Have LSU fixed their PG issues by moving HVL to Shooting Guard? Will it work?

[@HELLOTHERE-ev2fv]

If you actually watched the whole game through, two of Poa's turnovers came in garbage time minutes. She was a +24 (team high in the first half) while playing similar minutes in comparison to the other starters. I think her playing 27 minutes was a big part why LSU was able to blow out Florida, she came out with an aggression we haven't seen from her and made some moves that proved the haters wrong. If Poa keeps this up, she might very well see 20 minutes+ a game moving forward. She is the key and x-factor for this LSU team. If you looked back at the season, every game Poa doesn't play well LSU loses. They desperately need her to continue to be aggressive and play defense, which we all know she is a great defender.

[@iguillo]

I completely agree. Poa seems so timid sometimes and she really needs to understand that she needs to be aggressive and DECISIVE with the decisions she makes. With all the talent the team has we don't necessarily need GREAT point guard play, we just need ADEQUATE point guard play. If Poa can give us 20 min at the point, allowing Van Lith, Williams and Johnson to ROTATE minutes at the two guard, the team can beat ANYONE.

[@cortspute437]

Be so fr… they played FLORIDA

[@iguillo]

@@cortspute437 I could care less who they played, as much as HOW they played.

[@back2sports]

I forgot TO s don't count if up by 20. My bad.

[@artdogg50]

Well she's their 6 player and the first person off of the bench really should be playing significant minutes. So she should have been playing more anyway. Plus she typically runs the point whenever her and Hailey are in at the same time anyway. We just weren't seeing it because Kim had a tendency to pull her early, instead of letting her get comfortable for extended minutes.

[@politicallil7060]

They made some needed adjustments and just moved the guards into more natural positions on the floor. The problem with LSU is that they have five guards on the court all playing out of the positions they were trained to play and within a system built for post play, dribble penetration and pick and pop midrange scoring. They don't have the personnel for that style of play and can't modify the system because they are missing the system experience of Symia and KP. With five scorers with guard skills you have to go to a faster system with ball and man movement that features perimeter shooting, driving lane created by picks and seals and isolation one on one manuvers with their three level scorers who can score in the post, at the mid range and on the perimeter. Makilia, FlauJae and Morrow can hit the 3 dribble drive to the basket and pull up and hit the mid range and score with their backs to the basket. Reese can score facing the basket and with her back to the basket but can't hit the three. HVL lacks the ball handling skills to bring the ball up the floor under pressure however you can design a four second clear the backcourt side line or up the middle passing pattern to get into the half court. The problem is that the team doesn't run in the proper fast break lanes to avoid back court pressure an activate a first and secondary fast break. They need to take the ball out as it comes through the net and clear the back court in four seconds. Now initiating the offensive set is a problem HVL, POA nor Makila knows how to reposition themselves from the top of the key to make a side entry pass that dosen't result in someone jumping into the passing lane causing a turn over. I could easily show them on film where they need to reposition themselves to shorten the ball travel distance to the elbow to make stealing that pass difficult because very few players start their defense in the proper defensive posture. The adjustments I'd make is to modify my system to constantly reposition my shooters and make Reese and or Morrow pass first facilitators from the free throw line or high side of the low block or middle of the lane...their shooters are constantly opened and missed. You have two catch and shoot gunners on the floor most of the time. If they pass and move, pass and pic and pass and cut with the personnel they have they could run or shoot most teams out the gym. When they pass the ball they don't seem to have a secondary assignment they stand around just to feed the low and high post which they don't have the players for but thats the system. On defense they need to move Morrow to the on the ball defender initially. I would start my defensive set in a 1-3-1 and switch into a man to man maych up after I initially stop the ball. They get scored on to easily from the initial offensive move and then wind up with deep penetration to the rim and with no bonafied shot blockers causing their rebounders to get into foul trouble. I'd put HVL in the back of the 1-3-1 to double team any post entry pass then switch her to her match up assignment. HVL doesn't have the lateral speed for on the ball pressure defense but she has quick enough hands and decent rotation speed to help out and recover to her assignment. Both Reese and Morrow have quick hands and interception capability and can handle the ball after a steal. The team doesn't have the third level shot blocking ability so they don't need to let the ball get to post. I don't know if this team can get to the final four because the NCAA is going to position them with the hardest path to the final four in hopes they will get knocked off by a team that has the size and doesn't play that style of ball they will probably move them out west to play in that region. We shall see, they are fun to watch and analyze thats my take on LSU.

[@isaacclark9825]

Paragraph breaks would help. Reese is not a guard so that five folks playing 1 and 2 is a bit of an exaggeration. Morrow is a good fit on the front line. They do seem to be missing a true 5, but isn't that a recruiting issue? I am not crazy about HVL's defense. Opposing point guards were getting by her too easily.

