LAFAYETTE — Louisiana-Lafayette men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin was not happy with the way star forward Shawn Long played during a loss to Texas State a few weeks ago, and he made that displeasure known publicly and privately.
Perhaps it was no coincidence, then, that Long responded with a monster week in Alabama.
The senior forward torched Troy for 29 points and 20 rebounds and followed that up with a 25-point, 13-rebound game against South Alabama. He was also active as a rim protector, blocking nine shots.
“It’s kind of that time of the year where everybody needs a little push,” Long said.