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It’s July. The hype right now is for the start of football season…where it should be this time of year.
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This current landscape just produced a National Champion that was projected to finish 7th in their conference featuring a bunch of mid-major transfers at guard and 2-3* recruits in the front court. Talk about unheralded.
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
AH1971 replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
I’m not sure what leads you to believe that? Roster retention is still an absolute necessity in today’s game and roster retention starts with…recruiting freshman. Recruit your core roster and then supplement your needs in the portal. -
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
WayneFleekHoosier replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
It was both in my opinion. I like our staff. Kenny and Rod are legit with connections. But yeah, money talks, and we had a budget. I think that’s ultimately what capped us more. We had to go over the top to get Wilkerson. The 10 went fast. But I think options were lessened by the timing of the staff too. Both factors. I think we are prioritizing freshman going forward because it’s thriftier than than portal. Not convinced that is the winning strategy either but if you get the right ones, Freshman can still win. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app -
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
AH1971 replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
So it was a money/NIL issue, not a negligent, unprepared from day one issue? In a perfect world, Moibuko and Murphy accept on the spot, but that’s life and the way this industry works. Rod Clark is a better recruiter than Moibuko and pushing the same tier as Murphy. -
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
WayneFleekHoosier replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
I think it’s more the cat and mouse with Murphy/Moibuko that slowed us down. But also the market. We thought 10 million would put us head and shoulders above the competition, but some of schools put up 15-20. Studs were going for 1 million the previous season. That went to 2-3. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app -
(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
Home Jersey replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
Yup, awful lot of bluster when you keep in mind anonymous posters really never have the full picture. You know that? What's our record this year gonna be? -
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
AH1971 replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
Barnett took a HC job elsewhere and there wasn’t a chance in hell Chester Frazier was coming here. That leaves you with Tom Ostrom as the remaining guy who sat on his bench last year…yeah that Tom Ostrom. We didn’t lose a year because DeVries didn’t panic. Pure nonsense. -
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
WayneFleekHoosier replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
I think you are right on. Current staff looks nice. Seeing what a concerted effort from Murphy, Moikobu would have built from the portal would have been interesting. There were a lot of machinations at the start, with building the staff that definitely didn’t help the portal haul. Then our boosters not being prepared for rates doubling or tripling for guys this off season. Had to make the roster with the funds available. Hopefully we can stay competitive at the top. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app -
IU Basketball News and Notes
WayneFleekHoosier replied to Stuhoo's topic in Indiana Men's Basketball
I’m not saying any of that. I think he’s a good coach. I think this team could be fun. I think the true basketball enthusiasts like myself and many others are gonna love the offense and it’s motion. The off ball stuff. Hustle. My point is the hype and enthusiasm isn’t there for the average fan. Ultimately winning is the great decider. We’ve basically sucked for 10 years. It can’t be too much worse with what we spend. The lack of hype might help these mid major guys slide in with less pressure. I hope we follow the Kentucky, UL, Michigan trajectory and start building something that begins to look like a blue blood program. And ultimately that’s a me problem because I think/want us to be a top 10-15 program each year. It’s probably never gonna happen. BYU, Washington are outspending us. Lots for schools are trying to do what we are trying to do. UK, UConn, Kansas, DUKE have the advantage of Success, reputation, and money. I guess we don’t get to that level without some immense sustained success. Football is gonna get 75%-80% of revenue sharing. Mens hoops is gonna get 15-20. I guess we will see how that works out. Not gonna lie, I’ve watched IU football my whole life and last season was special. I’m not mad about Football being contenders. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app -
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(2026) - PF Trey Thompson to Iowa
BA47591 replied to go iu bb's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
100% positive this staff wasn't the plan. I find it negligent and disrespectful to not be better prepared for day one on the job as IU Mens Basketball Coach. Atleast have someone that sit on a bench last year with you. I understand Murphy and Moikobu are friends and they jammed him, but tough shi7 that's on him. Someone that could pick up the phone and have connections to players would've been great to go into the portal. He had Frazier and Barnett build last years team. That's what your staff does. To not have one cost us a year. Moving forward, we'll compete on the recruiting trail. -
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As a sports fanatic , semi-ex tennis player, and Ace ping pong player it’s devilishly fun game on a pickle ball court. I’ve seen 10 years olds up to 80 year olds playing. It hooks you, if you enjoy Tennis/Ping Pong whatsoever. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app
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2025 Boys AAU Season
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
D1 Minnesota defeats Indiana Elite 65-55. Anthony Thompson 16p 8r in the loss -
2025 Boys AAU Season
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
Jeff Borzello - Incredibly clutch performance by five-star Deron Rippey Jr. Contested 3 in final seconds of regulation to send game to OT. Then a game-tying layup with six seconds left in overtime — followed by a game-winning steal and assist on the next possession. In OT, New Heights 79, Wildcat Select 77. Deron Rippey 22pts, 11asts for NH. Taylen Kinney 18pts, 5asts, 4rebs for WS. And it's been reported that Rippey has said he intends to visit IU. -
(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
BA47591 replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
We offered almost everyone but Ariza and McCoy now. Is Rod the lead on this? He would be a helluva get. - Yesterday
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I’ll say this — we have every reason to expect actual modern bball, and FUN basketball— sets for outside shooting, proven high output outside shooters, outlet passing and transition D, high energy players— looking forward to the season!
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2025 Boys AAU Season
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
Andershock - Final/OT: Iowa United 71, Phenom United 66. Iowa United caught fire from three with about eight minutes left to flip the game. Arafan Diane 22p, 13r The Daily Hoosier reported he plans to take visits in September but Diane did not name names. -
(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
OGIUAndy replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
I agree. There must be something to this. It could be an indicator that a lot of the schools on his list are backing off a bit. -
(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
I've not found an X account for him, but he has posted our logo on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/muurinen.miikka/ -
(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
Per the link, he's not playing AAU ball this summer after having played for Bradley Beal Elite (EYBL) last summer. https://www.on3.com/teams/indiana-hoosiers/news/indiana-basketball-extends-offer-to-2026-five-star-forward-miikka-muurinen/ -
(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
Stuhoo replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
100% We wouldn’t be offering the day before he announces his top 7 if we weren’t on it. So good. -
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(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
6'10" PF attends AZ Compass Prep in Chandler, AZ. In the ITH link above, it states he plans to announce his top 7 schools on Friday so the timing of our offer is weird. Strong connection to UNC as his mother, Jenni Laaksonen, played for Sylvia Hatchell at UNC in the early 2000s. NBA Draft Room 247 Rivals On3 FIBA Stats Zagsblog Jan 2025 -
(2026) - PF Miikka Murrinen
Class of '66 Old Fart posted a topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/07/09/iu-basketball-offers-scholarship-to-class-of-2026-five-star-forward-miikka-muurinen/ -
(2026) - SF Caleb Holt
Class of '66 Old Fart replied to Class of '66 Old Fart's topic in Indiana Basketball Recruiting Forum
I think you can probably scratch Holt off your dance cards. Noticeable absence of any B1G schools Joe Tipton - Caleb Holt has locked in official visits to Alabama and Auburn, source tells @Rivals. The 6-5 guard and top-5 player in the 2026 class is also planning to visit both Kansas and Kentucky, per source.
