NCAA MBB Transfer Portal

[craigyv88]

11 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I don't know, just had a little birdie tell me he was going to visit this week, maybe even today. I don't know enough about his game. Just saw where he played Flory well in the state championship

I watched Doughty in sectionals and again on Saturday night, and my comparisons are usually terrible but his post moves and play style remind me of Brunk quite a bit.  Was definitely impressive for him to get 20 pts against Bidugna and it seems like he could maybe play the pro wrestling on hardwood B1G style but that determination is beyond me.  In addition to Valpo he had offers from Sienna, New Orleans, and Miami (OH).

[CSP]

20 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Yeah the staff is recruiting for that to be the case 

I don't see anyway in the world that happens. But, I guess if it does we will have one of the deepest rosters in the league next season, so more power to them if they can make it work. 

[SamIam]

Ball State board seems to think Sparks' main goal is to play power 5, they think he is fine with a backup role. You gotta think IU would be one of the more attractive schools too since he would be working against a sophomore getting major minutes for the first time in his career in Reneau as opposed to a school with an established big where he could be buried.

My big worry is that he has a similar body to Ike, he's a bruiser and we need an athletic shot blocker. 

[LamarCheeks]

7 minutes ago, GnarlyTimGarl said:

Something to keep in mind...

Metaphorically speaking, the transfer portal is not an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with unlimited lobster and filet mignon. There appear to be some lobster and filet on the line but they are limited in number. There may be some more put out on the buffet soon... and we may have been tipped off by the cooks that we can expect some more! Maybe. But nothing is guaranteed and IU is not the only customer at this establishment. There are many others crashing the buffet hoping to grab a piece of lobster or filet. We are not guaranteed anything.

IU is going to have a sizable plate to fill at this buffet. Of course, it would be nice to have a plate full of lobster, but again, there's only so much lobster and there are a lot of customers fighting for it. That being said, there is nothing wrong with grabbing some potatoes or a nice salad as a compliment to the main meal... especially if you KNOW you can get it. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem at all with a piece of filet, a piece of lobster, some potatoes and a nice dinner salad for my meal.

Also to note, just because we said last week we are cutting down on carbohydrates or red meat doesn't mean we won't be picking up any potatoes or steak on the buffet today. Times change. And sometimes people say one thing and do another when they realize what is available on the menu.

I get a little of what you're referring to in terms of basketball, but more important: After reading it, I'm hungry! 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

11 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Genuinely asking, what are your expectations in terms of what we should be getting out of the portal?

I think as a brand Indiana should present similarly and get a respect much like other BlueBloods where we are a Preseason top 25 roster every year.  If we put together the pieces with prior season success, recruiting HS, transfer portal we should aim to always be in the preseason top 25.  That generally means you have nationwide hope.  ( I realize we can be not ranked and outperform our expectations) It happens all the time but I think generating top talent and being pre season ranked is very important to branding.  

[CSP]

2 minutes ago, SamIam said:

Ball State board seems to think Sparks' main goal is to play power 5, they think he is fine with a backup role. You gotta think IU would be one of the more attractive schools too since he would be working against a sophomore getting major minutes for the first time in his career in Reneau as opposed to a school with an established big where he could be buried.

My big worry is that he has a similar body to Ike, he's a bruiser and we need an athletic shot blocker. 

Sparks improved the shot blocking quite a bit from FR to SO. I don't think he is TJD, but it's improved. 

[RaceToTheTop]

Just now, LamarCheeks said:

I have no idea what this means in terms of basketball, but I do know this: After reading it, I'm hungry! 

I just know that I need Welliver's now.

BTW, Rick Majerus used to make the trip to Welliver's quite a bit when he was at Ball State.  Have to imagine he got his money's worth.

[CSP]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I think as a brand Indiana should present similarly and get a respect much like other BlueBloods where we are a Preseason top 25 roster every year.  If we put together the pieces with prior season success, recruiting HS, transfer portal we should aim to always be in the preseason top 25.  That generally means you have nationwide hope.  ( I realize we can be not ranked and outperform our expectations) It happens all the time but I think generating top talent and being pre season ranked is very important to branding.  

So.. if we get Timberlake, Sparks, and Ledlum out of the portal... successful or not successful? 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

10 minutes ago, GnarlyTimGarl said:

Something to keep in mind...

Metaphorically speaking, the transfer portal is not an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with unlimited lobster and filet mignon. There appear to be some lobster and filet on the line but they are limited in number. There may be some more put out on the buffet soon... and we may have been tipped off by the cooks that we can expect some more! Maybe. But nothing is guaranteed and IU is not the only customer at this establishment. There are many others crashing the buffet hoping to grab a piece of lobster or filet. We are not guaranteed anything.

