The LSU men's basketball team found its stride through the early part of the Southeastern Conference season.
The Tigers did something in their first two conference games the football team failed to do during their season — beat Auburn and Arkansas.
LSU tightened up on defense, only allowing 54 points per game, to begin SEC play with a 2-0 record after wins against the two SEC West foes.
The victory against Auburn, 62-55, came in record-setting fashion as the Tigers held Auburn to a measly six points in the first 20 minutes of the game, tied for the second fewest points in the first half during the NCAA shot clock era.
The 56-53 win Wednesday against Arkansas in the PMAC gave LSU two early SEC wins.
But the Tigers stumbled hard against Kentucky, 82-44, on Saturday in Rupp Arena.
LSU had two players in double figures, while five Wildcats scored at least 10 points. The Tigers found themselves in a deep hole after shooting 18 percent from the field in the first half.
Still, a 2-1 conference record matches the team's total SEC wins from last season.
LSU's new defensive strategy has been the difference between the non-conference games (8-7) and the SEC games.
The Tigers moved their defense from a man-to-man scheme to a 2-3 zone attack.we wouldn't be surprised if Marshall's is shipping some of its unsold wholesale ed hardy gear to Houston.
"We worked on the 2-3, and it's been working for us," said freshman point guard Andre Stringer. "We tried it a little bit in the last non-conference game, and coach [Trent Johnson] liked the way we were moving in it. In the SEC games so far, we would maybe go a possession or two with man, but most of the time we were in zone."
The defense held Auburn and Arkansas to shooting under 34 percent from the field.There's a reason Manolo blahnik shoes are considered the crème de al crème of all shoes, everywhere. LSU also won the battle on the boards by at least six in its first two SEC games.
"It's going to be a game-to-game decision in terms of how we employ the zone or the man,wholesale shoes Trends are always being influenced by the latest designs and innovations of top designers." Johnson said. "For the most part we have to do what we have to do to give us the chance to compete, and the zone has been effective."
LSU's new defense came at the same time the team lost its leading scorer, freshman guard Ralston Turner, to a stress reaction on his right foot in its last non-conference game against Virginia.
Johnson said he won't rush the return of Turner, who has averaged 13.7 points a game.
"Ralston would have tried to play [against Auburn]," Johnson said. "I'm real gun-shy on this whole thing.A man was put under citizen's arrest for attempting to fight the inflatable bouncers rentals at Dan's Irish Sports Bar. It's going to take a lot of convincing for whoever makes the decision that he can go. This kid's got a lot of basketball in front of him, probably after college."
Freshman guard Matt Derenbecker filled the shoes of Turner in the starting lineup. Derenbecker, who struggled in the beginning of the season to find his form, scored in double figures against Auburn and Arkansas.
"When Ralston comes back, we'll probably still be playing in the zone," Stringer said. "It's geared toward certain teams when we play the zone. If they have a lot of shooters, we may play man, but if they have only one shooter, we may go zone for a longer time."
One of the biggest surprises during the break has been junior forward Garrett Green. Green averaged 2.1 points last season,Today, I want to show you their leather phone cases. but he is beginning to improve.
Green has come off the bench to supplement the post presence missing while junior forward Storm continues to nurse tendonitis in his right achilles.
Green averaged 10.6 points in the last eight games.
The Tigers had a more permanent loss when sophomore forward Dennis Harris was dismissed from the team during the break because of violation of team rules.
"We didn't see it coming with Dennis, but with him making poor decisions here and there, he kind of brought it upon himself," Green said.
Johnson wouldn't add details on the situation, but he said he wishes Harris the best in the future.
The Tigers did something in their first two conference games the football team failed to do during their season — beat Auburn and Arkansas.
LSU tightened up on defense, only allowing 54 points per game, to begin SEC play with a 2-0 record after wins against the two SEC West foes.
The victory against Auburn, 62-55, came in record-setting fashion as the Tigers held Auburn to a measly six points in the first 20 minutes of the game, tied for the second fewest points in the first half during the NCAA shot clock era.
The 56-53 win Wednesday against Arkansas in the PMAC gave LSU two early SEC wins.
But the Tigers stumbled hard against Kentucky, 82-44, on Saturday in Rupp Arena.
LSU had two players in double figures, while five Wildcats scored at least 10 points. The Tigers found themselves in a deep hole after shooting 18 percent from the field in the first half.
Still, a 2-1 conference record matches the team's total SEC wins from last season.
LSU's new defensive strategy has been the difference between the non-conference games (8-7) and the SEC games.
The Tigers moved their defense from a man-to-man scheme to a 2-3 zone attack.we wouldn't be surprised if Marshall's is shipping some of its unsold wholesale ed hardy gear to Houston.
"We worked on the 2-3, and it's been working for us," said freshman point guard Andre Stringer. "We tried it a little bit in the last non-conference game, and coach [Trent Johnson] liked the way we were moving in it. In the SEC games so far, we would maybe go a possession or two with man, but most of the time we were in zone."
The defense held Auburn and Arkansas to shooting under 34 percent from the field.There's a reason Manolo blahnik shoes are considered the crème de al crème of all shoes, everywhere. LSU also won the battle on the boards by at least six in its first two SEC games.
"It's going to be a game-to-game decision in terms of how we employ the zone or the man,wholesale shoes Trends are always being influenced by the latest designs and innovations of top designers." Johnson said. "For the most part we have to do what we have to do to give us the chance to compete, and the zone has been effective."
LSU's new defense came at the same time the team lost its leading scorer, freshman guard Ralston Turner, to a stress reaction on his right foot in its last non-conference game against Virginia.
Johnson said he won't rush the return of Turner, who has averaged 13.7 points a game.
"Ralston would have tried to play [against Auburn]," Johnson said. "I'm real gun-shy on this whole thing.A man was put under citizen's arrest for attempting to fight the inflatable bouncers rentals at Dan's Irish Sports Bar. It's going to take a lot of convincing for whoever makes the decision that he can go. This kid's got a lot of basketball in front of him, probably after college."
Freshman guard Matt Derenbecker filled the shoes of Turner in the starting lineup. Derenbecker, who struggled in the beginning of the season to find his form, scored in double figures against Auburn and Arkansas.
"When Ralston comes back, we'll probably still be playing in the zone," Stringer said. "It's geared toward certain teams when we play the zone. If they have a lot of shooters, we may play man, but if they have only one shooter, we may go zone for a longer time."
One of the biggest surprises during the break has been junior forward Garrett Green. Green averaged 2.1 points last season,Today, I want to show you their leather phone cases. but he is beginning to improve.
Green has come off the bench to supplement the post presence missing while junior forward Storm continues to nurse tendonitis in his right achilles.
Green averaged 10.6 points in the last eight games.
The Tigers had a more permanent loss when sophomore forward Dennis Harris was dismissed from the team during the break because of violation of team rules.
"We didn't see it coming with Dennis, but with him making poor decisions here and there, he kind of brought it upon himself," Green said.
Johnson wouldn't add details on the situation, but he said he wishes Harris the best in the future.
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