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Who is ... Jaime Lloreda?
6-9/245, Sr., F/C, LSU
Brandon Bass, one of the top freshmen in the nation, represents the future of LSU basketball. But the focal point of its present is Jaime Lloreda (HI-me, YA-raid-uh). He averages 17.2 points, and his 11.6 rebounds per game rank second in the nation. Lloreda and Bass (6-8, 240) give LSU an elite low-post combination.
"We had Jabari Smith and Stromile Swift (in 2000),' says coach John Brady. "Those guys were bigger, but Jaime and Brandon both have great presence around the goal. There is no ego between them; they share the ball well" For now, though, the Tigers will lean more on Lloreda, who is battling a minor leg injury, as they make their way toward a second consecutive NCAA Tournament trip.
* Strengths: Blocks out well and reads where the ball will go even before it bounds off the rim. Is strong and physical and very good on the offensive boards. Has a nice up-and-under shoulder fake. Seals off his defender well. Plays with a passion. Has a good feel for ...