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What makes you say that? Not trying to sound snarky.

Not sure your question but he's talking about Tucker DeVries rather than B. Tucker I'm sure. B. Tucker isn't anywhere close while T. DeVries is very possible.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this his how every fast food establishment operates 100% of the time lol. That rumor wreaks of BS.

I mean he was a decent defender (at minimum pest-like) and he has 1 year of sample size. But I also said I don't think he'll be retained either. Just IF one were to be kept Cupps is closer to the profile in that he is similar to Enright.

Exactly the 1st thought that went through my mind.

And I don't think he'll keep either of them to be clear.

Imo Rice does not fit the PG profile for a DDV team. Not strong, not a high IQ and not a great defender. I would say if he keeps a PG from current roster it'd be Cupps. Just MO.

I think it's safe to add: 2. Tucker DeVries F

I would tend to believe that IU chose DeVries over him. DeVries had 26 more years of D1 experience, has utilized the transfer portal for big targets and showed the ability to translate from mid-major to P4. I just don't think Dolson wanted McCollum over DeVries.

I can't imagine Ostrom would want to come back to Bloomington. I doubt it was a real great experience for him.

Enright is a high IQ PG and an absolute pest defensively. He'll most likely be in the rotation and the kind of player that will be hard to keep out of it....a la Leal.

Still not sure how Auburn being the #1 overall was rewarded with playing Creighton/Louisville in 2nd rd. This game has been fun to watch so far.

I think you will starting next year. DDV's teams, if nothing else, play their ***** off.

If BU goes to UT could McCollum be more interested in Illinois than Iowa?

Don't disagree at all. I think as a G you need to be an average shooter at minimum unless you are an elite defender, play maker, slasher etc. Different skills on a team are great to have. I think the problem for us the last 8+ years is that we'd only have 1 guy on the team that had the shooting skill. Not winning that way today. Need 3 guys on the court at all times that are legit threats from deep imo and of them 2 that can also slash.

I heard DDV in an interview with WVU people answer this question. He said when evaluating people that skill is obviously important and preferred. Said they need to be elite at one thing and then he'll teach them the rest. Said he can teach anyone to become a better shooter. I'm paraphrasing obviously but it was close to this. Loved his answer about being "elite" at something.

I hate every Purdue player that has ever been. If DDV wanted to bring one on staff I'll welcome them. As soon as they walk away though, I be hating again. Too lazy to look for Smokey gif to insert here

Samesies. I was born in 82 so I was too young to really have a good grasp on the '87 team but I was fully invested from '91 on. Greg Graham, Calbert and Damon will always be me childhood heroes.

I'm not trying to be negative and I'm happy with the hire but they are really, really bad beatings. And seemingly from teams that don't make sense sometimes.

Lol I get it. I expect a random wtf loss every once in a while and they are OK as long as they aren't trends.

I've liked basically everything I've watched from DDV's teams but there's this one thing. Every year they are good for at minimum 1 or 2 absolute **** kickings. I'm talking 25-30 pt losses. Seems odd and I'm not real sure why.

I agree but I imagine GM's still consider them to be important traits for a 1st rounder? Legit asking because I know you follow NBA closely

I'm not an NBA guy and haven't checked any mocks but I doubt 1st rd. His speed and quickness will cap him. But he's got the kind of game that could male him a 10 year journeyman in the league I'd think. But idk crap when it comes to NBA talent.

I've now watched 5 full games that span all 3 1/3 seasons of Tucker's career. Tucker has grown exponentially in his BBIQ from FR to this past season. I think he's often times possibly too unselfish. But man oh man he's going to have some games in AH that are going to have us fans on cloud 9. He's the kind of guy that can elevate his team from good to elite. Need a stud PG and I expect DDV to prioritize that position in the portal. His teams always feature a strong and smart PG. If Goode gets a waiver and you add that PG plus an athletic big then I think next year's team could legit contend for a B1G title. Tucker really is that damn good.

Marty Richter a potential assistant? Was an assistant with DeVries his entire stint at Drake. Was at IU as Video Coordinator in 2008. This year was his 1st year as HC at USC Upstate where he went 6-26. While he may very well want to continue there as HC and understandably so, I would think AC at IU is more beneficial to him than his current position.