Freshman guard John Isaac was held out of LSU’s team practice Tuesday with an Achilles issue, LSU men’s basketball coach Trent Johnson said.
The Leesville native is expected to contend for a starting spot early in his career despite a crowded Tiger backcourt that includes sophomores Ralston Turner and Andre Stringer, senior Chris Bass and freshman Anthony Hickey.
Johnson said the move to hold Isaac out came by recommendation of team doctors, but said it was a precautionary measure.
“The trainers thought a day’s rest was necessary,” Johnson said. “I’m always careful with guys’ lower extremities, so I’m going to take my time with his him.”
DEFENSE FOCAL POINT OF EARLY PRACTICES
While fireworks, minor celebrities and dunk contests greeted the beginning of fall practice with Midnight Madness festivities last weekend for many teams around the country, the Tigers were busy digging in on the defensive end.
Johnson said a majority of their first five practices have featured a strict defensive emphasis.
“Right now, we’re still running around without direction a bit, but that’s to be expected at this point in the fall,” Johnson said. “I do like the intensity they’ve brought to that end of the show.”
LSU officially began practice for the season on Saturday.
 
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