Under coach Johnny Jones’ watch, LSU basketball has undergone a recent resurgence — especially in recruiting.
Since 2007, LSU has brought in 11 ESPN Top 100 recruits, three of whom came last year during Jones’ first year in charge.
Highly-rated recruits — like power forward Jarrell Martin and point guard Tim Quarterman — will look to break the six-year drought of first-round draft picks from LSU. Justin Hamilton was the last LSU player to be drafted; he was taken in the second round by the Philadelphia 76ers and then traded to the Miami Heat.
Martin is the 11th-ranked prospect in the nation according to ESPN, and represents the highest-ranked prospect to come to LSU since Anthony Randolph, who was ranked 29th in 2007.
The most productive NBA player the Tigers have produced since 2007 is shooting guard Marcus Thornton, who plies his trade with the Sacremento Kings, but once played for the former New Orleans Hornets.
Unlike other sports, such as football and baseball, the basketball team gets most of its recruits from out-of-state. Only 10 of the 29 recruits since 2007 have come from Louisiana.
LSU coaches have focused primarily on the front court during their time recruiting. Forwards and centers dominate the recruiting ranks, as 18 of the 29 total recruits have manned a front court spot.

Interactive chart by Brian Sibille