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I’m not worried. Duke and Kentucky have built dynasties off these rules and proceedings. IU is fine and I’m happy we are trying to win basketball games. Finally have real hope that we can get to championship level basketball soonish. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

This happens all the time, breaks no rule, and is honestly just scratching the surface of some of the stuff that goes on. I would have the same take if it was UK, UL, PU, whoever because we're dealing with facts.

Let's see..... I'd like to start with a 21 please. Bring it out as soon as it's ready. Follow that with a 23 or 24, whichever is fresher. And I can't decide between the #9 or 17. What the heck, just bring me both. Put it on my Adidas tab. Seriously the ranking movement mostly reflects what we saw last month. Not at all surprised to see Kira Lewis jump up there. With our need for guards, I really hope he's still giving IU a good look.

I admittedly don’t pay much attention to non-IU targets but I see there is a DJ Jeffries at #16. He must be a target going forward on name alone. I would say the same for a player named Calbert Moye or Uwe Graham. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

An even playing field is all I'm looking for. I don't want a leg up on schools. I don't want any kind of unfair advantage. I'm just tired of IU bringing a knife to a gun fight.

So, the Washington Post’s breaking news is that Tim Langford’s AAU team that was established 16 months ago — to everyone’s knowledge — was sponsored by Adidas. i can’t wait for tomorrow’s headline about Neil Armstrong landing on the moon.

As has been mentioned, even Al Durham’s dad runs an AAU team. The only thing different here is that Romeo is a better player. why is this a story

Watford told Peegs the 7 schools recruiting him the hardest are: Kansas, Indiana, LSU, Memphis, TCU, Alabama, and Florida State He also said he and his family will probably visit Indiana in the fall again.

