LSU Basketball Commits: Who’s Headed to Baton Rouge?

LSU’s Basketball Recruiting class is starting to take shape. Here’s a look at the commits and who may still be headed to Baton Rouge

LSU’s 2020 Basketball Commits

As of October 2020, LSU’s 2020 basketball commits include five-star wing Trendon Watford four-star point guard Eric Gaines, four-star Power Forward Darius Days, and three-star shooting guard Charles Manning Jr.

LSU’s 2020 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation by 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.

Watford, from Birmingham, AL, is the No. 9 overall player in the nation and the No. 1 player in the state of Alabama according to 247Sports Composite rankings He committed to LSU on September 16, 2019.

Gaines, from Orlando, FL, is the No. 42 overall player in the nation and the No. 10 point guard according to 247Sports Composite Rankings. He committed to LSU on November 8, 2019.

Days, from Orlando, FL, is the No. 48 overall player in the nation and the No. 11 power forward according to 247Sports Composite Rankings. He committed to LSU on May 31st, 2020.

Manning Jr., from Greensboro, NC, is the No. 193 overall player in the nation and the No. 44 shooting guard according to 247Sports Composite Rankings. He committed to LSU on August 3rd , 2020 .

Who is LSU’s Top 2020 Commit?

As of September 25th, 2020, LSU’s top 2020 commit is shooting guard Devin Askew from Santa Ana, California. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Askew is a consensus 4-star recruit and is ranked as the No. 35 player in the nation, No. 5 shooting guard and No. 2 player in California by 247Sports Composite Rankings. Askew has offers from major colleges such as Arizona, UCLA, USC, Memphis, and Texas Tech

Why LSU’s 2020 Commits Matter

While LSU’s 2019 Recruiting Class will go down as one of the more talented groups in recent memory, the 2020 class has a chance to be even better.

Here’s a look at LSU’s seven 2020 commits and why each one matters to the future of the program:

(Player 1) is a 6-foot-9, 220-pound power forward from (location). He’s ranked as the No. (overall player in his class) and is considered a five-star prospect by 247Sports.

(Player 1) has good size and strength for his position and is very athletic. He’s an excellent rebounder and shot-blocker and has the potential to be a very good Defensive Player at the collegiate level. offensively, he needs to continue to work on his post game but he has Good footwork and coordination for a player his size.

(Player 1) is a big get for LSU Head Coach Will Wade because he fills a need for the Tigers. With (graduating player) set to graduate after this season, LSU will need another big body in the frontcourt to play alongside (returning player). (Player 1) should be able to come in and contribute right away, and has the potential to be an All-SEC caliber player during his time in Baton Rouge

Who are LSU’s 2020 Basketball Recruits?

LSU’s 2020 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation by ESPN and it includes five-Star Prospects Cam Thomas and Trendon Watford. Here’s a look at the Tigers’ commits so far:

-Cam Thomas (5-star, No. 10 overall): A 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Oklahoma, Thomas is a versatile scorer who can shoot from long range or put the ball on the floor and attack the rim. He’s also a good rebounder for his size and has the potential to be a very good defender at the collegiate level.

-Trendon Watford (5-star, No. 11 overall): A 6-foot-9 power forward from Alabama, Watford is an elite level athlete with a high motor. He’s an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and he has the ability to score inside or out. Watford is also a very good passer for his size and has the potential to be a very good all-around player at the collegiate level.

-Moses Moody (5-star, No. 16 overall): A 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Arkansas, Moody is an elite level shooter with deep range. He’s also a very good athlete and has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Moody is also an excellent rebounder for his position and has the potential to be a very good all-around player at the collegiate level.

-Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (5-star, No. 19 overall): A 6-foot-9 power forward from Missouri, Robinson-Earl is a skilled big man with a High Basketball IQ. He’s an excellent rebounder and can score inside or out. Robinson Earl is also a very good passer for his size and has the potential to be a very good all around player at the collegiate level.

What LSU’s 2020 Basketball Commits Mean for the Future

The LSU Tigers men’s basketball team has seen a lot of success in recent years thanks in part to some very talented recruiting classes

The 2020 class is no different, as the Tigers have landed several very talented prospects. Here’s a look at who LSU has landed so far, and what each commit means for the future of the program.

5-star PF Cam Thomas (IMG Academy)
The No. 21 player in the 2020 class according to 247Sports, Thomas is a 6-foot-9 power forward who is widely considered one of the best prospects in the country. A native of Baton Rouge Thomas chose LSU over offers from nearly every major program in the country, including Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina

Thomas is a big body who can score inside and out, and he should be an immediate impact player for the Tigers next season. He’s also a good rebounder and shot blocker, which will be a welcomed addition to an LSU team that struggled on the glass at times last season.

4-star PG Cameron Crump (Ellenton [FL] IMG Academy)
Crump is a 6-foot point guard from Florida who chose LSU over schools like Florida State Ole Miss and Texas A&M. He’s ranked as the No. 98 player in the 2020 class by 247Sports.

Crump is an excellent shooter with deep range, and he’s also very shifty with the ball and can get to the basket with ease. he’ll likely be asked to play significant minutes as a freshman due to LSU’s lack of depth at point guard and he should be up to the task. He provides an instant offensive boost for a Tigers team that will be looking to add more firepower next season.

