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He's coming to Indiana for an official visit I saw rabjohns put on Twitter Sent from my SM-J727V using Tapatalk

I love that he’s finally being recognized and mentioned by someone outside of Bloomington. I have been high on him since he was a high school recruit (as I’m sure many of us have), and I concur with Lockdown...although I would go a bit farther and say he’s been mentally “ready” but physically unable to see his full potential come to fruition. His mental toughness and preparedness is what has made him capable of not throwing in the towel through so much adversity and to continue pushing to keep his hope alive of proving himself. I expect big things from Deron, and I hope I’m not wrong more for him than myself or the team. I like his attitude, perseverance, and persistence. He deserves a healthy shot to show people why he was so highly touted in high school. Stay healthy and put in the work, Deron!

Don't look now, Boot. We agree again. This is exactly how I feel. Kids have to fit, and this kid never seemed like he did or would.

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He had 30 and 11 tonight Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Memphis landed rayjon tucker the grad transfer from Arkansas Little Rock. 6-5 guard Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Did you also see UK is now in the lead for Jaden McDaniels? That makes 4 recruits ranked higher than Keion. I'm not saying the kid should have went to IU, (personally thought he fit best at Michigan State) but my goodness who was giving that kid advice? He won't play more than 15 minutes next year...

Probably a lot more truth in this than we realize for some of the teams.

Consider this a major victory, my man. We lost nothing except a PIA kid whose ego is too big to ever be on a good team. We have 3 top 100 kids (I think Franklin got there, right) in Hunter (37 last year), Jackson, and Davis. We need the RIGHT players. Not "top 100" players. We need seniors. Program kids. We need to get old and stay old. We do not need "immediate impact" kids in every recruiting class or all we'll do is turn over recruiting classes. That is not Indiana's culture and I don't want it to be.

Galloway is probably a little different then most that are from that area. He grew up in Central Indiana until his dad got the culver job. While he said he didn’t grow up his whole family were IU fans according to him. I think there was a picture last year floating around with him with an IU hat on. Definitely not a lock but I would say IU is in good shape. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

When does the team learn how to run an offense? Is that a graduate program? Lol. TIC Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Let's give credit where it's due -- in just two years, Miller brought in a player from St Joseph's county (whom, let's not forget, was a guy whom was a huge Purdue lean) and a player straight out of West Lafayette. I'd say the last two years are more relevant to look at.

RJ Davis jumps off the page. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

UK adds Johnny Juzang as a total luxury piece to its class. Kinda unreal, when you think about it. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

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Absolutely, I believe the Center position will be much better. A healthy Davis and Brunk give IU two legit big men. That has been rare over the last several seasons.

This is a bit of a "prove it" year for Archie. His team is lacking in star power other than TJD but has successfully gotten "old." There are a good chunk of upperclassmen who should be major parts of the rotation: Green, De'ron, Brunk, Smith, Durham. In year 3 if you have kept these guys around (plus Brunk) they are officially "your" guys. We should be better in year 3 if everything is working properly, even after losing Juwan and Romeo. The defensive system is in place and solidified by another year, the offense needs to be put in place this year. If we take a step back, I will have questions about the quality of coaching/development.

It really is quite an interesting phenomenon. I looked at my 2019 spreadsheet - not guaranteeing it's 100% accurate - and we've extended formal offers to 25 kids. Only 10 were in the N-Z surname category. In 2018, 22 formal offers and only 3 in the N-Z category. It's impossible to keep tabs on every kid that we may have watched at one time or another but the names I did put in my spreadsheet for 2018 and 2019 are heavily in the A-M range. Maybe there's some kind of alphabetical phobia at work? lol As a side note, keeping track of AAU stats is a whole lot easier for me with Archie being far more selective in his offers that was our previous coach.

We only want to offer the upper level, and that includes alphabetically. (I don't know which one is the sarcasm font.)

I agree with your point, the NCAA, ACC, Duke, all the broadcast partners, etc. all made millions off of Zion Williamson. That's absolutely accurate and true. But at the same time, Zion himself also made tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars off the exposure and branding he received by playing college basketball. He would not have been the #1 pick if he came right out of high school and the branding and exposure he received playing college basketball will garner him a $100 million shoe deal which would not have happened if he was allowed to go the NBA right out of high school, as well as other endorsements. Zion Williamson benefited incredibly by playing college basketball.

Your point about Zion brings up a point that is related. 1 of the reasons I want rid of 1 and done is I feel having these stars is bad for the league. I really feel that the superstar discount is beginning to get out of hand in officiating. Both Pro and college.

Sad. Man my age and I can't think of much more that I hate than UK. More now the 'hilljacks' that have invaded my lands with their smurf blue gear, arrogance and ignorance! Not even about bball anymore, goes deeper. So, you crossover and ya' dead to me!

About how I feel. This is what Calipari does. I don't wish Keion ill will, but him potentially getting recruited over was something a lot of people thought might happen at UK. Just a little surprised that it's happening only a month after he committed.

Bitterness over a kid making a decision that he thinks is right for himself and puts him in the best position to be a professional is silly. He didn't owe IU anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk