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Poster B : we are terrible Poster A: but still in tourney today Poster B: but we’re terrible Poster A: yes, we’re not playing well but still in the tourney Poster B: we’re not a tourney team Poster A: the NET says we’re currently a tourney team Poster B: the NET is so screwed up Poster A: it’s what they use to determine who’s in. We’re in right now Poster B: the NET is terrible Poster A: they have to get to 68 teams, our resume gets us in right now Poster B: they need to change it Poster A: 🤪 I’m enjoying BTB almost as much as the Big Ten right now. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners

Jason Delaney - Cathedral Coach: Armaan Franklin’s stat line from the Indianapolis City Championship win: 29 points (9-11 shooting 6-8 from 3), 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, guarded their leading scorer averaging over 17PPG & held him to 5 points. Armaan does it all on both end

He's the leading scorer for the #1 team in the country. Complete BS he didn't make it.

Mic drop lol

My eyes lol Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Good for him. His injury history sucks, but he seems like a great dude and a great guy with a degree is rarely a bad combo.

He's the leading scorer and they are ranked #1. Head scratcher to why he was left off..

70-60 IU! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Soon but don't think this weekend. Hope I'm wrong.

I literally just grimaced reading that. I wouldn’t want that mentality anywhere around my program.

I'm having trouble understanding this thread. It seems so wildly theoretical. He turned down Houston to play for his father; why would he up and leave now? Is there some kind of scuttlebutt that says he wants to move on?

Lunardi's updated bracketology came out this morning. IUBB currently projected as a 9 seed; not listed as one of the last eight in (last four in + four play-in round teams). So, let's start winning some games again; that will quickly make this discussion a non-issue.

Ok I’ve changed my stance a little bit in the last 24 hours on Watford after doing some detective work. So on a couple of other boards it has been rumored for a while by multiple people that the IU staff is very confident that they are going to land another big fish recruit besides Brooks. This recruit is bigger than Beverly too. It was thought to be Stewart but it wasn’t because he committed already. So then it was mentioned it was probably Watford or Hurt but supposedly this recruit has been in contact with TJD, Brooks, and Franklin. It has been stated in a couple articles that TJD had been talking to Watford so that lines up. Then tonight I looked on the Indiana basketball twitter account and realized that whoever runs the account had liked multiple tweets from Watford today about the MCAAG. I’m starting to think there is more to Watford and IU than we have been led to believe. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

To complete the circle of hell, he ends up transferring to UGA. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Nothing has changed. I was at IU from 2006-2011 and let’s just say my income came from “party favors.” I was tight with one of the team managers and people would be shocked by some of the names. Edit: Don’t bother asking or sending a PM; I’m not going to say who they were. But, if it makes you feel better, we shouldn’t have to worry about players getting caught up in a transaction. Everything goes through the manager.

They didn't inhale.

Took me a minute to find it...

My problem with Juwan this year is how many times has he picked up quick fouls to start the game. You can't lead by example sitting on the sidelines, plus we have to have him on the court for us to have a chance to win.

Agree 20 ppg is an unreasonable expectation. The best part of his game is facilitating anyway. If he can get 15 ppg but help facilitate 1.10 ppp then even better.

The sadness is absolute evidence that they are so very missed, and that they had lives well-lived. So sorry for your losses.

My wife's 92 yr old Grandmother passed away earlier today. She was a great lady who raised 14 kids. 10 of them by herself when her husband died 50 yrs as go from cancer. It wasn't an easy life for after he died. 2 of her children committed suicide because of depression. She suffered a debilitating stroke 3 yrs ago.She welcomed me with open arms when my wife and I started dating and then married. I am going to miss her . Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

It's never easy to say goodbye to loved ones. At the end of our days on this earth we can only hope that we have had a life well lived. It sounds like you have that to celebrate and the wonderful memories made along the way.

“New NET rankings out today. Indiana now has 4 quad 1 wins and zero losses outside quad 1. Resume to date is tourney worthy. Their play questionable. Probabaly a 7/8 if season ended today. One win and things will look better” Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

us-103 them- 72 boooooooooo

I'm sure this time the rumors will be true!

