MemphisHoosier

It would be nice if we started recruiting foreign players again, that’s been a blind spot for a while now. Moren seems to do alright….

Okay! Him:
https://www.wfft.com/sports/college/naia-player-of-the-year-malone-transferring-from-grace-college/article_39544914-f228-11ee-83aa-a73df813ed4f.html
This guy. This guy will be at IU next year.

The NPOY in the NAIA from Grace entered the portal 

I would think tier 1 and tier 2 are determined by more than talent.  Mutual interest factors in.  It's also obviously their guess based on things that have been heard and nothing else.

Spent the day outside (highly recommend), cracked a Claw (recommend even more) and I come back to an old friend playing the hits. A blissful April Saturday. 

Inside The Hall updated its portal transfer list of IU interest and broke it down into 2 tiers.  And if your scrolling through the list at a fast pace it's easy to miss the break point which is between Tony Perkins and Adou Thiero
https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/04/06/indiana-basketball-transfer-portal-watch-list-april-6-2024/?fbclid=IwAR0YmvBhUlae8KXGzbHHknAlvz2PG7EeONMEtcE00xFVunEdXIlBG4cevK8_aem_AUw4unhKg3YhrKVixh0moJ_i1QMlq7NCtJVcO3LrrFXhs1K30I0JNk5fE_JFG_3wOn55CqjtsOT8S8k5i00y02bH

Exactly this. Woodson is taking the Calipari approach to recruiting that so many people hated. All we really have to offer players is money, so we’re going to attract players whose biggest priority is money. A ‘front of the jersey’ program we are not. Guys aren’t coming to play for Indiana. They’re coming to play for a check. Which, whatever I guess. That’s how college basketball largely is now. 

Also don’t think he’d have to be promised a starting spot.  If he got Anthony Walker type minutes he’d be getting more on court time than he had at USC.

Would not be opposed to exploring this one. He’s a year young for his class, so the season he had isn’t a shock. He’s got a great frame and he can really run. He’s strong enough to defend the block and he’s really quick off his feet. He’s got a chance to get a lot better. 

Arrienton Page, USC.  6'11" center.  Had an offer from Indiana out of high school and was ranked 57th in the class of 2023.  Made 4 starts at USC last season but was mainly a rotational player, playing 10.7 mpg in 27 games.  3.1 ppg, 2.1 rpg.  Did show some shooting potential -- 16 of his 63 shots were from three, making 5 (31%).  Played high school ball in Georgia.

$33 million is a good starting reason. Top 5 recruiting class. Emeritus slack for prior service when UK had decent assistant coaches, was able to pay more than relatively honest schools, and before the game passed him by.
Delivering those bags of cash to Rose, Wall, and Davis bought him a lifetime achievement award.

100% believe this. I also prefer Woody to Will Wade and many others. Hell, at least Wade is a good on court coach. Calipari can’t even say that anymore.
 

I remember Random Guy's brother Ray.  Hell of a punter.

Khaliff Battle, Arkansas.  Will be in his sixth year (redshirted in his third season).  Previously at Butler and Temple.  6'5" guard.  Last season averaged 24.7 min, 14.8 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.3 ast.  Shot 41/35/87.  Bulk three point shooter.  Would not be surprised if he followed Musselman to USC.
Pretty good one:  Selton Miguel, South Florida.  6'4" guard on the Bulls AAC conference winning team.  Averaged 14.7 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.2 ast.  Shot 41/39/82.  Bulk three point shooter, made 71 of 182.
JaQuan Carlos, 6'0" pass first point guard, Hofstra.  10.4 ppg to go along with 6.3 apg.  Shot 41/34/89.
Dain Dainja has committed to Memphis.

You Vigo co people come out for a nice steak dinner at post 328 in Riley 5 to 7ish . I'm the guy in IU gear in the kitchen . 

You got it, as the saying goes...
'Always bet on Mike Woodson' - Mike Woodson

I’m on board. I’d love to see Dolson’s big board of coaches.

I think he’s praying Woodson can go 3 more and find some success, but he better have his big board ready in case this season turns cluster.

I’ve said this before, but in some ways I love Woodys moxy. I mean, that heat was hot. He could of cowered and we all would have rejoiced. But he bet on himself to come back into the blazing kitchen and give it a go. I honestly hope it all ends miraculously. It would be best.




Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

Ohhh boy.  I have a feeling he is holding out for a very prestigious job that could very well be open after next season!  He is going to build an effing monster!

I believe NGW is back!

Vince Iwuchukwu out of USC via Montverde Academy.  We offered in Sept '21 but would be surprised if we jumped back in.  Had medical issues that raise a red flag for me.
https://www.on3.com/college/usc-trojans/news/usc-forward-vince-iwuchukwu-enters-the-ncaa-transfer-portal/
 
Has been interesting to see a number of former IU offers that have gone portaling.  

Just caught word from a very reliable source:  Jalen Blackmon to KenSucky.

Frankie Fidler apparently looking at Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Creighton.
iMO, he is this year’s Marcus Domask.

I wonder what his buyout will be after next year?