Hardwood83

Agreed. For instance, my inclination is if your #12 or 13 guy is a Freshman, then you should red-shirt him. Not sure that makes sense anymore. First, ain't nobody got time for that. Second, You are likely just saving a year of eligibility for some other program when he inevetibly transfers. Seems like every year will be rebuild going forward, so class balance is mostly a thing of the past.

Absolutely true, but I have no doubt the teams that have cheated, still will. The problem wasn't the rules were unfair before NIL, its that they want a result and are willing to steal it from other teams that can't or won't do what they are doing. Cheating is simply stealing (recruits, wins, prestige, ultimately money) from everyone that plays by the rules. They try to spin it like "they care more about winning" but just like any thief, they want the results without paying full price. Whether it's Alabama football, Kentucky basketball, East German gymnasts, Chinese corporate spies, or some guy cheating in a friendly card game in his basement, it's all the same, other than the stakes. What you do is who you are, in every part of life.

You're not wrong. When Al Durham was starting a few yrs ago I would often think "he should be the 9th or 10th man on a legit IU roster" Great guy, just not who you want playing 30+ mins/game. Somewhat similar with Trey, I think he is perfect to come in for 4-5min bursts a few times a game. Definitely want him in the rotation, but more like 18-20 mins instead of 28mins like last year. But gotta have someone to earn those minutes over him first, though.

Sheesh, we're bending PU over the way Maryland bent us over! Take care of business and sweep 'em out of town.

Do we know if he or IU has shown interest in the other? I was kinda dialed in on MM, so likely missed any other news.

No insider intel here either, but I would advocate for doing whatever makes the team better for this upcoming season without too much concern for down the road. IU very possibly could lose 5-7 players again so roster management is gonna be an annual scramble. Not saying Sellers is "the" guy, but whoever brings something else to the table is fine with me. Of course, with MM onboard IU can be more choosy about the last opening so you might be right about being selective.

Agreed and there is nothing unusual or wrong with that. In the last several years we've been conditioned to think Freshman should immediately contribute or they are failures. However, even in the year-around specialized training & high-caliber AAU/Prep School age we live that is still quite rare. +95% kids need some time to develop. This is why the portal is such a revelation, it's not all projection, there is a body of work to evaluate.

I know Sellers from Ball St has been mentioned in the other thread. I haven't seen any full games but his stats look legit- very capable 3pt shooter- and in video clips he appears reasonably athletic. What's the scoop on him?

I have no idea who the best fit for the final position is, but as I've said before- in agreement with you and others- TG is a perfect fit for '6th man.' So I'd like to see a solid all around SG join the team. I think that leaves no obvious holes in this roster, assuming everyone is as advertised. XJ/ Cupps ? / Galloway MM / Banks Reneau / Walker Ware / Sparks That is some legit depth. Defense is a bit of an unknown, but a lot to like there.

There are other players in the portal that can help IU next year. As exciting as MM? No, but adding some scoring punch at the 2 & 3 is still a need, so you gotta keep going.

Serious question, what good is it for a journalist to "know" something, if he can't share it with his audience? Personal enrichment? Saying "I already knew that" after news is public is meaningless.

Hard to fit more wrong into less space than this. Impressive! I bet MM loves ketchup.

I just reviewed KU's roster (yes, I am late to this party) Dickinson is now the only center they have and only 2 other scholarship players over 6'6" = Fr M. Adams SF and Jr KJ Adams SF. No PF's either. If Mgbako is willing to guard the 4 there is definitely an opening there. Sure looks like a lot of 3 & 4 guard line-ups in their future, so a "4 out" offense is easy to see too. Only 12 scholarships available due to "self-imposed sanctions" from the NCAA investigation.

Not a fan of inner-conference transfers, wish the Big Ten would do something similar or even stricter.

Shows how little I get the NBA anymore, especially Howard. He doesn't impress me at all. Sensanbaugh I can buy though. Hope you are right about TJD and Edey!

From ITH 11 B1G players: Prospects invited from the Big Ten include Kobe Bufkin (Michigan), Zach Edey (Purdue), Coleman Hawkins (Illinois), Hood-Schifino, Jett Howard (Michigan), Jackson-Davis, Seth Lundy (Penn State), Kris Murray (Iowa), Jalen Pickett (Penn State), Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois). I don't find that a very impressive list. After JHS and Murray none of those guys seem draft worthy to me. I can see Hawkins catching on with a NBA team, but not sure about getting drafted.....thoughts?

Digested tinned fish smell.......this has been an unexpected turn....it makes me feel dirty, but I can't stop reading about it. What does that say about me? I like Dingle's game a lot from the little I've seen. Hope he gives IU a solid look.

I like Perry mucho. Looks like a high-level player and winner. Who is the last IU player from south of the river? Remy Abell? Seems like they flirt with us, but always end up at pUKe or Loserville.

I spent a significant part of my childhood in unnatural poses with silly backdrops at the Olan Mills on the East side of Indy. Why the library background Olan Mills, just why?

I get St. John's as close to home and a new high-profile (although sleazy) coach. I get KU since they are a top level program and likely competing for a NC next year. I get IU since, well you know. So choosing any of those is understandable. Louisville? They have nothing to offer. He's a good player and fills a real need for IU but If he goes there that is an indictment of him and I won't feel bad.

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Hmm, I did know that entering it had a end date, but is there an official "end" when you have to clear out for the next academic year? Or is that dependent on when the schools allow enrollment?

What if IU were to add both? Hey, a guy can dream!

This makes sense to me, the window is so much smaller too- some of these guys enter and commit within a week or 2. Not a lot of time to develop sources. Dickinson was higher profile and longer than many of these transfers and I don't think anyone got a strong indication it was KU until the last 24hrs, right? Originally was Maryland, then was stong UK lean....all just chatter. I'm glad Mgbako is keeping it quiet. The attention whores get tiresome.