bigrod

That was my next question. Anyone think Woody would have been there?

I thought Norton wasn't going to recruit.

I don't think you bring someone in and say, you'll be on the bench. You say, you'll be given every opportunity to play, based on your ability to help the team.

Personally, I am more optimistic for the future of IU basketball, even with virtually no team, than I was after last off-season with Woody's cooking. I think we finally have a basketball coach.

I get it, but most on here were ready to hand us the Big Ten trophy after last off season. Personally, I'm not getting too hung up on stars. Seems like DD has a plan and knows what he's looking for, instead of just stars after their names. 80+% of the roster will likely be portal players next year. While it's a necessity next season, it's not a good long term plan, and from what I've seen and heard, not what DD wants either. IMO, you want to get dudes, but dudes that fit with the team culture that he is looking to establish. I'd rather give up a few wins next year if it means building for long-term success.

Mike?

Woody is now a verb? Meaning: inability to manage your job, even with abundant resources?? :D

Honestly don't know how Woody talked any guard into playing for him. Well, I gue$$ I do...

Just do it!

Maybe he was the backup plan if DD backed out.

That's when we will lose our advantage.

Probably one of the few coaches that can out meme Crean.

Interesting. I certainly hope we have found our coach for the foreseeable future, but if any of this is true, I lose that dudes number. He's a smart guy. He knows how bad he screwed not only Dolson, but IU.

I have no idea, but that could have been more indirect contact through agents, etc.

So you're saying players are allowed to go directly from HS to IU???

The one thing we all know about this place: It's rarely as good as some think it is, and almost never as bad as others say it is. No one truly knows how this will turn out, but right now, its a clean slate. I know this isn't apples to apples, but go back and see how many people said Cig would fail here. His system, players, background was not good enough to succeed here. As fans, we are hungry for much overdue, sustained, success. Hopefully, that's what we all want. Hopefully, we are willing to allow it to happen.

I heard his pick was University of California, Louisiana.

Don't worry about it Chris. If people take message board material as gospel truth, that's not on you.

No one wants a leaky DeVries!

So, DD is likely staying where he is.

Everyone, Old Fart is gone. Time for the announcement!

Hmmmm... How to make the soft chatter hard...

Make a few minor changes, and you're describing Knight at Army.

OK trying to get caught up. The deal was done 2 days ago, but its not done yet. The coach's name starts with a B, but Devries is the top candidate. A space ship has been sent to pick up the new coach, but he's still in the tournament. Its a big fish, but on the smaller side. What have I missed? Wnk, wink...

That's great to hear! I'm going to start a new service, it won't cost more than $9.99/ month, but will likely be $19.99. I'll have breaking news that won't be more than 48 hours old. I will guarantees 100% accuracy, 60% of the time. More to come!