We interrupt the giddiness ...

To tell you that LSU basketball is in trouble. Deep trouble.

This is a young team that a) doesn't have much of an inside game; b) can't hold a lead; c) is playing a pretty tough schedule and d) doesn't have a lot of confidence.

While most LSU fans are reveling in the football team playing for the national title, the ones who have dared glance at basketball are looking at a program in a precarious position.

This could be a long winter for LSU basketball.