BubbleKnuts

88-86 MVS

Yes. best friend.

Rebounding won it for us. Free throws need work, it could've been over sooner instead of going to OT. Exciting start to the season.

They need to quit talking about OG playing football. He's a baller!!!

Bridges looks like a man among boys. God I knew that kid was special.. really wanted him.

I can't sleep! Game day!

Cool! From film he looks athletic and has pretty good vision. Add 10-15 lbs and there we go.

I remember when OG was in that project column.

Yeah, looking forward to the MSU games. Eh, McQuaid may be a good choice for SG, kid has great intangibles and can light it up..

Excellent passer, smooth, good IQ and a pick pocket on D? Yeah, I want this kid.

So much more quality development and potential realization and in turn, utilization,

Relaaax. No commitment anywhere yet.

Don't forget about D Green.. I predict he will be our sleeper. I'm confident in Crean's recruits whether they're 1st in their class or 500th. There's a reason he gets paid what he does. Risks, motives, strategy placement and criteria all fall into his line of work. I want Crean to do great things and I always have.. he can recruit with the best, and knows how to develop. Let's be honest, the dude can run an offense.. grade school to NBA level. And there are shining glimpses in his tenure. Actually a lot of shine imo. He's running the program correctly and from what I know 100% clean. I'm more partial to him than a lot of fans. He's our coach, get used to it. Could be better? Eh... perhaps, but it could be so much worse. Look, We aren't in the 80s anymore. Everything changes. Time just faded us and scorched us, but he we are Ranked in preseason year in and year out.. But Indiana Basketball has awakened from its slumber and Creans the alarm clock. He just needs to clap louder;)

I can't help but to think.. the last time we had a strong, small forward as the only senior, You guys know who I am talking about. Same caliber recruit out of HS and a player all about intangibles. We had a great PG/C and an experienced couple of players, but it ended quite sourly. Here's to hope. I'm 100 percent confident in this team. Just weary... and superstitious..

Well, I think it's safe to say that if Calipari has just an average team (Average for Kentucky), Crean has got the advantage against him. Cal goes after playmakers, smooth, smart players, and the guys that will get into the NBA the easiest. Crean goes after solid shooters, quick players who have chemistry with teammates and players who have the intangibles that he specifically can coach THROUGH HIS SYSTEM. What I am saying I that the recruiting strategies can speak for itself on the court, in many instances. Not just talent.. Cal has a weak underbelly and Coach Crean sees it like a blinding target.

Hmm.. a trend? Those teams usually aren't too bad in the tournament.

I'm still pulling for Wilkes.

KW. K-Dub.

Especially considering WF got smashed by NC State today.

I was thinking the same thing. Speed training and squats is exactly what he needs. Has potential to be a slower shorter Thon Maker.

Right now, seemingly we have a replacement for Collin in Durham. Durham probably considerably more athletic, longer, but not as strong or tall. But the intangibles Collin has shown.. Scrappy, strong, sacrifices every way he physically can to help his team. (How many times has that dude jeopardized his career taking hard injuries in practice? That knee in the ribs from Troy early last year probably felt like getting a rifle blast to the diaphragm.) He will need to quarterback this team next year. Anyways, Whether Durham is consistent out on the perimeter CURRENTLY... accuracy will go a long way when Coach Buckley levels you up. I'm thinking recruiting wise- 1 PG (Waters Plz? Although I like Beatty too, I just think Waters will just fall right into Creans style like a perfect little peg) 2 SF/PF (Wilkes, Smith, Tucker) 1 or 2 PF/ C (Bamba, Jackson) Crean can snag those uncommitted five stars in the spring too. I'm optimistic. Could be a stellar class

No good..

Good points. Another thing is how much zone will Coach Transfer play? That could change the line up and spots a bit.

Yeah, we have a more traditional team. 3 solid F/C sophomores who have big expectations. (Best class in Creans tenure?) I said it last year, but only next year will tell. Senior Collin and junior guards with some bench fire from Deron, Cujo and McSwain. 1. Rojo/Newkirk 2. JBJ/Cujo Now we get a bit..hmm.. 3.Collin/Juwan 4.OG/McSwain And of course.. 5. Thomas/Deron Lotta promise.

Ohh.. Geez!