[@nikkopabon5973]

@@isaacclark9825 Sa'Myah's injury hurts their depth at the 5. Rosario was a 5 star recruit but seems a step slow for LSU's swarming defensive scheme. Mykasa Robinson was Louisville's main point of attack defender last year, HVLs athletic limitations is definitely more glaring when she's in that role now at LSU.

[@msl5253]

@@isaacclark9825 Disagree. Reese could play point forward for this LSU team without a problem. She's got the handle; the experience and the passing skills. She's the best passer on the team, and a more than adequate ball handler, particularly for her size. I agree with Political that LSU would be better off with a spread type, motion offense. All five starters can dribble the ball, and drive to the basket. 3/5 can hit the three pointer consistently (Morrow in between), with Reese hitting the midrange. and the occasional three. However, Reese is the teams best passer, and draws constant double or triple teams. Mikaylah's a good passer as well. But she's turnover prone, and is a freshman in the middle of the season. Reese with her experience; ball handling and height can have the offense run through her up top (with quick hit passes), or on the post. It's that, or they all just play a motion spread offense, and use their skills. No team has 5 players like this simultaneously for a myriad of reason. They would kill everybody with an offense like this, and not allow teams to "Ugly It Up" as teams do often (including SC) when they realize they can't score with LSU in the Tigers losses. HVL doesn't need to be Jason Kidd. She just needs to play her game, as John Paxon, Steve Kerr did with the Bulls where 6'7" Scottie Pippen was the Point forward, and not the 6'2" guards who there mostly to shoot, along with 6'6" MJ's drive to the basket, midrange. They played a Triangle, Motion/Spread Type offense. All this maybe Moot, if Poa continues to be aggressive and limit the turnovers. Honestly, She wasn't playing well the previous few games (for several reasons), but showed signs against Florida. We'll see against Vandy!?

[@isaacclark9825]

I am not convinced. She is an adequate dribbler for her position and she passes well enough, but she is a 3 or 4 position-wise from what I have seen. Yes, it would be great if she could play exclusively 3 but she is not a fit at guard. On women's teams, most of the players at the 3 are about 6'3" which is exactly what Reese is. Yes there may be a few teams out there with taller guards, but as an example, the small forwards on SC are 6'3" and under. Everyone else on that team who is above 6'3 is listed at center. Saying that LSU is playing five guards is just a bad exaggeration.

[@isaacclark9825]

You said that LSU was playing five guards on the court. If you intended that not to apply to Reese and all of the other starters then I missed it. As for Reese playing point forward... I cannot endorse that. She is not a threat to shoot from even the midrange and she is the most effective inside player on the team.

[@brodericktalley1225]

We will find out when they play Vanderbilt on Thursday. Florida did not have the talent and bench to compete.

[@mojo_phee]

LSU will beat Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt is not even ranked. 🤧

[@brodericktalley1225]

@@mojo_phee we shall see.

[@brandonleemoss]

LSU doesn't have a bench either 😮 sadly

[@gnphillips5481]

@@mojo_phee neither was auburn or state. dont be surprised if they lose to vandy and then tennessee. they cant get it together on the road.

[@countyboy3988]

No we will find out when the play Tennessee point blank period

[@brakv808]

They need to just let Poa run the point and go from there

[@TheJhtlag]

I think that's the idea here, that is what Mulkey has decided even with all its bumps. End of story.

[@mkingadiffernce]

Correct the point is the quarterback

[@j.judith8159]

You checked HVL in your last video. She saw your video, and now HVL, Mulkey and LSU are back peddling because you called them out! And you’re right. The Florida win means NOTHING. The entire SEC has been beating up on Florida. Moral of the story is: 1. Don’t flex all off season. 2. Don’t talk shit and call yourself an unbeatable super team, when clearly you are not. 3. Don’t shit the bed on National TV, and get cooked by Colorado in game one of the season. 4. Don’t blame Jeff Walz for not running point at UL, and then arrive at LSU and can’t deliver the goods at point guard. 5. Just don’t talk shit!

[@iguillo]

First of all the TEAM and COACHES didn't call themselves a "super team", people like YOU did. The team didn't "fliex all season". Fans like you FELT like they were because of the team they compiled. Lastly, let them talk shit all they want. They're still the defending champs and can talk any time they like. YOU don't' get to dictate that. Lastly, the thing the Florida win DID show was the change in philosophy. The score was irrelevant. It was HOW they played. Teams are about to find out................................

[@politicallil7060]

They never called themselves that was press and KZbin created. Why don't you apply for a coaching position you seem to have all the answers. What flexing and who was flexing. The stars were busy playing USA basketball or trying out for the team who had time to flex. If the had Smith and KP I doubt this would be a conversation.

