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The fact that he only has one year of eligibility left does scare me a bit. Usually takes guys a year to adjust to competition when they make a huge jump. But since he will be in a reserve role prob not a huge deal.

He certainly had a tough year. But 83rd percentile in scoring from off-ball screens. Woody better run some screens for this man.

Sorry for getting this off track. FIRE WOODY

I am not talking about where the money comes from and if that is problematic. That is not how this conversation got started. Zach Edey was covered relentlessly this season by EVERYONE in and out of college basketball. To think he would make a nominal amount for his name, is silly. Regardless of who pays him or how he is paid. That's really the only point I was trying to make.

But if people feel that is all name image and likeness is Idk what to tell them.

Says who? NIL is nothing more than someone getting money for their own personal worth on the market. That is exactly what this is.

I don't think it has anything to do with loving NIL or not. It was bizarre that they could not make money off their OWN NAMES. That doesn't make them professional or amateur (which was always a silly argument) it just makes them like everyone else.

I am curious as to why you thought, college basketball players who are quite literally on TV and advertised as much if not more than most celebrities, would be paid a nominal amount for their NIL?

Agreed. A coach who adjusts his style to his roster, and to just plain win. Plus he's a good interview.

I have been vocal as well that Conwell was my first choice because he is a "shooter" but more than that. So I agree there. I do think the delayed timing of Conwell entering the portal has hurt our chances. I can't fault the staff for looking elsewhere rather than be left holding the bag, literally. Reneau as the main option at the 5 scares me. Not a rebounder, not a shot blocker, and a fouler. Not a good combo. But he is a machine otherwise.

Yep, that too. Which was a product of the dynamic guards/wings.

I mean, I think it depends on the "shooter" It is just my opinion but... I would personally rather have guards/wings who can score at all three levels and a 5 as the priority over everyone else. Once those are filled, then you add a guy who can stretch the floor as his role. Just looking at the National Championship game, Loyer and Karaban were the best shooters on the floor. They had little to no impact in that game. Did they help their teams get there? of course. But it was the dynamic guards and dominant post players that made them so good.

If he wants to stay at the power conference level, he isn’t starting. So it makes sense for him to still visit

May 1. But that only applies to undergrads, grad transfers can still enter after that.

The top 7 includes: 6 players who averaged double figure points last year 2 first team all-conference players 2 conference freshmen of the year 1 all-conference honorable mention 2 McDonald's All-Americans Experience, talent, production. We see you Woody, prove it to us.

Because there always has to be something to complain about... Fans been asking to play the game like other blue bloods for 20 years. IU starts playing the game, fans still complain. Yeesh Welcome to IU Oumar!

Jeff’s internet must be on dial up too. Few weeks late on this one Jeffrey

lol

Can't believe that $1.2 million offer was still good after he left campus. Take it or leave it, we got others.

I am usually pretty optimistic. But I have seen this play out too many times...

I hope Woody calls him Lame Because that's what he is

That’s a good sign.

I haven't seen higher than 6 million mentioned from anyone with credibility. Not saying it isn't true, but there is a reason IU has a chance to land the top portal class along with paying MR, MM, and TG. The NIL money is prob top 3. Edit: Trilly has backed up this amount and Rabby has continuously stated IU will not get outbid by anyone for a player it truly wants.

I just remember him going down with an injury when Iowa played IU in Bloomington. That feels like another lifetime ago. I thought it was the Romeo year, but after looking up CJ's stats it must have been TJD's freshman season.

No way? lol I haven't looked this up but he has to be like 28 by now. Edit: He will be 25 this summer