WayneFleekHoosier

Hysterics said today it was high 4’s. And roster could near 20 in total although probably short of that.

Agree with this. I like 8 or 9 man rotations. Hated when would woody would platoon or try to run 10. However, an open competition for those spots from 13 capable members will yield a better team than intentionally filling spots 11-13 with intentionally lesser talent. Try to find the Juco kid that might pop, or a Foriegn kind with attributes or something because you never know. Wagler from Illinois is a good example of ‘you never know’. Find players and fill the spots let practice figure out your best.

Rabjohns doubled down today on Hoosier Hysterics. Said the 11th spot is a backup big and spots 12 and 13 are practice players that they expect to be better than Walk ons. I guess we find out how locked in Rabjohns is.

I can remember wanting him as a recruit. I thought he would be good.

I call them like I see them. Rabjohns doesn’t speak for the team, but with Carr running things, Rabjohns speaks for the team again, as he once did. Holding the spots to fill later doesn’t bother me. But his statement did. It’s not the way to roster build. I certain a room of basketball minds can figure this out. Unless we are truly out of money. In which case, we did what we could, and I’ll live.

If we sign a 3 unplayable players to cap the roster in the name of kumbaya roster chemistry I’ll be an unhappy camper. But that’s par for the course, so it’ll be what it’ll be.

My take is this was done as a feel good to the Freshman and Sisley. KennyJ is posting highlight videos of all the freshman today too. Its just a weird phrasing. It indicates your top 10 is selected. It’s competitive sports. You fill 12 or 13 spots. It’s a team. You compete. The heart of the team is ALL 12 or 13 guys. It’s a settling mentality. I believe it’s to make the freshman and Sisley camps feel good a about not being recruited over. And I get that. Because that’s how things work these days with promises and what not. Just makes the job harder when you cap your recruiting level based on roster perception before they ever hit the court.

Im sure they are. Still handicapping themselves by even thinking in those terms. Should be scouring the recruiting to find an unheralded guy that ends up surprising. Heart of team and starters should not be predetermined. Add talent until you can’t and let the best man win.

Agreed, the spots will get filled. But making that statement seems like a settle. Always be looking for ways to improve the roster.

It’s handicapping yourself by the level of player they are looking for if the “heart of the team” is already determined. 6 of our 10 players have real question marks on what they can contribute. Should be in on guys that are hungry to earn a spot in the top 8. The the best players rise to the top. Therefore handicapping ourselves.

Agree. He factors in returning stats and coaching success. Both if of those factors knock us back. It definitely isn’t a top 5 team. Or even a top 10 team. 15-35 will feel about right. We have a lot of question marks we are counting on still. Sisley, Lindsay, Harris, and 3 freshmen. 6 of our core 10 have question marks.

Yeah, I think you are right. But i think it’s handicapping yourself.

And Yigi is an absolute fouling machine.

Agreed. I like keeping a spot or maybe 2 open to fill with Euro or something else. Defintely need a playable big. I think Moody needs to play some. But fill the roster and let the cream rise to the top. Transfer rate is always gonna be high no matter what. Don’t handicap yourself.

Rabjohns says heart of the roster is set. Big depth. I think this is a mistake. This will require a few of the freshman being ready to contribute. And provides little depth in case if injuries. I realize it’s hard to keep 11-13 happy but keeping happy vs little injury depth is a big concern. Anyway, impact guys are likely, unless we get an above average big man still.

Thats my wish. And fully agree.

Baba miller back in the portal. I like his game, but I don’t think we can look at this level of player unless our pitch is different.

Are They gonna grandfather This 5 years of eligibility and screw an entire class of players? Would be a nightmare and schools deserve more warning if so.

Evan Miya only has us at 35. I think returning minutes/stats are a factor and coaching. Lower than I’d guess though.

Rice and K9 really let that class down. Plus the coaching. But the guards on that team were terrible. We ultimately ended up being better with Gallo/Leal/Goode. I can kinda see how the scout missed Rice. He should have been better. K9 never looked good to me. He was mocked NBA draft by some that transfer off season. Strange. Plus the team and coaches weren't on the same page. I'm a little nervous about our guards in this portal class. But Burton>>>Rice even during "scout timing" and Mustaf>K9. With Lindsay and Harris being more the wildcards to me.

Moving my 20 percent to 85 percent. Other teams will make moves to move up but it seems we will have enough. I hope. At least we have the caliber of team to be considered. And that is more important at the heart of things.

Saw that. I know most you don’t care but this stuff is important for a variety of reasons. Have to follow up with enough on court success too, of course. But changing of narratives need to happen and you have to start somewhere. Offseason winning is the first step.

This is where I stand. Also the 4/5 is strong at the starter spots but besides, Sisley at the 4 we don’t have a backup for that spot. Manhertz(sp?). I think we need another good 4/5. Especially in case of an injury. And we have lots of potential at the 2/3. Most of our roster. Mustaf will play a lot. The better of Lindsay/Harris will play a lot.

I’m with ya on Sykes. Big time. Just not sure where the minutes come from. Sounds like the third surprise is in store. Last 2 spots being held for Euros.

I feel like we have 8 rotational pieces already in play. That’s more or less what we will roll with. 8-10 early. Another Big, big guy is needed. And maybe a another PG type.