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Teri gets 2 more years. She'll make $1.3M a year -- second in the B1G. Bonuses for: How we finish in the B1G; NCAA appearances, wins; B1G and/or national coaching honors

Hey brother, enough pussyfooting around here. This is the Dayton to IUBB critical mass moment… Get out there on the streets of Dayton and find out whether Mongolian Mike will soon be MongolianHoosier Mike!

If Mongolian Mike becomes a Hoosier does that mean all of Mongolia will be hating on the Boilermakers ?? lol

In my post this morning, I linked the Dayton Daily News story. Here: Mike Sharavjamts, former Dayton Flyers guard, withdraws from NBA Draft (daytondailynews.com) But it subsequently went poof. I read the whole article online. Once yesterday and once today. But now it is protected and there is a paywall for me. In case that it goes away again...or you cannot access it... Just search online for Dayton Daily News sports. Site will display more current stuff. But the next line starts a list of linked articles for previous days. In the article, it has one video of Sharavjamts. As a 6' 8" guard/forward he made the A-10 all-rookie team. He played in 32 of 34 games and averaged 23 minutes per game, 5.6 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.6 assists pg, 39% 68% 31.5%. Scouting report: NBA Draft Scouting Report: Dayton's Mike Sharavjamts - NBA Draft Digest - Latest Draft News and Prospect Rankings (si.com) This says that he walks on water: "Sharavjamts possesses a vast passing repertoire. He does all the simple things expected of a point forward, such as running the point in transition and making the right plays on drives with effective drive-and-kick passes, but also adds an advanced level of passing which is rare for a player of his size." There is much more in the SI article on the 6' 8 3/4" young player. As an aside, he is the first Mondovian to play D1. Reports have him as being born in Phoenix AZ. His father is...apparently...very active in promoting his son. He is about 22 years old. He attended International Sports Academy as a high school senior. He is thin and needs big-time conditioning and weight training to compete with the best players. From the Athletic: " He’s a boom-or-bust player that has real defensive deficiencies right now, and I’d recommend that he only goes to uptempo, well-spaced offensive situations that allow him to get the most out of his skill level. Still, he’s worth ranking because the upside if he gets into the right environment is very real."

I talked about the Torvik formulas in a separate thread (I believe the transfer portal one), but basically it tends to over rate previous playing time in calculating expected minutes for the following year. This results in Sparks being projected to play more minutes than Reneau even though Reneau is projected to have better efficiency ratings. When Sharavajamts is added to IU's roster, it gives him about 25 minutes per game -- a number that I don't think is realistic. So it ends up taking minutes away from players who Torvik actually has rated with better efficiency ratings. FWIW, Torvik projects him to only get 12 minutes per game at Nebraska -- and it's not because of Nebraska's talent (they are ranked 45 currently in Torvik) but rather that they acquired and returned players who played more minutes than MS did last season. I love the Torvik rostercast, but it's limited.

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OV June 14-16 https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/tyler-betsey-st-thomas-more-new-york-rens-indiana-basketball-rec-211034205/?fbclid=IwAR2DK2OkCSXZJ-sTKxN_Lh23D3pvoP1pAZbwOXz1ky1sq8BCvy52e-H6pfs

Immediate opening? Most expect Cupps to be a 3 year starter at PG once X is gone. With that said, his skillset would allow him to play a combo guard so even if we bring a top 3 PG who starts, Cupps would still see a lot of PT.

IU visit June 13-15. Good, good player. It’d be ok if Woody just goes ahead and closes this one while he’s here.

How accurate is message board and twitter speculation...idk but it sounds like he's 50/50 on going back to UK. If he does enter the portal, sounds like us along with Illinois and Memphis have a shot. IMO he fits perfect here.

Did you see his face light up when he started talking about next years team and what they where going to do? Like a kid on Christmas.

"He's a national treasure" and he's got IU in his final five for portal transfer. Highly recommend that you watch the video:

He also would fill Illinois' last scholarship.

Mustaf and Fland get first cracks! Lots of talent.

GREAT NEWS….Why not til 2035? Hope the happiness continues and content in 2027 and extended to 2035…..I interpret it as a modification to current contract pertaining to IU Ladies basketball program success. It can always be modified in future. Glass, Dolson, President of university and IU has been very supportive of T.Moren and IU Ladies basketball program….Good examples are basketball trips and NIT home games.

let's see Cupps throughout the year. If Cupps can play as a combo guard then Fland and Cupps together would be a very solid duo.

Yep. Sharajamts withdrew from the NBA draft consideration on Wednesday. It was online and posted here Thursday. Mike Sharavjamts, former Dayton Flyers guard, withdraws from NBA Draft (daytondailynews.com) Probably, some knew Wednesday. I didn't. I'm slow... Didn't see it posted here. But I was remodeling a bathroom until late. She who must be obeyed is happy. I am happy. So, I guess that H1984 may have additional information that was also previously reported here. Guess that Sharajamts doesn't fit at IU? Is that what H1984 means?

Hoosier Army wins its second match of the day 5-4 over Kingdom FC. The winning goal scored by................Hoosier Army's goalkeeper Christian Lomeli when it was down to a 2 on 2 match.

Personally, it would be a minor shock to me if he chose Illinois after both Shannon and Hawkins decided to return.

