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Ha! Excellent point. I edited it. Not a lot of great Centers in the 80's-90's, unless I'm forgetting someone? Turner, Blab, Anderson, Nover....

It's a fair question, but I would also ask "If it's IU, what's the hold-up?" Makes me think he's genuinely torn. Unfortunately, for us seems in most of those situations they choose the sentimental favorite instead of IU.

I'm not that young, but since I only know the 70's players by reputation, I'm going only on those I actually watched in college. So without giving it much thought the 5 best players (more or less by position) are: Isiah, Alford, Cheaney, Henderson, Zeller Garret So many studs that could be named, but one Honorable mention often overlooked due to his team's being average is AJ Guyton. Dude was freaking scoring machine.

I agree, the only issue is time isn't on his/our side!

I'm not too concerned about last night's performance. It was the first game with a lot of new pieces against a competent opponent. Glad it wasn't Cupcake U, since this showed what they need to work on, rather than a meaningless 30pt blow-out. To be generous the offense is a work in progress, but the components are there- although the 3pt shooting (both volume and accuracy) does worry me. I was more disappointed in the (lack of) defense. Still, Ware is gonna erase some mistakes and they're athletic enough to match up. I believe they'll be an above average defensive team eventually. They don't appear to be an elite level, but could be very good and surprise some people.

Queen should do what he thinks is best for himself, but if he has watched IU over the last couple of years and tonight and can't see that IU is a very favorable destination for big men.....not sure what else you can do.

Suck on that Izzo!

I admittedly knew nothing about JMU before tonight, but you tell me MSU has a guy with +30pts and 6 steals, and JMU has multiple guys foul out? I'd say it's a 30pt loss for the Dukes.

MSU's Walker has quick hands. Typically rugged Izzo team it appears. If they find someone to hit 3's they'll be tough. Booker hasn't looked too interested when he's in.

JMU might have to forfeit after everyone fouls out!

I also have noticed that Purdoo boards are vicious, even amongst themselves. Not just hating on them, lots of genuine bitterness and anger in Boilerworld, it's good entertainment! In other news it appears the Prime Colorado hype train is completely de-railed now: Samuel L Jackson blasts Sanders

So Kevin Willard has ALWAYS overachieved at Maryland....in his single season there? Woodson has ALWAYS underachieved in his TWO years at IU? C'mon Matt, that is pitiful even for Twitter level logic. I know very little about Derik Queen, but am comfortable saying this argument isn't moving the needle with him or anyone else. Do we know Queen is announcing & signing in the early period or is that conjecture?

I finally had a chance to watch this. Is it safe to say that Walker appears to be what we hoped Geronimo would be last year? Marian is not great, but I liked a lot of what I saw from IU.

Hey, I helped you set a new PR for "most ridiculous thing you've ever heard"! I'm kinda proud of that. Gotta say you have lived a sheltered life though, if THAT is the case. :) I hear much more ridiculous things on the daily news, unfortunately. Also would point out it's not just at that age most people only worry about themselves. I doubt he is waiting for Queen either, but it is possible they are discussing it, since they formerly played together.

I'd love IU pulling in a high-level SG transfer, since I think Trey is an ideal 6th man. Lot to like about D Davis too. Maybe he's waiting for DQ to commit first, so he doesn't steal his thunder?

Lots of times you hear people say "I could do that" about high-paid/high-profile jobs....in this case it is literally true. Anyone of us or nearly anyone else for that matter, could roll the balls out at L'ville practices, cuz that appears to be ALL he's doing!

As effective as he is at limiting Iowa's offense, he should be a great D coordinator somewhere!

I'm afraid you might be right about Illini, but still I was more unimpressed with KU than impressed with UI. Not that IU sparkled either, but no one ranked us #1!

I've only seen the exhibition and a couple of highlight vids of Ware. I know he is 3-4in taller than TJD and we've seen evidence he can hit a 3 in competition. Is he more athletic? Does he have more potential than Trayce?

Is it bad that after one exhibition,(at home, vs a D2 program) I already trust Cupps more than XJ? Not saying he's "better" simply that he seems more under control and intentional. As many others mentioned, Sparks & Walker both looked very good. I am not terribly upset about the 1st half performance...yet. If they show a propensity for slow/sloppy starts though....ugh. You can see potential for a lot of other guys (Ware & Mbako) although in that very brief sample, MM doesn't strike me as a one & done. Then again, I have a very low opinion of the NBA. Missed FT's are a concern, since that should be automatic. I won't have my mind changed about this. Missing FT's is a character flaw. NO ONE should shoot under 70%, doing so means you are stupid, lazy and likely ugly. Also means you probably camp in the left lane going 5mph under the limit and have bad personal hygiene. Shooting under 70% FT for the season should get tattooed on your forehead, cost you your scholarship and result in a year in prison. In conclusion, I don't appreciate poor FT shooting.

Will this be replayed on BTN?

I'm sure you are right. I haven't even followed it closely, so may be fuzzy on the details, but it would be different if he got in a fight or stole something. As is, it sounds like it was immature and foolish, but hardly a big deal. Not a great look for a 5 star with NBA expectations, but time to move on. Purdue fans will whine regardless.

Reneau? Agreed on your point though. We have seen that 1-3 good players is just enough to still lose a lot of games. Need to stack the talent to compete consistently at the high levels we want and expect. Having said that, I just don't get IU vibes from Queen. Hope I'm mistaken.

Oh, you youngsters. Once we were discussing what to watch for family movie night. I said "Let's watch an 80's movie!" My (then) 10yr old son said "I don't wanna watch a black and white movie!" Little weasel, the 80's were the peak of human civilization. Back to Boogie- I think he draws other big time players to IU. Likely even ones that aren't on our radar right now.

Just put "the other hand" behind your back and don't acknowledge it until Queen commits to IU. Problem solved! Personally, I don't think Queen is coming to IU. I'd love to have him, it just feels like his interest is elsewhere. The good news is with at least Sparks returning next year and the portal, a big (even a really good one) is lower priority, IMO.