Stuhoo

  It's not just their battlecry.

    Since last night that decision has been delayed without a time frame.

Boo Williams AAu + Huntington Prep + unofficial visit on his own dime. We've got a legit chance to reel in a good one.   CuJo + Miles Bridges. or Tony Carr + Lamar Stevens   Good times

We need a pg, maybe two in this class.   Brown, CuJones, or Carr need to be part of the equation.

Yes, please.

  Yes: It's 18"w X 24"D X 19" H if assembled correctly, which I can never seem to do.   By the way, "Godmorgan" is gonna be a helluva player for the Hoosiers by the time he's a junior, unless, of course, he's a bedspread.

QUIZ TIME!!!!   One set of words consists of expressions used by Ty Rogers on IUmbb Snapchat, and the other set are currently featured items from IKEA!   Choo-choo-choose which is which:   A: Sonningem Datdude Lookatfresh Cantstop Pullupflame   B: Nockeby Solvinden Sultan Godmorgan Askvol   Thanks for playing; the winners get either an inside look at IU's bball summer work, or a multi-step assembly night stand...your choice!!

  Is it "ok to have...one and dones" now and then?  I suppose so.   However, I BY FAR prefer a group of players that have:   Intentions of completing a college degree, A real connection to the university, A real, extended connection to their teammates, and A life among the student population - not in some 'chef-catered players lodge'   Damn straight that's what I prefer.   That's what makes my IU degree and the IU degrees of Oladipo, Hulls, Ferrell, Woodson, Smart, etc, etc, etc, etc the product of a common rooting interest and collegiate connection. That's what makes a UK fan and Teague, Lyles, Bledsoe, etc, etc, etc, etc in a position of passing sports vagabonds and cash-centric mercenaries.

  I'm sure we reached out to gauge interest...   But, Jamal Murray wants to play one year of college ball, be a focal point of the offense at PG (preferably) or the SG, and then go to the NBA as fast as he possibly can.   Not a good fit at IU (w/Yogi, JBJ, and RoJo), and not a good fit for IU (in my opinion - no real interest in university life).

  Last season for AE:   12 minutes per game, 26% from 3pt, 38% from the floor, more turnovers than assists.   Nice guy and good teammate? Sure. A positive contributor on the court?  Not quite, and no better with Butler than he was with us.

    Uhmmmm...shouldn't you be a player in the mold of...Mike Woodson?!?

  Nice kid - humble and happy Says his biggest strength is passing Cited IU first in his long list of suitors Named IU as one of three recruiting him hardest An offer from IU was "an eye opener" Getting the Troy Williams comparisons from CTC   Good stuff!

As long as Troy Williams and Yogi Ferrell aren't anywhere to be found, these mocks are all good.

My loyalty to BtownBanners is completely established:   When I first saw this news, my first reaction was "I hope Alaska Hoosier won't take this too hard".

  As long as you don't have Wesley Snipes' tax planner and Coverdale's dietician, that should work well.

On the court I am a cross between Tim Priller, Pistol Pete Maravich, Jaybob, and Krusty the Clown.   Oh wait...for real? Long arms, a little undersized as a rec league forward at 6'0". mediocre shooting form, good help defender, pick setter, and floor runner. I'd say a shorter Jarred Odle.

  To guarantee a conviction, because ya never know what jurors might do. To avoid the testimony of an informant who will have his credibility tested. To avoid cross examination of the police's practices. They will get their credibility tested too. To gain Allen's cooperation against Allen's supplier and co-conspirators. To save State Attorney Office and law enforcement time, resources, and money that can now be used toward other cases.

     

  You are usually quite quick on the uptake!  Brain toots are absolutely a drag on the system.

  That's why it's ironic.

Quoteth Antonio Allen on Snapchat:     "If you knew (where) I came from and all the trouble I was in when I was younger you can see I did a 360 and I am BLESSED thank you GOD."     Ahhhh, irony, 'tis a beautiful thing.

Puhlease.   There is plenty of time to be a student, have incredible athletic talent, show up for all practices on time, and still sling drugs.   Surprising? No Shocking? Just a little.   Narcotics dealers are out there. Being an IU athlete does not disqualify a kid from being one. Informants are everywhere. When you push coke and heroin someone's gonna tell law enforcement that you're in the game eventually. Probably sooner rather than later.   Bye bye Antonio. You are not unusual, and it appears that you are now in the process of having the common drug dealer life experiences.

Got you guys a juicy little Tuesday bit:   Per Fansided at Sports Illustrated, "StraightHoops.com is the website that predicted correctly many of this years recruits decisions on where they went to school. I believe the only one they got wrong, was they said Jaylen Brown would go to Kentucky." StraightHoops.com says Thon is down to two (and speculates ASU for now):   "Thon Maker is another x-factor that could drastically impact college hoops next season. Maker is one of the great mysteries of the last 10 years in college basketball recruiting. In the national spotlight basically since he's been in this country - and featured widely on YouTube highlight videos - Maker has traveled around the globe more than Anthony Bourdain. After being born in Sudan and growing up in Uganda, Maker attended grade school in Australia before moving to the United States. He then attended two schools in Louisiana before settling down - for a bit, in Virginia and enrolling at the Carlisle School in Martinsville where he played his freshman and sophomore years of high school basketball. This past season, however, Maker moved again, transferring to the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario - yes, the same school as Jamal Murray. At 7'1" & 210 lbs, Maker has been compared to everyone from Kevin Garnett to Anthony Davis. Not yet quite at either of their levels at this stage, Maker does combine guard like skills with the size of a center - just like both KG and AD. However, Maker has been a bit inconsistent, showing flashes of both brilliance and mediocrity at times. Nevertheless, there are many suitors for this 7-footer who has guard-like ball handling skills, a perimeter jumper, phenomenal shot blocking instincts and incredible footwork. While he holds offers from most of the big players, the consensus seems to be that it is down to Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana and Arizona State, with the Hoosiers and Sun Devils clearly leading the pack. To make a prediction here by us would be sheer speculation. We cannot offer any insight into where Maker will eventually end up, but we will say this: if it is truly down to Indiana and Arizona State, as reported, Maker will be Bobby Hurley, Jr.'s first major commit. ​"

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  2016 will not be a down year.