Kim Mulkey

• Says they have depth, but they don't have it right now. She's still piecing it together.
• They want to play a lot of kids and press on defense. They want to keep her players fresh so they can put pressure on opposing offenses.
• Says Flau'jae is in the best shape she's ever been in and thinks she's playing effortlessly. Thinks she's a leader on the court, but wants to see her become more of a vocal leader.
• Thinks this team has 4-5 players who can be double-digit scorers every night.
• Wants to get everybody healthy before she tries to evaluate her team too much. Mikaylah's fighting through an ankle injury, Del Rosario is still hurting and Mjracle Sheppard is out for a few weeks.
• Thinks Sa'Myah gets in her head a bit defensively. She thinks about her knee and it prevents her from moving laterally some times. Thinks her confidence in her knee will comeback in time.
• Calls Flau'jae and Mikaylah two of the best guards in the country despite being so young.

Shayeann Day-Wilson & Sa'Myah Smith

• Smith was excited to get back out on the court after tearing her ACL last year. She got more comfortable as the game went on when she scored 6 of her 15 points in the 4th quarter.
• Wilson said she transferred to LSU to win a national championship and she knows Mulkey will bring out the best in her as a PG.
• Wilson is super experienced and has played at two power five programs before LSU, but she had to learn how each of her teammates play the game as a PG. She's trying to build bonds with everyone so she can be the facilitator of the offense and try to understand their play style.
• Smith called the last year really hard as she recovered from her knee injury. She reiterated that she's really excited to be back with the team this year and playing.

It is finally basketball season, folks. WBB tips off against Eastern KY tonight at 7pm CT. Opening this up a bit early for any pregame discussion you want to have. I'll have updates from the game here and starting lineups as soon as we get them.

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A look at LSU and Michigan as both battle to signing day:

...from Thursday evening until Tuesday. Need some recommendations on where to go to eat. Only been to Baton Rouge about 6 times in my whole 44 years, 4 of which were for baseball games at The Box, 1 guided tour of Tiger Stadium, and a field trip when I was in grade school. We plan to eat out each night so load me up with the best places to go!

Of a more somber note, my cousin and a fellow LSU alum, George Haliburton Ware III (aka Hal), has passed away at the age of 54. He had a bout with stomach cancer that they thought he had beaten, but unfortunately, it came back with a vengeance. He was very passionate about LSU sports, especially baseball. His parents, also both LSU alum, have season tickets for baseball and have been on different committee's for the school. I don't know if anyone here knew my cousin or his parents, but please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as this hit hard.

Jayden Daniels is tied for NO.3 betting odds of winning MVP
It’s a long season and he can only get better

Also in ROY betting there are 3 former Tigers in the top 6

Last rookie to win MVP …Jim Brown 1957

"We have a real program." Sounded like the I'm a man rant from Oklahoma State's coach a few years back. LOL.

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Waters has been flirting with several other programs, mainly Miami, despite his Florida commitment. When asked of his recruitment status overall, he mentioned that he could gain some clarity after he spends time in Baton Rouge next weekend.

Something to track.

We're hearing LSU isn't overly concerned about it right now but they could be covering some tracks. If Joe Sloan takes the East Carolina job then that would immensely help Michigan. The Wolverines are definitely making overtures.

According to Gorney Michigan looking to flip Underwood in light of LSU's struggles at the position? Really? One bad half and LSU is struggling at Qb? Ferrell was bad enough now we have to deal with another National Rivals' butthead.

you mentioned on the last play of the Washington-Chicago game the Bears only rushed 3 , which I agree was a mistake. However, after re-watching the play I realized the Bears used a spy on that hail Mary which was even more mind boggling.

First off, no one is more pissed about our second half than me. Nuss made some bad throws and was off all night. We couldn’t run the ball. Play calling was predictable. Jones had his worst game of the year. Weeks was nowhere to be found. Baker shit the bed in the second half. wTf made half time adjustments and we couldn’t stop a running QB.

That being said, I’m sure most of you would have jumped after the Nicholls game if were asked would you take going 2-1 with OM, Arky, and wTf.

Tough loss to swallow. Have an off week and a chance to win out. Who knows what happens after that.