A nice rundown on everything that's happening around the football program. Smile, Hoosier Fans By Andy Graham IUHoosiers.com BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Not even five hours in a dentist chair Monday morning could keep coach Tom Allen from being his usual up-beat self. "I am excited about our future," the Hoosier head honcho said Monday afternoon, gazing from his office toward the South End Zone project that is on schedule for completion this summer. "I believe in what we are building here and in the way we're building it. "A strong foundation is being laid. The expectation, my vision here, is to win the Big Ten. I know some people scoff at that, but I embrace it." New Castle native Allen grew up in Big Ten country, so he knows previously moribund programs have found ways to arise. "I understand, have seen, the history of our conference," he said. "I know what Northwestern used to be. They've won the Big Ten three times the last 20 years or so and went to the Rose Bowl, and there was a time when nobody thought that could happen. "I remember what Wisconsin used to be, back when I was in school, before Barry Alvarez, and it wasn't pretty. They struggled. Iowa struggled for years before Hayden Fry came in. You can go on and on. Don't tell me it can't be done. But you have to build, systematically, to a certain culture, and that's what we're doing. And if you don't believe, you've got no chance." That doesn't mean Allen won't acknowledge sometimes harsh realities. He did so last Nov. 25 when a desultory 31-24 loss at Purdue left the Hoosiers a game shy of a third straight bowl bid. Allen characterized that day and the just-concluded season, his first full campaign as IU's head coach, with one word: "Disappointing." And anybody looking into his eyes or hearing the tone of his voice knew he was, as usual, being completely candid. The pain was palpable. "Because I saw what was at stake," he recalled. "Maybe I didn't make it clear enough to our guys, because I saw what was out there in front of us – all that a win would mean, even just in terms of history. Never having won five (Old Oaken Bucket) games in a row. The chance to go to three bowl games in a row. "And it's a dual-effect thing. It affects our program, but it also affects theirs. The perceived trajectory of both. I saw all of that going into it and knew what was at stake. But I also know there is a big-picture view." A view that allows how adversity can instruct. Can become catalytic. The way 2017 concluded compelled Allen to aggressively take actions he was already considering, but might not have immediately implemented in the wake of a more successful season than 5-7. And he's already seeing those actions prompt positive and consequential change. "Sometimes you might lose a battle," Allen said, "but then because of that loss, it causes you to do things that may win you the war." Nobody will ever accuse Allen of not being thorough. He went back to watch every play of every 2017 game over again, and met with every player on the team. And that solidified, in his mind, what changes needed to ensue. "No question that, in my notes, you just see certain things that come up repetitively," Allen said. "I've tried to address those concerns." So Indiana now has, among other items: A new strength and conditioning staff, headed up by former Hoosier player David Ballou and Dr. Matt Rhea. Coach William Inge, the erstwhile linebacker coach, now fully dedicated to special teams. Graduate transfers in Brandon Dawson (quarterback from Arizona), Nick Linder (center from Miami) and Kayton Samuels (defensive tackle from Syracuse) for targeted positions of need. A 26-man recruiting class featuring speed. And more speed. "It started with the weight room," Allen said. "There were certain things showing up right away, when we started evaluating the season (that were) reflected in the overall strength and power of our team. The push at the line of scrimmage or lack thereof. And then just speed or lack thereof. Explosive plays, or lack thereof. "We didn't generate a lot of explosive plays on offense. We needed to go find some more speed for that side of the ball. And defensively and special teams, same thing. Those things surfaced. And you try to address that both through recruiting and development. That's where the weight room comes in, where the No. 1 job is to develop our kids physically." And those kids – a youthful group with 54 freshmen and sophomores alongside 39 juniors and seniors on the spring roster, not counting the 22 additional newcomers due this fall – have noticed how well job No. 1 is getting done. "What is so powerful about that, and we've already seen this, is that it affects the mind and the emotions, too," Allen said. "It affects confidence. It affects expectations. It affects how you feel about yourself. Those things have already started to manifest very positively just in the time we've had (Ballou and Rhea) here." That was abundantly clear as Allen watched spring practice. And as he had his individual player meetings. "When I had my meeting with our guys," Allen said, "it was every single kid – there was not one guy who did not mention how excited they are about our strength staff, and the difference they've seen and felt, and the confidence it has created in them. "They feel different. They look different. They know they're more explosive. It's just created a whole different mindset for these guys. And that's every single kid." Allen hasn't yet seen how his grad transfers will look. Linder was a January enrollee, but injury kept him sidelined for the bulk of the spring (though he should be ready for fall camp). Dawkins and Samuels will arrive for summer workouts. "With the grad transfers, we just addressed some specific needs that we thought we had that high school kids might have a hard time addressing," Allen said. "Both sides of the line of scrimmage. The bigger guys. "It's hard to get a high school kid who can help you on the offensive line right away and it's hard to get a defensive tackle in that sense, too. You might find some guys on the edge, but those inside guys … you have to have some grown-man strength in there. So bringing in a guy like Kayton (Samuels) is a huge get for us." "Huge" was also the term Allen applied to Dawson opting for IU. Dawson played in 23 games and started 14 for the Pac 12 Wildcats and his arrival could allow the Hoosiers more time to develop younger signal-callers such as redshirt sophomore Peyton Ramsey and true freshman Michael Penix Jr. There were no senior or junior scholarship quarterbacks on the roster. "We were able to go find a young man who matched the scheme look that we want and had the physical stature – he's 6-4 and 215 pounds," Allen said of Dawkins. " … He runs really, really well. And he's played in the Pac 12 as a starter. That, to me, was a big deal. "You look at different guys for that grad-transfer role and a lot of them haven't played much football since they got to college … that's different from being the starter, from having to handle the pressure of that. Handle the media. Handle all the things that make that position unique. And he's been in that position. He's won games. He's played well. He can throw the football. He's a dual(-threat) guy. And an important part, for me, was his character and leadership. He fit. We did our homework on that." Allen noted that Dawkins is coming to compete a starting role that won't simply be handed to him. But whomever quarterbacks IU next fall will play behind an offensive line that returns every player from that unit's 2017 roster, plus Linder, and will have experienced skill-position personnel at their disposal. IU's defense bade farewell to seven starters this spring, but the Hoosiers are not bereft of talent there, either. And it's entirely plausible to contend that Indiana, reversing historical trends, will play good defense as long as Allen and his staff are around. Consider what happened between 2015, the year before Allen arrived as defensive coordinator, and 2017. Indiana's defense, comparing those two years, saw the opposition average: 169.4 fewer yards per game. 12.3 fewer points per game. A .299 third-down conversion percentage, down from .421. A .545 completion percentage, down from .595. And as many as 18 of IU's 26 newcomers could be ticketed for the defensive side of the ball next summer – including reigning Indiana Mr. Football Reese Taylor from Class 6A state champ Ben Davis. Taylor is fleet afoot, as are many of his classmates, and is one of three in-state recruits for the class – while there are 16 combined from Southeastern Conference stomping grounds Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. That reflects Allen's determination to go where ever he can find speed. "Where do we have to go to get it? I'm not bashful about that," said Allen, who coached at South Florida before joining IU's staff. "We're going to recruit Indiana as hard as we can. But I want guys who want to be here, and who can run, and we'll go where ever we need to go. "If you look at rosters in all our sports, not just football, they are national rosters (and) that helps us in recruiting. We've got an alumni base pretty much everyplace. And that helps sell kids to come here. So we're just kind of a microcosm of the school, and we'll continue to recruit nationally." Allen coached at Mississippi from 2012 through 2014. He saw the same thing Urban Meyer saw in the SEC when the current Ohio State coach was at Florida. "When I was in that league, there were two things that stuck out," Allen said. "The overall speed and the D-line. That, to me, is what makes that league different from everyplace else. I was just, 'Wow.' "I had a high school buddy of mine from this state who went down to Auburn and watched them practice. He'd never seen them in person. And he was, 'Oh, my goodness! Their D-line!' And I was like, 'Yeah. And Georgia's that way. And 'Bama's that way. And LSU is that way … ' "So, for me, speed and D-line is what we're most immediately trying to address." Which is a big reason Dr. Rhea, a speed specialist, is working with Ballou within the IU strength and conditioning department. "You have to recruit fast guys, but they're going to get faster," Allen said. "That whole speed mantra, that speed program we're doing here, will allow us to develop that. I want that as part of our DNA." Memorial Stadium's DNA continues to alter. The South End Zone facility is about to revolutionize IU's ability to deliver complete academic and medical services to its student-athletes in one locale. And it will fully enclose the stadium. "When that thing is finished this summer, it'll be a louder stadium," Allen noted. "It already sounded different when we were practicing in there this spring. That excites me." Another year will see The Terry Tallen Football Complex under the west stands supply a new locker room space, a players' lounge, a recruiting room and other niceties. "Look at what's going on at Indiana right now, between the stadium facilities – the South End Zone completed this summer, the new locker room and other facilities under the west stands coming – and then our new strength staff all arriving at about the same time," Allen said. "All these building blocks. "But it is a systematic process. That's the part that takes patience. And I'm not patient. Our fans aren't. I get all that. But when you do build it systematically, and you build it properly, and that foundation is right, then it'll have a stronger long-term impact and we can sustain it. And I see a lot of things coming together that can put us in that positive direction." Allen knows a lot of IU fans shared in the disappointment with how last season ended up. He doesn't mind that one bit. It fires him up. "I'm excited by the fact that they're disappointed, too," he said. "Because that means there is expectation. And, to me, that's part of the process of building a program. There have been years where there weren't really any expectations to speak of. "In a lot of ways, I want people to be upset when we don't reach a certain level, or supply what they want. That means it's a fan base that cares and has expectations that match mine. That, to me, is a positive thing." After the Sept. 1 opener at Florida International, starting with the Sept. 8 home opener versus Virginia, seven of IU's last 12 games next fall are set for Memorial Stadium. "That's a chance to get our people here, get them behind us, to support our guys, and that really matters," Allen said. "I want them to come and support us, yes. But I also want them to understand and believe that we're building a foundation for the future. "It takes time. And there is a patience piece to this that is hard. But it's coming together." Allen smiled as he said that. And his teeth looked great.

