re: MBB Portal Targets List

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Did LSU accomplish what it wanted in transfer portal?

LSU went very guard heavy in the transfer portal this go around, adding Jordan Sears, Cam Carter and Dji Bailey to the backcourt, all of whom bring something a little different. Sears is the true scoring guard, coming off a season where he averaged over 21 points a game and 4.5 assists.

Carter and Bailey are both long wings who can attack and finish at the basket but are much more defensive oriented players. Bailey was an anchor for a Richmond defense that was top 35 in the country and Carter was also a key piece to a Kansas State defense that was top 20 nationally.

"Through the transfer portal, able to add experience, winning players and I think we've been able to address a lot of needs as we look to next season. We've gotta be creative in how we get to the finish line. Recruiting has changed a great deal, especially in the spring and there are a lot of other factors besides identifying good players. There's a lot of financial factors that play in so being creative and getting to the best place we can with our roster," McMahon said.

From that last comment, LSU will need to be a bit more creative in potentially adding more talent to the roster. It's been public knowledge for a while now but this is the final year where LSU will be limited with a one scholarship reduction so as of now the roster is completely filled. But McMahon has said several times in the past and reiterated 'we're never done.'

Most will wonder about the depth in the frontcourt and it is a concern. But when looking deeper into the heights, LSU will have five players between 6-foot-8 and 6-foot-10 to compete in the post. The experience is where that group will be challenged as Fountain and Reed are the ones who have been through the SEC multiple seasons.

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