mike vannice

Why do we always have to have a roster with a fatal flaw? 23-24--not enough guards-X goes down and we have to play Cupps and we suck 24-25-horrible roster construction/guys chasing a bag 25-26- was really excited early, getting guys that fit together, shooters , solid point guards, guys with something to prove. But then we stop recruiting any size and talk about bringing back Goode and Leal instead. Opposing coaches with any kind of post presence have got to be salivating at the thought of abusing Bailey in the post. Then you have the chance for foul trouble and injury and we are really screwed. Do not understand the plan and have gone from optimism and high hopes to confusion and pessimism. one more decent big and we are good to go.

If we are done with the transfer portal as someone on here stated then maybe we look at some high school de-commits or guys withdrawing from the NBA draft for our last roster spot. Nothing against Anthony Leal but I hope those rumors are not true. Leo Curtis- decommit from Arizona State-guess several other programs involved Chol Machot-7'0" decommit from Mississippi State- spent one year in the juco ranks Aleksa Vlajic-6'10" decommit from Fordham=originally from Serbia played one year of hs ball in the US. Thomas Sorber -in the draft from Georgetown maybe Kenny has a connection would be absolute best case scenario.

but he is not a rim protector lol

that kid is going to be special. Hopefully Kenny has some connection there.

I know we are beating a dead horse on whether we need another big or not BUT the thing that concerns me is foul trouble. With just Bailey, Alexis, and Harris for our 5 spot we could get small in a hurry and I believe I read somewhere that both Alexis and Harris are foul prone(see Malik Reneau). So one more big body just makes so much sense.

I don't Kenny Johnson is pretty big.

So any idea who that player might be ? 6'8"-6'10" forward maybe?

Hey, isn't Josh Harris on campus. Can we please stop the p*ssing match about players getting paid. The genie is out of the bottle.

Upon further reflection I think we should take Josh Harris before he visits Miami and they play the stay at home card. Then just sit on the other scholarship and be patient. Might be more de-commits, maybe Baba stops slow playing and realizes the opportunity to be a Hoosier is too good to pass up, maybe Federico drops his asking price. maybe there are other European mystery bigs in play, maybe someone withdraws from the draft that we like(Neoklis Avdalis). Maybe Luke was just playin and he doesn't get his waver and we have 2 scholarships. We got this.

My big fear is how we would match up with Purdue and all of their bigs. I think TKR, Cluff and Jacobson would dominate and score at will against our current roster.

If this is true that takes our roster to 11. 2 left to fill out the roster. Who do you want? Pick 2 Baba Miller Federico Federico Stephon Payne James Scott Leo Curtis Josh Harris The guy from Greece Unknown mystery big

So are we out on Federico, Payne, and Curtis or just no visits this weekend like Rabby said. If Luke doesn't get the waiver then we go with a freshman or the guy from Greece (best case scenario)? Wouldn't be upset with Josh Harris and a big.

Transfer portal with IU interest???

Is Trilly saying anything about weekend visits or a timeline for any of the bigs we have contacted ie Federico Federico, Baba Miller, Robert Miller, Stephon Payne III, or Leo Curtis? Was expecting intel from somewhere by now.

Is he still on campus? Sticking around for Little 500 weekend?

Great news!! Welcome aboard Nick.

Why can't we get one of those Eastern European guys?

Would rather have Nick Dorn if we are taking another guard/wing. Two years of eligibility and not as ball dominant . What about weekend visits? When are the bigs coming?

I really do think they would compliment each other. Federico is the rebounding rim protector lob threat and Miller is the skilled big/wing who can shoot and pass and run the floor. Would love to get both.

Thought we were suppose to get visits this week(says the spoiled, impatient Hoosier fan). Are they waiting for Little 500 weekend?

Let's get Baba Miller on campus and make it happen. Can you imagine adding Miller, Federico, and Curtis to what we've already got. Throw in a couple of high school kids like Dezmon Briscoe or Darius Adams. WOW

@Demo, just curious, what are your thoughts on Baba Miller? Originally from Spain, seems highly skilled and very athletic and yet has underperformed for 2 years at FSU and one year at FAU. Could Coach Devries unlock the potential or is he too me first and not worth taking a chance. I respect your talent evaluation skills. @Demo

If I had to guess right now I would say: Shay Lenee Phoenix Makalusky Big Z

Not sure where to put this but just curious. Do we have anyone on the look out for foreign bigs. There seems to be a huge influx of international players joining the college ranks due to NIL $$$. Maybe one who is 7' 0" and rebound ,block shots and rim run.

How about by the end of the day.