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I’ve watched him play many times. There was one thing that jumped out each time I watched him. He goes after…EVERY…missed shot. I’m not sold on him starting in the Big 10 in year one, but I’m sold on him fighting every day in practice to prove he belongs…and I bet he works his a** off to make it hard for the coaching staff to leave him rotting away on the bench. I watched what turned out to be his final game as a Cardinal in Worthen Arena. He had just been brought back from sitting out a game due to an injury to his wrist. With his wrist taped up, he was still relentless on the glass and led all scorers for BSU with 20-something. This wasn’t an atypical game for him. In that same game, he turned his ankle towards the end of the game and he was clearly hurting. He was limping and hobbling up and down the floor, but he was still successfully going after everything that bounced off the board or rim. He was clearly frustrated each time Lewis pulled him, but Lewis didn’t keep him out long…he knew he had to keep plugging him back in despite the bum ankle and wrist. He’s a workhorse. He’s not a tall center, but a mighty one. I hate seeing him leave Lewis and BSU, but I’m glad he’s a Hoosier. He wants a bigger challenge, and he’ll get it. We’ll see how the Big10 treats him, but he was very good in the MAC. As for the kid’s character, I’ve spoken with him a couple times. He didn’t know me from Adam, but he was respectful, humble, and kind. I think he’ll be another strong-character type Hoosier Nation will find easy to root for. There’s also something exciting about watching a kid wear candy stripes who dreamed of playing in Bloomington. Lastly, Woodson may not be guaranteeing him playing time, but I would bet Sparks is willing and able to earn some…and to make the best of what time he gets. He’s a very capable passer, he’s passionate about rebounding, he has a knack for finding ways to score, he’s a tough player to guard, and he is an above-average interior defender. We’ll see how his game translates to the Big10 and Woodson’s offense, but I think it’s a good pickup and he should find some quality playing time.

Yogi was Yogi and Cupps will be Cupps!

Because there people who still think his crap is still relevant and funny. Much the same as Dickie V. I hate that stuff. I want to hear a knowledgeable, competent analyst who can explain what teams are trying to do.

I really don't think comparisons are necessary. Yogi wasn't I Thomas and didn't have to be. Cupps isn't going to be Yogi. Guess what, that's fine. He's going to be, in my opinion, a pretty damn good point guard who's going to do whatever the coaches ask of him. I think he is undervalued, but what do I know.

Let’s quit effin around

Davis is not super exciting to me but he’s the one everyone talks about (re: Indiana ties). To me, I would want Martin. That’s the type of player we need. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

As I have gotten older, so do I sometimes.

According to the sign at halftime, he pees sitting down.

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After watching that I'm even more convinced that UConn vs Miami is the National Championship game.

UConn might be nuveau rich, but at this point IU would get on the ground to pick up the change falling out of their pockets. IU doesn’t even belong in the discussion with those other programs.

Tramon Mack, Houston in the portal. 6'5" guard/forward, started all 37 games. 10.1 ppg, 4.9 rebounds, `1.8 assists. Shot 39/33/78.

I’m 29 and, frankly, sometimes it’s just the logical choice.

I watched both and when I saw Cupps I never thought he looked like Yogi in any way

Hard no on Dusty. Can’t win the big one. :)

You’re literally the only one lol. He’s not Yogi, why he can’t be good in his own right, and not be similar to the 5-star incoming, immediate starting, lightening quick, future NBA player that Yogi was, I just don’t understand.

5 consecutive offensive rebounds off missed free throws… Thats the game right there.

We can drop this thread now. Lol Sent from my SM-A326U using Tapatalk

Damn it. I wanted this for Dusty so bad. Heck of a year for him and his team!

And see.

In my eyes, if they win the National Championship, should be in contention as a Blue Blood

Bill Walton is in a league of his own few can even see. GOAT gets thrown around too often but Walton is the GOAT.

Woody would probably have to recruit down in the 150-200’s to find kids as hungry as those on San Diego St. overlooked and chips on shoulders. Works for some programs but not for all. Patience would be needed by all involved.

It is April fools afterall. We are getting punked in every thread with hot takes. Lol. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

Agree with coonhounds. Big ole “never mind” from me!