mjhoosier

The transfers in the WBB program have been remarkable over the years. They aren’t the only program losing kids obviously and with the portal thriving, it’s going to get even worse. Finding kids willing to sit is going to be more of a challenge. Everyone wants to play / start. I get it but with 15 scholarships, it’s going to be tough keeping everyone happy. Teri Is probably a demanding coach. She looks to see kids coming in for extra work, ones looking to improve on their time. I’m a little shocked she didn’t look for a player or two in the portal but she must have felt okay with numbers at this point. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Not a big surprise. She started the season getting descent minutes but Gulbe outplayed her. Losing her & Noveroske. IU could use some size for sure and Maybe a Quick scoring PG. IU still has a nice core coming back but could use a couple more scorers off the bench transferring in. IU still has 2 true frosh incoming. Both look like they can be solid players. Both big guards. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Would assume IU will dip into the portal as well. IU could use a quick PG to replace Wilson, someone who can hit some 3s. IU could also use another center / PF. Danielle Patterson hasn’t announced yet if she intends to return but she opted out similar to Jaelyn Penn. Her minutes went down as Gulbe’s increased. If she leaves, they could use another inside player. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

IU has to get more athletic. They have good players but they struggle to defend especially against the quality B10 teams like Maryland and OSU. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

OG’s Defense has been outstanding. 13 rebounds last night. Really defended well in addition. What a steal for Toronto to get him late in the 1st round. He’s gotten so much better over the last two years. Fun player to watch. Hit some Big Shots in the series as well. Love to see the ex Hoosiers thriving. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Surprised neither Dunham or Richardson taken. Another couple rounds, both probably gone off the board. IU will be loaded with a large roster. Not sure how many of the seniors will come back for the extra year. A solid freshman class coming but would assume some guys that might ordinarily have a chance to play as freshman could redshirt due to roster numbers. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

The instate transfers from this season are worrisome, particularly Allen, the reigning Miss Basketball. Negative recruiting momentum coming off a really good season is unfortunate. Patterson looks to be a good transfer but long term, you have to build classes from HS seniors. If there is any sense that IU is not a desired place to send their players from HS and AAU coaches, that can hurt long term. Perception is reality. If the perception is “there’s a problem” down there , it can hurt with recruiting. Is it enough to give up on Moren? I don’t think so but it’s something to watch. That being said, I will say 15 scholarships in WBB is a large number. Hard to play that many players. Can imagine there would be frustration from those riding the bench. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Williams amassed 84 catches, 1,278 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior at Westover High School in 2019. Transferring to Deion Sanders prep school in Texas for senior year. Film looks good. Looks to be Another solid receiver Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Hunter Combs and Joe Wilkinson apparently also transferring. With current seniors getting to return next year plus the addition of next years freshman. Gonna make for interesting rosters. NCAA will have to expand rosters. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

IU is talented but Loss of Bendu Yeaney was big. She may prob best defender before her Injury and subsequent transfer. Need more quickness on the interior. nD transfer Patterson should help next year. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Sounds like Walker may he headed back home to Virginia. Bet he still moves on. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Agree. This is a good IU team but it’s not the most athletic. Especially after losing Bendu. I didn’t understand why she didn’t start Holmes in 2nd half. Maryland couldn’t stop her in the 1st and by the time she got in the 3rd. Maryland had surged ahead. Chanel needs to play a little more. She has good quickness. Patterson should help them Next year but I think Teri’s got to recruit more quickness, inside and backcourt perhaps using the transfer portal if she can find someone who can help. Berger, Penn, Patberg and Holmes are a solid top 4. IU Still a good team but Maryland’s got their number right now. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Great news for IU baseball!!! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

When your leading assist man to this point is Joey Brunk. What does that say about your guard play? They need a point guard who can shoot a little, someone who will actually pass the ball to TJD Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

He was not in the booth with CKD. He should know the playbook but can he use that book correctly with the personnel. This is a big gamble. I hope it works and he’s better than anyone expects. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

UCLA has a little better quickness. Really hurt them on dribble drives and offensive rebounds. IU 3 point shooting and FT shooting and turnovers has hurt them today. IU has settled for 3s when they’ve had opportunities w Holmes inside. She’s been solid when they’ve got her the ball inside. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

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It seemed like Maryland had better size up front. They blocked or seemed to have hands on a ton of IU shots while IU wasn’t able to disrupt as many shots. IU’s best player was a sophomore, Edwards. Losing Lexi Johnson At 6’5 last year after a promising freshman year last year hurt. I think it’s too soon to throw in the towel on Aird. He’s got a tremendous, top 10 class coming in. I would assume he will also look to add transfers to help fill gaps. It’s been a frustrating year for them with so many close losses. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

He and Jordan Jakes (at 6’5”) Would be tough matchups if in there together next year. Williams with some added weight looks like a really good prospect. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

When there is a coaching Change, There’s always the Chance That players that committed to the previous Coaches eventually decide to transfer. It’s too bad but I’m sure the coaches will Continue to sign quality players. What’s surprising is after having 10 guys drafted and open playing spots available that some wouldn’t give it another year to compete for more playing time. I would assume Mercer is surprised by some but not all of the transfers. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Young OF but looks to be very talented. Will be interesting to see how the pitching shapes up. Starters vs Relief. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

The one thing that helps him is the Achilles probably finally feels good. It’s a 12 month recovery for many. It definitely affected him last year as he struggled to get off the ground and move laterally. Should help his quickness inside with his post moves. I Hope so. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Would be a huge victory if IU could snag him. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Juwan Howard is more realistic. I can’t see Donovan going back to college. He’s been fairly successful in the NBA. Michigan could always go w Pitino. That would be a bold maneuver. He would bring them recruits, strippers, and probation. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Hopefully Bendu will be back from her Achilles. They will need her. Coach Moren has a solid recruiting class coming in with a good core returning. IU women’s team has a chance to be very good. Definitely will face a challenge early. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners