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L M A O this rocks

Maybe. That worked just fine in the end, as he left a spot that became Mgbako’s. If anyone got burned by that it was someone whose name rhymes with Reff Jabjohns I think

I find it genuinely interesting that we haven’t even heard much in the way of rumor this week regarding IU’s pursuit to use their final grant. We know they’ll do so, and there are some players in the portal they’ve pursued, but none who’ve visited: the Caleb Love Zoom call the first time ‘round, Tyrin Lawrence’s unrequited interest. And of course Love is back on the board now, but other than sort of speculative “watch Mizzou and IU” sort of stuff there hasn’t been reported movement there. If I had to venture a guess, there might be mutual interest with a combine prospect and they’re awaiting decision(s) after the withdrawal date, plus I’d imagine they might see if the distance between them and Love has changed in the last month (though I think @RaceToTheTop made a good case he probably lands somewhere where lots of shots and backcourt minutes are available). Anyway, I’m confident there’s a plan — this offseason has gone better than anyone could’ve reasonably hoped, and in many ways talent begets talent. Just interesting that it’s been quiet, whether because they await combine decisions or are simply working low key and (a la Walker) maybe we’ll just learn day of that someone’s on campus. And even that interest had been rumored, via Trilly!

I think clearly he was admitted, but UM’s policies meant he’d be further from graduation than many other places, which could be an NCAA SAP issue.

Is everyone just glossing over this or am I losing my mind

Great pull, yes, think so

Michigan’s transfer policies relevant to this recruitment (and Terrence Shannon, etc.) are explained here: https://mgoblog.com/content/exit-he-arrived-caleb-love Best to not besmirch the student here, I think. And no, not a bad look for IU to take credits UM doesn’t take.

I love that CMW — or more likely, whoever manages his socials — called MM “son” here

As with the Dickinson transfer, we can all agree that this is funny at UM’s expense

Mizzou was my first thought too, though don’t they have about 12 guys 6’4” and under already, all of whom want 18 shots a game?

This has been speculated for awhile, yeah. Jace finishes I think, NBA has long had interest…

Mom knows ball

A couple points here: some turnover is part of the college game now. It’s fine. As Stuhoo said, IU didn’t lose anyone that really kneecapped them. See the first tweet here, to lose NO ONE would be a top 1% outcome. I feel a little bad for the players who’ve previously transferred who are having a tough time getting a landing spot…but they probably should’ve known this was a possibility, and it’s a strong signal for the future that you can’t just jump around every offseason.

Fwiw Cass Tech is pretty traditionally strong in football.

Just want to say for posterity that this was an all-timer of a thread from the first post on.

Yeah I think they’re aiming for a starter-caliber 2, but even a depth guy like Purdue had with David Jenkins last offseason would be beneficial

I’m hooting and hollering, thinking about Mackenzie in the strong side corner while X comes around double drag screens from Ware and Reneau

They’re both playing up, right? Does Sisley bring anything on defense? The proof is in the pudding as a scorer and rebounder.

Great credit to those in the know to honor his desire to keep it tight-lipped

Shooting tends to translate up a level, I think he’s viable if the staff thinks he can guard. Might like his skill set PLUS more dribble creation but the portal isn’t create-a-player.

Hubert Davis has been almost comically loathe to trust his bench despite stocking it with the usual UNC collection of top 100 dudes. Quite possible Dunn and Puff Johnson etc. are very good but what they’ve shown isn’t enough for anyone to know.

Same lineup with Trey instead of Walker obviously sacrifices height and length but will actually play. And it’s going to just python-squeeze opposing offenses to death.

This is true, I guess a better way to frame Ware and especially Mgbako is that they’re the proof of JHS’s impact.

Plus I think MSU’s done and IU probably has one more to add

Yeah, great point. Much easier to find up-transfer guards that can contribute than big, skilled wings.