Barrel Rick

hey ya’ll.. for those of you who don’t know me, i am Barrel Rick; the most trustworthy insider in the history of Indiana University Men’s Basketball.. as a smaller number of you may know, i also happen to be the team masseuse here in Bloomington. during my 6 a.m. appointment with Coach Yasir Rosemond this morning, i was informed that we have extended an offer to Braylon Mullins, the 2025 guard out of Greenfield-Central High School. Mullins’ other current offers include Iowa, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech among others. an unbelievably talented shooter, Mullins would make for great company alongside fellow incoming Hoosiers Gabe Cupps, Cooper Flagg, and Jordan Clarkson. as for the likelihood of his commitment, i can’t be so sure.. Yas explained to me that although these Division 1 offers are enticing, his heart and lifelong fan-ship belongs to the Nordic Mustangs of Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and that if they extend an offer, he may have no choice but to go D3. anyways, i’ve got to rub Kenya Hunter down in balsamic dressing at 3:15, but i wanted to update the BTB faithful on what’s to come for this program.. - Barrel Rick, 2023 p.s. Alaska Hoosier, you’ve still got my wife’s golf clubs in your cellar; return my calls or else.

4/11/24 11:20 AM

For those wondering the validity of my sources; I broke the first photo, several offers, and haven’t missed a step yet. I know you’ve known me for years as a troll, but one day when I reveal my true identity; we will look back on this particular recruitment in disbelief. For now, trust the Barrel.

(he’s not alone)

3/28/24 Mullins is a Hoosier. You may not hear it officially for a while but remember you heard it here first.

Precisely.

From what I’m hearing, Woodson has been making a very strong push at these three guys in particular. At the time the McNeeley news broke, Mike wasn’t making near the effort he is currently, so both of those points were weighing against IU. Talk between these guys has grown immensely as Woody’s pitched the idea of a “Big 3.”

Strap up, folks.

Things have shifted rapidly in IU’s favor within the last 10 days. From my understanding, of the 3 players I just mentioned, Woody’s number one target is Mullins.

Purdue is OUT on Mullins as of 3/25/24. They have one open scholarship for 2025 and are laser focused on Sisley. Mullins had little to no interest in West Lafayette to begin with.

3/25/24 Notre Dame +500 Virginia Tech +450 Kentucky +300 Duke +150 Indiana -175 Can confirm Mullins, Sisley and Moreno have been communicating. - Ricky

3/15/24 Virginia +750 Wiconsin +550 Notre Dame +300 Kentucky +150 Indiana +150 Duke +105 - Ricky, 2024

“Braylon wants to come to IU, but not with this sh*t show going on. If it were Pearl or May, he’d commit tomorrow; same goes for Trent.” - UnNamed Mullins 3/9/24

things are heating up in Greenfield.

Yikes.

Ship definitely has not sailed; just wouldn’t necessarily consider us the favorites at the moment. Strongest thing IU has in this race is that Braylon really wants to play with McNeeley.

A month ago, I would have told you that Indiana were clear favorites to land Braylon. Things are getting very interesting. Can confirm the Mullins family has not been happy with the way the Hoosiers staff has handled things in recent weeks. Without saying too much, here’s a few names to keep a very close eye on: Shrewsberry Bennett Gard Calipari - Ricky, 2024

Sorry for the evacuation.. I sh*t myself in section 113; and it smells like the garage of a taxidermist. - Barrel Rick, 2024

Braylon now garnering interest from Kentucky. You heard it here first. - Barrel Rick, 2024

Hey y’all.. Ricky checkin’ in.. As I assume all of you have noticed, being that my aura is unmatched; I have taken an extensive leave of absence. For those of you who don’t know, I am the team masseuse for IUMBB.. I have rubbed the thighs of legends. Some of you may be under the impression that my work has been too busy, but truthfully.. This team just sucks armadillo nuts. Woody and I have stopped going for brunch, and it’s made our work relationship very strange.. he hasn’t requested a shiatsu in many moons. For those of you who don’t know my lore; CJ Gunn is also my grandson. From what I’ve heard, he’s received immense interest from The University of Northern Delaware A&M - Taxidermy & Circus, and from what I heard from his father, the interest is mutual. You know Ricky hates to be the bearer of bad news, but from what I’ve heard around the facility; Liam McNeely is considering taking his talents elsewhere. “Bring back Archie,” says the Barrel.. As for a prediction, the Nittany Lions take this one; 107-26. - Barrel Rick, 2024 sponsored by Hormel Chili, Braylon Mullins, Fazoli’s of Columbus, and Sony Records

Braylon’s newest two offers will be announced soon; Virginia and Wisconsin. I can confidently tell you that Indiana is still the favorite to land him as of 1/16/24. - Barrel Rick, 2024

He’s got 31 at half.

I have to sh*t. - Barrel Rick, 2024

What a life, what a legend. Thank you Bobby Knight. - Barrel Rick, 2023

hey y’all, Ricky checkin’ in.. i know you all have been waiting on me to break my silence on this situation, so i figured i’d take a few minutes to do so.. as some of you may know, i was in the car with Mackenzie that evening.. he asked me after practice if i was interested in a cheesy gordita crunch, and to no one’s surprise due to my 430 pound frame; i was interested.. as you can probably tell from recent headlines, i did not receive said gordita.. i was taken into custody shortly after Mack for performing The Walls of Jericho on the responding officer, but i stood up for our 5 star, and this program.. i write to you all from the Monroe County Jail.. i was denied bond, but i stashed a Galaxy S10 in my @$$. will keep everyone updated.. - Barrel Rick, 2023 sponsored by Hormel Chili & Christopher Gunn Jr. #FreeRicky