HoosierTrav

I've been an IU fan for as long as I can remember but have only been following recruiting very heavily since 2007. One thing I've learned? We always think that we have a shot at these whopper classes that only Duke, UK, and KU get, and the reality is always much different than our expectations.  We should be happy to add Eron Gordon.  4* in state kid. Kid can score against anyone. We are going to regret not getting him when we miss on guys like Rawle Alkins and Bruce Brown.

Disappointed. Worst of all three shoe companies and trending downward in terms of popularity.

I honestly like the pickup. We will need him and we are delusional to think that we are filling these 4-6 spots with most of the kids we seem to think we are getting. Going to be a lot of broken hearts by the time this class rounds out. I learned my lesson from the 2014 class.

Never said Trimble wasn't very good. He's just not as good as Yogi. I hate the logic you're using. Dez Wells wasnt great. He was good. Not sure why he's part of the equation. I could say Yogi had to get Blackmon enough shots, or Troy involved, but I didnt. Yogi is the better player. The stats prove it. ESPECIALLY the head to head statistics between the two. Maryland has the better team but Indiana has the best PG in the league.

co-sign.

Graduated from Elmhurst in 2005.

Played with James Hardy. Played against Chris Kramer.

The hype says he's there. The numbers head to head dont.

Yogi or Valentine

I cant possibly give it to him when he's not even the best at his position.

Yogi is the only player I can remember watching who caused a Rick Pitino team to abandon their press and sprint back down the floor, after Yogi caught the inbounds pass. He is literally a one man press break. Can anyone point out one single time where Yogi succumbed to pressure behind the 10 second line? I cant think of one time in his career. On the other hand, I still have nightmares about the number of times Jordan Hulls turned the ball over from full court pressure.

. Preach!

Like for everyone who mentions Brad Stevens. If a thread is gonna get derailed, then by golly, derail in the name of B. Steve.

Just gonna leave this here.... http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/8/6/9101793/adidas-nations-kobi-simmons-lonzo-ball-gary-trent-jr

. Agreed.

. Speculation. A lot of that swirling around. Arizona has been heavily recruiting 2 other forwards in his class. I think he is looking to go somewhere where his impact can be felt immediately, without sharing a ton of mins. That's my guess.

Apparently I need to stab someone to get my rep up.

Still not changing my avi....... Keeping the dream alive.

I just came.........to the conclusion that that would be awesome.

I wanted Leaf more than any kid in 2016

. Fired man walking.

. As well as myself. So bush league IMO.

Well put. I admit, I didnt even attempt to look at it from that perspective. Here's to hoping we can find someone equal;y as talented.

It' a harsh reality that we live in. Indiana Basketball is no longer a giant in the CBB world. A lot has to change for us to get back. I cant believe I'm saying this but I feel really bad for Crean. The guy has an incredible eye for talent in many fields. The fact that elite teams continue to poach our personnel each offseason speaks to just how dialed in he is, in regards to talent recognition. It has to feel frustrating for him to constantly have to search for replacements organically, while others just cherry pick from the top crop. 

  Although I believe its fair to favor Maryland in the B1G, I think this is going to end up a year where 3 teams share the title. The 2013 IU team was a much better team than this Maryland team IMO and they were 1 game better than Michigan. No way Maryland wins the league by 2-3 games. No chance. If that happens, I will cancel all of my social media accounts and disappear from the digital world forever. Thats a promise. Maryland is going to get exposed this year. I dont buy Melo Trimble as player of the year. He's not even the best PG in his league.  I dont buy Maryland as the best team in the nation. Purdue was snubbed.