New composite 247 rankings just released. Every main target we are making a priority of is in the top 25

No one is talking about the real elephant in the room... were bumper stickers involved? That's the kind of thing that can't be tolerated.

We got Romeo. Play on. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Just saw a great tweet that Pitino is so knowledgeable about Romeo's recruitment but totally ignorant on what went on with Brian Bowen or the hookers.

I really worry about our team defensively if Davis gets more than 10. Love the kid. He just doesn’t fit the team pre Achilles. You add the achilles to a man that is that big with that lack of mobility/athleticism? I am probably on low end of expectations. I hope he proves me wrong. That would be fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Wouldn't that be something! Lose a 5* in our backyard to Clappy! #nothappening

Vic named a candidate for Most Improved Player. EG named a candidate for 6th Man of the Year. Last night the Rockets stormed back with a 127-105 win over the Rockets to even the series 1-1. EG with 27 pts. on 8-15 from the field; 6-9 on 3's'; 5-5 FT's; 3 reb; 2 asst.

Oh geez ... I thought you meant RealIU had a PU board handle! Strom can say anything he wants on the PU board - him and mdn should go have an in ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon and some wings together and make peace IMO. It stresses out my tender feelings when two A+ posters have a snit-tiff! ;)

Pitino= scumbag Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Not noted, Crean also offered to every player on the varsity and jv. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Or charity calendars

Well, dang! The only way we can get back at them is to find a top player they are recruiting named Joe B. Mashburn and steal him away, I guess. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Wow i started this topic and now i think its best if it gets locked.

Now Crean wants Indiana high school players, [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Well said here imo. It’s all I’ve been hoping for. A fair fight. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Nike sponsors AAU teams. Adidas sponsors AAU teams. UA sponsors AAU teams. So Adidas schools can only recruit Nike AAU players and vice-versa otherwise the kid is funneled there? Lets not forget that underneath all of this, and by this I mean a restaurant table, Rick Pitino knocked up his mistress.

