HoosierFan1994

I think @WayneFleekHoosier was right yesterday. Said this could have been to allow the staff more time to figure out the logistics. I never though the "top 5" made sense and was silly if true.

ESPN did a mock draft after the deadline. Trayce isn't one of the 58 players they have getting drafted. They have him currently 67 overall. Not sure where ESPN ranks as far as draft coverages goes though.

I'll take a stab at minutes projections because what else is there to do..Woodson went around 10 guys deep last year. I'd expect it to be 7-8 come March Trayce 32 Xavier 29 Race 25 Jalen 23 Geronimo 22 Tamar 19 Malik 16 Galloway 14 Kopp 12 Banks 8 Race's minutes drop a little due to Geronimo getting more PT and the arrival of Malik. Trey's minutes will drop if he doesn't develop a shot. Kopp really shouldn't see more than 12 minutes a game.

Assuming Trayce does return this will probably be the best I’ve felt about the long term future of IU basketball since I’ve been a fan. Front court wise they’ll have Trayce, Race, Geronimo, and Malik this yea. The following year it’ll be Geronimo, Malik, and Banks with hopefully Duncomb (why I don’t want him to leave.. he will play a lot as a jr/sr). Backcourt wise X, JHS, Tamar this year. The following year JHS, Tamar, Cupps, and Newton. Add in the possibility of getting ‘23 KJ Evans IU has a really good two year window to make some noise. Probably the best window since the ‘12 and ‘13 teams. I get why a lot of you aren’t as optimistic. Woodson has to improve on some things. But I’m really pumped for the next few years.

I think it’s either JG or Tamar for the 5th spot. Whoever isn’t starting is the first one off the bench with Malik. Also think Galloway’s minutes will drop unless he develops a shot. Maybe IU should redshirt Banks? Don’t see him getting a lot of minutes. Really what they should’ve done with Logan had he let them.

Is it just me or is Trayce leaving hints on Twitter he will be coming back? Pretty pro-IU/college basketball.

Could be. But I only thought he was visiting IU and two others. I would’ve understood a few weeks ago.

100% agree… why drag this out? Hope someone on his side told him that’s kind of silly. Just pick your school and move on.

Not the biggest fan of getting one and dones but he makes sense for a few reasons: 1) Player with Jalen and Malik 2) He'd fill the 5th spot for 23-24: JHS at 1, Tamar at 2, JG at 3/4, Malik at 5. During my IU fandom there have been two recruits I've really followed their recruitment in depth: one was Cody the other was Romeo. He might be number 3 depending on our chances this fall.

Can't wait to get him on campus. I think he's going to be a special player from the day he steps on the court.

No kidding! Saw he is visiting Louisville next week so his decision may be a little later. However, if Dennis commits soon would IU still consider McNeil? Based on size/numbers I think Dennis would be a starter at IU. I'm not 100% sure McNeil starts next year. Being 6'3 I think he would come off the bench. That's why I think Dennis probably has a better chance of coming here... Dexter shoots 34% from 3 on his career. If that number goes up north a little more he would be a sneaky good pickup.

Have to think this time next week we will know way more. 1) NBA Combine invites should be going out soon. I think they send them out after the April 24th deadline. If Trayce gets an invite we won't probably hear about him until around Memorial Day. If he doesn't, he could be back as early as next week. They usually take 60-70 players at the combine. 2) Have to think Dennis and McNeil make their decisions in the next week. I saw @Chris007 said the staff felt confident about Dennis. 3) May 1st deadline is coming up. IF someone is leaving the program, they need to do so by May 1st in order to play right away. My guess is Leal pays his way or Kopp gets a waiver to transfer and play somewhere else. I think Geronimo and Duncomb would have left by now. After the dust settles the fun can begin with possible lineups/rotations and figuring about where IU stands in the B1G and nationally. As far as hype, probably will be the highest IU has been in the preseason since 2016-2017 (that didn't go so well though..)

I'm shocked. I bet it's something that hit him after the season. I coach middle school basketball and that can be exhausting. Imagine coaching a big time college program. He's made 4 final fours and won 2 natty's. Probably a borderline top ten coach of all time. Realistically he probably had another run or two to win a title. But as some say, what else does he have to prove?

Same...if one of them can really develop into a shooter...

Agree. Again, I am one of those who prefers college over the NBA. I've just always thought that if you can still get your degree and you are a 2nd round pick, just come back and get it! Now there is a nice incentive. In the NFL most of the time guys taken on day 3 of the draft are seniors/graduate students.

I'm not sure where everyone stands, but I think it is a very good thing that Oscar is coming back to UK. I agree there need to be some limits on the portal and maybe eventually NIL. I just don't think it's as bad as some in the media think. I like that some of the best players are returning for another season. It makes the game better. I've always thought that if you are a 2nd round pick (especially a late one), you should probably stay in school until you graduate-which for some can be 3 years.

I'm starting to think we don't have to worry about it though...I'm not 100% sure we get Dennis or McNeil. Unlike the previous staff though, I trust this one (so far) to do what is best for the team.

Thankfully we should have a better picture of what the roster will look like here in about ten days. IF a player wants to transfer and play immediately, they must do so by May 1. If you haven't, take a listen to the Assembly Call's most recent podcast on Malik. Thought they brought up a good point. IF McNeil or Dennis commit, what will most likely happen is an IU player will put his name in the portal. If Trayce leaves, they'll come back to IU. If he returns, they will go somewhere else. My opinion-I'm okay with Kopp being the one...Also saw where Rabjohns said he could probably get a waiver to play right away if he wanted to. (Since he is not a grad transfer he would have to sit). On a side note I think I heard on the Field of 68 yesterday that draft combine invites will go out soon. If Trayce doesn't get an invite, that should pretty much confirm he is coming back. That being said, I'd have to think he gets at least an invite.

I am all for this. If Indiana wins..nobody is going to remember/care. I'm not the biggest fan of this, but if they feel McNeil or Dennis would be an upgrade...so be it.

I agree. Somehow they'll be in the mix next year..

Think I saw on ESPN they have 1/5 of the top 100 guys for this next class. That's a start.

In terms of 5 star players, there will only be 6, maybe 5 in the Big Ten. For IU, Malik and JHS (Trayce was a very high 4 star per 247 and ESPN). Michigan will have Houstan and Diabate. Illinois with Clark. Maybe Michigan State with Max Christie.

If Trayce Jackson-Davis does come back, I think Indiana has to be the unanimous favorite to win the Big Ten. As far as talent goes, no other team will really come close other than Michigan. That doesn't mean anything at the end of the day. But still, lots of excitement building up. Even if he doesn't come back, I think they'll be one of a few teams that can win it.

Wow, I'll be stunned if Illinois is even that good...I can't see them making the tournament. They lost a lot outside of Kofi. I can see Michigan, IU, MSU, and Purdue. IDK about Iowa.

Yeah I remember thinking after the season the B1G would lose a lot of players due to graduation and the NBA. Indiana probably returns the most talent-especially if Trayce returns. They'll have him, two honorable mention guys coming back, and two 5 stars. Add that with our bench guys too. They have to finished in the top 4 in our conference next year. Not always but year two is a really good indicator of your current coach in college sports. (I lost faith in CAM during that long losing streak in his second year) I never want to say Indiana has to win X amount of games in the tournament. But, they should be a top team in the B1G and give them a chance to make a run in March.