IU/Butler/Notre Dame

I didn’t go to Texas but a guy from Blackford did...here are updates he had worth noting ....( also they won all but one game without Kaufman who was injured)

Thanks and if you make any I can’t your input would be amazing. The final three games sounded like that group of kids gelled a little and he played more like himself. Did the opponents have any studs you were familiar with ?

Awesome ..hope he has a few free minutes to go a little deeper ...I had wanted to attend and couldn’t so I only have description of how much he scored and I don’t know that I consider the person a reliable source for detailed evaluation ...they’ll follow the stats and Outcome but they aren’t real well versed in the important subtleties of the game.

A fellow Blackford fan that attended that I would not classify as an exaggerator thought he has hovered around 8-12 assists in the first game so I don’t know that it would be something to sneeze at if accurate.

Did you get to go ? If so I’d love some more feedback. They went 3-1 for the weekend. Luke had 20 or more in every game after the first game. They lost the first game. It was the first time they had played together and of the 9 person team one player left the team and two were in Italy playing with their school. The six that were remaining one suffered an ankle injury in game 2 so they played most of games 3 and 4 with five guys. I’m not disappointed with a 3-1 start under those circumstances. If you went did you make it to all four? Once again would love to hear some further evaluation if you have time.

Excellent point ! I had no idea he was in consideration for SJU. I’ll get any follow up I can.

Doesn’t make me any less sick than you. You guys know how I feel about the kid ...you have any idea what it will be like for me having to consider WATCHING a Purdue game ?!

I wouldn’t say it’s wrapped up ( he still has to get an actual offer too) but I think painter is playing it how Archie should ...set aside a couple hours and let the kid know you think he has talent and then withhold your judgment till AAU is over and you see his growth into next season. Smart move by painter.

Also fun fact ...Rick Mount came up and did a work out for Luke and Blackfords second best player Stroble. He gave Stroble a lot of shot feedback and worked with him. His comments to Coach Hoover on Luke: “ don’t touch him”

well I guess his IU resolve will be tested ...has a family visit scheduled with Painter in early May.

Coach Hoover discussing the state of the schedule and strengthening the schedule in 2020 5FE5D5A4-9A20-4520-8DCF-F117A640D56D.MOV

High character is exactly right won’t have to worry about headaches

Lol that actually made me laugh ...I think he’s the type that would frame it on his wall or sleep with it under his pillow ...I think he would value any contact

Great point ...there is just no downside to it ...If he struggles on the platinum team (which I truly don’t expect) or doesn’t grow any or hits an injury you don’t have to ramp up the efforts but if he shows out well and/or adds a couple inches you don’t wanna be sorry you never at least sent a salutation.

The kid is genuinely humbled and excited he has offers from anyone (Iona,BSU) and he is quick to thank the coaches for the opportunity. My opinion from speaking with them is that he has had the idea of going to IU on a pretty high pedastal. I think you’ll find at first sign of contact ( if it ever comes ) they won’t be secretive about it no matter how minimal or token the contact may be. I’ll update if I hear otherwise but as of now nothing even under the radar.

Love this train of thought ...whatever contact IS allowed just make the minimal amount at least

I don’t disagree with the approach ...I thinking waiting until next season to gauge physics growth is the way to go personally ...BUT ...we must NOT have interest because none has been expressed as of yesterday, not even informally.

Yeah they put one in during season ...smart to take a stab early if you’re a small school but I don’t think they are a possibility ...if he doesn’t grow anymore (height or weight) and no high level programs ever show interest I think he would stick with bsu....if he has a good offseason and northwestern Purdue or Wisconsin make an offer we may have a problem

I think they purposely separated them for that reason since they are ball dominant ...after their junior year they will have to play together

They were smart and had a “25” jersey Made up. Hey pays attention to detail and the fact they have started early won’t be lost on him (same with Purdue butler and Wisconsin having shown interest). I know they want Lander but I hope they don’t write him off.

It’s his preference for 80’s style shorts lol Joking aside you’re correct they list him at 6’1 155 -165 and I think it’s closer to 6’ than 6’1 and I think the 155 is probably the top end

So so true

...And ball state offered him today

Luke brown nambed to top 15 all-state underclassman by IBCA cumulative in all classes.

Luke’s summer schedule for anyone interested in catching a game ...he’s on 2021 platinum team