Wednesday marked the first day of basketball practice across the NCAA, but Will Wade's taking things at his own pace in 2020-21.
After weeks of restrictions on practice length and frequencies, Wade has 20 hours a week to work with his new team. But for the next few days, they'll stay on their current pace, practicing three days a week, doing individuals and conditioning two days a week, and taking the weekend off. Once Boot Camp – the team's annual conditioning test – is done, then it's full speed ahead.
But not just yet. This team, more than any he's had in three seasons at LSU, has the potential for greatness, and you can't rush that.