Maybe our teams have sucked for years because they are on drugs lol. New rule should be you can only drink and do drugs if were ranked in top 20 and not during big 10 and ncaa tournament. Also have a booster pay for a night of drinking at the bar if we beat purdue or a top 5 team. Sent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app

B1G games on Friday night what a great idea [emoji849]. Another recorded game We will be at the Center Grove game tonight. I’m hoping they honor TJD for the McDonald’s selection. I’m sure he is the schools first McDonald’s All-American Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Yikes...

https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/TransferPortal/ Nice tool by 247 to keep track of transfers and where they go Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

It was terrible decision making on Devonte to break the rules and get suspended. He deserves the suspension. Hopefully he does his time and comes back stronger. I don't get the vitriol though. Also the disbelief that his friend was out with him. I don't understand all the hate thrown towards the kids sacrificing themselves to this team. Come back strong Devonte.

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who used to date the bartender at Kilroy's Sports. Davis ordered two Shirley Temples and Green started with a virgin Mary and followed with an O'Doul's. No harm, no foul. It's all good.

Only 12:15 a.m.? What were they doing at Sports so early?? Lol.

Man, just having a strong year. He seems confident. I hope it carries over to Bloomington.

I dont think many fans will care what the team looks like as long as it is winning at a elite level. I just wonder if you can win at a elite level looking like crap? Sent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app

I think the real impatience this time comes cause we had to be patient with crean for three seasons and have not had much success in 20 years. If archie was the first go around on this I think people would be more patient. Its probably not fair to him but thats why i think. At least for me it is. Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

I think he would’ve if not for the APR issues the program was facing when he came in.

I’d agree on Fitzner and Thompson but that’s about it. Softness, IMO, is apathy mixed with fear of physicality. A lack of confidence is not the same thing, and that’s what I see with Anderson. He clearly isn’t comfortable and you’re not going to see aggressive play from a guy that feels out of place. That doesn’t mean he’s afraid to mix it up, it just means he’s afraid of making mistakes. Romeo has no problem putting his head down and driving into the paint. He rebounds and makes hustle plays as well. He doesn’t back down from physical play, he just hasn’t adjusted to certain aspects e.g. fighting through screens. Not unusual for a freshman. And I don’t think he’s apathetic either. He’s very good at maintaining composure but he has let the mask slip in the past. I remember it happening a couple times his senior year and it was clear the kid doesn’t like losing. As far as Rob goes, I don’t see where you can come up with TBD. I can understand questioning Romeo and Damezi, but everything I’ve seen from RP screams leader. He’s on the smaller side and obviously has no problem going at the rim (even when it’s I’ll advised). And how many freshman do you see that don’t hesitate to take the big shot late in a game? I’m not just talking about Butler; we’ve gotten a couple other wins that turned on a clutch shot from Rob. Hell, the only time I’ve gotten annoyed with Rob was the final play of the Arkansas game and that was because he was too aggressive. Jerome can obviously be labeled TBD but his high school career was promising. He had some of his best games against guys that were ranked more highly. Some might look at that as playing down to the competition but he never really laid any eggs. To me, that’s the sign of a competitor.

Lol with the pompous attitude of some of the posters on here. I think some of you truly think you could do it better. Laughable... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Penn brought her A game tonight. She had 28 points with 6-7 3's and 4-4 FT. Hope she saved some of that outside shooting for Sunday against Maryland

Oh man, I am sorry to hear that OF. Prayers for you and your family. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

This sounds like the plot line of Holes Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Ruptured Quad tendon in right knee, is there anyone on here that knows about this stuff. Is this something he can come back from good as new? I'm just sick about this for him.

What's he doing Friday @ 6:30?

TJD named to McDonald’s All American East Team... burger boy! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Brian snow from 247 sports said that with all the transfer problems under Crean, if Archie would have booted any players when he came in, IU wouldve faced a post season ban due to APR (academic progress rate) being so low. Snow was on the radio last week saying he believed Miller would’ve basically cleaned slate when he came in if he could’ve.

I agree, and I think Archie will probably always be a polarizing coach due to his approach. I expect that he’ll establish a program that wins consistently, but fans are probably going to be disappointed if they’re expecting the beautiful half court offense and sharpshooting that they associate with Indiana basketball. That just isn’t his system. I want to see us win as badly as everyone else, but consistency is more important to me than immediate gratification. It sucks to admit but the reality is we’re back at square one in terms of building a program. Personally, I’m willing to be patient. Archie is young, has the potential to lead a winning program for the next 30 years, and intends to do it with Indiana talent. That’s something I’m willing to wait for. And hey, if it doesn’t work, we can go the Kentucky route that some are suggesting. I just don’t care to watch a team of mercenaries audition for NBA scouts.

I went from page 1 to this one. I’m with Archie! Done! Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners

Praying for you all OF!!

As somebody also blessed to have great in-laws you have my prayers. Good luck with this trying time

For the last 20 years that has been the statement. It hasn’t yet. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app