2019 Off-Season IU Roster News and Moves

[HoosierFan1994 4,757]

3 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

 

• Who are the candidates for point guard duties other than Phin?
• How has DeRon Davis's conditioning been going over the summer?
• JEROME HUNTER!! (if you get ANY solid answer that'd be heroic, lol)

 

Is Jerome Hunter the new Andrew Luck? In regards to not knowing anything. Not saying IU is hiding stuff. 

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Is Jerome Hunter the new Andrew Luck? In regards to not knowing anything. Not saying IU is hiding stuff. 

No. He’s participating in workouts and open gym scrimmages. Just not released yet for game play yet.


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2 hours ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Is Jerome Hunter the new Andrew Luck? In regards to not knowing anything. Not saying IU is hiding stuff. 

As a fan of both teams I've thought about the similarities to the secrecy about the two players. The main thing to me is that JH is not a professional athlete, he's a minor, and his is a medical (i. e. non-injury) issue.  Still, I wish we knew more.

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Something I miss seeing from the past few seasons is the passion and fight from the players at least on the court. Need to see guys with grit and toughness to help inspire each other to help keep each other motivated.

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[Uspshoosier 46,416]

IU's Archie Miller on the number of players he could bring in for 2020-21: "Four to six more players . That’s the way college basketball goes now. It’s a revolving door, good or bad." #iubb
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[Brass Cannon 24,913]

5 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

IU's Archie Miller on the number of players he could bring in for 2020-21: "Four to six more players . That’s the way college basketball goes now. It’s a revolving door, good or bad." #iubb
Jon Blau


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Wow shocked by that. 

[HoosierAloha 30,077]

IU's Archie Miller on the number of players he could bring in for 2020-21: "Four to six more players . That’s the way college basketball goes now. It’s a revolving door, good or bad." #iubb
Jon Blau


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4-6 on top of Galloway and Leal?! That has to be including those two right? I can’t imagine an 8 man class. I highly doubt we get close to 6. I’m thinking 4 with the possibility of a 5th if it’s the right recruit.


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,265]

4-6 on top of Galloway and Leal?! That has to be including those two right? I can’t imagine an 8 man class. I highly doubt we get close to 6. I’m thinking 4 with the possibility of a 5th if it’s the right recruit.


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Well he did say 4 to 6 more

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[Uspshoosier 46,416]

4-6 on top of Galloway and Leal?! That has to be including those two right? I can’t imagine an 8 man class. I highly doubt we get close to 6. I’m thinking 4 with the possibility of a 5th if it’s the right recruit.


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Yes that includes those 2.


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[Alford Bailey 12,415]

4-6! Well we got work to do.

[HoosierFan1994 4,757]

Awesome time tonight!! Evening started with IU Board Member Pat Shoulders with introductions. Easy to say that Pat is sold on Archie. Archie talked and answered questions for a total of 45 minutes. IU great Anthony Thompson was in attendance along with Fred Glass and Todd Leary. Afterwards you were able to get a picture and autograph from Archie. Nice guy, was surprised I was taller than him! Fred, AT, and Todd were also very nice. More the reason I hope Archie works out at IU. A few takeaways:

1) Archie doesn't BS around. He means it when he says it. He is honest and up front. I think that is a great attribute with recruits. 

2) He didn't say this word for word, but IU's breakout players could be Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis. Said De'Ron is in great shape and that Devonte is going to have to make plays this year and be more consistent (sounds familiar)

3) Someone wanted me to ask this but he answered it earlier in his time- Sounds like Al Durham will be your #2 option at the PG. He also said that Armaan will be a combo guard too. 

4) Said that Joey Brunk has been a great addition to the locker room and that it is amazing how one guy can change things. Said IU fans will love him. 

5) If you would have told Archie a year ago that Phinisee would have the freshman season that he had he wouldn't have believed it. 

6) Said that he has had teams that has had guys who will look at him and say "I'm ready to play" when Archie knows they aren't ready yet. Says all 11 guys can and will play. 

7) High on TJD-could be IU's most talented player. 

8) Can't talk about recruits but he likes where things are going. Sounds like it is a possibility IU adds 2-4 more guys in addition to what they have. I don't think he says that unless he is certain. Also said that he LOVES Evansville and wants to be here all the time-that drew a huge applause (Lander). 

9) Not sure how to take the Jerome Hunter news. Said he is cleared but didn't say how much. 

10) Damezi Anderson is the teams strongest player. 

11) Said that he uses Justin Smith as an example in his defensive drills during practices-he joked he thought he would never say that and also said that Justin could be on an All-Big Ten Defensive team.

I hope Archie is the right guy. He has said and recruited the right way. It just has to translate to wins. I hope they have a good year to build on. 

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24 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

 

10) Damezi Anderson is the teams strongest player. 

 

There was a lot of speculation on this board that Damezi would transfer after last season. Since he stayed and apparently has busted his a$$, I hope he's rewarded and becomes a solid contributor. He was the guy we needed to come off the bench, provide 15-20 solid minutes and knock down some 3s. But he looked slow and out of sorts -- nothing like a B1G player. I hope he makes a big jump this season. I like this kid and want to see him do well. 

