Kim needs to address the attitudes and poor body language. That is 100% on her. I don't even think any of her Baylor teams were near this bad

Morris was NEVER like this last year. But the team goes as she goes IMO. When she is bad, the entire team seems to go her route.

I don’t think anyone thinks you all are like that! You are very reasonable and fair with your posts and thoughts. I think LSU would be a lot more likable as a team if it weren’t for the attitudes. It’s one thing to play with passion, but I think it’s a fine balance between that and trying to show up your opponent. I think it’s only become a talking point within the community because of the way the players this year are going about it. I think last year’s group was just grateful, so it was easier to root for their success. This year, the over celebrating, dancing, and taunting just seems to rub a lot of people the wrong way. I think you saw a little of that from the Georgia players tonight. Throw in the fact the officiating aids the antics and it’s just a lot to consume IMO.

 

[Coler]

But let me go enjoy this win. I'm not even gonna go on Twitter. Because I know it's not looking good for us. Gotta start charging rent for LSU

Don't go. It's not pretty.

 

[SECbbfan24]

I don’t think anyone thinks you all are like that! You are very reasonable and fair with your posts and thoughts. I think LSU would be a lot more likable as a team if it weren’t for the attitudes. It’s one thing to play with passion, but I think it’s a fine balance between that and trying to show up your opponent. I think it’s only become a talking point within the community because of the way the players this year are going about it. I think last year’s group was just grateful, so it was easier to root for their success. This year, the over celebrating, dancing, and taunting just seems to rub a lot of people the wrong way. I think you saw a little of that from the Georgia players tonight. Throw in the fact the officiating aids the antics and it’s just a lot to consume IMO.

Sadly I don't know if Kim is gonna fix Reese's ego and attitude issues. Its been going on long before her days at LSU but I don't think some of the players on the team help tame that. Too many 'big' personalities between players like Morris, Flaujae, Poole, etc

Although I don't find Flaujae to cross the line sportsmanship wise vs other teams. Reese on the other hand...

 

[Coler]

I do think sometimes you've just gotta find a way to win...whether that's ugly or not.

 

[Coler]

Sadly I don't know if Kim is gonna fix Reese's ego and attitude issues. Its been going on long before her days at LSU but I don't think some of the players on the team help tame that. Too many 'big' personalities between players like Morris, Flaujae, Poole, etc

Although I don't find Flaujae to cross the line sportsmanship wise vs other teams. Reese on the other hand...

As long as it doesn't rub off on M. Williams next year...

 

[SECbbfan24]

I can't be the only who doesn't understand how Poole is playing as much as she does.... I seem to always hold my breath when she handles the ball. Even the passes she does make are beyond close to turnovers.

 

[JordyG]

Sadly I believe LSU will play better on the road then they would at home.

If you watched LSU games this year, they have looked pretty horrendous at home half the time. I don't know what the deal is but they don't seem to look prepared half the time when playing on their home court. To me thats highly concerning.

It's generally the sign of young teams. They try to do too much, or they try too hard to impress at home and the adrenaline carries them away. On the road some feel free of that pressure and play with calm and better focus. Not all teams, but I would say most. But still, there is nothing like adversity on the road. That shows the true personality of a team.

 

[JordyG]

Sadly I don't know if Kim is gonna fix Reese's ego and attitude issues. Its been going on long before her days at LSU but I don't think some of the players on the team help tame that. Too many 'big' personalities between players like Morris, Flaujae, Poole, etc

Although I don't find Flaujae to cross the line sportsmanship wise vs other teams. Reese on the other hand...

Which is why Geno or Tara never recruited Reese. I always questioned why Dawn wanted that hot mess with her, talent or no. Now of course, later she would say she wanted to be on the team that beat UConn, but that always sounded like a rejected ego talking to me. When she signed her LOI with Maryland I predicted on The BY she wouldn't last 2 years there and her excuse would be "coach wanted to change my game". Sure enough....

 

[GreatValue]

Sadly I don't know if Kim is gonna fix Reese's ego and attitude issues. Its been going on long before her days at LSU but I don't think some of the players on the team help tame that. Too many 'big' personalities between players like Morris, Flaujae, Poole, etc

Although I don't find Flaujae to cross the line sportsmanship wise vs other teams. Reese on the other hand...

I missed game(watched MD/Iowa game ) did something happened in game tonight with Reese or Morris? . Did she dance again or talk trash?

 

[tigers4ever]

I can't be the only who doesn't understand how Poole is playing as much as she does.... I seem to always hold my breath when she handles the ball. Even the passes she does make are beyond close to turnovers.

I'm don't get it either generally. As for tonight, Kim gave a pretty detailed explanation for why Poole played so many minutes There was a few games in a row,where poole barely attempted a shot. I'm hoping that doesn't continue.

 

[Big12wbbFan]

I hope UCONN fans don't think LSU fans are arrogant or think we are all that, we don't trust me.

Quite frankly, even with the addition of Angel Reese, this is a rebuilding year. I just think having a team where 8 of the 10 scholarship players have never played with each other before is way too much at times. I don't know if coaching can truly solve that aspect. But Kim needs to address the attitudes and poor body language. That is 100% on her. I don't even think any of her Baylor teams were near this bad

Morris was NEVER like this last year. But the team goes as she goes IMO. When she is bad, the entire team seems to go her route.

I am very surprised Kim has not addressed the showboating, taunting and attitude of this LSU team, particularly Reese. I would think she could stop this by talking to Reese and sitting her for a game or two. Kim probably doesn’t want to do that because she knows it would likely be a loss without Reese.

