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Based on what?

He was a starter on a top 20 KenPom team that lost their PG at the end of the year lol. If being a top 20 team isn’t good enough for you next year, you may be the one that needs adjusted expectations.

Most people on this board thought making the tournament would be an achievement given the roster that was assembled and it appeared to be that way up until they fell apart the last 2-3 weeks of the season. Majority didn’t expect more than that. Not sure what you’re talking about?

I’m not sure what you’re saying or suggesting? Fru shot 75% from the field last year. He’s as close to automatic as it gets around the basket.

Such a Nostradamus for projecting a team full of mid-major players thrown together in a 2 week period was going to struggle to make the tournament. You and every other pundit who picked IU to finish mid-pack in conference. Really went out on a limb there. He’s a massive upgrade positionally from last year. Improving the talent level at each position pushes IU from a bubble team on the outside looking in to a potential 6-8 seed next year which is marked improvement. If you’re expecting the 92 Dream Team, I can’t help you.

Not tough per who? Louisville fans as he’s transferring out? Ok. Had the highest BPM on a top 20 team, good rebounder with a superb block rate. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

He’s a 25 mpg guy max. He rebounds and dunks the ball. What more do you want out of your 5?

They sputtered because their lottery projected PG got hurt lol, not because Fru was their starting 5. Stop being obtuse.

Fru was the starting 5 on a team that was ranked throughout the duration of the year. What the hell are you talking about? You’ve b***** for 3 months about getting bigger and longer positionally, if 6’11 250 doesn’t cut it, what will?

IU is obviously going to target big fish in the portal. They will also likely land a big fish or two. But you still need to build a roster for next year. We need 4, maybe 5 starters and likely 2 solid bench pieces. IU isn’t the only program targeting big fish this offseason nor are they the only program with money and resources. There isn’t much to sell right now.

Grad transfers don’t need to wait until the official opening date to put their name in the portal.

We need 6-7 guys. It’s not realistic to think IU is going to sign 5-6 of the top 50 players in the portal. Fru is absolutely the kind of big last years team missed.

Would assume Carr has been in contact

Will be interesting to see if Tre Singleton follows suit

Bizjack is probably a slight upgrade from every one on last years roster not named Wilkerson. Not sure he moves the needle though in getting bigger, faster, stronger positionally.

He’s a good kid that got recruited over at Illinois. He’s in an impossible situation given how toxic his mother is on social media. Moved out west to get away from her and the change of scenery did wonders for him. He’s a high major talent but the baggage around him really limits his options.

I don’t see it. Maybe $2mil but I don’t see a contender paying that kind of money for a good but not elite piece. His agent has ties to Villanova and believe Georgetown is a team to watch as well but doubt either of them have the funds to shell out $2.5+ for a single player. Would love to have him but not someone I think you get into a bidding war for with all the pieces we need to add.

Don’t need to catch lightning in a bottle with Evans. We wouldn’t (or at least I hope we aren’t) paying him to be our best player. He’s a complimentary 4 with good size and athleticism that rebounds and defends well for his position. Huge upgrade positionally in that regard from last year.

Evans could be a very solid pick up depending on the price tag. 13 and 7 last year as a plus defender. Basically had the same offensive rating and usage as DeVries last year but a much better defender and rebounder. I suppose we paid close to $2million for DeVries. If you can get Evans for $1.5 or less it’s definitely a net upgrade.

Yeah, I said that?

The non-grad, reversible jacket crowd like the dope above is exactly why this fanbase gets the rap that it does. Living in the 80’s and thinking the world revolves around a program that hasn’t been relevant in 30+ years is silly. And much of our administration thought the same until the vision of Dolson/Whitten. We’re lucky to have them.

Couldn’t*

You’re going to be sitting on your hands for awhile waiting for Knight’s replacement. RMK is one of one.

Ok Lucky Charm!

Good riddance.