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If you JUST look at our talented roster and this B1G schedule you would think B1G title here.

We signed Gelon after one month and Newkirk after about 4 days of being involved. Tells me one of two things:   1. We have no recruiting plan. We play by the seat of our pants. SQUIRREL! We get distracted easily and lack a focus.      2. We have a defined plan but are failing at it.We think we will miss on some of our higher ranked prospects. Back to taking what we can get just to fill the roster.

Well, I'm just saying we've got good at making excuses for Creans lack of recruiting. Of course Newkirk is more of a proven commodity. He will play. These limited scholarships need to be valued as gold. Every time you sign a kid who you know will be a bench warmer there is a HUGE opportunity cost vs signing a kid you know can play. Not gonna get into Gelon here. Newkirk can play but he isn't close to Yogi and that is costly. That scholly now isn't bringing near the value it did over the last 2-3 years. You won't compete for championships recruiting like that.

And I've seen Jones advertised as a combo. Goes along with a post I made earlier. Why isn't there a list of top point guards lined up to take Yogi's spot?

Yep, said we can put the ball in Newkirks hands next year and there wont be a drop off.

Newkirk said it all happened so fast. 

And I understand the looking on the bright of the Gelons, Prillers, Aprils, Newkirks ect. Thats fine. Just don't expect to win championships.

I've watched him and actually new his name when the announcement was made(which is a plus). Even before the injury I think it is pretty far fetched to say Newkirk is a Yogi replacement.

Bingo.

Yea, like a Yogi replacement as in 5 star point guard.

I was thinking specifically at the point position.

Guys, we are replacing YOGI. Did we come close to doing that? AND, I'm not sure Cujo or Brown does that. WHY, at Indiana University under Creans guard oriented system, are several top point prospects not lined up to replace Yogi? That should be one of the easiest sells in cbb and that position should already be wrapped up.

I'm confident Bryant will be as advertised but Morgan, OG and Holt still need to show me on the court. I agree we need 2 more studs in this class.

Hope signing Newkirk doesnt have an effect here.

So much potential to land a championship class in 2016 and so far we are adding subs. FRUSTRATING! I think Cujo and Davis are our best bet for any impact additions from here on out.

Looks like we may have to do some Creaning to open up spots in 2017

Except he plays point and will in the future.

He is quick but not sure how a point that can't shoot fits Creans system. We need a point that can regularly shoot the long range three from the top of the key when the offense breaks down.

AGAIN, I ask whats the recruiting plan here? Leads me to believe we aren't gonna pick up a point in 2016 with Newkirk and Rojo at that position.

You guys didn't really think Crean was gonna leave that spot open, did ya? Not excited but at least this kid can see the floor at the D1 level, I guess.

I comes down to jealousy and looking down on anybody who isn't part of the herd. Those kids have no need for a 4 year degree. What they need is a Dave Ramsey or Suzie Orman money management course.

Only thing that coulda made that better was if we were up by 20 at that point instead of down by 20.

Planning for 2023 already? Some of you old farts won't even be around by then.

Cant argue with any of this. I've said for a long time IU needs a major rebranding. I'm afraid in 8 years Adidas will be such a has been that it seriously affects recruiting.

Iowa St?