Class of '66 Old Fart

This isn't relevant to IUWBB but I thought it was interesting nonetheless as it is B1G related. Apparently playing on a 5-19 Wisconsin Badger team isn't that appealing as it's losing its #2 scorer and #1 rebounder. Imani Lewis (6-1 JR forward, Willingboro, NJ) has entered her name into the transfer portal, out of Wisconsin WBB; #2 in scoring (15.0 PPG) for the Badgers this season and tops in rebounding (8.8/game); second-team All–Big Ten by the media

The following programs have reached out to Auburn transfer Justin Powell, a source told @Stockrisers: UCLA, Gonzaga, Baylor, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, Virginia, Dayton, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Nebraska, Georgetown, Uconn, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Wake Forest, N C State and Western Kentucky.

Holy crap. Helen Keller could have made that call. It's not remotely close.

Posted by Aaron in another thread discussing the swap of Sommer for Bierman to open the series. Mercer just announced he is flipping the rotation with Sommer the 1 and Bierman the 2. One of Mercer's biggest strength's and why he has succeeded is adaptability. His first year he played power ball, despite that not really being his thing since that is what team was built for and won Big Ten and nearly led country in HR's. Again, adaptability here. Bierman was bad last weekend, while Sommer and others were terrific so Bierman loses his lead rotation spot. A Friday pitcher has to be nearly perfect and if you want to pitch in the lead spot you need to be outstanding and if you are not you will be replaced. Hopefully, this motivates Bierman to not lose command of his pitches and pitch like he is capable and sends message to team if you don't perform you are replacable. Can you imagine if Archie was adaptable like Mercer? Archie's rigidness to stick to his system is what has team in so much trouble.

Hoosiers open the season with a doubleheader in Minneapolis on Friday. At 4:00, they'll face Rutgers and at 8:00 Minnesota. On Saturday at 9:00 p..m., they'll play Rutgers for a second time and on Sunday at 7:00 p.m., they'll play Minny. All of the games will be played in U.S. Bank Stadium. Live Stats for the Rutgers' games at: https://scarletknights.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary Live Stats for the Minneosta games a: https://gophersports.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary All 4-games will be broadcast on BTN+ ($)

Rick Bozich just commented on this game: Marquette has landed 5 4-star recruits the last 2 years. Regime change in Milwaukee?

IMO whatever's going to happen will come to a conclusion by the 21st. Either Dolson makes public comments that make it clear Archie will be back for another season or he announces that Archie has resigned. Can't let this continue to dangle in the wind from a recruiting perspective. With what we would hope are our primary coaching candidates all gathering in one place for March Madness, it will be easy for Dolson to "work the crowd" and get a deal done by the end of the first NCAA tournament weekend if a change is to be made.

Comments from today's presser- Miller says IU is "hopeful" Race Thompson and Armaan Franklin "continue to improve." Thompson is actually more banged up than Franklin, hasn't gotten much work this week. "We're not counting on Armaan being available." Archie Miller says teams won't get to practice on the game floor at Lucas Oil before warmup for their first game. Archie Miller doesn't think sightlines will be a big deal because of how this season has gone. "All of us have played in empty gyms all year." TJD clarifies that his expletive during the MSU game caught on camera was not directed at coaches but instead frustration with officiating. Says he regrets that he lost his cool because he knows young kids are watching. Jon Blau - Archie Miller talking at length about how difficult this season has been amid the pandemic. Freshmen moving in and being isolated. Upperclassmen used to a normal college life and being frustrated. "In and around Christmas time, it felt like late January." Archie Miller was asked specifically about mental health and the difficulties. He wasn't making excuses. He was just talking about a real issue coaches across the country are dealing with.

More background on Justin Powell who announced yesterday he's leaving Auburn. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-transfer-portal-names-to-know-former-auburn-guard-justin-powell/?fbclid=IwAR2PVJDXmGTh6g30RWrpQUNV5oDwvjIhpQfBIBWBKOWM5BmBJD9bWQHRg04

More than once I've used the phrase consistently inconsistent or inconsistent consistently.

We got your back Josh. Nothing but prayers and good thoughts for your mom and entire family.

Indiana University baseball’s LHP Tommy Sommer was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week on Wednesday, the league office announced. Sommer was outstanding for the Hoosiers this past weekend, helping the team defeat Minnesota, 5-2, on Mar. 5. The Carmel, Ind. native tossed eight shutout innings to earn the win, allowing just two hits, while matching his career-high with 10 strikeouts. Last season, Sommer posted a record of 2-1 with a 2.61 ERA in four starts for the Hoosiers. He allowed just six earned runs in 20.2 innings pitched with 17 strikeouts and just eight walks. On the year, opponents batted just .177 against him. The Indiana Hoosiers begins a four-game series with Penn State on Friday, Mar. 12 at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington, Ind. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.