[@politicallil7060]

You talking about this dude called Mulkey out now that comment is some real aggravated stupidity. This dude making his clicks off her story. And unless he has won over 700 games and four titles at two different schools and is a hall of famer he is in no position to call out anything other than his opinion. Coach Mulkey making 32 million dollars for running her team how much is this dude making for running his mouth on a KZbin channel?

[@alexstuart4977]

That's the issue, as soon as the game is tight they get in their own head and start to make mistakes. They stop playing ball and start counting minutes..

[@msl5253]

@Alexstuart It's not really cause it's "tight". It's when teams "Ugly It Up", and don't' allow LSU motion, when they realize they can't score with LSU (i.e., teams start playing more physical, denying passing lanes; sending Off Rebounders; pressuring the ball, and holding it on offense to the last minute). This exposes the point guard situation, when HVL and Poa's not playing well, and takes away their confidence of invincibility blowing people off the court. However, I'm not sure if this is gonna last for long. At some point, Mulkey will figure it out and this team will run roughshod over the opposition, if this wasn't temporary blip to begin with. They have way too much talent for this to continue. Stay tuned.

[@ReadR00ster1]

I have to call out HVL saying she joined LSU because she wanted a challenge. She left a lesser team to join a team that just won an national championship. One team she was the "go to" player on offense, the other team has a handful of players better than her. And talk to me about South Carolina being the challenge. She waited until their top 5 players moved on to the WNBA draft.

[@michaelpinell1861]

I get what you're trying to say, but this is not the same team that won a Championship at all.

[@nikkopabon5973]

Top 5? Outside of Boston and Cooke, what player from last years squad would even crack this years top 5?

[@TOOG256]

You know there’s more than 1 way to challenge yourself right?

[@buzzard6410]

I'm going add a little shade. Iowa was the only team that was going to beat SC last year. LSU plays SC and it isn't even close. LSU goes down by 20. Now that being said games are always about matchups. And LSU could only play the winner. And that time it was Iowa.

[@mikemiller4726]

Yeah I’m not huge on HVL. I think she’s overrated. Many times she talks she comes off with an arrogance that I can’t stand. I think players like CC and Paige B are more likable with the way they talk

[@Coachjay3]

Flaujae was in foul trouble early. You have to actually watch the games and not go off stats or highlights lol

[@nextdayheir3329]

Facttssssss!!!

[@HELLOTHERE-ev2fv]

Agreed, and Flau'jae also had an injury scare in the first half. They brought Poa in so they could take a quick look at Flau'jae since she was down on the floor and kept her out for the rest of the first half, Some of the takes I agree with, but some of them I can tell he didn't watch the entire game to have the necessary context. Im gonna give him the benefit of the doubt though.

[@HELLOTHERE-ev2fv]

Coming back to this video, but Poa started the second half against Alabama and she looked amazing on both ends of the floor. You were right about those adjustments.

[@back2sports]

I got more on this. I will do a video on it tonight. I think poa should be starting

[@back2sports]

After watching film was wrong. HVL is the fall girl

[@IntelligencePerferred]

I don’t like to question Mulkey but why did she wait so long to make this switch? Why is HVL favored and given the grace to make mistakes and the others get pulled out right away for their mistakes? I feel like Mulkey allowed her players to go down to save HVL. I think they will win all the rest of their games if they keep Poa in. I believe the favoritism of HVL caused Poole to leave. Sadly

[@Whatgirl-i3d]

Yes seems to me she chose HVL over a girl that just helped you win a championship and was that the right choice bc ultimately HVL has been sucking playing the very position you let Poole go over

[@TheJhtlag]

Well, she made a deal. Come to LSU, we need a pg. So, in that respect Mulkey has kept her in long enough to show she has kept her part of the bargain. It's crunch time now so changes must be needed but HVL can't complain, she got her shot. So you may not like her...but you can trust her.

[@Whatgirl-i3d]

@@TheJhtlag I hope you right ! Bc HVL showed early in the games she couldn’t do it ! I wish Poole would’ve stuck it out but Kim has to do something and do it fast

[@TheJhtlag]

@@Whatgirl-i3d Well, Mulkey was hoping it would work too and it takes time for transfers to figure it out...but, in the same way I suspect when Mulkey makes up her mind, it's made up and there's still a little time before all the tourney's start to get that to work. Doesn't even have to worry about the SEC tourny, just get it going by NCAAs.