IU is going to have a sizable plate to fill at this buffet. Of course, it would be nice to have a plate full of lobster, but again, there's only so much lobster and there are a lot of customers fighting for it. That being said, there is nothing wrong with grabbing some potatoes or a nice salad as a compliment to the main meal... especially if you KNOW you can get it. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem at all with a piece of filet, a piece of lobster, some potatoes and a nice dinner salad for my meal.

Also to note, just because we said last week we are cutting down on carbohydrates or red meat doesn't mean we won't be picking up any potatoes or steak on the buffet today. Times change. And sometimes people say one thing and do another when they realize what is available on the menu.

 

[Jeff Flabjohns]

Just now, btownqb said:

So.. if we get Timberlake, Sparks, and Ledlum out of the portal... successful or not successful? 

I’d take that in a heartbeat. Still lacking athleticism…but nobody could argue with the shot-making potential of some of those lineups. 
 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Just now, btownqb said:

So.. if we get Timberlake, Sparks, and Ledlum out of the portal... successful or not successful? 

Is that enough to get us in the preseason top 25?  My guess would be no, and then its back to the wait and see approach.  Are prognosticators right or wrong.  Is the staff right or wrong.  The roster isn't intimidating seeming to me but it could be a good team.  ???

[Scotty R]

48 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I have a feeling I’m going to be disappointed about our outlook at the end of Portal season.  I guess that’s a me problem. 
 

 

How could you know to be disappointed about a transfer before you see how the play in an IU uniform. I wonder how Baylor fans were thinking when they got two guards from low major schools. Those two helped Baylor won a national championship.

[Uspshoosier]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Is that enough to get us in the preseason top 25?  My guess would be no, and then its back to the wait and see approach.  Are prognosticators right or wrong.  Is the staff right or wrong.  The roster isn't intimidating seeming to me but it could be a good team.  ???

Probably good enough to get IU in the preseason top 25.   Timberlake and Ledlum would be 2 of the top transfers a team could get.   Who knows if that would be enough to be top 25 I would be more concerned if that would be enough to make a run in March.    Only San Diego St was in the preseason top 25 out of the final 4 teams.   

[CSP]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Is that enough to get us in the preseason top 25?  My guess would be no, and then its back to the wait and see approach.  Are prognosticators right or wrong.  Is the staff right or wrong.  The roster isn't intimidating seeming to me but it could be a good team.  ???

So no, in your eyes it would not be a success.

[CSP]

Just now, Uspshoosier said:

Probably good enough to get IU in the preseason top 25.   Timberlake and Ledlum would be 2 of the top transfers a team could get.   Who knows if that would be enough to be top 25 I would be more concerned if that would be enough to make a run in March.    Only San Diego St was in the preseason top 25 out of the final 4 teams.   

Ledlum #18 ranked transfer

Timberlake #7

 

We get better in a hurry. 

[Scotty R]

13 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

I just know that I need Welliver's now.

BTW, Rick Majerus used to make the trip to Welliver's quite a bit when he was at Ball State.  Have to imagine he got his money's worth.

It isn't called Wellivers any longer

[ap2345]

Doughty is 100% a guy that surprised some people with his play in the state tournament. 

[HoosierHoopster]

24 minutes ago, GnarlyTimGarl said:

Something to keep in mind...

Metaphorically speaking, the transfer portal is not an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with unlimited lobster and filet mignon. There appear to be some lobster and filet on the line but they are limited in number. There may be some more put out on the buffet soon... and we may have been tipped off by the cooks that we can expect some more! Maybe. But nothing is guaranteed and IU is not the only customer at this establishment. There are many others crashing the buffet hoping to grab a piece of lobster or filet. We are not guaranteed anything.

IU is going to have a sizable plate to fill at this buffet. Of course, it would be nice to have a plate full of lobster, but again, there's only so much lobster and there are a lot of customers fighting for it. That being said, there is nothing wrong with grabbing some potatoes or a nice salad as a compliment to the main meal... especially if you KNOW you can get it. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem at all with a piece of filet, a piece of lobster, some potatoes and a nice dinner salad for my meal.

Also to note, just because we said last week we are cutting down on carbohydrates or red meat doesn't mean we won't be picking up any potatoes or steak on the buffet today. Times change. And sometimes people say one thing and do another when they realize what is available on the menu.

Metaphorically speaking:

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

Doughty is 100% a guy that surprised some people with his play in the state tournament. 

So what do you think? Is he a power five level recruit?

[ap2345]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

So what do you think? Is he a power five level recruit?

With his level of play this season I think it’s hard to say that he’s not.