HoosierFan1994

Powell has a great story, but I think he is Hanner Perea 2.0.

I have been busy lately and haven't been able to post as much. I really enjoy reading everyones opinions about this team. There really is no excuse to go from 12-2 to 13-11. This season isn't over yet but it sure does look like they took a step backwards in year two of the Archie Miller era. I really like Archie and I'm not ready to can him yet. He got a pass last year and won't this year. It is just frustrating to see Louisville have success in Mack's first year. Chris Beard took Texas Tech to the Elite 8 in year two. It also seems the players are tuning him out like we see in the NBA. I totally agree that there aren't gym rats on this team and it is about culture. A few things about this years team: 1) We didn't see the jump from certain players like we wanted to. Ex: Devonte is the same player he was a year ago, McRoberts has been a shell of himself partly due to injuries, Justin Smith didn't have the season we all thought he would-granted he was a reserve last year, and Juwan really didn't improve. That's not a knock on him, just a fact. Fitzner has been terrible. Quite frankly we all should have seen it coming. He regressed each year at a WCC school. 2) Romeo wasn't as good as we (including me) all thought. He is a very good player but he shouldn't be a one and done. The experts were right on the 2018 class. They all said it was a down class outside of ESPN's favorites in RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson. Example: Based off of his ESPN grade (95) they would have Romeo as #12-16 in this years rankings. He was #5 last year. I am sure it is similar with Rivals and 247. Not saying rankings are everything, but it puts the hype into some perspective. Also, he probably isn't a lottery pick withthe 2019 class as a freshman. If he comes back and gets better I think he could. 3) Jerome not playing really hurts. He is going to be a good player for IU. He can play the 2-4. I would have to think he would have started this year. I think they will be MUCH better next year. No, I'm not saying they'll be a final four team. However, I think you will see more guys that want it and will play hard for CAM. Rob, Al, and Justin need to really improve next year. Hope they have the same drive as Hulls, Sheehey, and Oladipo did in the 2011 offseason. Zeller gets a lot of credit but those three improved so much. TJD will be a big man that we haven't had since Thomas Bryant. I'm not sure on his height but I think he is much better at the 5 than Juwan Morgan or Justin Smith. Keion Brooks would be perfect here. I think he and TJD are 2-3 year players. Add Jerome Hunter in there and you could have a hell of a top 6 rotation. All 6 could come back for the 2020-2021 season (2 jr, 1 so, 3 fr). Armaan Franklin is going to provide depth and have a role that we all thought Rob would have this year. I hope De'ron comes back next year. Really like what he has brought to the team even in his limited role. I'd love a grad transfer big man and/or shooter. If not, Damezi and Jake are going to have to get better if they want PT. I didn't think they would be playing as much as they have been this year (which at times hasn't been much). Not sure what the future holds for Devonte, De'ron, Clifton, and Race. It is frustrating as a fan. I'm tired of losing and being mediocre. However, I think year three will be positive for IU. If not, yes changes will need to be made. Archie isn't getting a free pass. This year has been awful and he deserves the blame. You can't lose the team like he has. However, I'm excited for who he is bringing in. Archie has said all the right things, now it is time to see results.

I'd love for IU to get Keion. I still think IU would be the best fit for him. UK won't know who they are losing until April/May. Herro and Washington are borderline draft picks. If one or both return they'll be UK's best player with the freshmen they have coming in next year. Michigan State will have Winston, Langford, and Ward another year (that is scary). Not sure he starts on that team.

I'm a huge sports junkie but I didn't watch the rest of the NCAA games that weekend or the final four. I was so mad. I think I watched the final (Louisville vs. Michigan) but I guess now it didn't happen.

I think I said something similar yesterday to someone. Sampson would have had IU in multiple Final Fours. However, I'd like decent student-athletes on the team I am rooting for. I'm the same way with football. I really don't want to root on a domestic abuser.

and a Sheehey, Hulls, Oladipo, and Zeller. Still makes me sick those teams never got past the Sweet 16. In 2012 we had some crappy losses (Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota home game) that prevented us from being a 2/3 seed. They were SOL playing Kentucky again in Atlanta. The 2013 team ran into a bad matchup but still, that was a great team.

I love what Shoulders said. That is my opinion too. How much longer can we wait? I never experienced the titles that many of you did. My first memory was the 2002 Final Four run. That's it. I blame Fred Glass and the administration more than Crean and Archie. He let this get out of control. He gave Crean an extension based off of ONE GOOD SEASON and a preseason number 1 ranking. They could have controlled the issues we are facing with the APR score. He really should have been fired for hiring a high school coach to take over a Big Ten football program...LOL I will always root for IU. But it is close for me to become just a casual fan. I'll watch the games and that's it. I won't spend money on merchandise or tickets. I won't read the articles and I won't be as invested in sites such as this. If they don't care why should we as fans? I am a huge dummy for investing too much time into Romeo last spring. I won't ever do that again. But back to Glass-I think if football has another disaster season Glass gets the boot. I'm still not ready to give up on Archie like I am with Tom Allen. I really like the talent he is bringing in. Rob and TJD I think are nice building blocks. The fact they aren't playing hard in these games is what is frustrating. You can't let Rutgers go on a 22-0 run. I don't care what injuries you have.