Raoul, the guru of women's recruiting, reports IU offered '23 Ashlynn Shade a 5'10" guard attending Noblesville HS. The date of our offer is unknown but the young lady has a large number of major D1 offers. Jan. 2021 article on the young lady from the Indpls. Star - https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/01/06/indiana-girls-basketball-ashlynn-shade-noblesville-2023-class-phenom/4136510001/ MaxPreps

Such a fitting summary of IU basketball. “I feel like I know all their (Indiana’s) plays,” Stefanovic said. “I feel like I know what they want to do. I’ve studied them a lot, I’ve watched a lot of film on them, I kind of know the play calls that they give out, and I’m just anticipating where the pass is going and that is all it was.” https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/probably-not-a-good-thing-purdue-guard-said-he-knew-all-of-indianas-plays/?fbclid=IwAR3iX2JNsnWlqONPw791Zirm9jbxoSeVDI-v3VIpxPW7EsYUJMEg90PLXEY

Jeff Rabjohns @JeffRabjohns Indiana State 6-foot-9 sophomore forward Jake LaRavia talks about entering the transfer portal, hearing from Indiana and other schools, his timetable and approach.

Could be some cause for Kansas heading into tournament play. Kansas junior forward David McCormack and sophomore forward Tristan Enaruna have been put into COVID-19 protocols “semi-recently” and will be unavailable for the Big 12 tournament, head coach Bill Self said during a media availability Tuesday. “We will anticipate having them next weekend, but not this weekend,” Self said. But the bigger issue could be for the Big Dance. All Tier 1 participants have to show seven consecutive negative COVID-19 tests before arriving in Indianapolis for the NCAA tournament.

KU and Les Miles settled for $1,991,062.50, via his settlement agreement released by KU. Miles originally had about $8 million left on his KU contract that ran through 2023.

Purely out of curiosity, I checked the btb history books. The Fire Tom Crean thread started in January 2014, On March 16, 2017, the day Crean was fired, it had reached 1,038 pages. Boys and girls we're at a paltry 45 pages so we've got our work cut out for us so let's get posting!

Played in 10 games; started 7; 275 minutes on the court. 11.7 ppg; 6.1 rpg; 4.7 assists (4 games with 6+ assists); 1 stl; 2.6 TO. 43% FG; 44% on 3s (19-43); 77% FT. He suffered a severe concussion on Jan. 2, against Texas A&M and hasn't appeared in a game since.

Atlanta United today announced it has signed Andrew Gutman to a three-year contract with an additional option year from Celtic FC. In a subsequent move, Atlanta has sent the left back to New York Red Bulls on loan for the duration of the 2021 season in exchange for the club’s natural third round selection in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft and up to $50,000 in 2022 General Allocation Money if specific performance conditions are reached. Gutman, 24, signed with Celtic of the Scottish Premiership in January of 2019. He later joined FC Cincinnati via loan on Aug. 3, 2019 where he made 29 appearances and 20 starts for the club through the 2020 season. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, Gutman starred at Indiana University, scoring 20 goals with 17 assists in 90 appearances for the Hoosiers. He helped the team to consecutive College Cup appearances in 2017 and 2018 and earned the 2018 MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded to the best college soccer player in the country. PLAYER PROFILE Name: Andrew Gutman Position: Defender Height: 6-0 Birthdate: Oct. 2, 1996 (age: 24) Birthplace: Hinsdale, Illinois Citizenship: USA Transaction: Atlanta United acquires Gutman from Celtic FC via transfer on March 9, 2021. Gutman is loaned to the New York Red Bulls in exchange for the club’s natural third round selection in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft and up to $50,000 in 2022 General Allocation Money if specific performance conditions are reached.

His first couple of games were streamed and then they stopped so details on his game performances have become limited. On Friday, New Hampton defeated Holderness 91-58. Karaban was the leading scorer with 22. On Saturday, New Hampton lost to Holderness 65-62. Karaban 32 pts.

Yup! I'm mystified as to why prior to this weekend he didn't have a better offer list. He pretty much does it all for Westfield and has great court vision. He's fun to watch on the court. Maybe a year ago, his height, or lack thereof, was raised as a concern but surely that can't be the only reason he hasn't had more offers. And he can dunk. Is he an off-the-court problem child? Academics? @Uspshoosier do you have any insight why he hasn't been recruited more heavily? Quick summary. In 23 games this season he's averaging 22.0 ppg; 5.4 rpg; 6.2 apg; 2.7 stls; .6 blks. He's 55% FG; 45% on 3s; 83% FT. He has a 2.3 assist/TO ratio.

Hypothetically, if Jake were to end up at IU, would he have to give up his gig at State Farm?

#9 in both polls.

47% FG / 78% FT. I'll have to strongly disagree that he can shoot the 3 ball. This season he only attempted 32 making 10 for 31%. In fairness, in the 19-20 season he was 11-27 for 41%. But only attempting 1 per game over 2 seasons isn't my definition of a 3-point shooter.