Player and Recruit Retention News/Discussion & Potential Transfers

[ramadden13 908]

1 hour ago, BGleas said:

The Bryant decision is so huge for next season. While he should certainly do what is best for him, IU could really use him back for another season. 

If we have to choose Bryant for next season or Clifton Moore, what would we want? Bryant would obviously make us better next year.

[HoosierAloha 30,100]

The Bryant decision is so huge for next season. While he should certainly do what is best for him, IU could really use him back for another season. 

Completely agree, and this is the reason I believe he returns for a junior year. He knows he needs to work on somethings and IU needs him another year.

 

Edit: I've commented on his immaturity enough that I've questioned my maturity for it. However, the kid loves college and IU.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

3 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Green should start. And we will need Smith or Moore able to contribute if we want to have a decent rotation. 

Looking rough. 

I think we'd need Clifton AND Smith to contribute in that scenario.

[Hoosierfan2017 23,598]

1 hour ago, ramadden13 said:

If we have to choose Bryant for next season or Clifton Moore, what would we want? Bryant would obviously make us better next year.

That's tough. Is Bryant's impact next year higher than Moore's over his entire career? Moore has the potential to be great in college, but it's all potential. We already know what Bryant can give us. My biggest concern with Moore is that he's really skinny, but it looks like he's putting on some mass. I think I'd rather have TB, but it's a tough choice.  

[connchr71 23]

What exactly is Blackmon leaving for?????  D league? maybe play on someones summer league team? China? Greece? France?  How can anybody think he is anything more?

[Stuhoo 86,085]

What exactly is Blackmon leaving for?????  D league? maybe play on someones summer league team? China? Greece? France?  How can anybody think he is anything more?

Maybe he will be leaving because he will be getting a college degree, and he wants to play pro ball while his knees still allow him to do so.

Just sayin'.

[Hoosierfan2017 23,598]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Maybe he will be leaving because he will be getting a college degree, and he wants to play pro ball while his knees still allow him to do so.

Just sayin'.

 

It'll be interesting to see if he tries the D League and hopes for a Troy/Yogi like outcome or if he takes the overseas money and runs. His family is pretty well off so I could see him doing the  former and hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. 

[recker222000 1,010]

What exactly is Blackmon leaving for?????  D league? maybe play on someones summer league team? China? Greece? France?  How can anybody think he is anything more?

The D league.

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[BGleas 8,488]

^^^^Or six figures in Europe. Guys as talented as Blackmon can make a lot of money overseas. 

[ramadden13 908]

^^^^Or six figures in Europe. Guys as talented as Blackmon can make a lot of money overseas. 

 

Exactly. Reports are Tyler Dorsey from Oregon who declared w/ agent has at least one offer from a Greek team for several hundred thousand dollars. For talented kids who can't improve their stock much, it's a hell of a backup plan if the NBA doesn't work out.

 

 

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[bhaggard89 869]

So......All three of these guys heard the word defense and toughness from new coach and now want to go NBA'ing.
Oh my....
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This is ignorant


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[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

22 minutes ago, bhaggard89 said:

This is ignorant


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Beyond it

[Stromboli 6,132]

1 hour ago, ramadden13 said:

 

Exactly. Reports are Tyler Dorsey from Oregon who declared w/ agent has at least one offer from a Greek team for several hundred thousand dollars. For talented kids who can't improve their stock much, it's a hell of a backup plan if the NBA doesn't work out.

 

 

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Yeah, and you get to spend your twenties living large in Europe. Pretty awesome. 

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

Any word on Clifton Moore yet? Doesn't IU have until tomorrow to release him from his LOI?

[GloryDays 6,080]

Yeah, and you get to spend your twenties living large in Europe. Pretty awesome. 

An acquaintance from New Albany played in the Italian league in the early 80's.Said he got to drive a Maserati and had lots of Italian girlfriends.I could think of worse ways for a guy to spend young adulthood.

[Sam_Boger 360]

Clifton Moore reaffirmed commitment per Brian Snow

[VO5 8,340]

Clifton has reaffirmed his commitment, per Brian Snow.

This is big news. Shows how well Archie can sell his vision. All 3 recruits never even talked to other schools.

[VO5 8,340]

Just now, Sam_Boger said:

Clifton Moore reaffirmed commitment per Brian Snow

Damn. Beat me by 2 seconds lol

[ramadden13 908]

Really excited about Clifton staying! One thing about Crean, he did have a good eye for under-appreciated talent. Really excited to see Clifton develop into his big potential.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,961]

5 minutes ago, Sam_Boger said:

Clifton Moore reaffirmed commitment per Brian Snow

I'll admit, I thought we'd lose Moore.  So when do we get the word on whose scholly's Durham, Smith and Moore are getting?  

Getting these 3 young men to remain committed to IU is also a big feather in CAM's recruiting cap.  If he could convince them (plus Hartman) to stick with the program in the face of the coaching change and obvious oversigned situation, I feel really good that he'll be able to recruit the level of talent we'll need in the future.