Class of '66 Old Fart

Great story on Bert Smith, the referee who collapsed during the Gonzaga - So. Cal. game in the NCAA tourney. Turns out he had a blood clot in a lung. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/04/09/ncaa-tournament-referee-bert-smith-collapse-game-saved-life/7148461002/

Sounds like Smith is clearly on the IU radar. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-class-of-2022-highlights-in-state-guard-braden-smith/

Noah Locke stats - https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/noah-locke-1.html Josh Nickelberry stats - https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/josh-nickelberry-1.html Tre Mitchell stats - https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/tre-mitchell-1.html

Makes all the sense in the world after what we've experienced for way too many years. Being the IU guy many have clamored for puts even more pressure on Woody (and Fife) to succeed. I would not want to be in Scott Dolson's shoes if it doesn't work.

Only thing that matters with Parker Stewart is that obviously Woody wanted him to stay and that's what he decided to do.

As I recall that's how Brunk's desire to transfer from Butler was handled, i.e., via third parties.

Hoosier Trio Honored by Top Drawer Soccer Indiana men's soccer sophomores Victor Bezerra and Daniel Munie were named to the TDS Men's Midseason Top-100 Underclassman list, while freshman Joey Maher claimed a spot on the top-100 freshman list by the same publication. https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/4/8/mens-soccer-hoosier-trio-honored-by-top-drawer-soccer.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0ECZIMA8nAJCdezKmLMXtcNVQ72CkmIwDTiyCTCtS78Gr1IdjUyN_TY_A

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/4/8/track-and-field-hoosiers-set-to-host-big-ten-indiana-invitational-no-2.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1LQEkUYlaijmE-iMc7u_E8GyG-D3lpXHiCSnCgCJoot0Yb8fQWtZsS9x4 Hoosiers Set to Host Big Ten Indiana Invitational No. 2 Due to weather, the meet will be moved to a one-day meet on Friday, Apr. 9. The first event is scheduled to commence at 3 p.m.

What a wonderful gesture to honor Chris Beaty. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-establishes-football-scholarship-in-honor-of-chris-beaty/?fbclid=IwAR1_xBjWyFVzmCXhHOO9YlSPF9JSPqJ3NcdmnXITyq5sh6KRVGUwLzcI1v4

Archie had started recruiting Leon Bond SF from Milwaukee, WI. Remains to be seen if our interest will continue under Woody and what type of talent he will recruit once next season's roster is finalized. https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Wisconsin-wing-Leon-Bonds-stock-is-set-to-take-off-163862895/ Bond has received an offer from Shaka Smart and Marquette.

Danielle Patterson transferring to St. John's. Wish her well.

Race's decision to return is a major surprise to me. Figured he was really close to Miller and Ostrom and their departure would be the driving force for him to leave. As for playing time and disappointment. These young men aren't blind and can readily see what the make up of the roster will be and who they have to beat out for more minutes. It is what it is.

Anna Aehling named to TopDrawerSoccer Midseason Freshmen Top 100!

Tyler Tachman @Tyler_T15 Just got off the phone with Xavier Johnson. He said he’s planning on arriving in Bloomington in May. He’s already been in contact with some of his new teammates: “I just told them be ready to work. The main thing I’m coming to do is win.”

Christian Watford's brother @Trendon_2 declared for the NBA Draft today.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/xavier-johnson-expecting-to-rock-in-wide-open-offense-at-indiana/ Johnson said he does trust Woodson with his personal development, in part because he didn’t tell him how great he is now. He admittedly spent a lot of his sophomore year thinking about getting into the NBA draft, but now he’s not on that radar and knows he has a long way to go to get there.

Osterman - Indpls. Star (not behind a paywall) https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2021/04/07/iu-basketball-gains-pitt-guard-transfer-portal/7127605002/

Ho hum! So what's Woody going to do for us tomorrow?

Jalen Hooks and Xavier Booker both picked up offers from LSU today.

Brad Davison still has not decided whether or not he will use an additional year of eligibility and return to Wisconsin, per a school spokesman. D'Mitrik Trice and Aleem Ford have already announced that they will not return. And for those of you who don't know, Tyra Buss and Brad Davison are an item.

Enough on California and other tourist hot spots. If we don't already have a vacation thread, one of you can start one and share your thoughts in that thread. Thank you and we now return you to the Assistant Coach Thread.

Kamari Lands, a native of Indianapolis who transferred to Prolific Prep in CA, has committed to Syracuse. Crean kicked the tires but it never went any further than that.

Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu will declare for the 2021 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility by hiring an agent, he announced on ESPN's The Jump today.

Painter losing another assistant coach. Rothstein -- Sources: Texas A&M Corpus Christi is expected to hire Purdue's Steve Lutz as its next head basketball coach.