Hoosier Hysteria Visitors - 10/22/16

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,691]

It's a dream class to me because of 6'7", 6'8", 6'10", 6'"10. Most shoot it really well. That size and depth is what Creans teams have lacked at IU.


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[Never Daunted 398]

5 recruits. No true Center or PG.


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The fact that we wouldn't have an actual center scares me.

De'Ron has stated he does not want to play center.

[HoosierTrav 7,608]

Billy Preston attending Hoosier Hysteria.

[Stuhoo 75,377]

DeRon seems to have a center's game, especially on the defensive end. 

My hope is that we have an inside presence, especially defensively. Not that we're there, but a roster that had DeRon, Juwan, and Preston, with a long-armed, 6'10" CMoore in reserve, would certainly fit that definition defensively.

 

[Never Daunted 398]

DeRon seems to have a center's game, especially on the defensive end. 

My hope is that we have an inside presence, especially defensively. Not that we're there, but a roster that had DeRon, Juwan, and Preston, with a long-armed, 6'10" CMoore in reserve, would certainly fit that definition defensively.

 

Agreed. I suppose I just get a little nervous because I think about the year HMP played the 5.

[Stuhoo 75,377]

Just now, Never Daunted said:

 

Agreed. I suppose I just get a little nervous because I think about the year HMP played the 5.

 

 

Do not speaketh that name (or his initials)! lol

 

[Brass Cannon 24,062]

Weren't we doing fine that year until Perea got hurt?

[ccgeneral 38,084]

'18 SF Musa Jallow

@JWellsTH: 2018 four-star forward Musa Jallow is planning to make it to Hoosier Hysteria next weekend. #iubb 

[HoosierAloha 29,880]

Really? De'Ron Davis and Billy Preston can both hold their own against most bigs IU would face. The game is continuing to change. Having those two on the roster would cause fits for opponents.

Davis will be strong enough to hold his own on the defensive end while stretching the floor on offense.

Preston would be okay in defense and has a good handle for his size. Could you imagine someone like Haas trying to guard either!?

That's with a junior JMo at the 4. Moore a backup.

Wilkes at the 3 and McSwain backing him up.

That's two straight years with good to great front courts. A senior laden backcourt could score and find those players in good position.

[Brass Cannon 24,062]

So dream scenario. Wilkes announces at HH and Preston sees that he can be the missing link and commits also

[Never Daunted 398]

Really? De'Ron Davis and Billy Preston can both hold their own against most bigs IU would face. The game is continuing to change. Having those two on the roster would cause fits for opponents.

Davis will be strong enough to hold his own on the defensive end while stretching the floor on offense.

Preston would be okay in defense and has a good handle for his size. Could you imagine someone like Haas trying to guard either!?

That's with a junior JMo at the 4. Moore a backup.

Wilkes at the 3 and McSwain backing him up.

That's two straight years with good to great front courts. A senior laden backcourt could score and find those players in good position.

Certainly see what you're saying.

Call me traditional. I know a lot of NBA teams play small-ball now but college basketball certainly still has a place for true centers. I like seeing one 5 on the court instead of two 4's.

[lillurk 3,660]

7 hours ago, Walking Boot of Doom said:

Is Preston legit? Eligibility questions are out there.

You can't take OVs unless you're academically qualified, right? So that would indicate things are okay academically.

[Demo 17,260]

11 minutes ago, lillurk said:

You can't take OVs unless you're academically qualified, right? So that would indicate things are okay academically.

Pretty sure to take an OV a player just has to have achieved a qualifying score on his SAT/ACT. Transcript isn't part of it.

[HoosierAloha 29,880]

Certainly see what you're saying.

Call me traditional. I know a lot of NBA teams play small-ball now but college basketball certainly still has a place for true centers. I like seeing one 5 on the court instead of two 4's.

There's definitely a place for true centers but it's continuing to move away from that. Wiscy has been using a 5 that can spread the floor for awhile. MSU used Payne out on the perimeter. As long as our 4s are of the 6-10, long, and strong enough to hold their ground I'm not too worried.

[Brass Cannon 24,062]

If Moore is as good as Crean is claiming also just think about being able to put 3 guys 6' 10 on the court together. 

[HoosierAloha 29,880]

If Moore is as good as Crean is claiming also just think about being able to put 3 guys 6' 10 on the court together. 

6-10, 6-10, 6-8 all who can shoot from deep, get to the rim, and defend is something we haven't seen at IU under Crean. Add two 6-4ish guards and that's great size.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,841]

Thread's getting long and this may have already been posted but Robert Phinisee '18 (PG) from McCutcheon HS in Lafayette will reportedly be in attendance.

[Alford Bailey 12,217]

On 10/13/2016 at 2:34 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Now the question becomes, is this our Wilkes backup plan (not that Preston is any backup plan)? But you know what I mean.



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I hope so

[Alford Bailey 12,217]

Gonna be in the area and thinking about taking the kids to HH. Never been myself. Long lines? How early do I need to get there? How long does it last? ect.

[mdn82 25,456]

Gonna be in the area and thinking about taking the kids to HH. Never been myself. Long lines? How early do I need to get there? How long does it last? ect.

Lines shouldn't be terrible. About an hour in advance should get good seats. Great time for the kids. It lasts about two hours-ish if I remember correct.


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