3-star SG Josh LeBlanc (IMG Academy)
LeBlanc is a 6-foot-7 wing who is originally from New Orleans. He chose LSU over offers from schools like Arkansas, Louisville, and Oklahoma State .
While LeBlanc isn’t ranked as highly as some of LSU’s other commits, he’s still a very talented player who should be able to contribute right away for the Tigers. He’s long and athletic with good instincts on both ends of the floor, and he has plenty of potential to develop into a very good player down the road.

How Good are LSU’s 2020 Basketball Commits?

The LSU Tigers have landed some big-time commits in the 2020 Basketball Recruiting class.

Headlining the class is five-star forward Cameron Thomas, who is rated as the No. 17 player in the nation by ESPN. Thomas is a 6-foot-4 wing from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. He’s a versatile scorer who can shoot from long range or attack the basket, and he should be an immediate impact player for LSU.

The Tigers also have a pair of four-star commits in point guard Peyton Stovall and shooting guard Trey Wade Stovall is a 6-foot playmaker from John Curtis Christian School in New Orleans, while Wade is a 6-foot-5 sharpshooter from Landry-Walker High School in New Orleans. Both should be key contributors for LSU next season.

Rounding out the class are three-star center Josh LeBlanc and two-star point guard Collin Gillespie LeBlanc is a 6-foot-9 big man from Scotlandville Magnet high school in Baton Rouge while Gillespie is a 6-foot floor general from Upper Dublin high school in Pennsylvania. Both LeBlanc and Gillespie add depth to the Tigers’ roster and should see time off the bench next season.

Overall, it’s a strong recruiting class for LSU that should help the team compete for an SEC title next season.

What are LSU’s 2020 Basketball Commit’s Rankings?

As of November 8th, 2020, here are the top 12 LSU Basketball commit’s rankings according to ESPN:

1. Cam’Ron Fletcher – small forward – No. 15
2. Josh LeBlanc – small forward – No. 19
3. Jalen Johnson – Power Forward – No. 24
4. Mwani Wilkinson – Shooting Guard – No. 41
5. variable Chief Keef – point guard – No. 54
6. Peyton Willis – Shooting Guard – No. 86
7. Jordan McNair – Center – unranked
8. Eric Gaines Jr. – point guard – unranked

What are LSU’s 2020 Basketball Commit’s Stats?

As of November 13th, 2020, LSU has five basketball commits for the class of 2020. Here are their stats:

PG Javonte Smart 6’4 175lbs Baton Rouge LA (Scotlandville)
29.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 3.0 spg

SG Kobe Brown 6’5 190lbs Huntsville, AL (Providence School)
21.6 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.1 apg

SF Trendon Watford 6’9 235lbs Birmingham, AL (Mountain Brook)
22.1 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 3.2 apg

PF Darius Days 6’9 240lbs Gainesville, FL (The Rock School)
19.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 2.3 bpg

C MJ Walker 7’0″ 225lbs DeSoto ,TX (Canon-McMillan Senior) 17 pts 11 reb 5 ast 2 blk 2 stl

What Other Schools were in the Running for LSU’s 2020 Commits?

The LSU Tigers have landed some of the top recruits in the country for the 2020 season. Here’s a look at where some of LSU’s other commits were considering playing basketball before committing to the Tigers.

Forwards
Jaydan Williams was considering playing for the University of Memphis before committing to LSU. Memphis is coached by Penny Hardaway who is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history.

Guard
Josh LeBlanc was being recruited by for Oklahoma State University before he committed to LSU. Oklahoma State is coached by Mike Boynton, who is one of the most up-and-coming coaches in college basketball

What’s Next for LSU’s 2020 Basketball Commits?

As the 2020 recruiting class comes to a close, we take a look at what’s next for LSU’s commits.

As of now, the Tigers have five commits in their 2020 class.

Here’s a look at who they are and what to expect from each of them:

Ghran Myers is a 6-foot-5 guard from Baton Rouge Louisiana. He’s considered a 3-star recruit by 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 16 player in the state of Louisiana. Myers is a good shooter with decent size and athleticism. He has the potential to be a solid contributor for the Tigers down the road.

James Bishop is a 6-foot-7 forward from Dallas, Texas. He’s considered a 3-star recruit by 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 22 player in the state of Texas. Bishop is an active player on both ends of the floor. He’s not afraid to mix it up inside and has the potential to be a solid rebounder and defender at the collegiate level.

Maliq Johnson is a 6-foot-8 forward from Orlando, Florida. He’s considered a 3-star recruit by 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 33 player in the state of Florida. Johnson is an intriguing prospect with good size and athleticism. He needs to continue to develop his skill set, but has the potential to be a good player for LSU down the road.

Tramaine Isabell is a 6-foot point guard from Baton Rouge Louisiana. He’s considered a 3-star recruit by 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 36 player in the state of Louisiana. Isabell is quick and shifty with the ball in his hands. He has good Court Vision and should be able to contribute immediately for LSU next season as a backup point guard

Charles Manning is a 6-foot-6 wing from Gary, Indiana . He’s considered a 3-star recruit by 247Sports and is ranked as No 139 nationally . Manning commitment gives LSU another jump shooter with good size . His shooting will be key for him getting playing time as he will likely come off the bench behind Josh LeBlanc next season .