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My expectation for DDV first year...have the team competitive in every game, finish top half of the conference, and make the NCAA tournament (not a play-in). Given what Louisville and UM both did last season, I don't think this is unrealistic to expect. Making the tournament and being competitive in B1G will help propel recruiting and continuity in the program. If he establishes culture and shows he can win, the recruits will come.

I've had two Beagles that barely bark. Our first beagle took a year to bark. The other is more of a whiner. LOL outliers...shows its possible...

Good pickup especially because he has time to develop and adds some class balance/depth.

Yes exactly. It's not about back to the basket 5, it's really just a defense issue as to who is going to guard the Purdues/Michigans that have multiple big men that will dominate us inside the paint if we don't have anyone that can guard them. I look forward to the new type of play we will be seeing. I am just hoping we get another big or two that can protect the rim but doesn't need the ball in their hands a ton.

This 1000% he's the one guy I really want on our team above other recruits that may be better. I hope he gets the waiver or wins a law suit. He brings so much to the team and his heart and effort for IU show on the floor. I really long for the day we have Indiana kids on the floor again that had a dream to wear the candy stripes. I know NIL makes things different but I still like to think there are kids that grow up hoping they will play for IU...

Great addition. Big he has more than just this year of eligibility. Could end up being a really solid piece to build around the following year.

CDD and staff are really cooking. Roster is really coming together.

Seems like our staff is rolling now. Looking forward to seeing how our team comes together.

This is great news! Hoping Conerway is next...

Any word on how Conerway’s visit went or is he still on campus?

I was hoping we could get 1 of the 2 so if we land both that would be fantastic. They absolutely would pair well together. It would be such a change to have a strong backcourt...what we have been missing for years.

It does seem like many, many programs have as much or more to spend as we do. I can't lie and say I'm not a bit concerned at this point. There is a long way to go and once the other teams fill out their rosters obviously, we will look more attractive to many because those more attractive programs no longer have space. I think it is imperative though we have at least a tournament appearance this season in order to start attracting more players to the program. I do feel CDD needs to prove himself and put IUBB on an upwards trajectory before we are going to be able to compete with those bigger programs for better players. Plus, now that we have more of a staff in place I expect that will help with the recruiting. Not ready to panic or be completely dismayed at this point like some, but I don't think expressing concern is unwarranted.

Saw the same thing on twitter…

NBA connections got Mike Woodson players. Putting guys in the NBA was what he was selling.

Oh I agree. Money isn’t enough at this point because most can offer the same it appears. We will get there. It’s just going to take patience.