[@msl5253]

@@TheJhtlag Yeah. I agree. I don't think she's going to start Poa, and/or play her at the expense of HVL (unless she's playing very well, HVL sucking) as some here do. Nonetheless, I agree that she can now tell HVL "don't worry about being a point guard". "You just be yourself, and we'll figure it out". This way, HVL can't say Mulkey didn't try or she was snookered. LSU, doesn't have to change their 5, just their duties. HVL can dribble; shoot and pass when someones open. But she shouldn't feel she has to carry that burden at the expense of her offense, and/or open shots. With her pedestrian defense, she needs to score more/consistently anyway. LOL

[@politicallil7060]

Dude please stop saying HVL should not have left Louisville. The coach at Louisville made it perfectly clear that HVL wasn't going to play PG in his system point, blank, period. His position was that it was not his job to prepare her for a pro career but to win games and look out for the future of his program. Now HVL could have gone elsewhere sure but not to play point guard. Most places she went would have had the same position. Mulkey converted Alexis to the PG position and we all witnessed the transformation and the productive results. HVL figured she could get the same result since she already had the same point production as Alexis. What she didn't factor in was the fact that Alexis played in Mulkey's system for three years, had a true post in LaDashia and a true power forward in Reese that made that system work. HVL contacted Mulkey who had recruited her out of highschool and had plans to convert her to a point guard when she was much younger. HVL said she didn't think she was capable of playing PG in a Mulkey system at that time which features an old school style of play which is post and inside game dominant so she went where she could be a shooting guard. Now it's time to transition to the pros and WNBA scouts because of HVL size want to see if she can convert to and play some PG and what it would look like if she was running a pro style offense with high level skilled players. HVL chose LSU because she knew Mulkey and also knew that Mulkey had other shooting guards who transferred to a Mulkey led team to learn the PG position to get ready for the pros. Most pro teams still run a post dominant system.You don't have many teams running a Golden State Warriors hybrid outside in system yet but as the Catlin's enter the pro game you will see more outside in game with offenses that will be guard dominant. It's hard to learn a new system and new position at the same time. IMO Makila should be the point guard because she is the most skilled shooter, scorer, passer and ball handler.

[@davidedwards4720]

There's only one Caitlin as far as I know. But average players like HVL are literally a dime a dozen. She will be lucky to make a roster in the WNBA. if she does her likely career will be to drift around the league on short term contracts for awhile and then be forgotten about.

[@TheJhtlag]

Mulkey must have thought she would get the same result also so really on her too.

[@iguillo]

@@davidedwards4720 clearly, you don't watch much basketball. In no way, shape or form would anyone call HVL an "average" player. If you don't like her just say that, instead of dumb statements like that. LOL!😂😂

[@elmarko9051]

@@TheJhtlag I've been saying this, too. It takes a lot of arrogance in Mulkey to think she's going to convert a natural shooting guard like HVL into a PG in a single season.

[@msl5253]

@Politicalil He does his headlines for clicks mainly. And like a lot of presenters, they have an idea of what they're talking about. However, they really don't know the teams their discussing, unless they watch a lot of games, and/or understand basketball well enough to notice things. So many don't, but will always offer their sweeping opinions.

[@msl5253]