Stromboli on the recruiting trail:

https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

This is being blown way out of context. With that said...... it feels good to be playing in the big boy playground.

If its Kansas they would wait till he crashed his lambo

Most bankruptcies are paid back in 4-5 yrs. No flags there. C'mon guys, answer to me how do all of these AAU teams travel to all of these tournaments all spring and summer? Sent from my SM-G930P using BtownBanners mobile app

Like sitting on a hemorrhoid uncomfortable or like watching a movie sex scene with your parents?

OG Anunoby’s Future Is As Bright As Ever After Toronto’s Playoff Defeat At The Hands Of LeBron https://uproxx.com/dimemag/toronto-raptors-og-anunoby-cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james-nba-playoffs/4/

I think IU should drop Adidas for Etnies.

RealIU is fascinating to me. I think they do have some info. I believe it. The reasoning behind the angst being shown is a mystery to me. I think it comes down to, RealIU thinks we are wanting Juwan to come back to IU versus what is best for him. HOWEVER, in this case, it’s mostly untrue. I, personally, and much of the board will congratulate any player leaving early if they are drafted in the first round. The guys that get drafted in the second round leaving early will get mixed reviews for good reason. For some it’s the right decision and for others it isn’t. The ones that leave early and don’t get drafted gets way more complicated. I think ALL on here want the best for Juwan and I think most are hoping he comes back and has a killer year and makes it to a point he can be drafted. For these reasons, I fail to see why RealIU has such angst towards us fans. A few fans are knuckleheads and want lottery picks to return to school..... But look at OG...... IU fans here were very congratulatory and understanding of him leaving when he did (as an example). Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

HovaHugs have changed from the Tom Crean era of shotgun HovaHugging, where he ended up hugging the likes of Grant Gelon, to the Archie Miller era, where he saves those Hugs for coveted Hug-ees!

Stop acting naive Doc. You know as well as the rest of us what he’s trying to say. ;) Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

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I think the ship sailed on Cole Anthony a long time ago and I'm not sure about Cockburn. I think we're staying in the mix for the others but clearly the odds are not in our favor for some of them - Hurt and Stewart IMO.

Honestly, I don’t think so. But why? The Pitino/Indiana feud? Kansas land shady character after shady character and nothing ever comes of it. Heck, look at the current FBI probe and its busy as usual for Kansas still. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Davis wasn't productive or conditioned enough to average twenty minutes a game last season before his injury.

How about Guy-Marc Priller?

Here's an interesting take. It's IU-centric, but FWIW ... https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/the-real-question-why-is-rick-pitino-talking-to-the-media-about-romeo-langford/

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2018/05/16/rick-pitino-washington-post-records-innocence-romeo-langford/616933002/ I find this article revealing . If Pitino feels the way the system is run is unethical I agree. The way AAU sponsorship works isn't against the rules, but certainly unethical. But why point out Romeo if in the same article he says his family is honest and didn't want to break any rules. He said they did nothing wrong. The rules as the stand are certainly up for dispute. But he had no reason to bring up Romeo other than sour grapes. Unless he has proof something illegal happened. If he wants to talk about the system then he doesn't need to call out any player for using it for how it exist.

Sean Miller = not affiliated with Indiana University, nor has he even lost his job. FBI investigation = not investigating IU. Adidas = Nike and Under Amour were mentioned in the same article. Every major school is sponsored by one of those companies. Also, it wasn't in this particular post, but who cares what other schools were involved in his recruitment. By that logic, we shouldn't recruit at all because any given recruit will have an interested school perceived to be "dirty" by some of these standards.

They can do that in any trade actually. The difference is KD was a free agent, Chris Paul wasn’t.

I get everyone wants to just blow this off and pretend it’s nothing, but it’s not great with the backdrop of Sean Miller, FBI Investigation, and Adidas. I get that it’s “legal”, but it can very quickly cross the line. Also, it’s never just one thing, in my opinion. Let’s just get to the start of the season and enjoy Romeo before the NCAA decides to get tough on these kinds of things. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando BtownBanners

This is common practice. Has been for awhile. Lets put it this way...12 players per team. 30% of those players coming from families living below the poverty line. Traveling to say 6 or 7 tournaments. Transportation, food, and lodgings. Now, tell me where the shoe company goes? Sent from my SM-G930P using BtownBanners mobile app

Jonathan Givony‏Verified account @DraftExpress Just saw Purdue guard Carsen Edwards walking by in the hotel lobby of the NBA Combine decked out in Under Armour gear. Pretty safe to say he scored a last minute invite to Chicago due to the late withdrawals.

This makes me sad. I never thought I'd see the day.