re: Do you LSU fans still feel strong about Malik Newman

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Using elite-great players for people such as Hornsby and Patterson is hilarious. There are plenty of teams they wouldn't even play on.

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On any given day our guards are more than capable of scoring 25+ in a game. It's proven Time and again all season. It's getting them to quit the quick and unnessary 3's and TO that will drive you insane.

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While I agree he would get more exposure than at MSU, "tons and tons and tons" is a bit of a stretch. OJ Mayo didn't hurt his draft stock by going to USC, nor did Harden by going to ASU. If you can play, you can play, and NBA scouts will see you.

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Well you see there is a HUGE HUGE difference here. USC is little brother to UCLA a major basketball power and USC in their own right were constantly in the spotlight in other sports. Same for ASU. MSU is rarely ever in the spotlight for any sport.

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You don't think he will be able to play as he chooses for MSU? He will be far and away the most talented player on our roster and will probably get as many shots as he would like.

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You say I don't know basketball, yet you're clearly not aware of your coach's philosophy. He demands discipline, tough defense, his way or the highway, and is a complete arse in his approach. Countless UCLA players have stated as much. It got him 2nd place twice and then fired.


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play for a great coach who has put a long list of players in the NBA including the current scoring champion who plays very similar to Malik.

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Not similar at all to Westbrook. More like Collison if you had to pick a former UCLA guard in the holland era.
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the spot light all to himself

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What spotlight? Nearly Zero exposure due to TV markets
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stay in-state close to home

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His mother is in LA
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play where his dad played

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He accomplished so much too right?
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play where he grew up going to games and who he was a fan of growing up.

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this is a horrible argument. Do you know how many players choose schools other than their childhood favorite despite having an offer? Tons. I couldn't count the number of guys that say "LSU was my favorite or dream school growing up" that don't land at LSU. The difference is you NEVER hear a player of any sport say that about State.