HoosierFan1994

He hopefully learned from Keion.

And hopefully one of them can shoot it!

Yeah they way Archie talked about him just makes me think he is starting.

I think our top 7 in minutes will be (no particular order) Rob, Al, Devonte, Justin, TJD, Joey, De'Ron.

I think Rob, Devonte, Justin, and TJD are the starters. Would probably throw either Brunk or Durham in there for the last spot. Archie's comment about Al handling the ball more this year makes me think 6th man?

If this lineup works then I think that is VERY good for IU. Smith at the 3 and TJD at the 4! I do think someone could leave due to lack of PT.

I still am too. I said when he was hired that it was going to take some time. I thought getting Romeo would speed the process up. No doubt this is a big year for him. But if they can get in the tournament they have some momentum going into next season and a very good 2021 class on the horizon.

Nothing about that. Didn't go into X's and O's. Just said workouts started today.

I was wondering that too. Another poster wondered if Smith would grad transfer? Maybe Race? Especially if IU gets Matt Cross. We will see. Think he has two open spots as of now.

Yeah I think Damezi could become a very good player off the bench in his time at IU. I hope he is up to game speed this year.

Awesome time tonight!! Evening started with IU Board Member Pat Shoulders with introductions. Easy to say that Pat is sold on Archie. Archie talked and answered questions for a total of 45 minutes. IU great Anthony Thompson was in attendance along with Fred Glass and Todd Leary. Afterwards you were able to get a picture and autograph from Archie. Nice guy, was surprised I was taller than him! Fred, AT, and Todd were also very nice. More the reason I hope Archie works out at IU. A few takeaways: 1) Archie doesn't BS around. He means it when he says it. He is honest and up front. I think that is a great attribute with recruits. 2) He didn't say this word for word, but IU's breakout players could be Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis. Said De'Ron is in great shape and that Devonte is going to have to make plays this year and be more consistent (sounds familiar) 3) Someone wanted me to ask this but he answered it earlier in his time- Sounds like Al Durham will be your #2 option at the PG. He also said that Armaan will be a combo guard too. 4) Said that Joey Brunk has been a great addition to the locker room and that it is amazing how one guy can change things. Said IU fans will love him. 5) If you would have told Archie a year ago that Phinisee would have the freshman season that he had he wouldn't have believed it. 6) Said that he has had teams that has had guys who will look at him and say "I'm ready to play" when Archie knows they aren't ready yet. Says all 11 guys can and will play. 7) High on TJD-could be IU's most talented player. 8) Can't talk about recruits but he likes where things are going. Sounds like it is a possibility IU adds 2-4 more guys in addition to what they have. I don't think he says that unless he is certain. Also said that he LOVES Evansville and wants to be here all the time-that drew a huge applause (Lander). 9) Not sure how to take the Jerome Hunter news. Said he is cleared but didn't say how much. 10) Damezi Anderson is the teams strongest player. 11) Said that he uses Justin Smith as an example in his defensive drills during practices-he joked he thought he would never say that and also said that Justin could be on an All-Big Ten Defensive team. I hope Archie is the right guy. He has said and recruited the right way. It just has to translate to wins. I hope they have a good year to build on.

Is Jerome Hunter the new Andrew Luck? In regards to not knowing anything. Not saying IU is hiding stuff.

If they let us I'd be more than happy to ask. Any other questions you guys can think of?

Great question. The Shoulders family set this up. Pat is the EVSC attorney and is a Harrison alum (along with being an IU board member). I bet Archie will talk the whole time. I really want to hear about Damezi, Jerome, and Armaan. We need backcourt/wing depth. If 2 of those 3 guys can give you good 10-15 minutes I think this team will be solid.

Going to hear Archie talk today at Evansville Harrison High School. Looking forward to hearing what he says. I like hearing input on how the summer workouts have went.

Would be huge to wrap 2020 up before the season starts. Not saying you stop recruiting the class in situations, but having 3-4 commits would be nice. You could start focusing on 2021.

Some In-state kids committing this week. Kiyron Powell is today and Anthony Leal Friday.

Hope everyone has had a great summer. Really happy about the Galloway commit! 1) 19-11 (11-9) In the Big Ten, one win in the BTT and lose in the 1st Rd of the NCAA Tournament. They will be much better but I'm not going to set the ceiling high yet. 2) Rob Phinisee, Devonte Green, Al Durham, Justin Smith, Trayce Jackson-Davis 3) Rob- 10 ppg Devonte- 14 ppg Al- 9 ppg Justin-9 ppg Trayce- 12 ppg 4) Damezi Anderson will be the 6th man of the year in the Big Ten. Think he will be much better. Like Hartman's freshman to sophomore year. 5) Devonte Green will be 1st team All-Big Ten. After a rough three years I think he will have a very good season and be in posotion to be a 2nd rd NBA Draft pick.

I think so too. IF Archie misses the tournament again the only way I see him keeping his job is if Lander or Kaufman committed. BIG BIG year.

100% agree. I said this at the start of the offseason. I can't see Lander and Kaufman and others coming to IU after four straight years of missing the tournament. If they miss the tournament this year, it just tells you the roster isn't working.

I think Murray offered Kiyron Powell. Khristian just Rt'd it.

Jeremiah April was Shaq 2.0

Deservedly so! Really surprised that some of the in-state players stock fell a bit.

That's about normal right? Didn't Phinisee commit in late August and Armaan in early September?

Or great news in general. After the TJD committ and the Butler game it all went downhill from there. Brunk and Romeo getting drafted were the only positives. It has been rough!!!