AKHoosier

Wow, if we get Ware and one of Knecht/Ledlum then I'd put that roster up against anyone in the B1G next year. I don't even need to see who anyone else adds.

Wonder if he considers Purdue given that they were in his final list a few years ago. A talented wing like him would make them a lot better.

So have we figured out if DeLoach is a 5? He'd have to be with our roster, right?

I would cry if I had to go to Purdue.

The portal was never going to be the fix most of us envisioned. I hate already feeling this salty but I can't help it. We're obviously not the type of program that eats first.

And that's IU now. We're an afterthought to people in their mid 20s today, at least on a national stage. People know we've got a history, like they know Notre Dame has a history, but we haven't been a good program during those people's lifetime. Everything is cyclical. It's the only thing that gives me hope we'll return to the level we all know we can be before I'm old and gray.

It just feels like we need to take a chance on Caleb Love because we need scoring. I'll see the benefit to missing out on him or landing him, whichever happens.

I'm happy for you.

I'd trade IU's history for UConn's in a second and not think twice about it. Especially if they win tomorrow. Yeah our 5 banners are nice, but I was alive for 1 of them. And I wasn't even 2 yet. It's nice to still be highly thought of and mentioned as a blue blood, but sometimes it makes me cringe. We haven't been past the Sweet 16 since 2002. That's not blue blood material.

Yes. I think UConn waxes Miami though.

I really feel like the rest of the B1G will hate Cupps as much as I hated Aaron Craft. I'm glad he's ours.

Caleb Love has 2 years left?! I've done a complete 180 on him. First I said no but now I hope we get him.

I think I prefer Shedrick over Ware, although the latter is getting more intriguing by the day. He seems like quite a defensive presence.

Worth mentioning with Caleb Love how resentment over NIL and rumors of players sleeping with other players' ex girlfriends played a role in locker room turmoil at UNC. Not sure what Love had to do with any of that, but maybe this is a case where change of scenery will do wonders.

Then why even bring it up if you don't want to share details?

Are any of those players good? I know nothing about St John's.

Can't shake this feeling either, that we'll compile a roster for the B1G rather than the NCAAT. Lots to happen first though, so I'll remain optimistic until dominoes start falling.

How much will the winner of Miami/UConn be favored by in the title game?

I definitely agree, I'd like to see more success for at least another year before we would ever hire him. Especially if he gets most of his starters back next season as expected.

Dayton has a legit program though, with a history of good fan/administrative support. They always seem to have just enough to be competitive, but lack what it takes to get to that next level. What Dusty has accomplished is impressive. FAU has virtually none of that same support, no history of success, no NBA alum, etc. He has steadily built them up and is within arm's reach of a national title.

At Florida freakin' Atlantic?

Some programs just know how to win in March. UConn is one of those.

Add me to the list intrigued by Adam Howard's post. I can't help but see it as nothing more than a staff member expressing optimism about the future of IU basketball, but I choose to be excited there's something more.

Only thing I don't like is this FAU team seems to turn it over a bit much. 22 today. I need to actually look at the stats the last few years to see if it's indeed a trend. Regardless, can't argue with the winning.

Feels like UK's late push and NIL arsenal will be tough to fight off. Hopefully the staff's work thus far will pay dividends.