HoosierFan1994

Way I feel about this recruitment...sometimes I feel the staff could have done more. In this case, I really think they went all out and did all they could. I do love that players/former players are getting involved. Really tells you about the culture Woodson is building. I think our team as of now is better than some give it credit for but it requires players to really develop over the summer. Would be nice to land someone like MM. I feel good about their chances. Even if he told the Kansas staff he was coming we know how that's worked out for us in the past (Clowney and Ledlum).

Based on everything I have seen I just feel it's IU...why leave Duke to go to Kansas where it is more crowded. Very possible he would be the best player on IU next season. Just feels like there was a connection between the family and our staff. Hope we can close. Can't stress how huge this would be for not only this year but the '24 and '25 classes.

Haha not to go off topic but PeegsWatch on twitter is hilarious. Literally yesterday someone on their posted he wasn't going to the Louisville visit. Later in the day it was confirmed he was still going. I feel their product has gone waaaaay down hill.

Would be a MASSIVE recruiting win for Woodson and company if they did land Mgbako. Still think him getting Trayce to return the week he was hired will be #1 but this has to be #2. I'm wearing my Hoosier colored glasses but I don't see how Louisville or Kansas really make sense for this particular recruitment. St. John's and IU I think give him the best opportunity.

Wow is all I can say to this video..goodness

Going to admit this doesn't make much sense but I don't hate it as long as they plan on taking two more players. I sure hope they are focused on guys who will back out of the NBA draft..

If he is healthy sign me up. I'd rather see him take around 15 minutes a game next year than CJ Gunn...nothing against CJ but he is all based on potential. I was listening to an NFL Draft podcast yesterday and heard a former coach say "Potential gets you fired."

This...find a Zeisloft type. Someone that can get you a 2-3 3's a game

That being said...I sure hope there is some player development this summer. I said yesterday is all else fails I'd like to see Cupps start or get good minutes. Not sure he's ready to be a scorer but I can see him having success running the offense.

What worries me the most is the fact that since I think Cupps in late 2021, IU hasn't received a single commitment (high school or portal) from a guard. You win with guards in March. I don't think this roster is as bad as folks think, but it's not very good either...I really thought after JHS' season IU would be a hot spot for some guys in the portal.

Not sure where I saw this at but in the portal world if you don't get a commit right away after a visit that's not a good thing. Especially when that recruit is visiting other schools.

I just don't think Woodson with Rosemond, Hunter, and Walsh is good enough.... I keep seeing Rabjohns and Hysteric dude praise Yasir Rosemond and Walsh and even Howard for their "work" and what not. "Pay Coach Ya!!" "Look at Howards Tweets!!" Yes, the Staff deserves credit for JHS, Reneau, and possibly Ware. But it's gonna have to be more than that to get IU back to a national status. Woodson needs a strong staff around him. When 2/3's of your assistants are from the Archie Miller era...that's not a good thing folks. Again, I appreciate their hard work. I don't doubt that. I just don't think they are good enough. That being said it's not panic time but the staff HAS to start closing on some of these guys. I laugh when Rabjohns says they are being "selective". When you have 3 maybe 4 open spots I don't think you can afford that.

I'm going to say it...IF IU strikes out on any guards in the portal (Knecht or Ryan) I hope this kid starts next to X. I think he's going to be really good here. Doubt it happens, but I like his game. I'm sure it'll be Galloway.

Wouldn't go that far yet with Ledlum but it's getting close to be that with Knecht for me. Just from what I've read I'm not sure the staff is going after anyone else outside of Ledlum, Knecht, Ryan, and maybe DeLoach. Not at all time to panic. However, regardless there better be some player development this summer. Our guys need to live in Cook Hall. I don't think we've had that really since the '12 and '13 groups.

My guess is this is a hail mary last attempt..would be stunned if it's not IU. As other posters have said, IU went to see Battle before he chose OSU.

Agree. With the NFL draft on the horizon you see people post "team needs". I feel IU filled a majority of their "portal needs"..especially if Ledlum commits....just didn't fill the biggest one IMO. I know we all talk about CJ Gunn but honestly I'm excited for Gabe Cupps. I don't know how much playing time next year with X and Galloway ahead of him. I still see him as a 3 year starter here. Unfortunatly, I don't think X, Galloway, Cupps, Gunn, Newton is an above average backcourt to compete at a national level. I'm for sure high on the potential of Cupps and Newton.

Yep. Coming into the portal season I felt like they needed to add another shooting guard, wing, and two bigs. We got 2 of the 4 so far and possible a third (Ledlum). But the #1 need IMO was a shooting guard. Ryan would be awesome but with what I've read IU is just talking to him. My question is who would be our go to scorer out of X, Ledlum (assume he commits), Malik, and Kel'el? I see Malik/Kel'el around 10-11 PPG kind of guys. X and Ledlum maybe 12-13. Again, it's April 18th, more players could leave/appear on the IU radar.

Yeah..the way I've been reading is there is Ledlum who likely will come to IU. After that, maybe Knecht visits. Nothing else. Meh. Just don't like going into next season with only X, Galloway, Cupps, Gunn, and Newton in the backcourt. You win in March with guards.

If he just followed IU today/yesterday...that part is certainly is news. Photo could've been from years ago.

Interesting. Even if they add Ledlum, still think our Hoosiers need to go after a guard.

The 22-23 Hoosiers really could have used a Cormac Ryan. Could easily score 10 points a game and shoot close to 40% from 3.

Sounds like we should hear something soon on Knecht. It's either Oregon, Tennessee, or he decides to do more visits. If I'm IU, I move on if he doesn't give you an answer this week on whether he wants to visit or not. Yes, I would love to have him. He is my top option IU has went after so far. However, don't want to go all in on him and lose out on other decent options. Sounds like Cormac Ryan and El Ellis are the backup options....at this moment.

I'm all for having fun in the offseason but it is way way way too early for him to be doing that. Yes, it appears Sparty is going to be really good and Purdue top 25 good if Edey returns. Outside of that? It is a huge question mark. In a month making lists like this will have more substance.

I was kind of thinking this...that's why I'm not mad IU hasn't filled all its spots up like Michigan. As much as I'd love to land Knecht and/Or Ledlum, if someone as talented if not more wants to come to IU that is fine with me.

Sucks as he was my "#1 guy" in the portal but on to more options.