They can keep the same starting line up. They just have to not make HVL the traditional Pg, and just have her look for her shot. This can be done one of three ways: 1) By having Angel Reese be the Point forward type Up Top. This is a role many LSU fans, and keen observers know she can play. She's already used by Mulkey to help break the press; she runs fast breaks, and faces up drives to the basket. Lately, she's added a mid range, including off the jab step. She's also the teams best passer, with Mikaylah Williams a close second. Honestly: A. Reese is out of position. She's more a Point Forward Type, than she is a traditional Power Forward or Center. Mulkey knows this, and has tried to incorporate Reese's multi-faceted (while often overlooked/under appreciated) talents to help the team, regardless of her size/position, which she plays mostly from team need. I wouldn't put Mikaylah at the PG position now, as she's a freshman; turn over prone, and has had her mini slumps this year already. Plus, Reese is tall and can see over the defense up top. She knows Mulkeys offense, and has more experience compared to the stunningly gifted Frosh in Williams. In addition: Mulkey consults with Reese already/consistently during, before and after games. So, this scenario would only be an extension of their relationship. Let's not forget: The Chicago Bulls had no traditional Pg. Steve Kerr and John Paxon were small guards, but they were essentially stationary shooters, #2 Guards. It was the 6'7", Non Shooting Scottie Pippen (and occasionally) the 6'6" developing shooter Michael Jordan who had ball handling responsibilities. This is because, Pippen was their best facilitator, and/or you didn't want Jordan doing too much, as it would take away from his scoring and his conditioning. B Scenario) Let them all handle the ball, and run the offense via Reese on the post, so she can decide where to go with the ball if/when she's double or triple teamed (as she is often). Again, if LSU were committed to this. Reese, would either flirt with Triple doubles consistently, or it would turn into a shit show due to guard entry passes. LOL But so far, Reese has looked good passing out of the post (really anywhere on the court, frankly). 2) There can be no primary ball handler (they all contribute) with the goal to Get To The Basket to score or kick out to a mid range or three point shooter. LSU's playing elements of this now, and they seem to love this type of game. Problem: Other teams know they can't run with LSU (including SC) so they ugly it up, and try to make the game a dog fight, drawn out process. This is when HVL and Poa, will start coughing up mistakes...Every game LSU has lost so far, happened for this reason (teams Ugly Up and slow down the game on both offense and defense). This is what Mulkey's addressing now (getting into the offense quicker/attacking the basket, regardless of what the defense is doing), along with improving their individual and Help Defense. Mulkey, thinks they're getting closer, will be there soon enough. We'll see? 3) Have Poa play more consistently, share the guard positions off the bench (as they did earlier this season) more. Ironically, Poa, can make All This discussion moot, if she can play for the rest of the season the way she did against Florida. A game in which, she was pushing the ball up the court like a demon, while attacking the basket in either the half court; full court, or after scores as she did. Frankly, Poa was both passive and sloppy the past few games. She really wasn't doing anything right (though Mulkey could have given her a chance vs SC, as Stanley did with Fulwiley after her early hiccups that game, before she played hero later, several times). I'm sure a lot of non LSU fans were like "what's up with this girl Poa, y'all keep talking about; She sucks!!" LOL. Yeah. I could see that. LOL. But that game vs Florida, was the Ole Poa/Poa from last years championship run. Let's see, if Mulkey lit a fire under her!? LOL All in All/Despite all the hyperbole and frenetic worrying and speculation: LSU's "problems" are not as dire as people think, cause they still have all that talent!! Mulkey just needs to bend a little (as she appears to be doing, such as the Angel Reese drive to the basket at the end of the Auburn game, etc.), and Allow Her Horses To Run, by playing consistent-good enough/honest Defense, and constantly push the ball up the court, attacking the rim. This is cause, no one has 5 players that can consistently guard LSU in space. All five of their starters can score and handle the ball, while 2/5 are good passers (Reese and Williams), with the rest being adequate passers. That's a great combination when all Five of your starters can face up; Dribble, and/or pass!! Conversely: Reese; Morrow; Williams, and sometimes Johnson and HVL can score on the block or baseline (due to their size; speed/quickness, and/or athleticism) as well. Mulkey, just needs to Recognize, and/or Recognize quick enough (as it appears for Eagle Eyed LSU watchers) so they can establish those dominant thumping's and fear with their hapless opponents again (such as with Florida). We'll see?

[@toddb9311]

Props to Coach. She's got a couple of ball-dominant players that are buying into the system.

[@richhahn2443]

This gives LSU different offensive looks. You have 4 guards that can play, and you can mix and match them based on the situation.

[@msl5253]

@Richahn This is essentially, LSU's starting 5 now with bigger players. What would Poa add that they don't have already in their current starters (and think about what you would lose in the process)!? They can have "different" looks (or Poa's energy) by just bringing her in off the bench, couldn't they?

[@richhahn2443]

@@msl5253 It's not about starters, but those that get 20 minutes or more. With Poa stepping up, it totally changes rotation and combinations.

[@msl5253]

@@richhahn2443 Oh, that was due to Poa's play the last few games where (frankly she wasn't that good with lack of aggression and turn overs). I give her a pass on the SC game, cause Mulkey took her out too fast (seemingly punished/lost faith in her), and never placed her back in. Mulkey did this, while Stanley had a similar situation with Fulwiley, in which she trusted her nonetheless by putting her back in, and was rewarded by that move. It's not just about Poa as well. Mulkey, needs to play Poa; Del Rosario and Kent consistently to keep her starters fresh. She can give up on the HVL Pg scenario now, and just play a spread, movement type offense (where you play in and out ball as well) that takes advantage of her talented starters skill set. And she should give Velez A Go, even if it's for 5 min a game. I mean, can she really be that bad, when she can push it up the court, and play frenetic defense for 5-8 mins a game? We've essentially been saying the same thing, but in different ways. It's all good!

[@iamgreatnow7218]

The fact that FJ's minutes go down because HVL was brought to LSU is a travesty. HVL should be coming off the bench, and FJ should be the starter.

[@buck4129]

This may seem harsh but Kim want a white girl at pg. she shitten on the players who been there for Hvl she trying to go overboard to make her feel good

[@politicallil7060]

FlauJae is needed more on defense especially in tight games. She is the best on the ball defender they have to put on the opponents perimeter threat. She logging too many minutes on the floor which leaves her drained at the end of the game when they need to make a defensive stop. The loss of KP really hurt the team on perimeter defense and the loss is Symia hurt them on the inside because Reese hates playing the 5 and she not very good at it which is why her game lost steam this year.

