With the season set to begin next week, LSU’s backcourt rotation is still in-flux.
The Tigers are waiting for the NCAA to rule on Jalen Cook’s eligibility, one of LSU’s top transfers who averaged 19.9 points at Tulane last year.
We got our first look at Matt McMahon’s 2023-24 squad on Monday night when LSU hosted Louisiana Christian in an exhibition game. With Cook not available, it was true freshman [autotag]Mike Williams[/autotag] that got the start at point guard.
Williams is a four-star and the 20th-ranked point guard in the 2023 class. Along with [autotag]Corey Chest[/autotag], Williams was one of just two players McMahon signed out of high school this cycle.
Freshman guard Mike Williams draws the start next to Carlos Stewart. He's running point.
Don't see Trae Hannibal anywhere either.#LSU jumps out to a 6-0 lead
— Glen West (@glenwest21) October 31, 2023
McMahon was impressed with Williams on Monday night.
“He’s a great communicator. Even as a freshman, he’s a leader,” McMahon said.
Williams finished with just four points, but totaled seven assists and six rebounds.
“I thought he was able to do a good job getting the ball where it needed to go, seven assists and no turnovers,” McMahon said.
It’ll be intriguing to see how LSU uses Williams once the Tigers see improved competition, but it looks like LSU could be developing a legit floor general here. That can go a long way in college basketball.
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