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“Hey McRobbie I got two words for you - Pack….Line”

If the mystery is solved on Fife’s coaching prospects, why are we up in arms over a guy who went 82-97 as a HC? Yeah, he was an assistant for 10 years at MSU, during which only 1 half-decent mid-major school gave him serious consideration for a Head Coaching role. And even they backed out. Lets compare that track record to someone whose resume includes 20+ years of coaching experience at the highest level, including leading the Knicks’ to their most winningest season in 25 years and counting and a proven ability to bond and relate to players (plenty of YouTube videos out there with former players praising CMW). How is he more of a mystery? Regardless, if Fife is such a loss, he shouldn’t be on the market long and we should expect to see him on the bench of an upper Power 5 team in no time, right?

Up to #22 in 247..big move from being previously unranked

100% agreed. It’s like he’s having a midlife crisis and is now subjecting all IUBB fans to it. He still actively defends his whole Dawson Garcia debacle, which to me says everything I need to know about judgment, decision-making and ultimately his candidacy..

Not going to litigate the Braden Smith point. I think Hoosierfan2017 has summed up my viewpoints well so I’ll save us both some time. And IMO, Leland Walker is the best in-state PG in 2022.

Nova’s 15-16 rotation consisted all of top 100 guys and their last natty winning team was the same with the exception of Donte and Eric Paschall. I just don’t think today’s elite program building is comparable to the Knight era. Smith is a good player. But there are real limitations there. If he’s not the lead ball handler, he’s a 6’0 ft off-ball guard that is an outside threat but not much else. IMO, I’m not even certain he’s the best in-state 2022 PG.

Read that as a 5 star. Whoops

Smith is #5 overall in 2021 class on 247

Thanks for the update. I know when we initially made contact, there were some twitter comments about how they’d like to play together. What a recruiting coup that would be

When I saw Miller's name floated earlier this month, I read up on him and came away incredibly impressed. There are a few things that stuck with me that I think are important to consider when looking at Miller as a candidate: 1. Wes Miller took over the UNCG program when he was 27 years old. Regardless of program quality, this is an impressive accomplishment. 2. UNCG has never won a single tourney game in their program's existence. They've been to the tourney 4 times total. 3. Fran McCaffrey coached there for 6 seasons, during which he was able to post one 20-win season. Miller has posted 5 straight with a 74% win percentage. His age and trajectory are really attractive IMO. There are smarter people than I who can discuss how good he is at in-game coaching but by all accounts he is a rock star.

Saw this screenshot in my IU text chain. They're panicking

Yup. Sounds like UofI is giving him full court press

Is Woodson trying to work a sign and trade?!

Lol calling him names because he chose a career path that didn’t benefit your fan interests. Cmon. Yeah it’s disappointing he didn’t come, but that’s not a reflection of his character

He’s a stud. He’s very comfortable navigating today’s recruiting and transfer environment and I have no doubt he’ll rack up 20 win seasons without breaking a sweat. Hiring an alum is making a comeback as the hot trend

Sorry I just think the line is very blurry as to what is playing with fire and yapping versus taunting. which is draymond? What about Emoni Bates?

I’m guessing you haven’t been watching Dame Time recently

If that happens, I want them on next year’s schedule as a non-con at AH.

Sean May's time to shine

Those last 2 banners don't look stained to me

I heard Dolson just offered Roy Assistant to the Associate Athletic Director, Men's Basketball. IU is throwin' big bucks around now.

I wish Thad’s official title was Consigliere. I was getting some strong Tom Hagen vibes from yesterday’s pics.

Is it flight tracker time

I’m hoping for that but he’s the one where it seems like it’s still completely up in the air.