2019 Off-Season IU Roster News and Moves

[HoosierFan1994 4,682]

Just now, Walking Boot of Doom said:

Would not have expected to see a lineup without TJD

Yeah they way Archie talked about him just makes me think he is starting. 

[Brass Cannon 24,222]

4 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Yeah they way Archie talked about him just makes me think he is starting. 

He’s talking about our offense being different because our size gotta think that we are rolling with two bigs 

[HoosierFan1994 4,682]

4 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

He’s talking about our offense being different because our size gotta think that we are rolling with two bigs 

And hopefully one of them can shoot it!

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

I just don’t see Smith being able to play the 3 unless his skills have drastically improved. He’s a bulkier Troy Williams. I hope I’m wrong and he dominates from the 3 but last season Justin Smith wasn’t there yet.


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[Brass Cannon 24,222]

3 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

I just don’t see Smith being able to play the 3 unless his skills have drastically improved. He’s a bulkier Troy Williams. I hope I’m wrong and he dominates from the 3 but last season Justin Smith wasn’t there yet.


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See that’s why I wonder if we don’t see either Hunter or Al as a starter 

[mdn82 25,510]

I just don’t see Smith being able to play the 3 unless his skills have drastically improved. He’s a bulkier Troy Williams. I hope I’m wrong and he dominates from the 3 but last season Justin Smith wasn’t there yet.

 

 

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His handles at the 3 would scare me badly in long stretches. I could see a scenario where Archie eases JH into the starting lineup. Maybe start him out with 15-20 minutes to see how his body reacts. I just see us going big more often than not 3-5. The one thing that scares me though will still be our 3 pt defense.

 

 

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[Hollywood Mike Miranda 852]

For those not on Twitter... thought this was nice to see/hear. #culture

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

23 minutes ago, Hollywood Mike Miranda said:

For those not on Twitter... thought this was nice to see/hear. #culture

It's sort of comical when you think about these 19 year old kids who go off and have to operate and work in a world for grown men, meanwhile they just want to crash on their buddy's couch after a night of hanging out and doing dumb stuff with their friends.

[Brass Cannon 24,222]

Just now, Walking Boot of Doom said:

It's sort of comical when you think about these 19 year old kids who go off and have to operate and work in a world for grown men, meanwhile they just want to crash on their buddy's couch after a night a hanging out and doing dumb stuff with their friends.

General rule of thumb if you are crashing on a couch by choice you just had a great time. 

Great to hear that Romeo is so tight with the program. 

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,951]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

Phinisee, Green, Al, Smith, Brunk are the starters I see IU starting the season with.


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who will spill phinisee when he needs a breather if all of the ball handlers are starting?

[Stuhoo 79,520]

3 minutes ago, iuswingman said:

who will spill phinisee when he needs a breather if all of the ball handlers are starting?

 

One of them would stay in the game!

 

[cthomas 6,299]

9 hours ago, goonaha said:

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.

If we add 4 to 6 in 2020 and then do something similar with the very good class in 2021, how do we possibly "get old and stay old"?. That would mean a lot of roster turnover and continually counting on young kids to play major minutes. Is this a change of direction for CAM?

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

Phinisee, Green, Al, Smith, Brunk are the starters I see IU starting the season with.

 

 

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Brunk instead of Davis or TJD?

 

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[Brass Cannon 24,222]

12 minutes ago, cthomas said:

If we add 4 to 6 in 2020 and then do something similar with the very good class in 2021, how do we possibly "get old and stay old"?. That would mean a lot of roster turnover and continually counting on young kids to play major minutes. Is this a change of direction for CAM?

I would imagine we won’t sign more than 4. Unless they are 1 and done talents 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

If we add 4 to 6 in 2020 and then do something similar with the very good class in 2021, how do we possibly "get old and stay old"?. That would mean a lot of roster turnover and continually counting on young kids to play major minutes. Is this a change of direction for CAM?

I may be wrong, but I thought the question was through the 20-21 season. I may be wrong. Too lazy to look.

Edit I went ahead and looked.

This was post 1671 by USPS

 

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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[Hardwood83 4,725]

2 minutes ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

Brunk instead of Davis?

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That is my thought too. To start the season I'm guessing Rob, Green, Al, Smith & Davis. I do not expect that to be the same by Jan. 

By then I'm HOPING it's more like: Rob, Green, Hunter, TJD & Davis/Brunk (Neither is going to play much more than 20mins, so kinda interchangeable.) 

[Hardwood83 4,725]

2 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

I would imagine we won’t sign more than 4. Unless they are 1 and done talents 

Or grad transfers- you mentioned once (and I agree) a Grad PG for this class would be a nice fit. 

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,951]

25 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

One of them would stay in the game!

 

True but I was thinking it might be better to have someone come in with fresh legs.  Plus, I don't see TJD not starting.

[Uspshoosier 44,973]

Brunk instead of Davis or TJD?  
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Yeah I’ve seen reports that Brunk has impressed during the workouts and if season started today would be ahead of both


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[Stuhoo 79,520]

I am starting to firmly believe that Joey Brunk will be the leader of this team, and his impact cannot be overstated.

It’s Joey’s locker room, and DeVonte’s offense.