Player and Recruit Retention News/Discussion & Potential Transfers

[Jam 288]

Was a little surprised at the call to Durham so early. I think the lack of impact recruits, and particularly the four big Indiana high school misses contributed to Crean's downfall. Not sure I wouldn't prefer the extra scholarship

[HoosierSadaseci 3,005]

Thanks for this thread.

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Seeing ESPN move Durham to a 4 star gives me some thought that he is a guy we want. Really thought he was an IU guy through and through with him committing so early.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

I will say this in regards to Durham. I've followed things closely. He has a gigantic chip on his shoulder. He and his camp REALLY believe he is way underrated.

My take. I like the kid. He seems like a cool dude. He's versatile. He is long. He is athletic. He doesn't shoot it with any consistency. He's is the prototypical "soft" Crean player.

I don't know if we can do better at this stage but he truly does have nice upside if he can be motivated to play with some bulldog in him.


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[hoosierpap 14,300]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:25 AM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I will say this in regards to Durham. I've followed things closely. He has a gigantic chip on his shoulder. He and his camp REALLY believe he is way underrated.

My take. I like the kid. He seems like a cool dude. He's versatile. He is long. He is athletic. He doesn't shoot it with any consistency. He's is the prototypical "soft" Crean player.

I don't know if we can do better at this stage but he truly does have nice upside if he can be motivated to play with some bulldog in him.


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Agreed, worth a shot given the upside.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:29 AM, hoosierpap said:

Agreed, worth a shot given the upside.

Plus he's a lefty and they are fun to watch.


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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

  On 3/26/2017 at 3:44 AM, hoosierpap said:

Moore yes. Durham, idk never saw the guy play but seems like maybe not. 

Durham had a really bad summer last year, shot well under 40% if I remember correctly. Moore has a lot of potential, I get sort of a poor mans Jonathan Isaac vibe from him. 

[hoosierpap 14,300]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:31 AM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Plus he's a lefty and they are fun to watch.


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haha not gonna go there with ya but, point remains

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

Also as an aside. Is it just me or did Crean always recruit soft players? What's the deal with that? It almost needs its own thread. Lots of pyscho therapy at play there potentially.

 

 

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[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:32 AM, hoosierpap said:

haha not gonna go there with ya but, point remains

Just teasing. Needed .


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[hoosierpap 14,300]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:31 AM, IUfan_Charlie said:

Durham had a really bad summer last year, shot well under 40% if I remember correctly. Moore has a lot of potential, I get sort of a poor mans Jonathan Isaac vibe from him. 

 

Moore is a beast. Living in Philly, they have plenty of players to rave about but Moore is getting attention. Went to see him and love his game. Afraid he isn't hanging around from what I've been told

 

[Crimson and Cream 5,961]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:33 AM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Also as an aside. Is it just me or did Crean always recruit soft players? What's the deal with that? It almost needs its own thread. Lost of pyscho therapy at play there potentially.


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We never had any enforcers down low, no big men who protected the paint. Not many real good perimeter defenders except for Vic. Soft players would explain the overall poor defense during his time here.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:37 AM, hoosierpap said:

Moore is a beast. Living in Philly, they have plenty of players to rave about but Moore is getting attention. Went to see him and love his game. Afraid he isn't hanging around from what I've been told
 

That's a shame, was growing more and more excited about him. His 2 or 3 highlight reels were super impressive. Playing him at the 3 at times would have been entertaining.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:38 AM, Crimson and Cream said:

We never had any enforcers down low, no big men who protected the paint. Not many real good perimeter defenders except for Vic. Soft players would explain the overall poor defense during his time here.

Yeah it defines almost all the players he recruited except Sheehey and Pritchard. I guess Green too. Anyway, we have been a soft team so long I'm excited to see some grit finally.


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[hoosierpap 14,300]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:40 AM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

That's a shame, was growing more and more excited about him. His 2 or 3 highlight reels were super impressive. Playing him at the 3 at times would have been entertaining.


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Trust me when I say I'm rooting against myself. In his defense, how does he fit in Archie's system? idk.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,364]

  On 3/26/2017 at 4:42 AM, hoosierpap said:

Trust me when I say I'm rooting against myself. In his defense, how does he fit in Archie's system? idk.

Right. Good point. Idk either. He seems willing to be a shot blocker.

Really getting excited to see AM's imprint on the team.


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[ap2345 11,320]

I saw Jawan Morgan in Indy today about 2 hours after the announcement. Some guy went up and asked him if he liked the Archie hire and I said he did. Could have been the truth I don't really know but I thought it was interesting fwiw.

[Brass Cannon 25,435]

Do our odds with Moore increase if Crean does a year with TV waiting for a better college job?

[Crimson and Cream 5,961]

The Greek Freak's little brother (Kostas Antetokounmpo) is a freshman on Dayton. Redshirted this season. Was a 4* recruit last year, #53 on 24/7 rankings. That'd be a nice one to steal.

[Uspshoosier 54,384]

  On 3/26/2017 at 5:00 AM, Crimson and Cream said:

The Greek Freak's little brother (Kostas Antetokounmpo) is a freshman on Dayton. Redshirted this season. Was a 4* recruit last year, #53 on 24/7 rankings. That'd be a nice one to steal.

Academic redshirt. He was a partial qualifier


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