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LSU Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Tigers

By Brian Rauf

COLUMBIA, MO - JANUARY 04: Jalyn Patterson #11 of the LSU Tigers shoots as Kevin Puryear #24 of the Missouri Tigers defends during the game at Mizzou Arena on January 4, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - JANUARY 04: Jalyn Patterson #11 of the LSU Tigers shoots as Kevin Puryear #24 of the Missouri Tigers defends during the game at Mizzou Arena on January 4, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Key reserves

Darius Days
Days, another freshman, will likely be the third big in LSU’s rotation but is a starting-caliber player. A gifted scorer who can fill it up from anywhere, Days will be the bench unit’s go-to offensive threat.

Daryl Edwards
Edwards averaged 22 minutes per game a year ago and should see a similar role in 2018-19. He’ll be a spot starter and a senior who brings needed leadership. Edwards averaged over one three per game a year ago and will mostly be used for that shooting ability.

Marlon Taylor
Taylor, the No. 7 JUCO prospect in the country, will add size and versatility to the wing for the Tigers. The 6-6, 210-pounder nearly averaged a double-double for Panola College a year ago (17.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg).

Kavell Bigby-Williams
The Oregon transfer will add depth to the big man rotation with more size (6-11) than anyone else on the roster. He’s also a solid rim protector, as he blocked 28 shots during the 2016-17 season for the Ducks.

Danya Kingsby
Another JUCO transfer (College of Southern Idaho), Kingsby adds backcourt depth and another quick athlete. He’ll have a minimal role but is a quality playmaker (3.7 apg) and three-point shooter (38.2 percent from deep).

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