The hype surrounding the LSU basketball team entering the 2015-2016 season may revolve around the arrival of a talented trio of true freshmen.
And rightfully so.
Ben Simmons was the top high school player in the country last year, Antonio Blakeney was a top-15 recruit himself and Brandon Sampson was the best player in the state of Louisiana.
But if LSU is going to live up to lofty expectations this season, these new faces are not the only player that will need to step up. The Tigers’ veteran leaders are going to need to make a major impact as well.