Player and Recruit Retention News/Discussion & Potential Transfers

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,535]

10 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

and the Minnesota and Rutgers games

What McRoberts brings to the team cannot be measured in the box score. McRoberts might be our most consistent player. 

[ebridges24 2,446]

12 hours ago, btownqb said:

What McRoberts brings to the team cannot be measured in the box score. McRoberts might be our most consistent player. 

Believe me, I understand that, but he has been invisible the last few games. Haven't seen hardly any of those, "only McBob makes that play" moments and we normally see quite a few of per game. I love McBob and what he does. I was just saying that recently Al has outplayed him.

[HoosierAloha 30,077]

He's like 5 of his last 10 or something. I don't want him shooting Newkirk or Hartman style but when he's open he has to shoot.


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He's actually 5/10 over the last 5 games. He's 4/6 in IU's current three game win streak. If Durham can shoot anywhere close to those numbers he'll see plenty of time as s sophomore.


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[JSHoosier 20,727]

4 hours ago, Fkfootball1 said:

Amazing how bad two 5th year Seniors are shooting the ball. Hartman I can forgive because he's had a pile of injuries, but what is Newkirks excuse?

That he's just not good.  This season is pretty well right in line with his career shooting numbers, it's nothing unusual with him.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

No one panic, not my intended purpose, but I made a tweet about Al having a bright future, but you can tell he's raw at times. I communicate with Southern Stampede and don't want this taken out of context. He deleted the tweet shortly after so he knew it wasn't a smart idea. We talked a bit and I don't have a sense if Al isn't happy, but wanted to share in case anyone else has heard anything. This could just be him looking out for Al and thinking he deserves more time who knows. Anyone have any further input?

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,994]

No one panic, not my intended purpose, but I made a tweet about Al having a bright future, but you can tell he's raw at times. I communicate with Southern Stampede and don't want this taken out of context. He deleted the tweet shortly after so he knew it wasn't a smart idea. We talked a bit and I don't have a sense if Al isn't happy, but wanted to share in case anyone else has heard anything. This could just be him looking out for Al and thinking he deserves more time who knows. Anyone have any further input?

Interesting. I think Archie has been pretty fair with the guards. Archie has played the hot hand. Problem is no one really grabs it and holds onto it.

Green has moments that are REALLY high and moments that are really low.

Durham has moments that he gets nothing done for stretches.

Newkirk is the one that has gotten more minutes than maybe he deserved. But Archie has given Durham and others a chance to grab those minutes and no one has really seized the chance.




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[HoosierAloha 30,077]

Durham has had some great stretches in a few games. (Scoring a few buckets, getting to the line, good defensive play) He also has stretches that you don't even know he's out there. It's a freshman thing.

I hope he sticks around, works on his shot and confidence, and develops. He could be that all Big Ten defensive stopper that every good team needs. He'll also be able to get to the rim better as he gets stronger.


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[Stuhoo 82,551]

If you ask me (even though you didn’t) I think that the most likely transfer outcome for next year is that we will lose Moore and one of the two guards.

 

 

 

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[AZ Hoosier 8,125]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Interesting. I think Archie has been pretty fair with the guards. Archie has played the hot hand. Problem is no one really grabs it and holds onto it.

Green has moments that are REALLY high and moments that are really low.

Durham has moments that he gets nothing done for stretches.

Newkirk is the one that has gotten more minutes than maybe he deserved. But Archie has given Durham and others a chance to grab those minutes and no one has really seized the chance.




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In Newkirk's defense, he was the best FT shooter on the team at just a tick under 80%. RoJo, McRoberts and Green were next at just a hair over 70%. That may have been part of the reason for his extra PT... but he made me crazy at times being out of control, or at just being bad on occasion. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,994]

If you ask me (even though you didn’t) I think that the most likely transfer outcome for next year is that we will lose Moore and one of the two guards.
 
 
 
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Agree. I won't cry about it. Talent is lacking across the board. Current players need to really improve or we need a talent infusion.


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[Hovadipo 57,364]

If he wants to go, then.....bye. 

A low-ranked freshman (or a former coach of a current freshman, at least) whining about playing time? Yeah I don’t have time for that. I couldn’t really care less. 

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7 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Interesting. I think Archie has been pretty fair with the guards. Archie has played the hot hand. Problem is no one really grabs it and holds onto it.

Green has moments that are REALLY high and moments that are really low.

Durham has moments that he gets nothing done for stretches.

Newkirk is the one that has gotten more minutes than maybe he deserved. But Archie has given Durham and others a chance to grab those minutes and no one has really seized the chance.




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I agree. I tried talking reasoning and examples but most were pretty animated. I was hoping someone had heard something to add, but him and Moore were both my guesses to leave though I'd love to keep both. Moore has loads of potential and Al could be a good piece as well.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,295]

If you ask me (even though you didn’t) I think that the most likely transfer outcome for next year is that we will lose Moore and one of the two guards.

 

 

 

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Maybe that's why Archie was wathing the guy from VU

 

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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

I do however think it's odd honestly. He wasn't some big name prospect or anything and hes probably gotten more time here then he wouldve elsewhere. If this is Al talking through him though I really wish we took Mckinley Wright even more now

[drewheck 749]

If he wants to go, then.....bye. 
A low-ranked freshman (or a former coach of a current freshman, at least) whining about playing time? Yeah I don’t have time for that. I couldn’t really care less. 

Isnt that his dad

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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,994]

If he wants to go, then.....bye. 
A low-ranked freshman (or a former coach of a current freshman, at least) whining about playing time? Yeah I don’t have time for that. I couldn’t really care less. 

YES YES YES. He's been given chances and he's done pretty decent considering but he hasn't knocked any socks off. Al seems to have a great attitude but dad or coach here might have unrealistic expectations.


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[Bailey7878 2,506]

Durham has had some great stretches in a few games. (Scoring a few buckets, getting to the line, good defensive play) He also has stretches that you don't even know he's out there. It's a freshman thing.

I hope he sticks around, works on his shot and confidence, and develops. He could be that all Big Ten defensive stopper that every good team needs. He'll also be able to get to the rim better as he gets stronger.


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I won't lose any sleep over Durham leaving. We are bound to lose a player or two to transfer.

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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

I don't know if it was his dad that tweeted it. They have a few people that update the page every so often, so I don't want to throw his dad directly under the bus, but it did sound like him by how defensive he was getting when I was just saying basic stuff. Who knows honestly lol!!!????

[Hoosier1984 1,573]

Sorry if I missed it but is Southern Stampede really his dad?


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[drewheck 749]

Sorry if I missed it but is Southern Stampede really his dad?


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I think so

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