TrueHoosier62

Given the last 30 years of mediocrity, and piss-poor coaching, I'd just be happy if at the end of the year we could say the team was better on the last day of the season than they were on the first. I'll be happy if they show noticeable improvement on the offensive end, and put forth even a modicum of effort defensively. I'd be ecstatic if we make the tournament, but not that disappointed if we don't, so long as a foundation is being built for future success, and that should be evident by next March.

And a southpaw!

He's got nice, consistent form to his shot; comes off his hand, really clean. Some of his shots look like he he has range as far back as Ellettsville. Helluve nice scoop shot too. I don't know about his speed of foot, but he gives his best when he's on the floor, and that's better than what we've seen in some time.

The new approach to college athletics, gets seedier by the day.

Indiana football landed a verbal commitment from Center Grove offensive lineman C.J. Scifres today. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/06/14/iu-football-recruiting-5-commits-including-center-grove-cj-scifres/84211916007/

I wonder if the state of Indiana still annually produces some of the country's finest basketball players? Somehow, I don't think we do, or certainly not to the degree we once did. Consequently, talent will need to be recruited wherever it may be found. If it's here, great. If not, well...

Are you talking about him saying, "Hey b!tch, go make me a ham samich"?

Come on children, play nice. Don't make daddy have to go and get the leather strap and duct tape.

There will never be another Peter Jurkin. Message boards simply do not get fodder like that, twice in a lifetime.

The lust for money destroys. It just does.

What was that belief that Bob Knight imparted to Connie Chung, many years ago? To paraphrase, if there's nothing you can do about your situation, you may as well enjoy the ride. Not saying we shouldn't be cognizant of what's transpiring, but there's nothing we can do about the hiring, recruiting or portaling process, so we may as well enjoy the ride.

Random thoughts: I wonder if Luke Goode felt misunderstood, playing for Mike Woodson? I wonder if Victor Oladipo felt misunderstood playing for Tom Crean? I wonder what's more important; the five best black players, the five best white players or the five best players? Does the culture one comes from matter more or less than the culture that must be developed in the locker room between kids from all backgrounds? I wonder if we added Cooper Flagg and Liam McNeely to next year's team, if we'd still be having this conversation? I wonder when this world is going to finally get past the color of someone's skin?

Bit of an odd question, but knowing CDD's history, his WV team's style of play and construct, and knowing who we currently have committed to being on the team for next season, who do you see as being a good fit, and necessary addition? I think sometimes, each of us look at stats and stars to determine who we might like to see come here, but I'm not convinced that CDD, much like Cignetti, thinks along those lines.

Everyone just needs to chill. I've no doubt that CDD will pull together a complete roster by the time practices start. It'll most likely have fewer NBA wannabees, fewer lazyasses, more role players, and the potential to look like an actual "team", by the end of next season. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

Well no one deserves Dix more than Illinois.