JimmerNoe

Not saying it’s Dusty, but you could grow the perfect coach in a lab and have him tailor made to take over the program and some would say that we have no idea what we’re talking about…

Everyone can have their own dog in the hunt (yes, looking at you lol) but this is a hard to argue resume to bring to the interview no matter how you slice it and has to be competitive against anyone else’s - Young but not too young (47) - Successful in a traditionally difficult gig (FAU polled as worst job in conference) - Final Four on resume (don’t care if you think it’s a fluke, bold it on top line of experience) - Bob Knight coaching tree - lauded for modern offense and adaptability (please) - from Indiana, considers IU his dream job (sources say it’s not an easy sell like we want) - extremely likeable forward facing personality (no more grumpy Archie or over the hump speeches) - enjoys being on the road recruiting (Sisley, Mullins, Haralson isn’t a bad place to start) - can bring at least some of a final four roster with him(Johnell Davis makes this years team really good imo) Agreed that Goodman being all in is typically no good, but we can’t have two media anointed grand slam hires in a decade fail, can we? Can we…? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most of us would agree to hire Elmo if we got back to the final four and then had a few less successful but still tourney years. We all desperately want to reset our relevance clock however possible, give me a final four and early tourney flameouts for the next THREE years and I will laugh all the way to homefield apparel as I buy more Final Four memorabilia. I think you are the one misreading the room lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I disagree, if he took IU to a final four and then lost a handful of rough games en route to the tourney we would all still be giddy that we went to a final four and didn’t fall off a cliff back to oblivion. I think most would agree but I’m sure you won’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The smartest guy usually makes sure he has everything in place to give him the best chance to succeed. Nothing is guaranteed. Also I know the pressure you’re talking about is different, but after last years run FAU has been under the national spotlight with everyone in the country watching to see if they were a fluke. Quite a bit of pressure and more attention than IU has had on them from a national perspective in a while. Dealt with some injuries and some hiccups with bigger competition but overall looks to be sustaining. More pressure-proven than most if you ask me, despite the lower stakes at a school like FAU. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you read this article and don’t think May would be a good fit you’re just being contrarian. I think the people who are trying to compare it to Archie are getting stuck on “work ethic” because everyone talked about how hard Archie worked. May is a savant who is watching Euro League games at 4 in the morning on the recruiting trail to find a better way to use his bigs. How often do we b*tch and moan that our coaches aren’t adaptable to the modern game and don’t make adjustments? Sign me up. This will be our second Brad Stevens miss if we don’t make it happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We are 6 deep right now without X. I am unfortunately with Chris about Gunn and Banks. I know Gunn is trying to be a “scorer” but part of me wonders if it is time to tell him to just be a defensive nightmare and only utilize him as a stopper on guys like Lathan last night. Wide open threes are fine but the misses he is taking are killing us when he comes in. Only runouts off of steals please. When Banks/Gunn and Cupps are in together we are effectively 3 on 5 on the offensive end right now. Don’t get started on when Woody also uses Sparks in that lineup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Some thoughts on Mgbako: Being “unathletic” is an understatement, but seems to just be part of his game. His slow, sliding drives are actually getting him to the line and getting him some looks as defenders are off balance waiting for explosive moves. Reminds me of Slo Mo Kyle Anderson. I know he had a poor shooting night but he is by far who I feel most comfortable shooting jumpers/threes. If he goes 2/5 on those open threes last night puts him at 19pts. I think 0fer nights will go away and maybe we start trying to get him going early? He has been much more engaged defensively and the plus minus on him is good the last several games. We need perimeter offense in the worst way possible. I HATE that he is so stiff his arms even look weird at rest. Like he can’t even relax them to hang at his sides. So weird every time there is a stoppage in play he looks like he is shrugging lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A blue gif or a friendly bald Mike dancing around gif Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Didn’t he change it to this shortly before Liam announced and then change it back? I’m sure he knows how closely some follow these things lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just playing devils advocate since I attended UK within the last 10 years (I got a scholarship I couldn’t turn down and was still nearly disowned): The talent level on UK’s campus is absurd in that regard. Waves of 5 stars every year commit to wear the blue sundress and cowboy boots during tailgate season. But, Boogie to IU Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Paywall, is the third visit to us? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When Chris starts posting a lot there is a direct correlation to my optimism that something good is happening and that we are going to win a national title and then Mike Woodson will be revealed as immortal and coach for 30 more years. I can’t explain it but it’s a very specific feeling so must be true Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So if he waits until Montverde plays again as some have speculated when do we think that would be? Or is this one where there will be a random Instagram post that announces it and we all just have to keep refreshing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Because you have been gone so long you must definitively tell us who will be in the ‘24 class and when they will commit to make up for the lack of posts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just chiming in that independent of this thread I had a conversation with an Illini buddy this weekend and I concluded that Loyer is just not that good. I also would have expected better numbers. I actually wonder if his numbers will get worse next year when the book is out that you can just pressure the hell out of their backcourt because they are frail boys. Had to get that jab in because there is way too much Purdue sympathizing going on for my taste. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We are making the trip to Fan Fest next weekend for the first time with our 10 month old daughter! Going to get there around noon and then stay the night in Bloomington afterwards. For those who went last year, any details that you found to be awesome or things that you would recommend? Personally pumped to see the freshman and overreact to how much they'll contribute 6 months from now

I keep thinking “man we are not having a great projected season” and we are still 9-5 in conference. It really puts into perspective how awful we were in conference for that several year stretch we couldn’t break .500 for the season. Please never let us fall back to .500 being the norm! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Warriors space the floor better than anyone and have played through Draymond in the high post/PnR quite a bit over the years and allow the big to make passes/reads which Trayce was great at last year. They also have shown willingness to play a 5 who is not a jump shooting threat and Trayce provides excellent rebounding/weak side defensive help which is exactly how they used Looney (who really has no offensive game compared to Trayce). They run and shoot the three at a high clip from the other 4 spots on the floor which makes having an athlete who can rim run at the 5 very important. Also they are in “win now” mode so they aren’t stashing guys/slowly developing them, if he can contribute he will play. More importantly they have a great winning culture (minus last years fight) and gave him a three year NBA contract, not a 2 way. So he is at least giving himself the best chance at some staying power in the league. If he had been drafted elsewhere after like pick 40 he would’ve probably started in the dreaded G League. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lets goooooooo Mgbako!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Billy…. Likes to drink soda Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So we want Kansas for Dickinson here right? Because that would take a huge chunk of NIL money away and bring in another guy who will be putting up a ton of shots? Also so we don’t have to play him lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think this is expected and nothing to worry about until we hear about a new school or an unexpected visit. It’s been said that his family did not want things leaked and based on the way others called out Zagoria for leaking it seems like they had heard those four school behind closed doors as well. I bet we hear about visits to those four over the next week or so and then he sets a decision day. He will command each schools absolute best offer so it makes sense that he would visit all four to hear those offers rather than a good portal player who may hear enough at one and stop the process. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What a wild take this is lol. Imagine thinking the guy who teaches US History during school hours or is an insurance agent for his day job is running more sophisticated sets with 15-18 year olds vs incredibly well respected basketball minds at the absolute top of their field working with the top 1% of basketball players. This takes the cake. No offense intended to HS basketball coaches with this post, they have to make a living somehow

FWIW he will be up and walking a few hours after surgery and discharged within a day or two if it’s a routine TKR. Most have significant improvement in mobility and quality of life after as well. Wouldn’t expect a significant disruption to zoom calls or travel, if anything he will be able to golf even MORE and maybe still fit in some in-home trips too [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk