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Not likely to be IU per Rabjohns

It’s not that serious lol

Agree with others that this is for the Dickinson and Edey types of the BIG, as well as a good practice guy for TJD/Race/Duncomb to go against. I like that he’ll have 2 years because I think we’ll be without both TJD and Race after this year. He’s a lot bigger and a better rebounder/shot blocker than Brunk, so definitely an upgrade there. What I don’t get is what he sees personally as a fit here. He was playing starter minutes at USF and he’ll likely get 10 minutes tops here. Doesn’t make much sense to me but I’ll take him if he buys in

Well, looks like I need an avatar change

That’s fine. It’s my opinion and I stick by that

This isn’t an exact science business. I have never once mentioned they are right 100% of the time because that is impossible. I respect their opinions because this is their job. They have been doing it for years and years and are good at it if you pay attention. They will miss yes. I mean, I know everyone loves to hate Snow but he just got a job at Penn State as recruiting coordinator for them. Who is the head coach at PSU? Shrewsberry who was previously on Purdue’s staff that everyone envies so much. He thought enough of snow to give him that position. That doesn’t happen if he isn’t good at his job. There’s an amazing poster on Peegs named iuphilly who has done tons of research on rankings and his research constantly shows you need guys in the sweet spots of 30-80 with others sprinkled in as well to become a championship contender. As far as the gonzaga and Villanova stuff, that kind of “contact” happens all the time. You check in on a player but never offer. Think we’ll ever offer Leland walker or Tayshawn Comer? No. They’re down the list backup plans but have been mentioned with IU. Like I said, I have nothing against Braden Smith. He’s a good player and sounds like a good kid. But we need top talent and from listening to people who do this as their job, he isn’t the guy we need to get to the promised land.

All I see here is ignorance and a straight up refusal to recognize when you could be wrong. No one here is saying Braden Smith is a bad player. We just want better. There is evidence out there that people are laying in front of you and you’re just like...nah I’m right not of that matters. No point in debating any longer

Whatever you want to think but that’s an extremely ignorant viewpoint. Go into anyone’s profession that’s done it for years and try telling them that. You think it’s generic because you don’t want to believe it because you like the player. Simple as that

You know exactly what I mean. Come on man

Top 50 players more often than not play to their ranking, which isn’t the case as much with guys outside the top 100. There will always be outliers. With Smith, Rabjohns has said he struggles to deal with length at times and the length he is facing isn’t near what he will face in the big ten. I want the guys like Trimble that can break down the D and not have to worry about length at that level. It’s just where I’m at. Bob knight’s way is not today’s way. Nova also built up most of there teams with guys in the top 30-80, so you’re kind of making my point here.

This is perfectly stated and exactly where I’m at as well. We just need a talent infusion right now and we’re on our way to getting it but I just don’t see the need to take a scholly up with someone like Smith when the transfer portal will be a game changer moving forward

This is the PG we need for 2022. Hope Woodson can snag him

Just realized he has a 7’2 wingspan. 100% sign me up. Dude will be a problem with more development

Yup. Quotes from the Noah Clowney article on peegs verify this.

I think we’ll see a guard leave. No clue who it will be, but I have a guess.