OT: LSU losing two best players to NBA

[tcf15]

LSU Basketball @LSUBasketball
Jarell Martin has announced he will forego his final two seasons at LSU and enter the NBA Draft

Randy Rosetta ‏@RandyRosetta
#LSU forward Jordan Mickey will enter the 2015 NBA Draft.

Would've been a really good team with the recruits they have coming in. Was hoping they would give Kentucky a run for their money next year.

 

[RipCity]

@tcf15 Bummer. I know we were dreaming of LSU being the team to beat in the SEC about a week ago.

Wow, neither staying hurts them big time inside. Both are a little undersized, but would've been great college players next year. LSU has a nasty recruiting class and could potentially get even better if they land Newman. Should be a good team still, but they are going to have problems with the big man play, which bodes well for Kentucky.

 

[tcf15]

Yeah, that's a huge hit for them. Rolling out a starting 5 of Newman, Blakeney, Simmons, Mickey and Martin would have been one of the best in the country. Shame that it won't happen.

 

[BUConn10]

Yea but the SEC money brought in two elite talents for them next year in Simmons and Blakeley. Blakeley was also saying how LSU was making a big push for Malik Newman. Its really hard to recruit against schools in that conference when they are playing by a whole different set of rules. Regardless, they should be really good next year. Had these two guys stayed, I would have said they'd be a Top 5/10 team.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

That 1 hurts LSU. Still have Victor eligible in December. Even with Newman that front court is pretty bare. My crystalized ball says Miss State for Newman. Note my ball has a 43.50% accuracy rating.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

It will be fascinating to see what Bobby Portis does @ Arky. He seems to be dragging his feet. His stock is just outside the lotto. How excited is everyone about his decision? The fun never ends...

 

[Huskyforlife]

Wait you mean lsu couldn't get them to "buy" into next year?

 

[B1GEast]

no worries the squid will be coaching in the NBA next year, so Kentucky will take a hit too