[JaybobHoosier 11,928]

Yes that includes those 2.


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Makes you wonder if Smith is a grad transfer candidate?! Oh well, I shouldn’t speculate when we haven’t even started the season.

Thanks above for the recap, really good stuff!


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,690]

Strange. Does he project Pros, Transfers, both?

I still think it’s a 4 man class.


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[HoosierFan1994 4,757]

11 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

There was a lot of speculation on this board that Damezi would transfer after last season. Since he stayed and apparently has busted his a$$, I hope he's rewarded and becomes a solid contributor. He was the guy we needed to come off the bench, provide 15-20 solid minutes and knock down some 3s. But he looked slow and out of sorts -- nothing like a B1G player. I hope he makes a big jump this season. I like this kid and want to see him do well. 

Yeah I think Damezi could become a very good player off the bench in his time at IU. I hope he is up to game speed this year. 

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39 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Awesome time tonight!! Evening started with IU Board Member Pat Shoulders with introductions. Easy to say that Pat is sold on Archie. Archie talked and answered questions for a total of 45 minutes. IU great Anthony Thompson was in attendance along with Fred Glass and Todd Leary. Afterwards you were able to get a picture and autograph from Archie. Nice guy, was surprised I was taller than him! Fred, AT, and Todd were also very nice. More the reason I hope Archie works out at IU. A few takeaways:

1) Archie doesn't BS around. He means it when he says it. He is honest and up front. I think that is a great attribute with recruits. 

2) He didn't say this word for word, but IU's breakout players could be Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis. Said De'Ron is in great shape and that Devonte is going to have to make plays this year and be more consistent (sounds familiar)

3) Someone wanted me to ask this but he answered it earlier in his time- Sounds like Al Durham will be your #2 option at the PG. He also said that Armaan will be a combo guard too. 

4) Said that Joey Brunk has been a great addition to the locker room and that it is amazing how one guy can change things. Said IU fans will love him. 

5) If you would have told Archie a year ago that Phinisee would have the freshman season that he had he wouldn't have believed it. 

6) Said that he has had teams that has had guys who will look at him and say "I'm ready to play" when Archie knows they aren't ready yet. Says all 11 guys can and will play. 

7) High on TJD-could be IU's most talented player. 

8) Can't talk about recruits but he likes where things are going. Sounds like it is a possibility IU adds 2-4 more guys in addition to what they have. I don't think he says that unless he is certain. Also said that he LOVES Evansville and wants to be here all the time-that drew a huge applause (Lander). 

9) Not sure how to take the Jerome Hunter news. Said he is cleared but didn't say how much. 

10) Damezi Anderson is the teams strongest player. 

11) Said that he uses Justin Smith as an example in his defensive drills during practices-he joked he thought he would never say that and also said that Justin could be on an All-Big Ten Defensive team.

I hope Archie is the right guy. He has said and recruited the right way. It just has to translate to wins. I hope they have a good year to build on. 

No word on the future of the pack line?

[HoosierFan1994 4,757]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Strange. Does he project Pros, Transfers, both?

I still think it’s a 4 man class.


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I was wondering that too. Another poster wondered if Smith would grad transfer? Maybe Race? Especially if IU gets Matt Cross. We will see. Think he has two open spots as of now. 

[HoosierFan1994 4,757]

1 minute ago, Brass Cannon said:

No word on the future of the pack line?

Nothing about that. Didn't go into X's and O's. Just said workouts started today. 

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I don't think it's strange for him to say 4-6. Gives himself flexibility and prevents media/fans from pinning him down to "well you said specifically 4 on x date." Who knows what will happen in the spring. He's not signing 6 recruits by fall that's for sure.

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44 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I was wondering that too. Another poster wondered if Smith would grad transfer? Maybe Race? Especially if IU gets Matt Cross. We will see. Think he has two open spots as of now. 

Interesting question.  Looking over the roster, I'm having a hard time finding minutes for Anderson and maybe for Thompson.  Last season, we had a pretty clear bottom...guys who wouldn't play.  If Hunter's healthy and can play a normal season, he'll take minutes from Durham, Franklin, Thompson, and Smith.  Smith's a kid who'd better get it figured out this season, or he'll be outside looking in, too.    We only have 11 players, but I love our depth and our size.   I think he and everyone are being careful with words about Hunter because he's not in the clear until....he is.  

Thanks for that terrific synopsis above.  A couple of takeaways...   I agree with him about Brunk.  That was a fantastic add.  Said so at the time and believe it even more now.  He has a personality IU fans will absolutely love.    Nice to hear about Green.  I saw some of that late last season, and I'm glad he substantiated what I thought I saw.  I love and have always loved Phinisee.  I know Archie didn't recruit him so may not have known what he was getting, but I still say by the time that kid graduates, he'll be high on many fans' "favorites" list.   I wish he hadn't had the concussion last season.

I'm sold on the guy.  Not because of anything he said tonight or anything in his background.  I am sold specifically because he's no BS and because I saw him learn a year ago.  I saw a difference in the way his kids played (Green in particular), which means they bought in; I see a difference in recruiting; and I saw kids leave who weren't going to succeed here.   Overall, I'm a buyer.