Popular Post chicagoHOOSIER Posted January 28, 2020 Popular Post Posted January 28, 2020 Race Thompson, Jerome Hunter and Armaan Franklin have each put together solid performances recently, and each seem to be trying with a little more success on the floor of late to add meaningful noteworthy minutes. Next to winning, watching IU players breakout during the courses of their playing careers may possibly be the most enjoyable aspects of being an IU fan for this IU fan. Here's hoping these guys can continue to improve a lot and become consistent guys we rely on to push IU over the top again and again. I did not see an appropriate thread on the board to address this subject. I think I read a couple weeks ago in the negativity thread that player development does not happen at IU anymore, and then voila, so here is a spot I just want to share my great IU fanjoy watching these three guys step up and get some nice results in big games of late. It must be an amazing feeling for the guys when they put together some nice games like we have seen over these last few big games in the course of these young players' development. Witnessing breakout performances in individual players in real time is why a lot of us on the IU boards are the obsessed IU fans we are. mamasa, Capt. Crimson, Lebowski and 7 others 10 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 We finally saw some decent contributions from Race and now he is injured again chicagoHOOSIER 1 Quote
chicagoHOOSIER Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Alford Bailey said: We finally saw some decent contributions from Race and now he is injured again Yeah that hurt. That was a nice effort, and he was getting results. I hope to see him come out and pick up where he left off when he can get back on the court again. Hopefully that happens soon. I guess he is out for the Penn State on the road game? d mess 50 1 Quote
8bucks Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 We really haven’t seen as much year to year development as I would like. I hope the younger guys start to take off. I too loved to watch guys get better over their careers. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners MikeRoberts and chicagoHOOSIER 2 Quote
Popular Post Uspshoosier Posted January 28, 2020 Popular Post Posted January 28, 2020 We really haven’t seen as much year to year development as I would like. I hope the younger guys start to take off. I too loved to watch guys get better over their careers. Sent from my iPad using BtownBannersTJD has benefited from IU’s player development this year. The jump he has made from high school to now has been impressive. The work he put in the over summer at IU has payed dividends Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app ALASKA HOOSIER, chicagoHOOSIER, HoosierDYT and 5 others 8 Quote
8bucks Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 TJD has benefited from IU’s player development this year. The jump he has made from high school to now has been impressive. The work he put in the over summer at IU has payed dividends Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appYeah I remember your comments from last year about how hard he played in HS being a concern. He seems to really be improving here. I am hoping he stays and can add an outside shot this summer. Franklin is another one that could get lost in the mix or really put in the time and make a big jump. We do seem to have more success with kids improving more in their first year under this staff than subsequent years. Smith might be the exception. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app chicagoHOOSIER 1 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I still think the overall talent level on this roster has limited development. Many guys are just limited. TJD is a guy who could show some development if he stays. chicagoHOOSIER 1 Quote
Lebowski Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Awesome thread. In my opinion the three discussed only one (Race) we really can talk about development. The other two haven't really played enough for me to get a gauge on development. I typically like to look at the following year to gauge development. I've already expressed my concerns with a lot of the players that have been here from the start of CAM's reign. I thought I would have already seen some solid contributions and development. But then again, if I'm being honest with myself, I'm just some dude on the internet trying to be an armchair QB to a situation I really don't know that much about. I will say the potential for Jerome Hunter is through the roof! I really hope he continues to grow and avoid injuries during the way. That dude could be something special for us beloved Hoosiers fans. ALASKA HOOSIER and chicagoHOOSIER 2 Quote
Popular Post Lebowski Posted February 14, 2020 Popular Post Posted February 14, 2020 Race Thompson's performance last night against Iowa was a delight to watch. He had that grit and did the small things that translated into complete contribution to the team. He needs to stay healthy. lillurk, thebigweave, Hollywood Mike Miranda and 13 others 16 Quote
8bucks Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Race Thompson's performance last night against Iowa was a delight to watch. He had that grit and did the small things that translated into complete contribution to the team. He needs to stay healthy. Obviously me not watching is the key to Race having a good game. I don’t miss many but have missed all of his or like last night most of the game in which he plays great. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app chicagoHOOSIER 1 Quote
Popular Post Class of '66 Old Fart Posted February 14, 2020 Popular Post Posted February 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, 8bucks said: Obviously me not watching is the key to Race having a good game. I don’t miss many but have missed all of his or like last night most of the game in which he plays great. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app BAN HIM! Stuhoo, thebigweave, theriverpilot and 7 others 7 3 Quote
chicagoHOOSIER Posted February 15, 2020 Author Posted February 15, 2020 14 hours ago, Lebowski said: Race Thompson's performance last night against Iowa was a delight to watch. He had that grit and did the small things that translated into complete contribution to the team. He needs to stay healthy. Yeah he played with a lot of desire, fight, and toughness, and gave the team a nice spark when he was on the floor, and he made his shots go in, so he got to keep playing. 2 of his last 3 games now he has made significant contributions. I like his motor. We need him to continue getting better, and making a mark when his number is called again. It is such a great feeling to see a guy like Race come into a game, and you want to see him improve and make a meaningful contribution, and then he does. We need him to continue, and give this team some fight and some energy when he comes in. HoosierAloha and BGleas 2 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Hopefully Race, Jerome, Franklin, TJD can have the customary Sophomore jump. Maybe Robs is just delayed because of injuries. 8bucks 1 Quote
Honkyman Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 There's also Sophomore Slump. Maybe that's what Rob Phinisee is experiencing--at least with turnovers. Also, expectations for him were unrealistic. He was only ranked in the 120 range coming out of high school yet some fans seemed to think he was destined to be another Yogi Farrell. He may be just an average point guard for this level. Alford Bailey and Jam 2 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, Honkyman said: There's also Sophomore Slump. Maybe that's what Rob Phinisee is experiencing--at least with turnovers. Also, expectations for him were unrealistic. He was only ranked in the 120 range coming out of high school yet some fans seemed to think he was destined to be another Yogi Farrell. He may be just an average point guard for this level. Looks like we are actively recruiting to get better at this position. Rob is average at this level. Quote
8bucks Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Looks like we are actively recruiting to get better at this position. Rob is average at this level.Average with a strong work ethic could still lead to a dominant player as an upperclassman. Now does he have the drive to work hard on his own? Can he stay healthy enough to put in that time. Not sure Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app BGleas 1 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 1 hour ago, 8bucks said: Average with a strong work ethic could still lead to a dominant player as an upperclassman. Now does he have the drive to work hard on his own? Can he stay healthy enough to put in that time. Not sure Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app He doesnt have the skill set to be a dominate PG in this league. He is average. Certainly cant go manufacture baskets late in the shot clock like youd expect with a dominate PG. We all(myself included) blew him up to be something he just isnt. Quote
Brass Cannon Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 disagree Rob at one point or another has shown all the traits you need in a PG. He just needs to put it all together thebigweave, 8bucks, Class of '66 Old Fart and 1 other 4 Quote
Loaded Chicken Sandwich Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 He doesnt have the skill set to be a dominate PG in this league. He is average. Certainly cant go manufacture baskets late in the shot clock like youd expect with a dominate PG. We all(myself included) blew him up to be something he just isnt.Gotta have a killer instinct. Winston, Yogi, Burke etc. they all had it. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Adillac Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 For some reason I read “Winston” and thought “Winston Morgan”....lol Quote
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