The No. 21 LSU Tigers has built a 12-1 record on the back of its defense, an unusual trend looking at the program’s last few seasons.
As Adam Luckett wrote earlier today, head coach Will Wade has instilled a hard-nosed style of defense that leads to nonstop transitions chances with a stout brand of man-to-man in the halfcourt. It’s a stark contrast compared to what we’ve seen from the usually offensive-oriented coach, but one that is working so far.
KenPom is in love with LSU’s brand of toughness on that end, ranking the Tigers No.