I read this on another board, but probably the reason San Francisco is in the mix is the large Mongolian community there. Five thousand people originally from Mongolia live in California and 60% of that population resides in the San Franciso Bay Area cities of Oakland and San Leandro. Apparently this area has become a popular center for Mongolian immigrants in the past twenty years.

Exactly! They will have major matchup problems with smaller teams and Edey will get his points but athletic and quicker teams will exploit Edey and company. I think we could be one of those teams. The Purdue style of basketball is going away like the dinosaurs did probably sooner than later

Eclectic mix of schools. He feels like a Nebraska guy to me. A line-up of 6'3", 6'8", 6'8", 6'8", 7'1" would be something to see!

If we can win the Bidunga sweepstakes, that would be my preference anyway. Here's to hoping.

Btownqb wishes he could only catch lightning bottom twice.

FWIW: Torvik predicts him to a have big jump efficiency next year. Using their numbers (they project Sharavjamts to get 25 minutes per game at IU, a number I don't see happening), he would shoot 43/35/76 and average roughly 8 points, 2 boards, and 3 assists. It's close to what the translated projections I have from their numbers for Galloway would be -- 27 mpg, 6.7 points, 3.6 reb, 2.6 assists, shotting 46/45/63. Personally, I would cautiously project him at half the time Torvik does. There would be some use in a bench playing getting 12.5 mpg, 4 points, a board and an assist or two.

FAU may be in the top five....but they really aren't top five regardless of the final four run. It's going to be really difficult to catch lightning in a bottom twice. Heck, if Memphis hadn't turned the ball over with 5 seconds left FAU wouldn't have made it out of the first round. That's not meant to take anything away from the great job Dusty May did, just they are ripe for regression.

Football is like mashed potatoes or pizza. Even if its "poor quality", it's still good.

"Indiana was one of the first schools that reached out me. Me and coach Mike Woodson have been building our relationship for a long time now. I was the first 2025 that he offered so for him, he made me a priority early so I really respect that about him." https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/College-basketball-recruiting-five-star-Jalen-Haralson-discusses-Indiana-Michigan-Michigan-State-Ohio-State-and-Purdue-211000797/

My full line, in context, was: "Trey as the incumbent/favorite, and Mike S, CJ, and Jakai (in that order) as the challengers." CJ Gunn and Jakai Newton are talented players; one never knows how they can develop and impact the team.

Supposedly, he can shoot 3's pretty well, maybe he's going to try to show that this year. I'd give him 3's all day long rather than layups.

He Instagram follows Mack Mgbako and Gabe Cupps (obviously lol). No new IU Instagram follows or followers.

Probably a better bench, too. Kansas is the clear #1 entering next season.

He feasted on Purdue at UM too. Averaged about 20-5-2 in 4 career games on 54% FG and 56% from 3 on 4 attempts/game. Rebound numbers were down, but only averaged more points against OSU in-conference.

Brylan Lanier has transferred to East Miss. CC, aka the original Last Chance U.

If we got him we'd have a four way battle for the starting SG spot, with Trey as the incumbent/favorite, and Mike S, CJ, and Jakai (in that order) as the challengers. Trey would be the best 20-25 mpg sixth man ever.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's our first for 2024. He constantly gushes about IU with knowledge, Kenya has ties to his AAU program, and his dad and Woody might have an NBA relationship. Love that his family moved away from Maryland - they were thought to be the primary competition when his family lived there.

“Indiana is one of the most historic basketball programs ever. They have been a blue-blood school, they win and develop players to get to the next level. With Coach Woodson, our relationship is great, and we are in constant communication. He also coached in the NBA as well so he knows what players need to do to be successful to get there as well.” https://stockrisers.com/s/489/top-30-incoming-senior-jaeden-mustaf-updates-recruitment

Really good event! If you are an IU fan and live around 2 hours from Huber's it is a must. Met X and Trey. Really cool autograph session at the end. Food was very good. Dolson had a few remarks and Fish came out to talk with Tom Allen and Coach Woodson. They did a player session with some other athletes in addition to Trey and X (Parrish, Jaylin Lucas, Matthew Bedford).

Hoosier Army just defeated German power Borussia Dortmund, 5-2. First match in TST history. Goals from Jeremiah Gutjahr, Thomas Warr, Ryan Wittenbrink (2), Josh Gatt. Hoosier Army has two more group stage games before potentially advancing to the 16-team knockout stage.

But an hour later

X taking one last crack at persuading TJD to take that COVID year. LOL.

I like listening to Woody talk in these things. Lots of coach speak, but he gets his point across. He has a real old school cadence to his media speak which I enjoy.

https://stockrisers.com/s/485/top-5-incoming-junior-jalen-haralson-updates-recruitment-talks-game Which schools do you feel are the most involved in your recruitment? “Indiana, Gonzaga, Duke, Purdue, UConn, Iowa, Auburn, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and some others.”

Plans on a June OV. https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/National-top-30-2024-prospect-Jaeden-Mustaf-schedules-Indiana-official-visit-Carmel-Christian-Boo-Williams-208780717/?fbclid=IwAR3pb84doEhmDfFz9x08pUGAaU721Jqneeg5lXjOnfOw8HIXFPE4afkLEhs https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-2024-guard-jaeden-mustaf-talks-indiana-visits-development/?fbclid=IwAR0RBf-0swtaORy2AhGvq3bGD-7uRyyB6gfttyRM6Kr5bcazmyjXzSv3_aI

https://www.on3.com/news/recruits-go-on-record-about-their-recruitment/ Notable IU mentions.