HoosierFan1994

I assume one of the media stations will stream this correct?

hahaha I saw someone say there is one from Bloomington to White Plains.

I hope it's Tiger Woodson or Cigar Mike

As I have posted before, my wife is a UK fan. I've been telling her about Boogie. She says she doesn't care until they start playing for them. Her dad is also a huge UK fan. He is the type where if Boogie doesn't go to UK, they didn't want him. There haven't been many IU-UK recruiting battles since we have been together. Maybe Keion Brooks?

haha this made me laugh. Yes I am.

I'll share this fun fact or tidbit..2.5 years around April 21st my 1st daughter was born. There was a ton of commitments to IU around that time (Trayce coming back for year 3, X commiting over Houston/Baylor, Tamar Bates, and Miller Kopp). I remember being at the hospital for some of those and being excited.. I think especially Tamar and Miller. Well fast forward 2.5 years later...we are going in tomorrow as our due date is Monday. We got Liam on Sunday, could be Boogie's turn. Just a fun fact that I was thinking about.

Sorry it's been a busy day I wasn't able to respond earlier...Let me reword must get to disappointed if IU doesn't land one of their remaining targets. Some have used the word "failure". I wouldn't go that far as LIam is a fantastic addition to this program for so many reasons. I do trust the staff in the portal and if history tells us, some high school senior will decommit and IU will be all over them.

Because you can't spend all this time on 3 recruits and only get one. They chose not to prioritize Mustaf, Betsey, Swartz, and others because they narrowed it down to these 3. Also...I don't want this to be negative at all! I applaud what they are doing. But I think in this approach you need to get at least 2. We have one so far.

I think Eric from the Hyserics podcast has said that rarely a recruitment changes at the last minute because of NIL. Boogie is comfortable with both UK's and IU's NIL package to be his final two. I am pretty sure he has his mind made up. We just have to wait another day. Obviously, we know the impact this commitment would have on this program. If he goes to UK, it'll sting. The staff put all their eggs in his basket. It would make Derik Queen a must get IMO. Would have to work hard in April to land a transfer PG. I do trust this staff though. My take: Nobody really knows. I think both sides feel good and they should. I think IU would be a great fit and personally that would be my prediction. But UK wouldn't surprise me.

Wow really? With two top 20 recruits?

Liam and Boogie gives IU a top 5 class right now correct? I know UNC and Duke would probably be ahead. Maybe Kansas.

Outside of the Nationals around the Final 4, will Montverde be on TV or a streaming site again? They are fun to watch. I'll want to tune in, especially if IU lands Queen.

It is insane...five top 15 prospects if you include the sophomore.

Kind of off topic...will this Montverde team even lose a game this year? They are just dominating these teams. That is with Liam/Derik being their 3rd/4th best player.

It is going to be really hard for Derik Queen to tell IU no with Liam and possibly Boogie Fland. Doesn't mean he is coming here. But this increases our chances.

Probably the first recruitment in a while where I wasn't nervous at all. Sounded like 3 weeks ago this was coming. This is huge for many reasons: 1) Liam is a legit top 25 player. I'm not certain he is a one and done type of player but I think he can do all the little things as well as be a lights out shooter. Type of player you want on your team if you want to win a National Title. 2) Eric from the Hysterics has said this but this staff hasn't shown they can win these long recruitments. They finally did today. Credit to Woodson and Walsh. 3) I think this opens for Boogie and/or Queen to come to IU. Liam is going to recruit like you know what to get them. I don't think he comes to IU if he didn't think IU could land more 5 star talent. Really need to land one of Boogie or Queen due to the time you have spent on these guys. Accomplish this and you have something good cooking for 2024 and beyond.

UK and Kansas..both should have more titles than they do with all the talented they have had. Meanwhile UConn has 3 since 2011.

Kansas is quickly becoming my least favorite fan base. The typical "we didn't want him anyway" card.

I get the buyout is too much, but honestly if this program keeps Tom Allen for another year I am afraid to see what IU football will look like in 2024 and beyond. I think they are better off firing him after this year...It sucks. I wasn't a Tom Allen fan at first. But 2019 and 2020 fooled me. Turns out, it was more so Kalen, Kane, and Penix. I know Indiana Football will never be able to compete for a B1G title..but you are telling me they can't be a consistent team that makes a bowl game?

I was way more impressed by Liam tonight. I see why he is the #13 ranked recruit. I think like most great shooters, the rest of his game is impacted on whether his shot is going in or not. Hopefully in less than 24 hours he is a Hoosier. Sounds like a halftime announcement. So probably around 9:30 eastern time.

I think he is a lot more athletic than Christian. I also don't ever remember Christian really bringing the ball up like Liam does. No disrespect to C-Wat at all, but I think Liam is probably the better high school prospect.

Since we are inching closer to the season I am curious what everyone thinks about scoring. Probably the most uncertain I've been about how that will look in a while. I was going to post an over/under on points per game with each player. Let me know what you think! Xavier Johnson 12.5 Mackenzie Mgbako 12.5 Malik Reneau 9.5 Kel'el Ware 9.5 Trey Galloway 9.5 Payton Sparks 5.5 CJ Gunn 5.5 Kaleb Banks 4.5 Gabe Cupps 4.5 Anthony Walker 4.5 My thoughts...I think Mackenzie will lead the team in scoring. X will be 2nd. I think Malik will score double figures. Trey and Kel'el I really don't know. I can see both being close to 10 a game. I really don't have an expectation for CJ and Kaleb. I think Cupps and Sparks will be the two best options off the bench. I will say this..on offense this team SHOULD have more options than last year. They really relied on Trayce and Jalen with maybe Miller, Race, or Trey having an above average game.

For sure agree on the starters will get the majority of the points. I think Cupps and Sparks will have moments. I really don't see Walker and Kaleb being much of a scoring threat. Hope Kaleb develops into one. Why it is so important CJ Gunn contributes, even as a reserve this year. 5-6 points a game from him would be huge.

If this is true, we are in for a special two years I think. And if Mackenzie can shoot from 3 in the high 30's... Why I am so excited for this season. Lots of unknown but I think this team has the talent to figure it out.

I think 38% on 5 threes a game. He did not have his best game last night. He has a really good shot. I feel like he doesn't rush his shots either.