(2020) SG Anthony Leal to IU

[WayneFleekHoosier]

There is but that is why Archie needs to have us as a top 25 team 9/10 years. If we are, we will find our way into the elite 8/final four. Will have some bad luck and good luck but we need to play the odds by being good pretty much every year

 

 

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I think we were a fringe preseason top25 team next year. I had us around 27-30.

 

We get Lander and others keep losing to the draft I could see us around 20. It would be nice to start the season in the top 25 with some clout and enthusiasm.

 

 

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[BGVille Hoosierfan]

I think we were a fringe preseason top25 team next year. I had us around 27-30.
 
We get Lander and others keep losing to the draft I could see us around 20. It would be nice to start the season in the top 25 with some clout and enthusiasm.
 
 
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This is the first time in a long time, I am truly optimistic (and not just cautiously optimistic) heading into a season. Assuming Lander comes in this summer, I will be VERY surprised if we’re not preseason top 25. There really is no reason this team does not finish in the top 5/6 of the B1G this next year. iIf we miraculously are able to bring in a true shooter via grad transfer (assuming a spot opens up), then I’m gonna go ahead and purchase my Final Four tickets in Indy (I kid, I kid)!


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Freshman focus article from Inside The Hall on Leal

https://www.insidethehall.com/2020/06/16/freshman-focus-anthony-leal/?fbclid=IwAR1YkcxVyZw93D1dcwgCR8qh6AwmRbcmxL8He1m_YGDFjG3ijlcvOJMc3hM

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Bloomington native Leal ready to take next step in basketball journey with Hoosiers

https://www.foxsports.com/indiana/story/bloomington-anthony-leal-next-step-indiana-hoosiers-basketball-101320?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[ray]

https://www.insidethehall.com/

[Chris007]

26 minutes ago, ray said:

https://www.insidethehall.com/

From what I understand from practice, his work ethic is off the charts. He stays after practice every day to work on his game. He's been shooting it really well also. I think his D has to get better and learn the speed of the college game. 

[Honkyman]

If Leal hits his shots he'll get some playing time. But as the profile indicates, there is a lot of competition for his position. Even if Leal shoots well, will he play ahead of the more experienced Durham and Franklin? Maybe not much if Durham's and Franklin's 3-point shooting improve.

[Uspshoosier]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

From what I understand from practice, his work ethic is off the charts. He stays after practice every day to work on his game. He's been shooting it really well also. I think his D has to get better and learn the speed of the college game. 

And just think that Galloway is the freshman getting talked about the most in practice.    Future looks bright down in Bloomington.     I’m so glad those 2 ended up coming to IU.  

[IUc2016]

Has there been any chatter regarding how Galloway is shooting the ball? I don't think anyone questions his basketball IQ, toughness, defense, etc. but the biggest worry has always been his shooting. 

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, IUc2016 said:

Has there been any chatter regarding how Galloway is shooting the ball? I don't think anyone questions his basketball IQ, toughness, defense, etc. but the biggest worry has always been his shooting. 

 

Yes...exceeding his prior performance.

Whether that translates to being good enough for high-level game speed will not be answered until there are high-level games.

 

[IUc2016]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

 

Yes...exceeding his prior performance.

Whether that translates to being good enough for high-level game speed will not be answered until there are high-level games.

 

thanks for the reply, good to hear. 

[Chris007]

9 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

And just think that Galloway is the freshman getting talked about the most in practice.    Future looks bright down in Bloomington.     I’m so glad those 2 ended up coming to IU.  

I know Galloway will be one of my favs. Just love the way he plays but yes the future looks bright on this rainy day. 

[Chris007]

5 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

Has there been any chatter regarding how Galloway is shooting the ball? I don't think anyone questions his basketball IQ, toughness, defense, etc. but the biggest worry has always been his shooting. 

Galloway is going to play, maybe even start a couple of games. His defense, IQ everything you mentioned is going to get him minutes. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Galloway is going to play, maybe even start a couple of games. His defense, IQ everything you mentioned is going to get him minutes. 

He’s “sneaky” athletic. Lol. I like this class.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Player preview from The Daily Hoosier

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-basketball-2020-21-player-previews-anthony-leal/?fbclid=IwAR3IVNoN_x9vl8PehEVWUGcVPEXkWQ9gn_f3mdo6jJJoHX1rde9GQvf1__g

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Ongoing series of player previews from Alec Lasley.

https://indiana.rivals.com/news/2020-21-player-preview-anthony-leal?fbclid=IwAR1RBuivMN1r0R4W1hI7PjmCxTfEg18nkPGgfntQ22d0BSgE9mxJbCyHxTc

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

http://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2021/01/freshman-guard-leal-finding-his-role-with-hoosiers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/anthony-leal-looks-to-make-most-of-opportunities-for-indiana-basketball

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Leal needs to play more. Kid busted his butt in the game. Made quick decisions and quick swings on offense. Played the best post denial we've seen in years and got the steal. Kid just needs minutes and the confidence and green light to shoot. 

[HoosierDYT]

Leal needs to play more. Kid busted his butt in the game. Made quick decisions and quick swings on offense. Played the best post denial we've seen in years and got the steal. Kid just needs minutes and the confidence and green light to shoot. 

Love his attitude and shooting ability. Still think his defense is so far from where it needs to be


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[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

32 minutes ago, HoosierDYT said:

Love his attitude and shooting ability. Still think his defense is so far from where it needs to be


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Defense isn't great. But you have to give and take a bit. The pack line is supposed to be able to help and hide that. And that's something that will really only come with playing time. Look forward to him getting more minutes with Franklin out.