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Class of '66 Old Fart

(2018) SF - Jerome Hunter Transfers To Xavier

By Class of '66 Old Fart, in Indiana Men's Basketball

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Stromboli    6,225

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  On 1/14/2018 at 4:13 AM, AKHoosier said:

Wow he dominated Bazley, outscored him and forced him into 5 turnovers per reports.

Also saw a tweet that Archie has been telling Hunter he'll play small forward.

Good. I've said it 2-3 times, Hunter doesn't play like a SG. Way more comfortable in that in between. From what I can tell a big part of Archie's offense is "working the pairs" (2 pairs not with the ball) to find a mismatch. Jerome is that. Build of an NBA guy. Post moves in a lithe frame. Finds high percentage looks. 

I still think Damezi is a readymade SG. Romeo too, please. Can't wait to see these guys next year.

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Josh    13,230

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  On 1/14/2018 at 7:13 AM, Brass Cannon said:
Traditionally people leave college to go make money. Troy and JBJ left early and frankly neither one was playing as well as Morgan has lately. 
Not saying Morgan will make the NBA but he would easily make money overseas 


I guarantee he's going to declare and go through the process. Now that you can declare, get nba advice and then come back, it makes no sense not to.
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Stuhoo    89,536

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  On 1/14/2018 at 1:21 PM, Josh said:

 

I guarantee he's going to declare and go through the process. Now that you can declare, get nba advice and then come back, it makes no sense not to.

And if he has his degree after this season?

That makes it way easier to leave for a squared away young man like Juwan.

 

 

 

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Old Friend    8,667

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  On 1/14/2018 at 7:13 AM, Brass Cannon said:

Traditionally people leave college to go make money. Troy and JBJ left early and frankly neither one was playing as well as Morgan has lately. 

Not saying Morgan will make the NBA but he would easily make money overseas 

You don't have to be a smart @$$.  I was asking a question because you made a statement..   JBJ and Troy both had far more transferrable skills than Morgan has.  Blackmon averaged 15.7 points/game as a freshman.  He was far more developed and a far better shooter at his position than Morgan ever was.  Morgan averaged 2.4 games as a freshman and 7.4 points last year.  This is his first season doing anything marketable as a long term basketball player; AND he is a "tweener."   Yes..he COULD leave because he COULD make money in, say Spain.  Would that be in his long term best interest?  Is that his goal?  (It was always Blackmon's, and Williams' sort of ignored the classroom if you get my drift)

Then anyone on our team can leave.  Why not talk about DeVonte Green, too?  Or Justin Smith?  Or Clifton Moore?  They all have equal or similar value internationally, right?  Why would any kid stay in school if going to make money is that high a priority just any old time?    Or are you someone who thinks because a kid has a few good games in college, he all of a sudden becomes an international basketball prospect and "at risk" of following money?  Do you believe ALL players are that shallow and use college basketball as a means to an end?

Can we just say our whole team is leaving early because "traditionally, people leave college to make money?"    Zach McRoberts could get a job and launch a career managing any small retail store tomorrow if he wanted one.  Why doesn't he leave?  

So....I'll ask again and also ask that you skip the condescension.  Reasonably now....why would Morgan leave?

Edit :  I know most fans drastically over rate their own players, but seriously boys....

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Brass Cannon    25,446

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  On 1/14/2018 at 3:45 PM, Old Friend said:

You don't have to be a smart @$$.  I was asking a question because you made a statement..   JBJ and Troy both had far more transferrable skills than Morgan has.  Blackmon averaged 15.7 points/game as a freshman.  He was far more developed and a far better shooter at his position than Morgan ever was.  Morgan averaged 2.4 games as a freshman and 7.4 points last year.  This is his first season doing anything marketable as a long term basketball player; AND he is a "tweener."   Yes..he COULD leave because he COULD make money in, say Spain.  Would that be in his long term best interest?  Is that his goal?  (It was always Blackmon's, and Williams' sort of ignored the classroom if you get my drift)

Then anyone on our team can leave.  Why not talk about DeVonte Green, too?  Or Justin Smith?  Or Clifton Moore?  They all have equal or similar value internationally, right?  Why would any kid stay in school if going to make money is that high a priority just any old time?    Or are you someone who thinks because a kid has a few good games in college, he all of a sudden becomes an international basketball prospect and "at risk" of following money?  Do you believe ALL players are that shallow and use college basketball as a means to an end?

Can we just say our whole team is leaving early because "traditionally, people leave college to make money?"    Zach McRoberts could get a job and launch a career managing any small retail store tomorrow if he wanted one.  Why doesn't he leave?  

So....I'll ask again and also ask that you skip the condescension.  Reasonably now....why would Morgan leave?

Edit :  I know most fans drastically over rate their own players, but seriously boys....

If you think this answer is being condescending then thats a you problem. To make money. Its really simple. Kid can go to europe and make more money than most of us. 

 

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Old Friend    8,667

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  On 1/14/2018 at 5:00 PM, Brass Cannon said:

If you think this answer is being condescending then thats a you problem. To make money. Its really simple. Kid can go to europe and make more money than most of us. 

 

It was a condescending sh*ty answer.  Don't hide and put it on me.  I asked a question because you made a statement and you were a smart @$$.  Back to the question which you still haven't answered.  Why single him out?  That's true for every decent player on every team in college basketball.   

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Hoosierfan2017    24,890

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It all depends on what Morgan wants most. If all he wants is to make money playing basketball next year then I can see him leaving. He also has the opportunity to come back and compete for Big 10 player of the year and raise his NBA stock. 

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WayneFleekHoosier    51,418

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  On 1/14/2018 at 5:39 PM, Old Friend said:
It was a condescending sh*ty answer.  Don't hide and put it on me.  I asked a question because you made a statement and you were a smart @$$.  Back to the question which you still haven't answered.  Why single him out?  That's true for every decent player on every team in college basketball.   

He singled him out because he is the most worthy pro player on the roster at this time. He could play professionally if he wants. Not every player on our roster can play professionally.

If we are talking transfer candidates, other players could be discussed.

Please refrain from the name calling and censor side-stepping and have the argument civilly.


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WayneFleekHoosier    51,418

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  On 1/14/2018 at 6:10 PM, goonaha said:
Or people could refrain from warrantless speculation on a recruiting thread unrelated to said recruit. If we're talking moderation technicalities. 

e30ef0321757cbeb3a438588cb523f34.jpgseems like a fair thought related to said recruits playing time. Both factors mentioned are very possible and relate directly to this recruit. No bold speculations made.



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