I have followed Baylor a long time and Kim ran a very tight ship there. Every now and then a player would get a technical but you did not see the showboating/team attitude you see with this team and Reese in particular. Kim is going to have more problems in the future if she doesn’t address this. Plus, it is just not a good look for LSU.

 

[tigers4ever]

Which is why Geno or Tara never recruited Reese. I always questioned why Dawn wanted that hot mess with her, talent or no. Now of course, later she would say she wanted to be on the team that beat UConn, but that always sounded like a rejected ego talking to me. When she signed her LOI with Maryland I predicted on The BY she wouldn't last 2 years there and her excuse would be "coach wanted to change my game". Sure enough....

If you look back on BY back in 2019, UConn did offer Reese and there is a clip posted where Reese lists UConn in her final 8. As far as Reese's transferring, it obviously worked out well for her so maybe it wasnt an "excuse."

 

[cancontent]

I hope UCONN fans don't think LSU fans are arrogant or think we are all that, we don't trust me.

Quite frankly, even with the addition of Angel Reese, this is a rebuilding year. I just think having a team where 8 of the 10 scholarship players have never played with each other before is way too much at times. I don't know if coaching can truly solve that aspect. But Kim needs to address the attitudes and poor body language. That is 100% on her. I don't even think any of her Baylor teams were near this bad

Morris was NEVER like this last year. But the team goes as she goes IMO. When she is bad, the entire team seems to go her route.

I don’t think any reasonable UConn fan thinks that, especially BY regulars. Of course fans - especially students - will be excited about success, but I think most LSU fans are realistic about where their team actually is and where they still need to go.

I definitely think the team attitude needs to improve. I know Kim is pretty fiery herself but usually I thought Baylor players were pretty composed during games. I guess we will see how things go on that end.

Been wondering this myself when watching this team play. Glad to know I'm not alone in thinking this.

 

[cancontent]

I can't be the only who doesn't understand how Poole is playing as much as she does.... I seem to always hold my breath when she handles the ball. Even the passes she does make are beyond close to turnovers.

Ah, so her unpredictable decision making is back. There would be decisions she'd make when at OSU that would have me scratch my head.

 

[SJF]

You gotta give it to the SEC the way they take care of their top teams in every sport. 45FT’s for LSU. 2 obviously late Charge calls not called on Reese. Just like Ole Miss getting close to Tn a couple times you could just see the Refs say oh not on my watch. The look on the opposing Coaches is like well here we go‍♂️

 

[Dwilliams02]

I can't be the only who doesn't understand how Poole is playing as much as she does.... I seem to always hold my breath when she handles the ball. Even the passes she does make are beyond close to turnovers.

I be so scared when she drives. It's almost like an offensive foul waiting to happen

 

[BRS24]

Per Charlie Creme on today's Bracketology:

"What exactly is LSU? The answer still isn't clear. It's a rare season when we arrive at the first week of February and an unbeaten team from a major conference remains a mystery. The Tigers are good, of course. The question is just how good. LSU's weak nonconference schedule has been well chronicled, but the SEC's down year hasn't been discussed nearly as much. LSU's 10-0 league mark is impressive, but it doesn't carry the same weight as it might have in past seasons. And that's why games like Thursday, when the Tigers get pushed to the brink at home by Georgia, leave some doubt, especially with so little depth to the resume. LSU is a solid No. 2 seed, but doesn't it feel like we still need to see more? That's unusual just a little more than five weeks from Selection Sunday."

 

[JellyBean]

I can't be the only who doesn't understand how Poole is playing as much as she does.... I seem to always hold my breath when she handles the ball. Even the passes she does make are beyond close to turnovers.

Too funny. I was thinking about your comment on Poole watching the game last night. Every time Poole was on the break and either had the ball or the ball came her way, my eyes got big, or I was like "Please get the ball out of her hands!" But all that matters in the end is she has the trust of Coach Mulkey. Poole played some major minutes in that close game. Not many coaches have that kind of trust in their players. I give Coach Mulkey props for trusting her players and having their backs.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Too funny. I was thinking about your comment on Poole watching the game last night. Every time Poole was on the break and either had the ball or the ball came her way, my eyes got big, or I was like "Please get the ball out of her hands!" But all that matters in the end is she has the trust of Coach Mulkey. Poole played some major minutes in that close game. Not many coaches have that kind of trust in their players. I give Coach Mulkey props for trusting her players and having their backs.

I can't believe that teams don't attack her off the dribble. When GA went to a zone, I kept asking WHY are they even guarding her out on the perimeter. Use that person to help stop Morris from penetrating or to help out on Reese.

 

[Dwilliams02]

I can't believe that teams don't attack her off the dribble. When GA went to a zone, I kept asking WHY are they even guarding her out on the perimeter. Use that person to help stop Morris from penetrating or to help out on Reese.

Poole is actually a good 3 point shooter. You kinda have to guard her on the perimeter.

 

[JordyG]

If you look back on BY back in 2019, UConn did offer Reese and there is a clip posted where Reese lists UConn in her final 8. As far as Reese's transferring, it obviously worked out well for her so maybe it wasnt an "excuse."

You are correct. I was wrong, and perhaps, out of line.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Poole is actually a good 3 point shooter. You kinda have to guard her on the perimeter.

She might be, but she would have had to show me when Reese and Morris were dissecting the defense. GA's immediate problem was...getting a rebound. lol

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Flauje didn't shoot well, but she sure can rebound. Yea...she crashed into a couple of 3-point shooters, but at least she was going 100% on defense. I'm warming up to her.