[@nextdayheir3329]

Flaujae starts lol

[@nextdayheir3329]

Williams, HVL, Reese, Morrow, and #4 are the starting 5

[@Whatgirl-i3d]

HVL should be coming off the bench I still haven’t figured out why is it mandatory she start what did Kim promise this girl bc clearly she ain’t got it

[@TheJhtlag]

Mulkey must give a pretty good locked door, let's talk about this when she needs to. Angel Reese returned to the lineup sweetness and light w/o much of the Bayou Barbie attitude, HVL's experiment at pg is over (?) and here she is just trying to get better "one day at a time" and, I guess, for sake of argument Katari Poole is gone, gone, gone one wonders how that conversation went. I guess...that's what makes a winning coach. As far as HVL, she got her shot, so the LSU move didn't succeed in hindsight, but that's what you do to get somewhere, but didn't gain anything over staying at Louisville. And no, I can't see someone becoming a point guard in their last couple years of school, sure, it's possible but not at this level.

[@johnklein6040]

Van Lith played better when she was at Louisville.

[@rubynodom9896]

For less than 12 minutes she split the 1 and 2 with poa….. you literally are just self affirming your wrong narrative… maybe study the actual sport and for a real opinion

[@back2sports]

I will do that. Thx for the advice

[@danielmartin8760]

Pao was running the point guard spot as a secondary last year! She is alot taller and can see the floor !

[@feliciamoore9786]

Before Samaya Smith got injured, I wondered who would ride the bench, as a result of HVL and Morrow coming to LSU. Remember, when Morrow started on the bench during the game opener with Colorado. With Morrow’s double doubles, I knew it was only a matter of time, that she would be starting, whether Samaya was available or not. I had a strong feeling, come this time of year, Flaujae would be affected & I was right. You could only start 5 players, who would get most of the playing time. I honestly believe that’s the reason Poole is gone. HVL comes along & starts, while Poole rides the bench. Poole should have stayed at OHIO STATE. She & McMahon could be doing damage right about now, but isn’t the purpose of transferring, is getting more playing time? I mean, look at Sania Rivers, going from South Carolina, to NC State. I knew from the beginning that Flaujae would be the odd man out. To my understanding, Coach Mulkey always wanted Poa to play point guard. With HVL moved to the wing, where does that leave Flaujae. The problem is, Flaujae has better defense. So, who you prefer more on the floor: better defense or better offense.

[@Whatgirl-i3d]

Flau’Jae riding the bench will never happen she got the best defense on the team as well can hit the 3 or drive ! Poa is the only pg they really have to go to and she’s not consistent at all yes she did he little move in the Florida game but that’s nothing ! HVL need to come off the bench as a 2 if she doesn’t take MK spot if she just gotta have HVL in for whatever reason

[@msl5253]

@Feliciamoore Flau'jae was never going to come off the bench. That's your own delusions. Flau'jae was starting from day one this year, all year. So you're only trying to convince yourself of something that didn't exist. They can start HVL as a shooting guard in a motion; triangle, or spread type offense, cause all their starters are skilled ball handlers and adequate to good passers (MW and AR are good passers, the others are adequate). But this is something Mulkey needs to commit to. Her team is more a motion, spread offense team, than it is a traditional dump down team. They would blow teams out if the can run and/or keep the movement, motion going. They should work it out by the time NCAA's roll around. Mukey can now tell HVL "This is not working", so we have to play a spread type offense". Let's hope so.

[@feliciamoore9786]

@@msl5253 ???????? Check the stats from the Florida game. Flaujae played less minutes. If Poa plays point guard more often, that will be less playing time for Flaujae, depending on how others play or getting into foul trouble. She will still get more playing time than the other bench warmers, though. It’s amazing how there are so many “pretend” coaches out here. 🤷

[@msl5253]

@@feliciamoore9786 I'm speaking about for the season/start of the season as you stated in your previous post. As far as Flau'jaes minutes: If she plays "less" that's fine/good, as she plays too many, 40 min games all too often. So, I have no problem with that. Hell, if Poa plays more than her on occasion, that's good to. This means Flau'jaes resting and Poa's playing well. However, if your assumption's, that means Mulkey wanted to start Poa over Flau'jae at the start of the season. Then, that assumption would be DEAD WRONG, and has no evidence, basis in truth!!!

