Evan Fitzner to IU

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11 minutes ago, BGleas said:

I’m not trying to be the big Evan Fitzner backer, I’ve never even seen him play as far as I know, but not sure why you’re comparing him to April/Priller/Gelon? The guy was offered by Cal, Colorado, Oregon St., USC and others coming out of high school, and in three years as a 6’9” guy has shot over 40% from 3 in over 300 attempts for a really good mid-major program.

Totally agree with you - my point is that there is far less downside risk to taking a chance on a guy (who some are skeptical is high level enough to contribute) who is only going to be here for 1 year as opposed to someone coming in as a freshman. I am all for bringing Fitzner in.

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Fitzner addresses two needs: shooting and another big. If he can come off the bench and give 15-20 mpg while shooting 40+% from deep, and defend well he'll be a fantastic addition.

I'm not counting Davis until he is back and healthy. We have Morgan as our lone big that has seen any meaningful action. We all hope Thompson, Moore, and Forrester can provide something but having a grad transfer that can get minutes while the others develop will be important.


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I’m curious about the delay in offering.


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1 hour ago, InArchWeTrust said:

I’m curious about the delay in offering.


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Me too...just wondering if juwan hasn't heard anything from scouts and archie is trying to get someone in to replace him. I hope juwan gets the opportunity to go to the NBA but for selfish reasons I hope that is after this year lol! 

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1 hour ago, InArchWeTrust said:

I’m curious about the delay in offering.


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According to Rabby he expected to decide in the next 48-72 hours. If he wants to come to IU they will take him so it sounds like he does in fact have an offer.

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Me too...just wondering if juwan hasn't heard anything from scouts and archie is trying to get someone in to replace him. I hope juwan gets the opportunity to go to the NBA but for selfish reasons I hope that is after this year lol! 

I really don't think Romeo would come if juwaun was going pro. That's my opinion.


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There’s literally no downside to bringing in Evan. He will be a welcomed addition to the team


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11 hours ago, ap2345 said:

According to Rabby he expected to decide in the next 48-72 hours. If he wants to come to IU they will take him so it sounds like he does in fact have an offer.

Thanks!  Anyone know what other options he is considering?

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6 minutes ago, InArchWeTrust said:

Thanks!  Anyone know what other options he is considering?

UC-Santa Barbara. Rabby said he is trying to decide if he wants to be the man on a mid major or a contributor on a really good team. He’s from California so I’d imagine that’s a hard decision.

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8 minutes ago, VO5 said:

UC-Santa Barbara. Rabby said he is trying to decide if he wants to be the man on a mid major or a contributor on a really good team. He’s from California so I’d imagine that’s a hard decision.

Damn... would be hard to pass up a free year in Santa Barbara.

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1 minute ago, ElectricBoogaloo said:

Damn... would be hard to pass up a free year in Santa Barbara.

Agreed. I would stay out there if I was him lol

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14 minutes ago, ElectricBoogaloo said:

Damn... would be hard to pass up a free year in Santa Barbara.

I did 1 single summer school session there. (brother was going there at the time)  NO IDEA WHY I CAME BACK TO INDIANA.  Oh yeah, I love my Hoosiers!

 

Place is God's country.

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Not sure if this relates to Fitzner or one of the '19 kids but Peegs said today that their team is in Nashville and that the odds of a hoops commitment always increase when he leaves Indiana. He followed that up by saying he wasn't promising anything. 

 

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He has committed to IU.

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Just now, Chris007 said:

He has committed to IU.

Interested to see how we use him next year

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Just now, Chris007 said:

He has committed to IU.

Sweet!  Size and shooting.  A big that can space the floor to let Morgan operate down low and open the lane for drivers. 

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1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

He has committed to IU.

 

Very, very, VERYVERYVERY nice.

 

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1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Very, very, VERYVERYVERY nice.

 

A big man who can shoot, rebound and wants to win. Plus only used the scholly for a year.

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I doubt he needed it, but I am sure having the restaurant go nuts when Romeo committed helped him feel the power of IU.  Another great touch by Archie and staff!  

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 Fitzner's father, Mark: "He was very, very impressed by Indiana. It's a great opportunity for him. He would like to run a little bit more. He's looking for an opportunity to showcase what he does. Obviously not just as an individual, but he's a very team oriented guy."