2019 Off-Season IU Roster News and Moves

[LockdownD]

I'm looking forward to watching a healthy DeRon. I don't think we've seen him healthy and ready to compete.

[ray]

10 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-05-09/5-seniors-who-can-have-breakout-college-basketball-seasons


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I love that he’s finally being recognized and mentioned by someone outside of Bloomington. I have been high on him since he was a high school recruit (as I’m sure many of us have), and I concur with Lockdown...although I would go a bit farther and say he’s been mentally “ready” but physically unable to see his full potential come to fruition. His mental toughness and preparedness is what has made him capable of not throwing in the towel through so much adversity and to continue pushing to keep his hope alive of proving himself. I expect big things from Deron, and I hope I’m not wrong more for him than myself or the team. I like his attitude, perseverance, and persistence. He deserves a healthy shot to show people why he was so highly touted in high school. Stay healthy and put in the work, Deron!

[The Ola Depot]

Anyone know what this is about?


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[Sam_Boger]

Anyone know what this is about?


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Pretty sure it’s just about soccer games that were going on earlier


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[iu eyedoc]

No shocker, but just announced, Trendon Watford is going to LSU.

[CrossboneIU22]

I realize this should be obvious, but I haven't heard anything about any of our players withdrawing from the draft?

Langford - Staying

Green - ?

Smith - ?

Durham - ?

[LamarCheeks]

I would suspect it's about 99 percent certain that Smith, Green and Durham are returning to school, but I haven't seen anything regarding their decisions. I believe the deadline to withdraw your name from the draft and still be able to retain college eligibility is tomorrow, so I guess we'll find out soon. 

 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

I would suspect it's about 99 percent certain that Smith, Green and Durham are returning to school, but I haven't seen anything regarding their decisions. I believe the deadline to withdraw your name from the draft and still be able to retain college eligibility is tomorrow, so I guess we'll find out soon. 

 

I thought if you weren't drafted and didn't sign with an agent, you could come back.

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[8bucks]

If you are drafted in the second round and have no guaranteed contract do you still get to come back. Seems a good risk if only for first round but if it extends through round 2 then it would probably be a little too risky for me


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[biteoftheapple]

This is what I found on the draft rule;

Previously, athletes who declared for the NBA draft and attended the NBA combine could return to school only if they withdrew within 10 days following the combine. Now playerswill be able to return to school if they are notdrafted.Aug 8, 2018

[RaceToTheTop]

3 minutes ago, biteoftheapple said:

This is what I found on the draft rule;

Previously, athletes who declared for the NBA draft and attended the NBA combine could return to school only if they withdrew within 10 days following the combine. Now playerswill be able to return to school if they are notdrafted.Aug 8, 2018

For this season, in order for players to return to school they must withdraw by May 29.

https://heavy.com/sports/2019/04/nba-draft-eligibility-rules-deadline-to-withdraw-enter/

[gohoosiers97]

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[Brass Cannon]

3 minutes ago, gohoosiers97 said:

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Well hopefully we are getting 3 guys who can help. 

[Stuhoo]

8 minutes ago, gohoosiers97 said:

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Expected, but after the very very bad day that Rutgers is having, outstanding news without a doubt.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Would really love to be the fly on the wall to know what they were told and then follow the upcoming season to see if they actually listened.

[Stuhoo]

16 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Would really love to be the fly on the wall to know what they were told and then follow the upcoming season to see if they actually listened.

 

I would think they were told:

1. Justin - ya needs ta get up about 1,000 shots a day.
2. Al = leader
3. DeVonte - if you are a leader, it is very likely you will also be IUBB's leading scorer. If you don't buy in? Will be very no bueno.

 

[biteoftheapple]

Honestly all 3 of them need to shoot often

[Brass Cannon]

Devonte needs to make the simple play 

Smith needs to work on consistency of effort regardless how situation is going

Al just needs to focus on developing his overall skills. Doesn’t have a glaring weakness but doesn’t have a great strength either. Which in my view is what we need from our players 

[HoosierFan1994]

27 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Devonte needs to make the simple play 

Smith needs to work on consistency of effort regardless how situation is going

Al just needs to focus on developing his overall skills. Doesn’t have a glaring weakness but doesn’t have a great strength either. Which in my view is what we need from our players 

Spot on on all three. I hope Al makes the same jump he made from freshman to sophomore year. Justin Smith really could have NBA potential if he gave that effort 100% of the time. My bold 19-20 pick is Devonte makes the All-Big Ten team. That stretch at the end of the season I think will help his confidence. Al I think will prove he is a starter at a good program this year. Justin is 50/50. If Jerome Hunter surprises us or if TJD can play the 4 consistently I think Justin transfers by Christmas. 

[LamarCheeks]

I don't regret that Romeo played his one season at IU. I'm just disappointed he got hurt and didn't have more of an impact season -- although 16.5 points a game ain't all that bad. 

But I have a feeling (call me crazy if you will -- many people have), that the team's chemistry will be better without him. I think there's something to what Seth Greenberg was saying about having one one-and-done. I think having Romeo -- while on the surface, should've been a big bonus -- was a huge detriment to chemistry. 

Even before the rumors about him and other players' girlfriends, I think some of the older dudes really resented him and the attention he got. That's their problem -- not his -- but regardless, it was there. I don't know that we'll be any better on the court, but I have a feeling the chemistry will improve.