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It really hasn´t. He landed the number 10, 16, 45, 46, 115, and 145 ranked players according to 247 composite in 2021. That’s two 5*’s, three 4*’s, and one 3*. In 2022 he’s got number 37, 39, 61, and 108 and they are considered by some to be the leader for Ty Rodgers who’s ranked 54th. That’s four 4* commits and they could add a 5th. They haven’t landed a 5 star in 2022 but they also didn’t seriously target very many. They’ve gotten most of their targets.

Yeah he did allow the limited 2 minute video but that's all he wanted done.

After watching a couple of games I don't like the Aaron Craft comp. I know I stated that but it came from someone else's evaluation. I agree with you that I don't have a great comp. What I see in this is a sophomore PG who knows his role on this team. It is to protect the ball and get the team in the offense. I would expect that him playing within the structure of the offense is what he was told to do by his coach "dad" in order give his team the best chance to win. I like that because it tells me the kid wants to win and isn't all about himself. He's going to be a PG though because I don't see him as a guy you'd want playing off the ball because he isn't a natural scorer.

Getting LeVert back was huge. If Brogdon is back tomorrow against the Knicks then the starting lineup with Brogdon, LeVert, and Duarte is pretty good on the perimeter. I still don't like Turner and Sabonis together and would like Warren to get back in the next month or so and have him play most of the time at the 4. I do like the Pacers chances better of rattling off a few wins with LeVert back.

That hasn't aged well to this point.

Clowney wouldn't have replaced TJD. TJD has been a last year and this year. He hasn't been a 4 since before Brunk got hurt. The starting 4 and 5 next year are likely on the roster already. Geronimo is the likely 4 and Durr or Duncomb is the likely 5 baring a transfer portal addition to one of those spots that is a STUD. Banks is a 3/4 tweener. He's currently more of a 4 that could be a 3 at some point. Clowney was currently more of a thin 5 that could turn into a 4.

And you won’t find one because Woody doesn’t want it out. Just like he doesn’t want any video out prior to the first game

It used to be a death sentence. The portal being what it is now has changed that.

Freaking out was probably an exaggeration but there are plenty of people on multiple message boards that feel like they should be concerned by missing on Clowney.

You're just looking for a reason to be concerned. Woody landed the transfers and Bates. Then missed on Taylor and Filipowski and everyone freaked out. Then they went on to land JHS, Banks, and kept Gunn committed. All while not even playing a game yet. There's no reason to be concerned at this point in time. Now if they miss on Cupps, Little, Booker, and others then feel free to be concerned.

Nice insinuation you make there. I could elaborate but I won't waste my time

Cupp is a different type player than Alford. Cupp is closer to Aaron Craft. That's the best comparison imo

Yeah Brandon Miller is the other one. He's been trending towards Bama for a while.

Exactly. It doesn't matter who you are you aren't going to land every recruit that you target.

I did find the tweet that IU basketball put out yesterday about NIL interesting in it's timing.

Sure they do. How do they do in the tournament? The answer is not well because guards and wings win in the tournament. IU needs a couple of bigs that can rebound, play defense, and hit some easy baskets. Playmakers win games and Woody is trying to go away from the traditional team construction of the big ten that has multiple bigs who are the teams best players.

He's 6'2 or 6'3 and hasn't really started putting on muscle yet. He won't be that small by the time he gets to college. He's a 4 year guy that might not play a ton as a freshman but he could be a really good player by years 3 and 4.

They'll be fine replacing TJD. That'll likely be Durr or Duncomb anyway. This staff will need to find a 4/5 tweener but it won't be an individual to replace TJD. Guards win anyway so find serviceable bigs that play hard and playmaking guards. If you can find a really good big to go with playmaking guards then that's fantastic but that wasn't Clowney especially right away.

It is annoying but at least IU already has JHS, Banks, and Gunn in this class so it’s not as bad as many of those past situations IU has been in

Feel free to believe what you want

They know what they are going to do. They are going to hit the portal or target a spring decommit. They could go after someone if they blow up this winter but that’s the least likely scenario

Alabama dropped some $$$$$$$ and that changed some things apparently. Transfer portal is very likely unless some decommits and IU jumps in like they did with Bates

Yes, he’s committed to Indiana

Currently no. That can always change

On to the next one