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Just to enlighten...New Albany, population about 35thousand. Besides golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, and Olympic swimmer Camille Wright there is very little the number of athletes that have brought attention to our community. Add in Edwin Hubble (former NAHS BB coach and Science teacher) of fame for being the namesake of the Hubble space telescope. Romeo was the first Mr. Basketball, 4X HS All-American, MaxPreps POY. U19 Team USA etc. That's just a few of his basketball accolades. As a young man and citizen of this city, he has went well and beyond as a fine representative and example to not only his peers but to all. Romeo not only developed his skill in the local gyms, but on the courys at Community Park. A place that I also spent many of my days playing ball. We are talking about a court at a local park, not a colosseum. He is most deserved of this honor and has brought great joy and a sense of pride to our city. Sent from my SM-G930P using BtownBanners mobile app

Trayce's game is still developing amongst the obvious potential. I agree, if I were putting money he'd be gone in a year. But I can see a 2 year guy out of him. In terms of offense, there is plenty of development to be had outside of 15 feet. Defensively, he has the instincts at this point.

Getting Fitzner to IU is not anything like Crean's "Ooh ooh, I've got a scholly and it's burning a hole in my pocket." Archie sees something in Fitzner that's going to help the team and in the meantime, I'm withholding judgment. Lot of time between now and the start of the season and I'm sure by October we'll have a clearer picture especially if the picture involves a medical red shirt for Davis. And I'm with Fkfootball1 - I don't care what he's done previously, I only care about what he does for IU next season.

I don’t see any reason this kid can’t have a season similar to what Max B has his year at IU.

Get on the horn, Ro! You’re working for Arch now!

I'm not an expert on Romeo but do know many teachers in the NAFC school corporation. I've heard numerous reports that Langford has worked with youth around the county. I'm not sure how much he's done but it is good knowing that he's a giving person. Romeo has a bright future and the New Albany community will always have an outstanding representative in Romeo. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Invited to USA Basketball U18 trials!

This is just unreal. I can't remember a kid (just out of high school) getting this type of attention. I know the court is not a mega-dollar sort of thing, and maybe they were going to build one anyway, but the attention/platitudes he is getting seems very unique. If he had won the state title would they have named the town after him? :)

Hate to be an a$$, but geez, sometimes our fan base acts like the ugly kid in the corner of the party who thinks that a pretty girl will never talk to him, and can’t deal with it when she does. We’ve got a great coach, a killer campus, great history, the best fans, chicks a go-go, some pretty good players already, and have seen five or six five stars at IU in the last ten years, and that was back when we had a goofy-a$$ coach running the show. In other words; damn straight Romeo Langford chose IU...because it was the best choice. So for those that are doing so, stop with the whiny inferiority complex, and stop wondering whether it’s a fluke; we’re about to get a regular progression of big time talent, and we’re about to start kicking some serious backside on a national level. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

This is actually very true

This team just seems beat. I think we end up missing the tournament. I'm finding it hard to be excited about a possible turnaround anyway because I doubt it would amount to much more than one or two wins in the BTT or in regional play. The 29-6 start was fun, at least.

I’m assigning a .1% likelihood that Kenny Johnson is actually clean. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando BtownBanners

I've asked multiple questions that you've not answered or have answered with questions that move the goal posts. Has LeBron dogged teammates? Has he help rid the team of a coach? Has he played GM and failed miserably? Here is the simplest explanation of "the greatest." LeBron has had the greatest physical presence in the game that has allowed him to dominate the game for longer than anyone ever. Michael has the advantage in mental and heart. Who does LeBron strive to be/beat? Unless LeBron can dominate the next 5 years with multiple championships I don't think he's close to contending as the greatest ever. He might have the greatest stats, he might be the best 1v1 player, and he will go down in history as a top 5 player. In my opinion, he never touches Jordan's legacy. It's that simple. I've seen both play and maybe my opinion is a little skewed as I was young(er) when watching Jordan. I think a lot of what the NBA has gotten into over the last 20 years is more entertainment. When the game is made a mockery it's tough to watch. Who gets an extra step or 10? Who gets the touch foul calls? It's to build a brand and not pure basketball. I don't think there is any question the athleticism is at an all time high and continues to move that way. The stepping over the line on a free throw, the running from the block during a free throw, the 2 steps and then start to dribble, the off arm shove to create space, the "sniped" head toss, the ability to determine the outcome of a game through how and who gets called has all made a horrible impression to me of the NBE. I thought they were better than that.

Why do you post stats of AAU games if past performance is not an indicator of talent? I'm bored! Not sure it's really an apples to apples comparison but we're bringing in Fitzner for a single scholarship year not potentially tying up a scholly for 4 years. He's been recruited by Archie for a specific 1-year reason and I don't think any of us really know what that reason is yet and at this time, I'm placing my confidence in Archie.

So, here's an odd story that has nothing to do with anything, but I thought I'd post here. My dog (she's a big IU fan -- pictured below) and I were on our usual daily walk at our favorite park when an unleashed dog ran up to us. He was friendly, and after exchanging a couple sniffs with my dog, kept following us as we made our way along the trail. Later on, I could see and barely hear (I had my iPod on) someone across the small lake calling him. He wouldn't go, and instead kept following me and my dog (I think he was attracted to her!). Anyway, he stuck by us and wouldn't go back to his owner. So I finally turned around and started back around the lake toward his owners. Luckily, he followed and pretty soon, ran up to his humans and got his leash back on. His name? Romeo!

Why did Kyrie want out? He dogged his teammates enough to get them rings. LeBron's "yeah, we have a chance because I'm the greatest." Next thing you know yeah, this team is trash. Michael pushed, or punched, his teammates and they got rings. LeBron...? Personal stats, conference championships, etc. Why doesn't an all-time great want to coach LeBron? If he's the greatest ever wouldn't a top coach have gone to Cleveland or Miami? Not that he needs it, of course. Jordan is a terrible GM but I don't think he was making moves for his entire team or flipping an entire roster.

Why stop there, might as well get Hurt, Stewart and a few others :-)

Chris said, TJD will commit at Peach Jam after they win the title. A few minutes after he'll be joined by Brooks, Watford, and Carton who will then commit. Archie will have his pick in 2020 and beyond. At least that's what I've heard

Now boys, you know these things work themselves out! lol

And forever relevant when talking about the Jailhawks. Sent from my LGL41C using BtownBanners mobile app

Got a grad transfer DT from Syracuse.. Wasn't highly regarded out of HS... but we need more depth at this position and he is a SR. It's no risk-medium reward scenario. Allen and staff with this grad transfer, Linder, and Dawkins have done a great job in this dept.

I get what you are saying and I partly agree. However, don't think of McBob as a walk-on. He is better/more beneficial than at least 50% of D1 scholarship players out there. On a scale of IQ and Hustle, McBob is near the top in the country. He's not the normal walk-on and he wasn't a walk-on at Vermont. But yeah, I wish our more gifted players played with his intensity.

Maybe at the start of the season, but not by the end of the season. I'm skeptical he will have improved his game sufficiently to be that significant of a contributor over the course of the season but I will be more than happy to eat crow if he proves me wrong.

Is it a Kentucky basketball forum or let’s talk about IU forum?

And then, there's this: