(2019) SG Lester Quinones to Memphis

[Brass Cannon]

1 hour ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

Like Franklin and Phinisee?

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Or Damezi. Oh wait we’ve given up on him already haven’t we?  

[Honkyman]

Players ranked in the 150 range sometimes work out and sometimes don't.  Victor Oladipo was a great find at 136. Damezi Anderson not so much at 125--at least so far.  Rob Phinesee could wind up being a very good point guard at 136. Even the best ones usually take a season or more to contribute consistently.  Phinesee had some good games and some not so good games. The bottom line is that college teams need talent to make it into the NCAA tournament and the best talent will usually be found in the top 100 range. Players ranked below 50 can often contribute right away. That's why Lester Quinones is worth going after. If we get him, he will be able to help right away. If he goes to Memphis, c'est la vie.

[Hornsby]

Or Damezi. Oh wait we’ve given up on him already haven’t we?  

Until he proves otherwise most dont see him in the rotation.

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[Stromboli]

I'm not really holding out hope here.  But for guys like Old Friend and others that want to vilify kids, this at least shows that they're wanting to win at IU at the same time they're working towards individual goals.  Article from Memphis newspaper:

 

Indiana made a big impression when Quinones and his family traveled to Bloomington for his official visit. He called it his favorite visit of the ones he’s taken with his family during the process.

Relationships with coach Archie Miller and strength coach Clif Marshall were enhanced on the official visit. They emphasized family and bringing a championship back to Indiana.

“It was different," Quinones said of the time in Bloomington. “At that visit I feel like I bonded with the returning players better than at any of the other visits. Jerome Hunter, De’Ron Davis and Devonte Green and all those guys just want to bring Indiana back to where it used to be. Hanging banners and stuff like that.”

 

https://dailymemphian.com/section/sports/article/4907/Quinones-decision-could-impact-the-rest-of-Penny-Hardaways-recruiting

[Choopy]

Quinones just stated he has FaceTimed the coach of the school he’ll be attending and informed him that he’ll be going to that school earlier today. I can say with almost certainty he’s going to Memphis.

 

[bigrod]

7 hours ago, Choopy said:

Quinones just stated he has FaceTimed the coach of the school he’ll be attending and informed him that he’ll be going to that school earlier today. I can say with almost certainty he’s going to Memphis.

 

Why? Not disputing what you are saying, just don't understand your reasoning.

[Hillsdale87]

Why? Not disputing what you are saying, just don't understand your reasoning.

Choopy is Penny Hardaway


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[Stuhoo]

Choopy has a pretty strong track record. 

Would like to know why he thinks so, but I don't doubt his take.

 

[SlamaJamaSisley]

8 hours ago, Choopy said:

Quinones just stated he has FaceTimed the coach of the school he’ll be attending and informed him that he’ll be going to that school earlier today. I can say with almost certainty he’s going to Memphis.

 

Archie doesn't seem to be the FaceTime kind of guy.  Maybe I'm wrong.

[pumpfake]

16 hours ago, mdn82 said:

To get back on track it’s hard to imagine LQ coming here. IMO, he would be a valuable asset to our team, but our best chance of improving is having Hunter come back at full strength.


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I agree, and frankly it makes me nervous simply because of the uncertainty around JH (will he be able to play and how good will he be).

It's likely the roster is set for next season.  We're over due for some good luck so hopefully we see the improvement from returning players, the freshmen live up to expectations, and we can sustain full health for a change.

[HoosierRobbie]

Evan Daniels just put in his crystal ball pick for Lester to Memphis. Moving on.


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[rcbowla]

I'd say that's a wrap on this one. Concerned about shooting for this upcoming season but missing on this one isn't the end of the world.

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[bigrod]

2 hours ago, Free Jurkin! said:

Choopy is Penny Hardaway


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Oh - now I understand!

[MikeRoberts]

He had said previously that he and penny face time every day. Now he announced that he told the winning coach over face time.... seems pretty obvious


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[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

Lost a recruit due to Archie not using FaceTime...come on Archie, set up your facetime.

[Uspshoosier]

Why? Not disputing what you are saying, just don't understand your reasoning.

Because Lester was quoted as saying Penny FaceTimed him at least once a day and sometimes twice a day in a article on the Memphis board. Just would make sense if he has a relationship with a coach where they FaceTime then he would communicate with that coach through FaceTime. I also don’t see Archie has someone who communicates through FaceTime


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[Old Friend]

20 minutes ago, iuswingman said:

Lost a recruit due to Archie not using FaceTime...come on Archie, set up your facetime.

I hope Archie never uses Facetime, if that's something a recruit uses to make a decision.  "A recruit" will never be important enough to convince me to believe anything on social media is the difference maker.    To me?  A recruit that needs this (and I already believe this about Quinones) is an attention seeker who's more interested in himself than anything.   Indication of being pampered and entitled.  I know social media is used and has its place.   But if Facetime communication is THE deciding factor and a player needs to be "shown love" that much?  Go to Memphis.

[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

I was only joking.  I will facetime Lester and get the real reason.  Anyone have his number?

[Josh]

26 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

I also don’t see Archie has someone who communicates through FaceTime


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I would have to think that he does (or should).  I'm in sales, and have about 200 customers.  Some of them call me, some of them text, some of them email me.  I adjust my communications to meet their preferences.  If one of them wanted to face time their orders, you'd better believe I'd do it.  I hope Archie does too.

[Stuhoo]

28 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

I hope Archie never uses Facetime, if that's something a recruit uses to make a decision.  "A recruit" will never be important enough to convince me to believe anything on social media is the difference maker.    To me?  A recruit that needs this (and I already believe this about Quinones) is an attention seeker who's more interested in himself than anything.   Indication of being pampered and entitled.  I know social media is used and has its place.   But if Facetime communication is THE deciding factor and a player needs to be "shown love" that much?  Go to Memphis.

 

Not Facebook, FaceTime; not a social media thang.

A way of speaking with a recruit, especially an out of state recruit, on a video conference call.