(2021) PF Trey Kaufman to Purdue

[JSHoosier]

16 minutes ago, Honkyman said:

Not surprised he seems to have some interest in academics. 

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I am a proud IU graduate, but I will point out that both University of North Carolina (#29) and University of Virginia (#28) are ranked higher academically than IU (#79) in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges. One can make a good argument that all three are excellent academic institutions and that Trey can't go wrong if he chooses any of the three in terms of academics. But I don't think you can make a credible argument that North Carolina is a poor choice academically.  There is opportunity to receive an excellent education for any student whether an athlete or not who has "interest in academics."

He wasn't really saying UNC is a poor choice academically.  More poking fun at them having fake classes set up for their athletes.

[Brass Cannon]

20 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

He wasn't really saying UNC is a poor choice academically.  More poking fun at them having fake classes set up for their athletes.

I’m absolutely shocked this needed explaining. Thanks for the assist 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Inside the Hall @insidethehall

2021 Silver Creek forward Trey Kaufman has announced his top five schools: Indiana, Virginia, Purdue, North Carolina and Indiana State.

[Stuhoo]

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

Inside the Hall @insidethehall

2021 Silver Creek forward Trey Kaufman has announced his top five schools: Indiana, Virginia, Purdue, North Carolina and Indiana State.

 

That is freakin awesome! Adios Louisville and HELLOOOOOO Sycamores! Paying respect to his family’s ISU history while naming a top four.

Looks a whole lot like IU versus UVA.

Would live to see this talented, smart young man suit up for the Hoosiers.

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

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

Inside the Hall @insidethehall

2021 Silver Creek forward Trey Kaufman has announced his top five schools: Indiana, Virginia, Purdue, North Carolina and Indiana State.

He’s a star in the making. I could live with a Indiana State selection.  The other 3 would pain me terribly.  Although I kinda like Virginia.  

[Hovadipo]

Roll Trees, baby. 

[Uspshoosier]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Roll Trees, baby. 

I had a front row seat for his uncle in college helping the Trees to back to back tourney appearances.   Fun times in Hulman Center back in the day.  Personally I think he will be a Hoosier but it’s not the slam dunk that TJD was 
 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Trey's running mate Kooper Jacobi committed to Toledo today.

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Trey's running mate Kooper Jacobi committed to Toledo today.

Not ISU? Seemed like that’s where he was going based on TK’s comments.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Not ISU? Seemed like that’s where he was going based on TK’s comments.

What part of Toledo was it difficult for you to understand Stu?    Was I typing too fast?      

[Stuhoo]

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

What part of Toledo was it difficult for you to understand Stu?    Was I typing too fast?      

Holy Toledo!

[MoyeNeeded]

With Cooper's decision out of the way, I don't think it will be too long until TK announces his choice. It let's them get on to focusing on another state title run.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/recruiting/trey-kaufman-talks-indiana-basketball-top-five-list-decision

[HoosierAloha]

I’ll be surprised, not shocked, if it’s anyone other than IU.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

13 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

I’ll be surprised, not shocked, if it’s anyone other than IU.


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That's a nice feeling and i absolutely agree

[ebridges24]

2 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

I’ll be surprised, not shocked, if it’s anyone other than IU.


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Hope you're right Aloha.

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

On 9/15/2020 at 11:10 AM, ebridges24 said:

Hope you're right Aloha.

ditto

[Honkyman]

IU is the favorite. Indiana State seems like an unlikely choice. Otherwise, it should not be surprising if Trey decides to go to any of the other schools. Good arguments can be made for each one. Virginia has a great program though there have been rumors about Tony Bennett leaving. North Carolina has as storied a history as IU including more recent successes. However, Roy Williams is 70 years old and it is  unclear how much longer he stays (although Mike Krzyzewski is even older). Williams is probably hoping to win one more championship before he retires. Kids make decisions for all sorts of reasons and fans shouldn't be judgmental. There are plenty of reasons to go to IU but plenty of reasons to go out-of-state.

[LamarCheeks]

The only thing I've ever seen about Bennett is some guy from CBS saying that if any college coaches were to go to the NBA, Bennett has the ability to do so. It was 100 percent his opinion -- and all he was saying was that Bennett had the credentials to make the jump. That's all it was. There was no notion or speculation that Bennett would leave for the NBA. It was just one guy saying he thought Bennett had the coaching acumen. Bennett isn't going anywhere. I'm not saying he will get Kaufman, but I cannot imagine him leaving U.Va. at this point. ... If Bennett turned down IU because  he didn't want to be in a fish bowl, he certainly wouldn't want to coach in the NBA. U.Va. is the perfect situation for him -- a low-key program in which he's comfortable and can flourish. 

[Honkyman]

I live in the Washington, DC area where there is extensive coverage of UVA sports. There have been periodic rumors of Bennett leaving Virginia, including to the NBA (also to UCLA when Alford was fired). He didn't turn down IU because he didn't want to coach in a fishbowl. He turned down IU because IU was a mess at that time which is why IU had difficulty attracting a top coach in 2008.  The best IU could get after Sampson was Tom Crean.