Well said! I agree with everything you said. It's just frustrating. I speak for all of us in the fact that we are tired of waiting for IU to compete.

I've been super busy the last month and haven't really posted since Christmas. It really sucks what is happening. I guess we saw the warning signs when this team squeaked by Northwestern and Penn State in December. I still like Archie but it is frustrating. The 2016/2017 recruiting class has brought nothing to this team (to anyone who argues.. this team hasn't made a single NCAA Tournament with that group and and doesn't look like we will this year). Devonte, Justin, and De'ron just aren't capable of playing meaningful minutes in the Big Ten. Al might be the outlier. This is equivalent to an NFL team missing two straight years in the NFL Draft (cough cough Colts a few years ago). I feel bad for Juwan. He is playing his heart out. Romeo is very good. I do think he needs to stay but I can't blame him for whatever he chooses. Rob is going to be a very good Point Guard but I don't think he or the team expected him to play this many minutes. The bottom line is it is frustrating to see teams like Texas Tech and Louisville get new coaches and have immediate success. I don't want to blame Archie, but I wish we could have had a better grad transfer. Fitzner's stats declined each year at St. Mary's who doesn't play the level of competition that IU does. I am still excited for the future (fingers crossed). A Keion Brooks commitment this week would be what the doctor ordered. Some players have some serious thinking to do for next year.

Is it just me or does Justin Smith piss anyone else off?

As far as a commentator, Dakich is one of the best. Very knowledgeable about the Big Ten, college hoops, IHSAA basketball, and IU in general. But folks, he is a lot like Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith in the fact that he is an entertainer, more so in the Indianapolis area. He isn't going to say the usual boring things. He wants to start controversy. I usually like his takes but his hatred for Archie makes me scratch my head. He had a take on twitter about Alford that I didn't agree with.

Awful. I have a few of his books. So knowledgeable about IU. A great person. RIP Terry. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Syracuse is a weird team kind of like Xavier.. on the years they are ranked high and hyped up they fall. But on the years they aren't as highly thought of (2013, 2016, 2018) they do well.

I just don't think people understand..Next year Purdue is going to have one of their worst seasons they have had in a long time. Losing the Malik Hall kid was huge. Purdue and their fans have higher expectations. They'll be a bottom three team in the B1G for the next few seasons. That could be enough to can Painter.

I also don't buy Ohio State just yet..The lost to an unranked Syracuse team (who, like Oregon, is overrated.) To me, the top of the Big Ten is Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and IU.

I think Brandon Newman will be very good, but not right away. Usually he has some talent but they look aren't going to be very good next season.

I am with you. How is Gonzaga ahead of UNC and Marquette ahead of IU? Also Purdue is receiving votes?!?!?!?!

I get it, but Rob Phinisee, Damezi Anderson, and Armaan Franklin were the typical kids who went to Purdue. Archie is now getting those kids. Phinisee would be Purdue's second best player and Damezi would see more minutes.

Man they are terrible. They could very well miss the tournament, even with one of the best players in program history. I said it on here earlier...the future looks awful in West Lafayette. I'm not kidding, they could be a bottom 3 team next year in the Big Ten. I'm fine with Purdue keeping Painter. Archie Miller ruined him.

Yes! I can already see it at Memphis..The Wiseman and Jeffries combo will get a 9 seed and lose in the first round of the NCAA. LSU and Alabama have the same ceiling as well. I think Trendon will be a good college player. I don't think he is a one and done though. Looks like a 3 year player at least. He may not dominate as a freshman but if he sticks around as a junior or senior he could be a very good player.

I think he really is considering IU. If we can get an official that'll be huge. Would probably have to wait it out. IU has a higher ceiling than any of those other programs but he would probably be our 3rd or 4th best player while he would be LSU and Alabama's best player.

#17 Villanova @ #1 Kansas #3 Tennessee @ Memphis SMU @ Georgetown Notre Dame vs. Purdue Rutgers @ Seton Hall NC State @ Penn State Butler vs. #25 Indiana Kent State @Louisville Utah @ #19 Kentucky #20 Arizona State @ Georgita #4 Gonzaga @ #13 North Carolina #13 Virginia Tech vs. Washington #22 Iowa vs. Northern Iowa Georgia State @ #25 Kansas State Cincinnati @ #18 Mississippi State USC @ Oklahoma LSU vs. Saint Mary's Rhode Island vs. West Virginia Indiana State @ TCU Nebraska vs. Oklahoma State

Feel awful for the kid. The main thing is that he is healthy. A lineup of Rob, Al, Jerome, Keion, and TJD seems like a pretty good team!

haha I know nothing... Just saw stuff around online.

I wonder if today is the day....