[@feliciamoore9786]

@@msl5253 Upon research, which some websites might be incorrect, it was said that Coach Mulkey wants Poa to play the point guard position. Even some of the sports casters have mentioned it, as well. I even found out, that Coach Mulkey wanted Poa to have the point guard position last year, however Alexis Morris ended up having the job. This comes from reading & finding things out. And if you noticed, on the original post, I said “come some time this year,” and not the beginning of the season. Flaujae has great defense. I mean, look at what she did with South Carolina & guarding Tahina Pao-Pao. Her offense is great at times, but not to the level of what HVL has done, especially at Louisville. HVL got 21 points in the Florida game , matched with Mikaylah Williams. If she can keep that intensity, I’m sure can do much more. Like Coach Mulkey said, it’s her defense that needs to improve. The whole team’s, really. I had assumed based on the extra transfers, someone’s minutes would be eventually limited. Watching the game & reading the stats, it was Flaujae. However, maybe it was only one game. Who knows.

[@carlstokes9834]

Off Guard On Guard Honor Guard National Guard Right Guard She is a DEFENSIVE liability. She is good in the front runner role.. aka when they are up big and can dominate inside. She can just chuck up shots and not have to THINK. At this stage of the season, if we’re talking about HVL, you’re already booking your Spring Break trip early. LSU gets beat in the second or 3rd round. Too many teams can beat them on a huetral court.

[@jjohnson3203]

Neutral fan here. Don't love nor hate LSU. I'm fine with Hailey transferring. Moving forward, if they keep HVL more at her natural 2 position and give her only spot duty at the PG position, then they're a Final 4 caliber team (which most of us have been saying the past couple weeks/months). We could all see how much more comfortable she was on the wing this past game. LSU might drop one more game, but I won't be surprised if they win them all going into the SEC tourney.

[@moiseshernandez2639]

this young lady is a baller and dont hate she will get better and her shots will fall

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

Consdiering HVL came to LSU strictly because she wanted to play the point, I can only imagine she's pissed about this. I have to wonder what the repercussions will be.

[@cajunomics350]

Thanks for the content.

[@back2sports]

No worries!

[@ericbanks9286]

Flaujae play the 3 in the starting line up don’t she?

[@back2sports]

Reese centre, morrow PF, Williams SF (wing) Johnson SG (wing) HVL Pg for 3 minutes

[@mikemiller4726]

I feel she went to LSU to try and get an easier championship. CC decided to do that instead of HVL lsu doesn’t lose a game

[@paulboring9053]

The big point difference in the LSU Florida game is a reflection of how bad Florida is not how good LSU is. No national championship this year.

[@willielittle9301]

I think that's a mistake...HVL is a defensive liability against stronger SEC teams...It was a good deodorant against SEC bottom feeder Florida but what about the second game against South Carolina??? Start Poa at the point and keep Flaujae on the floor at her natural position...Move HVL to the bench as the 6th lady and alternate her between both the point guard and shooting guard positions...In addition...this will help strengthen the bench for the LSU Lady Tigers...Nothing wrong with being a 6th lady...This can be a great position for HVL...Remember the immortal John "The Great" Havilcek...

[@BillyBobCooter]

I thought Vandy would test Lsu but they have lost 2 in a row so matchup looking less interesting.

[@back2sports]

LSU is everyone's superbowl

[@gnphillips5481]

theyve lost 4 in a row. so the matchup should be looking MOST interesting. and their last lost was particularly humiliating because they were leading by a bit in the 4th before bama made a comeback. and we all know, LSU gets everyones best game. and with vandy is fighting for their ncaa playoff lives, an upset against LSU would be just what they need.

[@adsanford7248]

HVL will figure it out. It takes time and next year you will see the results

[@JD-nw1jl]

HVL left Louisville and joined LSU so she can play PG and not to play SG... LSU putting her back at SG is a setback for her personally as that is the reason why she joined LSU in the first place and now she is back to being SG again. she shouldn't have left louisville in the first place.

[@ShawndraSmith]

Sorry she's not point guard material, that has been proven over and over again, thank you

[@JD-nw1jl]

@@ShawndraSmith I agree, so far in her career she is a combo guard / off guard and is struggling to try to be the point. That is why i thought the time she left louisville was a big mistake for her... but it's her career and she has plans. hopefully everything pans out eventually wether she sticks to the off guard or the point.

[@TerrenceAndrews-yh7oq]

Don't really give a damm if you or anyone else say if it was the right move or not it's her decision she's the one playing & it's her life

[@back2sports]

Good for you and way to respect.a players choice. I will try to learn from your example. Thx

[@B_kinda]

Agree. HVL should have suck with her old team. Again, Awe. So sensitive. Kim saying it’s not so serious 🤡 Do people remember how much hate UConn and TN got? For dominating? People still hate UConn and still blame them for.. getting the woman’s game off the ground? Before the Sports Illustrated cover with Rizzotti and Lobo, there was hardly anything in the media for girls that loved basketball. UCONN grinded, got the hate and put out high caliber players. Now you can be a decent player but if your insta is hot? 💸 It’s weird but it is what it is.

