mike vannice

Did some more digging and see he has offers from BYU and UCLA. BYU offered in March so he is not an unknown quantity. Hopefully Carr and Co. are aware of him and can get on him quickly. Do we have any connections to Prolific Prep?

Did some digging and he is from Nigeria and came through the NBA Africa Academy and really blew up their. Led his team to the quarter finals of their big tournament. Not sure when he got to Prolific Prep. Definitely a name to watch. Would much rather get a kid like him over say Isiah Hill. Pair him with Chase Branham and our returnees and watch out 2027.

Man I know the no leak policy is necessary to keep other schools from swooping in and stealing a kid you are watching and in on. But it sure would be nice to know what is going on. Still quite a few potential backup forwards and centers out there granted all with warts but tons of potential. And this is Little 500 weekend, what a great time to have a kid visit- beautiful weather forecasted and the coeds will be out in force.

Hate to be that guy but it is Damon Wilkinson. He does look like a potential end of the bench contributor. 6'10" 245

Give me: Josiah Parker-wing FAU Sheek Pearson-forward-Marquette Emeka Opurum-center- Auburn Odds of that happening 0%

That was before Ryan Carr was brought on board. Lots of talent over there just need to find the right fit.

Gavin Sykes to TCU. He was the sharp shooting wing I was hoping for. All the portal targets on Coach Adragna's portal tracker have gone elsewhere. Looks like all that's left are the potential over production guys which is ok for a couple but would like at least one to compete for rotation minutes. Maybe we get a Euro surprise.

Kyle Evans to NC State. The portal options are dwindling.

Why not us . Buy low still a freshman with long term potential. who doesn't need a shot blocking/lob threat /rim runner. Not sure what he is looking for but give him 10-15 minutes per game, Get Yaak Yaak for your thumper and let this kid run the floor.

Guess there is no one in the transfer portal with IU interest.

agree somebody to play the 4/5. Looking at who is left in the portal options might be: Christian Reeves- College of Charleston Yaak Yaak- Oregon State Kyle Evans- UC Irvine Josiah Parker-FAU Sebastian Williams-Adams- Auburn No idea if we have reached out to any of these guys. This no leaks policy seems to be working. Would be pleasantly surprised with any one of those 5 Really wanted Gavin Sykes for that pure shooter in the guard rotation but expect he wants starter minutes. Several options on the Euro scene: Luigi Suigo Sayon Keita Leonardo Okeke Mouhamed Faye I believe someone on here suggested they would not be available until May or June. So might have to hold a spot until then. Then you have the 5th year possibility and maybe Sam Alexis if he is open to the idea. Who knows when that will be decided? So I am guessing it will be awhile before the roster is finalized which for us fanatics is very frustrating.

Who knows maybe they can sell him on development- going up against Yigitoglu and Sherrell every day in practice and playing in the Big Ten. Then be the focal point of the offense in 2027. This is where Ryan Carr earns his paycheck-maybe he knows Keita's agents and can sell them on his NBA connections. Will be extremely tough going up against those other 5 schools but worth the wait and effort. But hey there's always Yaak Yaak as the fall back option lol.

Well shoot, just checked the Portal Tracker again and he has added Arrinten Page from Northwestern. Now that would be a great add for the third big.

Let me start by saying I am not an insider just happened to check Coach Adragna's Hoosier Portal Tracker and see a new name-Kyle Evans-6'10" PF from UC Irvine averaged 12pts and 8 rebounds and will be a senior. Could he be the third rotational big we are looking for? FWIW he is the only big listed. For an athletic defender developmental guy I really like Mouhamed Camara. He redshirted as a freshman last year at Louisville. He is 6'8" plus defender who played in the NBA Africa Academy before Louisville. Raw but tons of potential. Hoping Thomas Carr has a connection and can pull him to Bloomington. For the other spot lets go with a Euro who wants to try college and develop.

Definitely agree on the need for a backup center and could also use a big wing defender/ athlete. I believe someone on here mentioned Euros as possible options for those spots. That would be great because there does not appear to be many portal options left that we could afford. I think we could still use another shooter and really like Gavin Sykes from Long Beach State. Does anyone know if he has a visit set up. Heard something somewhere about this weekend but have not been able to confirm.

Do we know if Gavin Sykes has cancelled his visit or did he in fact have one set up? Cannot have enough shooters. But seriously why not we still have 3 scholarships left. Add a backup big and best athlete/defender available

Aiden Sherrell today is your day. Come on down and join the Indiana Hoosiers Then keep the ball rolling and get Sebastian Rancik on board. Then get Jake Hall on campus and nail down his commitment and we are good to go. And we would still have 2 scholarships left, wow.

I'd say sell Rancik on the Michigan model with him in the Lindeborg role, Sherrell as Morez Johnson, Samet as Mara and Trent as Will Tchetter Go hard after Jake Hall- he is your shooter and starting 2 guard PG-Burton/Moody SG-Hall/Harris SF-Rancik/Mustaf PF-Sherrell/Trent C-Samet Depth-Karvala/Manhertz Would still have two schollies for whatever Coach and Carr want Lots of options with that group.

Assuming we get Aiden Sherrell, how realistic is the following? One of Reibe/Tiller Jake Hall Sebastian Rancik Best athlete available Spend it all on those 4 and roll with 12.

OK rich as sh## Lets go get: Eric Reibe Bryson Tiller Jake Hall Budd Clark and an athletic young big like-Adlan Elamin, Elyjah Freeman or Mouhamed Camara That gives you depth, shooting and size. Lets get greedy and go win some games!

I apologize up front for this waiting on commits ramble but it is frustrating to see update after update of us linked with guards and never any contact with bigs. Even Coach Adragna's portal tracker only has 3 or 4 centers listed. Coach Devries has gone through a year of the Big Ten and knows we need size and rebounding and rim protectors. When the portal opened I tried to track all of the big guys that entered and as of today see 18-20 guys that would be work in various combinations because you really need at least 3 for rotation purposes. And you also have young athletic 6'8"/6'9" guys like Adlan Elamin, Elyjah Freeman, Mouhamed Camara , Bryson Tiller that you could add to the mix. The only reason I can think of for this lack of interest is maybe we have a legitimate shot at one of the international bigs. Also does anyone think Chol Machot would be a viable option to pair with Aiden Sherrell?

I thought Juke comitted to Providence.

OK, I'll play along what is this all about? Flying to Belgrade in the middle of portal season. Could we actually be getting an international big? Maybe Luigi Suigo or Lazar Stojkovic? This is interesting would sure like to know more.

Have not heard anything recently about my #1 guy Stefan Vaaks. Anyone know where we stand with him?

Maybe we take 6 from the portal and add one international big ie. Sayon Keita or Luigi Suigo or another high school kid ie. Amadu Seini or a decommit.