dyedinthewool

Hoosiers with too much length and speed. 78-71 Good Guys

Senior leadership is one of the attributes he brings this year. He seems to have a high Hoops IQ as well. Our lack of size inside will not be an issue this season. Can you imagine the competitive practices this summer? Do we have a better outside threat than Fitzner tlhis year? His decision to transfer was based largely on the fact he was relegated to a sixth man role after starting his first two years. The big question is, can he work his way into a starters role on a very talented team at IU? His GPA might have been another factor in CAM extending an offer.

IU - 79 AS- 58

Has anyone heard how his groin injury is doing? When he returns, will it be in a starting role and if so, who's minutes does he replace? This team will have a new look with CH on the floor. He is one of, if not the best outside threat on our roster. Senior leadership to go along with high BBIQ. It would be nice to see him back in the fold for the Duke game. With that said, he will not be in the best basketball shape. His absence may be a bit of a blessing as CAM has been able to give our young front court players some valuable early minutes. How do you see CH being utilized moving forward, a starter, or one of the best sixth men in the BIG?

That is great news. Let's hope he recovers 100%. We don't need any nagging injuries this early.

The players are still in the thinking mode at both ends of the floor. They're learning an entire new system. As they adapt and have more confidence, we will see strides on both ends of the floor. CAM is still in the learning mode as well with this team. The rotations will become more and more effective as he learns the players capabilities. We have a tough stretch coming up, but not to worry, it will prepare us for January and beyond.

IU -- 83 CF -- 66

SH = 89 IU =. 64

He may not be the most gifted player on our roster, but he has tons more heart than a few upperclassmen this year. I agree with Feathery. Give the kid more minutes. He should be a huge wake up call for some.

CTC did not look for or recruit defensive players. Even the few that he brought in that could play defense never progressed. Shooters, athletic ability, and solid grades were the criteria for the most part. In walks CAM, with a completely different vision of how he wants to play. Defense is at the top of his list. For the upperclassmen, it is not just a matter of flipping the switch. It takes time to learn. It also takes a willingness and desire to play great defense. CAM is tasked with totally changing the style of play with a several key players that in the past have only concentrated on one end of the floor. Couple that with learning how to play in a half court offense, and the challenge becomes a mountain. We will take our lumps this year as the team struggles with a new offense as well as trying to learn a new concept, defense. My bet is there is not a single member on this board, myself included, that predicted the starting five that will be introduced for our first BIG game. By this time next year the team will have a good grasp on what is expected. Hopefully the learning curve this season will be fun to watch. Go Hoosiers!

Makes you wonder who "We" is suppose to be.

This reminds me of the CZ recruitment. Ebbs and tides. Read the tea leaves and put the CB and pundits talk aside. The wind is still blowing North to Btown.

No perimeter defense at all. I thought that is what we have been working on.?

This is not what we expected. No defense at all.

No outside threat!

Do you think Romeo moving up his announcement to the final 3 from around Thanksgiving to Saturday is coincidence? I'm thinking DG and RL talk regularly, and are very aware of all the suspense they are creating. Vandy will be on the short list come Saturday. More speculation of a package deal to Vandy will take up 4 or 5 pages on both threads. These players are enjoying the hell out of this, and I say, good for them. HH sealed the deal for both of these guys. No visit for either of them showed them anywhere near the love and attention. These re two have done a great job throwing the pundits off the trail. In 5 more days DG will be a Hoosier. Signed, sealed, and delivered by CAM. RL will have some more fun before it's over, but at the end of the day IU will have a top 3 recruiting class. Now, let's get ready for this much anticipated start to CAM's first year as our ball coach.

Have you been to many of their Hoops Forums?

Doesn't really matter if it's Friday, or Monday. He's going to break some Commodor hearts. All 1500 of them.

Looks like it will be Monday for DG's decision.

How would you rate the Coaches? CAM. VS. CBD TBD Both have pedigree. TOM OSTRO - 12 years as asst. coach. 7 with Billy Donavon vs Roger Powell - 5 years with CBD Bruiser Flint - 10 years as HC at UMASS & DREXEL. VS JAKE DIEBLER 3 years as asst. under CBD ED SCHILLING -HC Wright State Asst in NBA asst with Calipari and Steve Alford. Vs Casey Shaw. No coaching experience No brained if player development is a concern.

If it's on ESPN it will be Monday.

Most of the posters on every board seem to agree on one thing. The Hometown appeal is the one thing Vandy has going for them. There might be another huge attraction for Vandy. I haven't seen it posted, or for that matter even discussed. Bryce Drew and Winston Garland both had careers in the NBA. WG played for several years. They were in the league together for I believe 5 years. They were both Point Guards as well. I don't know if they knew each other back in the early 90's or not, but one thing is for sure. They had plenty to talk about and reminisce during their conversations in the recruitment of DG. Does anyone think the NBA experience of CBD is playing into the decision? Thoughts?

Mr. Garland said the announcement would be Friday, or Monday. They were either going to announce on ESPN, or Facebook Live. They could go with FB pretty much any time they choose, but working out a slot on ESPN is a different story. Perhaps they do it on ESPN3? My gut tells me he will announce tomorrow, unless they work out a slot with ESPN for Monday. If if he were picking Vandy, my gut tells me it would happen at the Pep Rally at his HS. Digesting all of the info over the past few weeks leads me to believe, without a doubt, IT'S INDIANA

https://goo.gl/images/ Should have let them sport the Candy Stripes. It would have closed the deal.

Let's not forget about his Broadcasting desires, as well as a staff that can get him NBA ready.