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It's been a long ride, but it's Indiana.

I often forget, as well.

“Didn’t want to let Hoosier Guy down.” “Wanted to stick it to dbm.” Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

The players and families might check this site out but they should also know this is the more radical side of the fanbase. Btown Banners analyzes EVERYTHING, beats it up, and then analyzes it a 12th, 13th, and 14th time. He might not like that fans prefer Watford over him but that is part of the recruiting process, not just from fan forums but for coaching staffs too. If Brooks decided to play for the Hoosiers and announced tomorrow this fanbase would be ecstatic. They would break his game down 7 ways from Sunday and how he would fit on the 2019-2020 team. I believe Vic said it best.. I promise, if you win here in Indiana, they’ll embrace you like no other.

Brian Snow says he thinks the Commodores are almost totally out, and that he would be pretty surprised if it was Kansas. Says Indiana is more likely than ever to be the pick.

Okay, first eval period is finished. Let's recap a bit and I apologize for being scarce.... First, I'm going to look at team needs. 2019 IU: Seniors: DeRon Davis; Devonte Green Juniors: Justin Smith, Al Durham, Clifton Moore Sophmores: Damezi Anderson, Robert Phinisee, Jerome Hunter, Race Thompson, Jake Forrester The last unofficial addition in '18 won't impact scholly numbers... so IU is looking at 3-5 (2 potential transfers); so let's say they look to take four. It'll be a more complete story when we see what some of these guys develop into this year, but at the moment there appears to be a need/have potential openings at 1, 2, 4 and 5. A lot of these recruits overlap multiple positions, as the sport transitions..... I think the true wing is of less importance for Indiana unless you find yourself in a position with an elite talent or someone with potential to add to the class. Now, Indiana has a great lot in the frontcourt. These guys are pretty obvious targets. TJD (4/5), Keion Brooks (4/3), Matthew Hurt (4), Trendon Watford (3/4). I'm fairly sure Indiana gets one of these targets and, with some luck, grabs another. Indiana is right there on at least 3 of the four. I think Indiana will then focus on the 1/2. They have RP, true PG. It's yet to be determined where RP will be in his second year and what role he will be able to carry, but I can see a guy like Carton (1/2) or Beverly (1/2), Jahmius Ramsey (1/2), Tre Mann (1). I love the focus by the staff. I'm sure I'll get some more names that emerged and, of course, you have the I. Stewart, Cockburn's etc of the world but I'd put those above targets as the most "in play" as things stand. In addition, IU is still recruiting guys like Newman, Okoro, Hemmingway,and some I'm definitely missing..but does seem like these guys are more on the back burner until the others shake out

“I was leaning Vanderbilt, but then Indiana informed me of their plans for revamped Locker Rooms and that was just the news I needed to hear”. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

BTW just so people don't think I'm ignoring them in PM's I had to delete messages cause my inbox was full. I appreciated them though. This recruitment was fun and I had a blast covering it. Now we wait till Monday. I'm looking forward to the '19 class & sharing & hearing everyones thoughts on what looks to be a great class. Mostly everyone on here has handled this recruitment with class & it makes it easier for me to share info with you guys. Go Hoosiers.

Great news. My boss agreed with me that Romeo's announcement was way to important to miss, so I will be there. Day has been made.

This is absolute fate! Mike Schumann @ The Daily Hoosier‏ @daily_hoosier Just a little fun fact to do with what you will -- Bob Knight and Romeo Langford share the same birthday -- October 25. Romeo was born just before Coach Knight was about to start his final season as the IU head coach.

We are like kids in the weeks before Christmas, we want every toy we see advertised on tv.

Buss reunites with Curt Miller. @ConnecticutSun: The Sun has signed Tyra Buss to a training camp contract. Read more: http://on.nba.com/2FdWY3U

Anchor down phrase has never been more fitting.

Another CB for Romeo to IU Josh Gershon, National Recruiting Analyst for 247.

I’m hoping Trendon Watford will be “what happened.” Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

whatever you do, don't smear his name

When Chris and Pap say the same thing how could anyone doubt?

Had successfully surgery on my hand. Thank you for all the prayers and get well wishes! Minor little setback but can’t for next year!

Come on now... I’ve only been here for a hot minute, but I know Pap.

Sorry, but I’ll wait for Tonto to speak on this before I get on board.

If Romeo shows up driving one of these, I would be worried. If not, I'm guessing it's IU.

Not trying to be, just trying to be careful with my words. But I saw IUgradman say something in chat and Rabby tell him it was wrong. But I what Rick Brolus said was true and I have no idea who Rick is but I was told the same thing by the same person I believe.

