Walking Boot of Doom

Based on 247 rankings, 13 of Indiana's best 25 recruits since rankings began will be on the team next year. The 2019 class has the 2nd, 6th, 7th, and 11th best Indiana recruits all-time. 9 of those 13 are 2018 or 2019 recruits - the future is ripe with potential. This does not include Tuttle.

I mean, at this point he has DWade, Vic, and a decent number of other NBA players to his name. He has some legitimate cred when it comes to getting kids to the NBA. In this case, the kid is also from ATL. That said, Crean will create some good Georgia teams and make some noise at UGA. It’s what he does. However, we’ll see if he learned from his time at Indiana... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I don't mind that line of thought. Indiana fans are incredibly vocal. Going to get called out when we're wrong.

I spent time looking for that the other day and couldn’t find it - glad you mentioned/remember that. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Positionless or not, you’re going to have games where you need a Davis or big guy to park in the paint and protect the basket. Interesting development - Davis leaving? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

If Armaan is ready to contribute next year as a shooter that will add a lot to our offense. Would be a really great development. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Thanks for breaking that down - love that Archie can make those kinds of adjustments to his scheme. He’s clearly a talented coach, but more importantly it seems he’s someone capable of growing. That’s why I’m so optimistic about him long term. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Nah. It’s just blind. You go through so much effort to defend Dakich. You claim to have common sense and speak the truth, but you can’t see this? Come on. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Blind ignorance. Come on man... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

He’s pissed cuz Archie took it to him in East Lansing and will deal him another blow when Keion commits. Izzo is a scumbag too. Look at the stuff that’s gone on in his program with zero consequences... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

“Indiana is dealing with a bad approach” or “Indiana is dealing with a bad coach” is a shot at Archie either way. Was that completely out of the blue? What was the context? His co-announcer seemed confused as **** as to where that came from. In short, shove it Jockich. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

HEY @ YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE “When you take over a program, you've got to look at the big picture,” he said, “and the big picture is (recruiting) classes upon classes upon classes and development upon development.” Straight from Archie’s mouth. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Screw it - run both Moore and Jake at the 5 till they’re both fouled out. Gotta keep Morgan out of foul trouble, and he’s not going to stop them inside anyway. Save Juwan! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

It used to be, until guys realized there’s no loyalty on the other side either. It’s like any of us scrubs changing jobs. Some people find the right situation for them and ride it out, others have to go find it. End of the day, I love watching the Warriors. It’s unreal team basketball. They’ve created an amazing roster with superstars but also guys like Green who know their role and play it. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I don’t think it’s pathetic. These guys are having the time of their lives. GS still built it the right way through good drafts and great front office management of their player signings. The Boogie signing is a fluke because he was injured and knew AD was leaving. He’s going to get a huge contract elsewhere next year. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Pap - Do it. You could likely partner with 247 or such as they have a vast database and the resources to keep the data refreshed. Pitch the concept of D&A (not DNA...) as a service to programs - could be a differentiator especially for mid-majors needing every advantage to succeed in recruiting. Ready or not, humans and how things work are becoming more and more predictable using analytics and AI powered models. However, Dakich and his eye tests will continue to reign supreme on the Twitter scoreboard. Joking aside, as Trav mentioned above, powerful analytics and deeper knowledge will only empower those with the ability to identify the right talent even more. Improvements in programs recruiting the right players would only improve the quality of college basketball as a whole.

Interesting look at the financials - specifically the growth of the athletic budget under Glass. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I'd prefer some new material outta you for Valentine's.

I’d be willing to bet this was planned in the off season. I think our fan base and the program are on completely different wave lengths. Both are not happy with the current product, one has complete confidence this is a minor hurdle on the road to success. We’ll see, but I’m honestly excited to see some new uniforms! I’d rather watch wins, but no reason to not enjoy whatever other positives come along the way. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

You don’t enjoy watching arguably the greatest team ever? Odd. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Guys, this stuff is planned out well in advance. It’s not like Indiana got together with Adidas last week and said, “hey things are really sad here, can we do a uni redesign?! That’ll fix it.” Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Dakich: “I know what’s best for Indiana and they’re messing it all up!” Also Dakich: “Perennial choke job Steve Alford, who can’t win with some of the most talented teams in the country, is our solution!” Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Man. He’s gonna be a solid Hoosier. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Jerome being back would be a difference maker for sure. A lineup of 5 - TJD, 4 - Hunter, 3 - Keion, 2 - Al, 1 - Phin would be sweet.

A proven mediocre coach and unproven entertainment personality?