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  Read that Drake will be performing at BBM this year.  Hate to say it, but as a recruit that is a strong sell.

Different player and different situation, but in some ways this recruitment is reminiscent of Theo Pinson's from a few years back, hopefully the results are different!  Does anyone else get that vibe?

  This.  The only reason to follow a 2015 recruitment thread, the potential for MSB musings.

  Interesting comment by Kris Wilkes about half way down the twitter screenshot...     "Me you trae and Paul.  That would be Nasty"   Imagine a class of Wilkes, Porter, Trae Young and Paul Scruggs...that would indeed be nasty.   ::Takes Deep Breath::

I may be in the minority here, but I like what Ty Rogers brings to the table.  Yes, he can be a little wonky at times and I generally have no idea what he is talking about, but I can't remember a time when recruits posted graphics and artwork from the school prior to his arrival.   I have absolutely no idea what "Glo'd Up" means, but if De'Riante Jenkins likes it...I am on board!    Crimson Quarry retweeted De'Riante ‏@ImThat_Dude15  May 27 Picture IU Made

I generally do not put a whole lot of weight into the 247 Crystal Ball, but we picked up two predictions over the last two hours from Jerry Meyer and Drew Messmer.  Hopefully the commitment materializes!

Impressive set of offers for the kid-Nebraska, WVU, Iowa, and Cincy- as well!

  That will leave the program a few spots to go after the Bruce Brown's, Lamar Stevens's, and the Quentin Goodin's of the world...'16 is a great year for a 5/6 man class-lots of talent!

  Given the issues we have had in recent years retaining walk-on's year-to-year (not meant to flame anyone, just a casual observation), this sends a great message.  Come in, work hard, and if the chips fall...the program may be able to offer you a  B1G scholarship your senior year.

  Could be wrong here, but I get the impression that the program, like many others, has intentionally stayed out of Chicago due to the nature, $$$$$, of recruiting the region.  This is not to say recruiting in NY, Maryland, etc. is any cleaner, but dirty recruiting in Chicago seems to be a more accepted belief.     Izzo commented about recruiting the area earlier in the year, and his thoughts, in my mind, were very telling...   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2015/03/10/tom-izzo-michigan-state-recruiting/24709699/   "MSU reportedly was the longtime leader for the Chicago big man, but Alexander abruptly cut off contact in the fall of 2013 and committed to Kansas. Shortly after that, Izzo was asked at Big Ten basketball media day in Chicago about recruiting in that city. (He also had lost out on Chicagoans Jabari Parker (Duke, class of 2013), Jahlil Okafor (Duke, 2014) and Tyler Ulis (Kentucky, 2014)). "Good players, a lot of coaches, a lot of coaches and good players," Izzo said of recruiting Chicago, then added: "There's a lot of middlemen."

Mike Miller ‏@MikeMillerHT  3m3 minutes ago Lyonel Anderson named IU men's basketball strength coach. Comes to IU from University of Houston football. #iubb   Quick Bio... http://www.uhcougars.com/genrel/lyonel_anderson_881618.html Lyonel Anderson joined the Houston Sports Performance Department in January of 2014 as Associate Director of Sports Performance. Job responsibilities include training football and cross country groups and assisting in all aspects of the Cougar Sports Performance Department. Anderson arrived in Houston after spending two seasons as Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Indiana. Prior to Indiana, he spent two years in the same capacity at Rice. A tight end at Kansas from 2003-04, Anderson caught 43 passes for 485 yards and three touchdowns in 21 career games. Anderson signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals and was a member of the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants practice squads. He also played for the Arena Football League's Colorado Crush. His career in strength and conditioning began in 2008 as a graduate assistant at Kansas before a seasonal intern assignment with the Denver Broncos in 2008. Following his time in Denver, Anderson spent the 2009 season as Assistant Strength Coach for Football at Youngstown State. He earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from Kansas in 2008 and has one son, King.

Ran across this blurb earlier and thought it might interest some, Shooter (Coach McClain at UIC) received a commitment from '15 Dikembe Dixson, 3* SF, #220 overall on 24/7, from Kentucky earlier in the week.   http://247sports.com/Player/Dikembe-Dixson-37398   From very cursory analysis, I believe this might be the highest ranked recruit the program has received a commitment from in a decade or so.   Appreciate Coach McClain's work with our program, and I wish him the best at UIC!

Interesting note on Hoiberg...   Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  4m4 minutes agoManhattan, NY Fred Hoiberg reportedly told Cheick Diallo he couldn't guarantee he'd be the ISU coach in 2015-16 http://zagsblog.com/articles/with-thibodeau-out-iowa-states-holberg-remains-favorite-for-bulls-job/ … …  

Good read from SI about Shooter taking over at UIC.  Loved his take on building a culture where players "recruit" the community.     Wish him the best moving forward, I will be pulling for him!   http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/05/26/illinois-chicago-flames-coach-steve-mcclain-interview

Per the IndyStar, Hyron is heading to Trinity Valley C.C., good call HoosierRob and Pap   http://www.indystar.com/story/recruiting-central/2015/05/26/rosters-set-for-hoosiers-reunion-classic-on-june-5-at-knightstown/27961777/

While the drama with Davis and HMP was unfolding throughout the week I was amused that MSB's twitter feed was flooded with posts and pictures of him and his family having ice cream and being goofy at a local, hometown mall.   He seems to "get it," and I wouldn't be opposed to having him around for four years.

Wonder what Moses Abraham is up to?  I mean he has to have some eligibility left, right?   http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=209578308

Interesting tweet from our friend "in the gym" make of it what you will...   User Actions  Following You Don't Know Me‏@Janitorinthegym 2nd mistake? doubt it..Hanner skipped treatments on MLK to go to bars..that was when CTC put him off the bench to focus #iubb what a joke

This is new...are you tracking this CCG?    Alex Bozich retweeted Marcus R. Fuller ‏@GophersNow  7h7 hours ago Heard #Gophers 2015 PF target & ex-#VCU recruit Jordan Murphy enjoyed his Minnesota visit. Could possibly visit Indiana for last official.

Alex Bozich retweeted     Brad Winton ‏@JucoRecruiting  17m17 minutes ago Indiana is the latest school to show interest in Cullen Russo (6'9/F/2015) of New Mexico JC.       New name on the radar, interesting offers coming out of prep school (Miami, Western Kentucky, Drake, and St. Bonnie) and current interest from Minnesota and Texas Tech http://247sports.com/Player/Cullen-Russo-27167?Institution=24726

Somewhat related, what is the consensus regarding the expected size of the 2016 class?  Spitballing here, but I would guess 5-7 replacements for...Yogi, Z, Hanner, Troy, Jimbo, Transfer(s).

I may regret posting this, but here goes...a close friend on campus mentioned that Yogi and Devin signed a lease at 10th and College (newer B'ton apartments near the square for you old timers  :wink: ) this past week for the upcoming school year.  Make of it what you will.

In other news, we picked up a Crystal Ball pick for Mulder.  Interesting timing...http://247sports.com/Player/Mychal-Mulder-77806

Take it for what it's worth, there has been crystal ball movement (including Jerry Meyer) for Swanigan to Cal.     Spitballing here, but maybe a Cuonzo Martin connection to Roosevelt Barnes?   http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Caleb-Swanigan-at-Homestead-49175/CurrentExpertPredictions

Would have loved to have had Tum Tum and Marvin this year, great job recruiting by Izzo.