I will say that what Rabby told you in chat last night was not correct. Rick Brolus did not misunderstand anything. I was told the same thing by the same person. Doesn't mean we lead for all three but we are in good position. Now that person had other things to say about one of those 5 stars today but that's all I'm going to say for now.

HoosierPap. He is a mod on here, and when he says something "insider" related you can pretty much take it to the bank.

IU and Bama for sure. Penny's hiring seems to be shooting waves across the circuit so that's one to monitor, imo, for anyone in the South.

Another CB pick for Romeo to IU. Charlie Strauzer, #14 in Expert CB Rankings.

A "done deal" from pap?!? Be still my heart, I don't hear that often.

I know one thing if you would decide to make that trip. Better get on the road early! It's going to be a mad house at the Dawghouse. We love our hoops and our Romeo. Packing it in like a can of sardines. Wouldn't want to see you left outside looking in! Sent from my SM-G930P using BtownBanners mobile app

This time last year we were watching CAM put together a staff and wondering what kind of first class he could put together given the late start. Now we are on the verge of topping off a stellar class with what some call a generational in-state player. Remarkable!

Romeo

Thanks to Chris007 and a few others, this is the most confident I’ve felt about a high level recruitment (ever?). It’s a great feeling to have recruiting confidence. It makes the process so much more fun to have substantiated hope. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Well....they are all fantastic players. However, I find the interaction of multiple, in some ways similarly-situated players jockeying for a limited number of IU scholarships really interesting. They would all be great additions. What really matters is what the IU staff thinks and how they are communicating their interest to recruits.

If it truly comes down to either Watford or Brooks, I want Watford

How this got compared to Cliff Alexander's recruitment I have no idea. Guess I have been gone awhile Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Bendu is so much fun to watch play! Hope her recovery is an easy one!

Things can change. Just telling you what I was told.

I think if Hurt wants to come to IU he's welcomed no matter the forward situation. If the #4 player in the country wants to commit, you welcome him with open arms. This is just an assumption on my part.

And the Kansas fans loved it, I would not want one of our recruits to pull a stunt like that, that was classless.

T minus 6 days to the Romeo decision...Cue the song by Europe —we’re in “The Final Countdown”! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Some recent talk about Vandy getting involved. Do I see him going there? No. Would it be negligent to not try given recent recruiting momentum and region? Yeah

Please No hat games. That Cliff Alexander debacle was classless. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

“Originally I wasn’t sure, but then I read BTB where I learned that Self is a cheating sack of sh!t who underachieves with loaded teams, and that Drew couldn’t coach his way past Crean in a Sweet Sixteen match up even if he ran a zone. After that, my choice was easy - it’s Indiana, it’s Indiana.” Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando BtownBanners

I'm sure if asked, Romeo will say one of the major factors was the love he was shown game in, game out by Hoosier Nation. No recruit in any other state felt anything close to to what he felt nightly. Sent from my SM-G930P using BtownBanners mobile app

I would really love to know what tipped the scales. I believe (maybe wrongly) Vandy were the leaders for a stretch there. Archie did some creative things with sending players to games, etc. It’s sets up to be a MAJOR recruiting win, I’m beyond curious how Archie pulled this off. Was it always going to be Indiana if Archie proved himself? Did something change in the last few weeks? Did the news about Kansas/recruiting problems help us? Did Adidas factor in at all? Anyway, these are the types of things that I’d love to know more about and probably never will. I’ll just be happy to win one. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Nice analysis. Options aplenty. Tshiebwe is being recruited on that second tier list. Whoever gets Cole Anthony is getting an absolutely stud of a guard. Don’t get me wrong, if we add 1 of Carton, Mann, Ramsey I’m plenty happy. Top that off with 2 of Hurt, Watford, Brooks, TJD we have ourselves a legit blue blood type class that I’ve been wanting for years. Side note-Justin Smith and Jerome Hunter are going to be great players. The future is looking so bright if it goes like we think it might. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I don’t think nerve are high at all. I feel pretty damn good, as does most of the board. Just a few cliff jumpers tripping over every rock they can find along the edge. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando BtownBanners

We're going to have to add guy to the end of your moniker.[emoji1] Sent from my LGL41C using BtownBanners mobile app

Jake‏Verified account @jakeweingarten Indiana, Xavier, Iowa State, Butler, Colorado State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Iowa, Nebraska, Yale, Stanford were among those to watch 2019 Tyrell Terry this weekend. He's an AAU teammate of Matthew Hurt.

It would be disappointing if the GBI free board got shut down. There are a lot of Purdue fans who need that board to boost their self-esteem and cope with their inferiority complexes of being a second-rate basketball program.