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I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

Money will have nothing to do with any decision.  I think Crean will be here for a while, though, he'll get us back to winning consistently.

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

I stopped by one of my friend's apartments during welcome week, he lives in the Union Street apartments and he told me that Stan and Collin were a few doors down from him. I almost didn't believe him at the time because I was used to them being in the Smallwood area after getting out of the dorms but now it makes much more sense to me. 
 
Smart move by Crean. Much closer to Cook Hall and I believe that the whole team living in the same area will help team chemistry. 

Immature and indecisive on what college to attend is not a big deal to me. People act like he is going to come to btown and rob the first liquor store he drives by lol

Remember that Jaquan Lyle played with Thomas Bryant at Huntington Prep last year. Not sure about their relationship or if hurts or helps our recruitment of Bryant but I just thought it was important to keep in mind. 
 
IF we land both of these players, the talent on the roster cannot be ignored. I think we have enough players on the team with their heads on straight to keep Jaquan in check. I've always been a fan of his skills, just hoping that he can grow up. 

If my aunt had cojones she'd be my uncle.
 
He's not a three star.
 
(FWIW, I'd say...not worth it)

Remember that Jaquan Lyle played with Thomas Bryant at Huntington Prep last year. Not sure about their relationship or if hurts or helps our recruitment of Bryant but I just thought it was important to keep in mind. 
 
IF we land both of these players, the talent on the roster cannot be ignored. I think we have enough players on the team with their heads on straight to keep Jaquan in check. I've always been a fan of his skills, just hoping that he can grow up. 

Agree with this. I'm sure others here have seen him even more than I have but he is ridiculously good. I've seen him in person over 10 times with both Bosse and Spiece and honestly I thought he and Trevon were the two best players on the Spiece team ( better than James and Trey) and I believe Jaquan is easily the best pro prospect of the four. He is visibly out of shape and yet still puts up incredible numbers against elite competition. He absolutely needs to cut body fat and add strength and stamina, but I believe at a setting like IU he would absolutely do that. I've talked to him 5-6 times and he is an extremely nice guy. One can tell just from talking to him that he just isn't very intelligent, which is why he is having trouble gaining admission. He has obviously made some mistakes in the past but I do not believe at all that he is a bad kid, but has lacked guidance at home. I think IU is the perfect place for him to succeed. We know he is very close with James and I think we can all agree that a relationship with Coach Crean can only be beneficial to him. If Jaquan can get his academics in line, I would be glad to have him here

I gotta say; I am on record as being a fan of high character kids, and I know he has a bit of a history...
 
but there's something about Jaquan that makes me think he is not a Jeremy Hollowell or Ron Patterson, and that if y'all hung out with him, he'd be extremely likable. The kind of kid you'd root for big-time to overcome and succeed.

Love the debate here, pleased to find a civil convrsaton on such a polarizing character!
 
With that said, I would gladly take JaQuan on the roster.  For those who have been around the site for a while, there was conversation last Fall/Winter when CTC was in Evansville for a speaking engagement and JaQuan tweeted that "his city loved Coach Crean more than they love him" he closed his tweet with "...and I understand why they love him."  I mention that antecdote becuase I truly believe that if any coach can help/reach JaQuan and enable him to reach his dreams of playing in the league...it is CTC, and JaQuan realizes this.
 
Again just my two cents.

Remember that Jaquan Lyle played with Thomas Bryant at Huntington Prep last year. Not sure about their relationship or if hurts or helps our recruitment of Bryant but I just thought it was important to keep in mind. 
 
IF we land both of these players, the talent on the roster cannot be ignored. I think we have enough players on the team with their heads on straight to keep Jaquan in check. I've always been a fan of his skills, just hoping that he can grow up. 

Remember that Jaquan Lyle played with Thomas Bryant at Huntington Prep last year. Not sure about their relationship or if hurts or helps our recruitment of Bryant but I just thought it was important to keep in mind. 
 
IF we land both of these players, the talent on the roster cannot be ignored. I think we have enough players on the team with their heads on straight to keep Jaquan in check. I've always been a fan of his skills, just hoping that he can grow up. 

Remember that Jaquan Lyle played with Thomas Bryant at Huntington Prep last year. Not sure about their relationship or if hurts or helps our recruitment of Bryant but I just thought it was important to keep in mind. 
 
IF we land both of these players, the talent on the roster cannot be ignored. I think we have enough players on the team with their heads on straight to keep Jaquan in check. I've always been a fan of his skills, just hoping that he can grow up. 

Remember that Jaquan Lyle played with Thomas Bryant at Huntington Prep last year. Not sure about their relationship or if hurts or helps our recruitment of Bryant but I just thought it was important to keep in mind. 
 
IF we land both of these players, the talent on the roster cannot be ignored. I think we have enough players on the team with their heads on straight to keep Jaquan in check. I've always been a fan of his skills, just hoping that he can grow up. 

On what he’s most looking forward to about playing at Indiana:
“Just playing under the bright lights in the Big Ten. Playing for coach Crean. And wearing the candy stripes.”
 
Nuff said

Or, leaves room for a big point guard.

With a checkered past.

Who is very popular as a teammate.

And is very close friends with JBjr.

And is a huge talent.

(Maybe?)

Hit 9 three's in a row once


In the gym

It's a three hour drive.  Call one of our alumni to drive him down here.  Sabotage no doubt from Illinois ( aka slytherin).

Here is my take on the oversign. Crean has been VERY fair to the high level recruits he has signed. TWill started every game and played big minutes. Cody was featured as a Freshman. Noah was treated like a star from day 1. Blackmon and Rojo likely to get big time play. Watford, star treatment. Stan got big minutes as a frosh. Maybe deserved a few more but was treated well. Crean gave Hollowell, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 chances to prove himself. Hanner is probably the worst example, hasn't had big minutes ever as a high recruit.

In general, IF you are a valued, high level recruit who can play, Crean will give you your chance.

If Crean is recruiting Morgan, Shake, Bryant he has plans for why they are needed and how they can contribute. Crean's track record is actually very good for PLAYING his prized recruits.

It really does work out. I am not worried about the oversign one bit!


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