Player and Recruit Retention News/Discussion & Potential Transfers

[recker222000]

Bryant played like he was a wing last year and dropped weight to be more of a perimeter player. He's gonna have to add a bunch of mass to play in the post in the NBA. He'll never be quick or athletic enough to play on the wing. 

Agreed.

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[WayneFleekHoosier]

He's no where near as good as Griffin and much smaller. Griffin was at 20+ppg/8rpg right out of the gate. I like Bridges but I'd be surprised if he's ever an All-Star. More like Aaron Gordon with a better jumpshot. 

Freshman years

Miles 16.9/8.3
Blake 14.7/9.1

Blake had a HUGE sophomore jump. 22.7/14.4. Not thinking Miles has that big of a jump but they are very similar in skillset and had very similar freshman starts.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Fwiw Aaron Gordon freshman year 12.3/8.0.


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[IUfan_Charlie]

24 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Freshman years

Miles 16.9/8.3
Blake 14.7/9.1

Blake had a HUGE sophomore jump. 22.7/14.4. Not thinking Miles has that big of a jump but they are very similar in skillset and had very similar freshman starts.


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I meant Blake had 20+/8 as a rookie in the NBA. I don't see Bridges even getting close to the production BG has had in the NBA. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

1 hour ago, recker222000 said:

Agreed.

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For me I look at a guy like Noah Vonleh for a comparison. They're both probably stretch 4's. Vonleh has the tools to be a perfect one. He's 6'9, with a 7'4 wingspan. He can shoot the ball pretty well, and he's very athletic, much more athletic than Bryant.  He was much better coming out of college than Bryant is right now into and he has struggled so far in his career. I just don't see TB having a career in the NBA, but I could be wrong. 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

I meant Blake had 20+/8 as a rookie in the NBA. I don't see Bridges even getting close to the production BG has had in the NBA. 

Yeah sorry not seeing Bridges on BG's level at all. Blake is very underrated and forgot about most of the time nowadays. He has improved dramatically with shot since he got in the league. The Aaron Gordon comp with a better shot and a little less athletic is the best comparison out there. Gordon still has a chance to be a very good player though and so will Bridges.

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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Yeah sorry not seeing Bridges on BG's level at all. Blake is very underrated and forgot about most of the time nowadays. He has improved dramatically with shot since he got in the league. The Aaron Gordon comp with a better shot and a little less athletic is the best comparison out there. Gordon still has a chance to be a very good player though and so will Bridges.

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The only thing we can compare besides the eye test is HS and freshman college stats. I showed that. Bridges college freshman year compared favorably to Griffin's.

I don't underestimate Griffin. Bridges has that similar freakish athleticism and a better shot. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see what kind of sophomore jump Bridges makes.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Jeff Goodman sending out multiple tweets of players he's been able to confirm have received invites to the NBA Draft Combine.  Thus far he has posted 33 names excluding 2 on the "alternate list"  Last year there were approximately 70 invites.

Ike Anigbogu, Lonzo Ball, Jordan Bell, John Collins, Zach Collins, P.J. Dozier and Harry Giles have all received invites to the NBA Combine

Justin Jackson (UNC), Luke Kennard, T.J. Leaf, Tyler Lydon, Lauri Markkanen & Malik Monk have all received invites to the NBA Draft combine.

Kobi Simmons, Edmond Sumner, Jayson Tatum and Melo Trimble have all received invites to the NBA Draft Combine.

Guys that haven’t signed with agents who have been invited to Draft Combine: Tony Bradley, Frank Jackson, Kyle Kuzma and Donovan Mitchell.

Guys that haven’t signed with agents who have been invited to Draft Combine: Cam Oliver (Nevada), Caleb Swanigan, Mo Wagner, D.J. Wilson.

Seniors invited to the NBA Draft combine: Kadeem Allen, Jaron Blossomgame, Wesley Iwundu and Sindarius Thornwell

Couple guys I am told are on the “alternate list” for the NBA Draft combine include Michigan’s Derrick Walton and Louisville’s Deng Adel.

Kansas' Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk has been invited to play at the NBA Combine.

Add former Creighton big man Justin Patton to those I have confirmed that has been invited to the NBA Draft Combine.

Frank Ntilkina and Rodions Kurucs received invites to attend the NBA Combine. Pro schedule conflicts will likely prevent them from attending

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Add Tyler Dorsey (OR) and Isaiah Briscoe (KY) to the invite list - now at 35 prospects.  No word yet on any of our guys.

Trevon Blueitt to the "alternate list".

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

OG has received an invite but will be unable to participate because he's rehabbing.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

The only thing we can compare besides the eye test is HS and freshman college stats. I showed that. Bridges college freshman year compared favorably to Griffin's.

I don't underestimate Griffin. Bridges has that similar freakish athleticism and a better shot. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see what kind of sophomore jump Bridges makes.


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If that was what people went by there would be a lot of crazy comparisons. Numbers are only a slight factor when it comes to NBA prospects. If their on their radar obviously they had good stats or have very high potential. The way guys play and measures people use a lot more than anything. Caleb Swanigan would be compared to every elite big with his stats if that was how it was based.

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[goonaha]

Thomas has received an invite, per Goodman

 

 

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[WayneFleekHoosier]

He gone.


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[Stuhoo]

He gone.


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99.5%

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Goodman's list with 59 names.  RoJo and JBJ have not received invites although there may still be a few more names to surface.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Goodman's list with 59 names.  RoJo and JBJ have not received invites although there may still be a few more names to surface.

I know I'm not alone but I want to see Rojo and James back so badly. Finish things on a good note. For that matter, Thomas too.


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[recker222000]

He gone.


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Yes he is.

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[rebelhoosier848891]

If the  reports are correct and JBJ and TB have hired agents and are staying in the draft---I will be disappointed by what could have been. But---if RoJo comes back and we don't lose any other guards--we can still be strong. Could be addition by subtraction for the defense.  I am still optimistic as we have a lot of players with Big Ten experience and a leader in Hartman. Coach'em up Archie!

[HoosierAloha]

Bridges will probably sit in that Justise Winslow-Stanley Johnson-Rudy *** area.


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Kelly Oubre?

[recker222000]

If the  reports are correct and JBJ and TB have hired agents and are staying in the draft---I will be disappointed by what could have been. But---if RoJo comes back and we don't lose any other guards--we can still be strong. Could be addition by subtraction for the defense.  I am still optimistic as we have a lot of players with Big Ten experience and a leader in Hartman. Coach'em up Archie!

What reports? The random internet post from some random guy the other day.

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