mike vannice

Part of me says WTF this guy only averaged 6 ppg om Maryland Eastern Shore what are we doing. Then I calm down and realize yep this is part of the plan. Sokolov is the developmental big. Monden is the practice player/ 3rd point guard. So the next guy is going to be #11 the rotational big we so desperately need. They had to have learned from last year, right? And now they are rounding up enough money to land one more difference maker.

And the Sleepers Media guys quoted him as saying if he was not a top 20 pick he would go the college route.

Not seeing many options left on the domestic front. Really wondering how they are going to finish out this roster. I would be satisfied with another rotational big to play the 4/5 with Aiden and Samet and then another practice player. Spend the money on someone who is going to contribute. Several Euro big men options out there but the problem is North Carolina, Kentucky, BYU, and LSU and others are chasing them too. Sorry Mr. Sokolov but would not be happy going into the season with just 3 playable bigs.

Plus we simply have no idea what the plan is with Winker. No Leaks.

A solid back-up 4/5 would give us a 9 man rotation with only Moody being counted as part of the rotation. Karvala would be mop up minutes and Manhertz and 12-13 would be practice players. Not ideal but could definitely work. 5 guards/wings and 4 bigs. Build on that next year with Branham and a couple of additional bigs.

Josiah Parker a wing from FAU that we were supposedly in contact with has comitted to Georgetown

So does anyone know if we are actually getting a visit from Ladarius Givan? And if so when? Would really like to get this kid on board. Would provide rebounding. energy, and rim protection off the bench.

Massamba Diop to Gonzaga

Has Rabby confirmed the visit or said when he will be at IU?

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