[@ollieprice8003]

The true fact is HVL can't play pg or sg or wing in the SEC too slow, can't jump and too short.

[@bk6678]

Georgia by a mile.

[@galenstone9097]

Call me crazy, but were it me, FJ would be point, HVL would be 2, MK would be SF, and Morrow and Reese would remain as is.

[@back2sports]

FJ's handle is not good enough for PG

[@galenstone9097]

@@back2sports I think FJ is the best all around player LSU has.

[@TheAmazingBlizzzair]

They'll lose, at least half, of their remaining away games. The only times they play good, are when they are at home.

[@ontovictory-alacumba]

Home cooking refs let them get away with ghetto play under the basket at home.

[@politicallil7060]

Not necessarily, they likely to go 6 and 2 but they need to win on the road since they will be playing in the NCAA tournament out of their region.

[@bernardriggs2079]

HVL “ I’m getting what I ask for , can’t complain.”😂😂😂😂

[@rossrreyes]

Sweet girl that HVL, a bit immature. Like many LSU players

[@chasnami]

When you make changes against a bad Team of course it will work since they are a bad Team.In the end nothing will help LSU!!

[@DeborahVerret-yp9fp]

After watching this, I'm not sure where you are going? You cannot blame everything on HVL. What do you expect? This is all new and yes there are growing pains here with her. I only hear you really bashing one player. This is a team effort. Not everyone plays their best every week and that's why others take up the slack. She has a lot to learn, that's why she came here to play. Why don't you talk about lack of depth off the bench. Huh?

[@michaelsholler857]

4 road games..may slip up..but shouldn't ! Lose to Carolina in the SEC Tournament ..4 Seed in the Dance..They can't win it..Back to Backs are nearly impossible . Ask the Gamecocks.

[@dewaynewicker1250]

Is LSU , last years darlings , now the team America loves to hate ???

[@apray359]

Or..and hear me out, are people just pointing out the obvious? That there's been obvious behind the scenes drama with the team, that they haven't been playing well or up to their alleged potential? HVL and Reese spent the whole off-season partying and talking themselves up to everyone who would listen. The time for talking has passed, time to prove it. And they haven't proven much yet this year

[@iguillo]

@@apray359 When were HVL and Reese "partying" in the off-season? They haven't played well..........................? They're literally 19-4 and took the currently #1 ranked team to the brink. So, the only way they're "playing well" is if they're undefeated? Everyone needs to relax. They're fine. They probably won't lose another game before the SEC tournament.

[@mykjayda]

If you want your channel to grow, stop sounding like a HATER 😭

[@back2sports]

Rather be small and call like I see it Vs trying to be big and being a cheerleader

[@usveteran9893]

@@back2sports Well said! I got your back, keep on doing what you are doing.

[@isaacclark9825]

If you are shooting 4 for 14, is it surprising that your minutes for the game are less than you want? Fourteen shots is quite a bit.

[@carlstokes9834]

Kim has a double standard in her program and THAT is why they get bounced EARL!! Post makes A mistake, she comes out HVL makes a mistake she remains in the line up Other girls have issues, they get kicked off the team. Why? To make more playing time for HVL? She’s been home coached and coddled and that has followed her to LSU. She’s a distraction and she’s doesn’t need to be

[@IntelligencePerferred]

This is facts and the favoritism is blinding. Poa is never given the chance to progress and work out her mistakes without being pulled out too early which is why her confidence dropped from last year!

[@Whatgirl-i3d]

@@IntelligencePerferredI agree she played better last year this year her first mistake she’s sitting down HVL throw the ball away a the entire game and never come out I hate it

[@CarolynAlston-h2m]

Need a better and smarter coach! She can use that extra energy to get the very best out of her bench; indeed of flopping around waving her arms faking and shaking 🫨 develop those young ladies you have a decent team!!

[@politicallil7060]

How many D1 games and champions have you won with your system and suggestions. I don't have to wait for the answer I already know it's none.

[@nextdayheir3329]

A better coach? Google Kim Mulkey then come back here and erase this😅😅😅😅

[@springfield03sniper]

Not an LSU fan but Kim won National Championships with multiple programs….how can you say she is not a great coach?

[@prettyugly]

She is a great coach, but like many others, she does have her faults. Sometimes I think she benefits more from the players than they benefit from her.

[@apray359]

​​​@prettyugly name one person on the planet who doesn't have any faults? Let's stop discrediting people simply because we don't like them or agree with their choices in coaching. That doesn't take away from her massive success. She has a proven system that works and expects her players to follow it. Seems like her players benefitted just fine this summer with all the trips, partying, endorsement deals they secured and music videos they were in.