Player and Recruit Retention News/Discussion & Potential Transfers

[HoosierAloha 30,077]

 
In the entire article on ITH there is no mention of TB. It's notable that there's no mention of Curtis, but TB is such a major player that the lack of mention of him, to me is far, far more notable.
On the other hand, if our front line is: DeRon, Juwan, Collin, Freddie, Justin, Clifton, MSB, and Zach, we are more than well covered.
A healthy Juwan and an in-shape DeRon will be big-time pieces, Collin will be Collin, and Justin and Freddie should be key defensive pieces from the get-go this year.
 

I like the potential of that front line but don't like the depth of anyone over 6-6. De'Ron will play 28-30 minutes tops, without foul trouble. Where do we get the other 10-12 minutes and/or foul trouble minutes from? Moore has the height and length but lacks muscle. Collin and Juwan have shown the willingness to defend the post but neither have great height or overwhelming length. Freddie can mix it up with strength and athleticism but not sure he can stop anyone down there. It will be interesting to see.

Even without TB or JBJ the two deep is solid and should be mid pack if the B1G with a chance for the NCAAT.

Green/Newkirk
Johnson/Jones
Hartman/Smith
Morgan/McSwain
Davis/... (Moore?)

[Uspshoosier 46,334]

· Miller isn’t anticipating that the scholarship situation – the Hoosiers are currently oversigned – being a major problem. “We’ll sort it out. We inherited it and we’ll fix it.”
I love he didn't say it will work itself out he said we will sort it out and we will fix it


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[Stuhoo 81,802]

21 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

I like the potential of that front line but don't like the depth of anyone over 6-6. 

 

I'll try to pump a little sunshine for you:

1. Let's compare apples to apples and go off of listed heights (even if they're not always accurate) because other schools do the same thing: Behind DeRon (6'10") we have Clifton (6'10"), Juwan (6'7"), Collin (6'7"), Justin (6'7"), and MSB (6'9")
2. The height we have is plenty big enough to guard all backup centers and almost all starters. Period. For the teams with true bigs in the middle (like Haas) if DeRon was in foul trouble, it is usually not a huge deal because bigs that size usually play only 20-25 minutes per game. 
3. Haap? He's really tough to guard with DeRon, Juwan, or anyone else. When you're up against the top big in the conference, it's time to double-team and collapse on him no matter who is the primary defender.
4. There's a primary defensive reason we hired Archie; the D!ck Bennett 'pack-line' style of defense that CAM favors is very, very good at denying inside touches. We darn well better be improved in our help defense awareness. It is what Archie's Dayton teams were good at, and they often accomplished this without much height at all.

 

[goonaha 2,972]

32 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

In the entire article on ITH there is no mention of TB. It's notable that there's no mention of Curtis, but TB is such a major player that the lack of mention of him, to me is far, far more notable.

On the other hand, if our front line is: DeRon, Juwan, Collin, Freddie, Justin, Clifton, MSB, and Zach, we are more than well covered.

A healthy Juwan and an in-shape DeRon will be big-time pieces, Collin will be Collin, and Justin and Freddie should be key defensive pieces from the get-go this year.

 

I wouldn't be too worried about CuJo. He's been featured in the practice videos and he was out with the team all weekend for Little 5. And he was featured in the team picture at Showalter. 

[Hovadipo 56,807]

· Miller isn’t anticipating that the scholarship situation – the Hoosiers are currently oversigned – being a major problem. “We’ll sort it out. We inherited it and we’ll fix it.”
I love he didn't say it will work itself out he said we will sort it out and we will fix it


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Idk if this is a direct quote, but Bozich tweeted this earlier:

Miller said he doesn't anticipate Indiana's scholarship situation being a big challenge. Expects situation to sort itself out. #iubb

[Uspshoosier 46,334]

 

Idk if this is a direct quote, but Bozich tweeted this earlier:

 

Miller said he doesn't anticipate Indiana's scholarship situation being a big challenge. Expects situation to sort itself out. #iubb

The quote I gave was from Bozichs article. Lol

His article and tweets are different

 

 

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[Hovadipo 56,807]

The quote I gave was from Bozichs article. Lol
His article and tweets are different
 
 
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I'm aware..?

[Uspshoosier 46,334]

I'm aware..?

I wasn't aware u were aware


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[Dalton26 16,892]

I'm aware that you weren't aware that he was aware.

[Stuhoo 81,802]

 

A direct, key quote from the presser, which is now on-line, regarding the four declarants efforts to seek out NBA feedback:

Archie: "I know OG's on his way. I think Thomas has continued to really push toward, you know, finding answers out. And I know James and Rob, once they finish out the semester here, so to speak, ya know, with some finals, I think those guys are also gonna get their opportunity as well. 

Later, about DeRon: "He's gonna be a major, major player for us next year. The opportunity is there."

Speculative takeaway? Rob and James are in Bloomington as student-athletes, and it seems as though TB is in the process of preparing to move on.

 

[Stuhoo 81,802]

9 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

 

I'm aware..?

 

 

7 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

I wasn't aware u were aware


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2 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

I'm aware that you weren't aware that he was aware.

 

MOD WARNING FOR DERAILING THE THREAD!!

;)

[Tom White 1,435]

29 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

A direct, key quote from the presser, which is now on-line, regarding the four declarants efforts to seek out NBA feedback:

Archie: "I know OG's on his way. I think Thomas has continued to really push toward, you know, finding answers out. And I know James and Rob, once they finish out the semester here, so to speak, ya know, with some finals, I think those guys are also gonna get their opportunity as well. 

Later, about DeRon: "He's gonna be a major, major player for us next year. The opportunity is there."

Speculative takeaway? Rob and James are in Bloomington as student-athletes, and it seems as though TB is in the process of preparing to move on.

 

It certainly sounds more and more like Bryant has decided to give up on attending classes.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,852]

If Bryant has given up on school then it's best that he moves on with his basketball career imo. I don't expect our guys to be rocket scientists, but it doesn't take much effort to show up for class and at least pretend to be a student. Good for the other two guys for still taking it seriously. 

[ramadden13 908]

Video of CAM media meeting.

[indy317219 97]

Not one bit worried about a player who feels he is ready yet wasn't ready to lead. Be 6'10", pretend you belong on the premier. 100% sure IU brings toughness next year - not a perceived vision concocted by a soft coach and softer player

[recker222000 1,010]

It certainly sounds more and more like Bryant has decided to give up on attending classes.

He gone and that's fine. Miller would not let him play on the perimeter anyway.

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[Uspshoosier 46,334]

2 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

· Miller isn’t anticipating that the scholarship situation – the Hoosiers are currently oversigned – being a major problem. “We’ll sort it out. We inherited it and we’ll fix it.”
I love he didn't say it will work itself out he said we will sort it out and we will fix it


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I guess I can't fully love it.   After listening to his press conference he said it both ways  Lol

[VO5 8,272]

1 hour ago, Tom White said:

It certainly sounds more and more like Bryant has decided to give up on attending classes.

I'm fine with it. Really don't think TB and Archie's demeanors mesh well. Archie has a no BS attitude and expects that from his players. I really like our team even without TB in the fold. 

[recker222000 1,010]

I'm fine with it. Really don't think TB and Archie's demeanors mesh well. Archie has a no BS attitude and expects that from his players. I really like our team even without TB in the fold. 

Totally agree. TB is gone.



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[Uwe Robb 1,072]

Is it bad that I totally want TB back as a player, but could care less if he leaves because I won't have to see him flop all over the floor and complain about every foul called on him and every foul not called on an opponent?


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