(2017) SF Jordan Tucker- OV 11/30/16

[Maedhros 610]

Before anyone freaks out, check out Jerry Meyer's twitter account. The Crystal Ball pick for Villanova was literally in response to someone tweeting him the Zagsblog article from ten days ago, which national recruiting expert Jerry Meyer apparently hadn't even yet seen. Within minutes of that tweet exchange, he switched from Syracuse to Villanova. Given that timeline of events, I doubt he has any information on Tucker to Villanova, or much of any information on Tucker at all. I presume the purpose of his switch was only to get off Syracuse, same as when he switched Wilkes from Indiana to Michigan just to get off Indiana, then Michigan didn't even make Wilkes final five.

[Stuhoo 75,559]

7 minutes ago, Maedhros said:

Before anyone freaks out, check out Jerry Meyer's twitter account. The Crystal Ball pick for Villanova was literally in response to someone tweeting him the Zagsblog article from ten days ago, which national recruiting expert Jerry Meyer apparently hadn't even yet seen. Within minutes of that tweet exchange, he switched from Syracuse to Villanova. Given that timeline of events, I doubt he has any information on Tucker to Villanova, or much of any information on Tucker at all. I presume the purpose of his switch was only to get off Syracuse, same as when he switched Wilkes from Indiana to Michigan just to get off Indiana, then Michigan didn't even make Wilkes final five.

 

And moreover, the only viable place Tucker can commit for the next day or two is Nova. The CB guys want to keep their "batting average" high, and so Meyer switched to Nova while Tucker was there in the unlikely event that he committed while on the visit. As the announcement date gets finalized and info starts to leak, CBers will switch to the most likely choice, whether it's Nova or IU.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,936]

38 minutes ago, Maedhros said:

Before anyone freaks out, check out Jerry Meyer's twitter account. The Crystal Ball pick for Villanova was literally in response to someone tweeting him the Zagsblog article from ten days ago, which national recruiting expert Jerry Meyer apparently hadn't even yet seen. Within minutes of that tweet exchange, he switched from Syracuse to Villanova. Given that timeline of events, I doubt he has any information on Tucker to Villanova, or much of any information on Tucker at all. I presume the purpose of his switch was only to get off Syracuse, same as when he switched Wilkes from Indiana to Michigan just to get off Indiana, then Michigan didn't even make Wilkes final five.

Welcome aboard Maedhros and a very informative first post.  Don't be bashful; keep up the good work.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

Meyer really seems to be phoning it in lately. Maybe life has made recruiting lower of a priority for him. 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Meyer really seems to be phoning it in lately. Maybe life has made recruiting lower of a priority for him. 

I really dont understand the strong dislike he shows towards us. He never picks us till the very end of recruitments and then still takes his time. I dont get it.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,936]

25 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said:

This is my 1st post. Long time reader. I have followed this recruitment for a while. I would not put any stock into what Jerry Meyer says. He has an axe to grind with us for some reason. I don't take those recruiting guys seriously. I believe it was Eric Bossi that last year told me, that he wasn't high on Curtis Jones and that he shouldn't be a top 100 recruit. These guys are a bunch of "educated guessers." Very little inside info. Very little scouting abilites.

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Welcome Fk and please don't let this be your only post.  As a long time reader, you know what a bunch of crazies we are and how badly we need someone to provide us with some sanity.  Hope to see your screen name on a regular basis.

[Hoosierfan2017 19,886]

5 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said:

Thank you for the kind welcome. Well, Jerry Meyer answered me on Twitter and said that he chose Villanova due to IUs scholarship situation and depth at that position. It is NOT from inside information.

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I wonder where he's getting depth at the position being an issue.. OG seems to be the main guy he's compete with for playing time and there's almost no chance he's back next year. 

[BGleas 7,880]

That just further reiterates that the majority of the time these crystal ball guys are just guessing without any real info. 

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

Depth? Who do we have on the wing next season? OG and Hartman are gone. JMo moves into the starting 4 spot. JSmith and Moore will get run on the wing. Hopefully we see even less of the 3 guard lineup next season. Tucker would get plenty of minutes and might even start.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

Just now, HoosierAloha said:

Depth? Who do we have on the wing next season? OG and Hartman are gone. JMo moves into the starting 4 spot. JSmith and Moore will get run on the wing. Hopefully we see even less of the 3 guard lineup next season. Tucker would get plenty of minutes and might even start.

What if TB comes back Morgan would be our 3

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

What if TB comes back Morgan would be our 3

Would he? Would Crean actually start two bigs the entire season? Even if TB and DD start together and JMo starts at the three Tucker would get plenty of time. Out of Tucker, Smith, and Moore I see Moore ending up with the fewest minutes.

[Hoosierfan2017 19,886]

6 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

What if TB comes back Morgan would be our 3

I honestly can't see TB coming back. I think the more tape scouts get on him the more his weaknesses will get exposed. I could see him wanting to strike while the iron's hot and getting his NBA check. 

Then again he seems to genuinely like it here so who knows. 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

27 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Would he? Would Crean actually start two bigs the entire season? Even if TB and DD start together and JMo starts at the three Tucker would get plenty of time. Out of Tucker, Smith, and Moore I see Moore ending up with the fewest minutes.

I agree Tucker would get plenty of time. He might not start though

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,725]

Scholarship number though could mean we have 1 player due to leave and need 3 others to leave to have space. That is not always an attractive scenario unless you are UK and tons of guys leave each year.


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[HoosierAloha 29,887]

Scholarship number though could mean we have 1 player due to leave and need 3 others to leave to have space. That is not always an attractive scenario unless you are UK and tons of guys leave each year.


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Hartman, OG, TB, and JBJ are replaced by Durham, Smith, Moore, and Tucker?

[Stuhoo 75,559]

14 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Hartman, OG, TB, and JBJ are replaced by Durham, Smith, Moore, and Tucker?

 

And...while MSB will live forever, Tim Priller may very well get his IU degree and consider moving on, freeing up a fourth spot even if one of the three draft-possibles decides to stay. Also, we haven't had a scholly player transfer in over a year, which is unusual. 

In any event, we are reasonably likely to have four spots available at a minimum.

My biggest worry? That Zak McRoberts decides to transfer to go on full scholarship somewhere else. The way he's been playing you'd have to think there'd be significant interest. However, since his big brother makes over $22 million guaranteed for four years playing for the Heat, maybe the family will choose to suck up the $20,000 annually for IU if Zak is really feeling valued and content. I know as an IU fan, I value his contributions to the team!

 

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,169]

stu- smartest thing you ever said.

[GloryDays 5,888]

I wonder where he's getting depth at the position being an issue.. OG seems to be the main guy he's compete with for playing time and there's almost no chance he's back next year. 

Yeah,thats just dumbass.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Meyer stated on twitter his pick was based on IU'sscholly's and depth lol. Dude must not be as good as I thought. OG is likely gone and besides him Juwan which will play the 4 and possibly Hartman and Smith are our only options. Tucker would play big minutes even if he didnt start. The scholly's arent an issue either. We have 3 guys and probably will have at least 3 possibly 5.

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[hoosierpap 14,300]

Nice to see we're finally coming to a consensus here :)