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[Stuhoo 82,497]

Seems like a natural fit. Only question is whether he’ll want to go from a 14.3 ppg starter to fighting CJ for the sg backup position.

[hper50 1,360]

9 minutes ago, Demo said:

This feels entirely possible. Indianapolis kid with a Michael Lewis connection. Had a meh but not terrible year at Mizzou a couple years back. And strictly a 1 year guy.

For sure. I was thinking it definitely makes sense on paper

[Demo 20,679]

20 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Seems like a natural fit. Only question is whether he’ll want to go from a 14.3 ppg starter to fighting CJ for the sg backup position.

The player he was at Mizzou is strictly a rotation piece and didn’t demonstrate a lot of projectability. Imagine he’s making a financial choice and I doubt anyone who’d be  involved has a better setup on that front than IU. If Newton was healthy I wouldn’t even consider it. But since he’s not, we’ll see. 

[Stuhoo 82,497]

Very much feels like this could be our guy. Seems like a good-natured personality and knows Payton Sparks—will make it much easier to fit in as a late arrival.

 

[Hardwood83 4,775]

I like it, sure seems like he can help the SG position. Plus he can hand off the "Boogie" mantle to Fland next year! 

[Stuhoo 82,497]

Adam Howard following Boogie Coleman on Insta. No other activity from any team, including IU, that I could see.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,242]

Maybe this was already a "done deal"?

[Stuhoo 82,497]

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

Maybe this was already a "done deal"?

Seems entirely possible.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,242]

Trilly Donovan's website says UCF was the first to reach out.

https://burnerball.com/ball-state-coleman-transfer-portal/

[Demo 20,679]

Side note: the Northern Illinois floor at 2:24 is Oregon levels of hideous.

[Stuhoo 82,497]

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

Trilly Donovan's website says UCF was the first to reach out.

https://burnerball.com/ball-state-coleman-transfer-portal/

From the article:

"The announcement marks the first of a handful of transfers expected to hit the portal in August. Summer classes end over the next two weeks, giving those who graduate the eligibility to transfer without a waiver."

So, stay tuned. Would be surprised if we don't push to add someone, even if it's strictly a guard back-bench depth piece.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,992]

Not sure how I feel about it.  I mean, it's better than an empty space for sure for depth and injury back up.  It givens a "proven" guy at a lower level if Gunn is struggling.  I don't think he takes Galloway's spot.  His handle super tight.  He's a shooter when open, kinda.  37% fg and 35% from 3 against MAC teams.  IDK, maybe this is the move but besides a depth piece I'm not sure this does much for us.

 

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,720]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Not sure how I feel about it.  I mean, it's better than an empty space for sure for depth and injury back up.  It givens a "proven" guy at a lower level if Gunn is struggling.  I don't think he takes Galloway's spot.  His handle super tight.  He's a shooter when open, kinda.  37% fg and 35% from 3 against MAC teams.  IDK, maybe this is the move but besides a depth piece I'm not sure this does much for us.

 

Cant rly be picky when you’re looking for depth tbh

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,992]

Just now, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Cant rly be picky when you’re looking for depth tbh

I understand that.  Just not sure it makes us better.   Maybe he thrives in the knockdown shooter role.  I guess , if he's a great kid and willing team guy, you can't really go wrong, so I get it on that level.  

[Stuhoo 82,497]

25 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I understand that.  Just not sure it makes us better.   Maybe he thrives in the knockdown shooter role.  I guess , if he's a great kid and willing team guy, you can't really go wrong, so I get it on that level.  

^^this^^

For a depth piece, we're looking for a great kid and team guy that has one translatable skill.

[DChoosier 8,884]

I’d take him IF Newton is in doubt for most of the season AND IF Woody is unsure of Gunn’s ability to relieve TG during games and/or take his place in case of injury.

Hopefully  Gunn is showing promise this summer (I have no idea) because it is a little scary going into the season at the 2G with TG’s backups only being an unproven Gunn and, possibly out for most of the season, unproven Newton.

[go iu bb 6,889]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Not sure how I feel about it.  I mean, it's better than an empty space for sure for depth and injury back up.  It givens a "proven" guy at a lower level if Gunn is struggling.  I don't think he takes Galloway's spot.  His handle super tight.  He's a shooter when open, kinda.  37% fg and 35% from 3 against MAC teams.  IDK, maybe this is the move but besides a depth piece I'm not sure this does much for us.

 

He did have 1 season at Missouri so we don't only need to look at his MAC stats. Subpar 3-point percentage that season at only 30% at ~5 attempts per game. Even his FT percentage that season was way down from his other years so many that was just a bad shooting season for him? Kind of sounds like the increased competition level messed with his head to me. IDK.

He did start most of that season and played a lot of minutes as he also did at BSU. That makes me wonder how happy he'd be to play as a backup getting significantly fewer minutes.

He is a large guard at 6-5 which is what Woodson seems to like. Anyone know about his defense?

2021-22	Missouri	SEC	JR	31	21	28.5	3.1	8.7	.361	1.6	3.8	.436	1.5	4.9	.303	0.9	1.4	.643	0.5	2.9	3.4	2.8	0.9	0.2	2.7	2.1	8.6		9.10

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jarron-coleman-1.html

[RaceToTheTop 26,883]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Trilly Donovan's website says UCF was the first to reach out.

https://burnerball.com/ball-state-coleman-transfer-portal/

FWIW, I believe fellow Ball State transfer Jaylin Sellers transferred to UCF.  Could be the two players are tight.

[IUFAN1976 3,910]

I don’t think Woodson isn’t going to recruit him.  He staying firm with the current roster!

[RaceToTheTop 26,883]

Malique Ewin back in the portal (certainly not an IU prospect).  6'10" center, was ranked 118th by 247 when he entered college.  Only played spot minutes at Ole Miss.  Entered the portal in the spring, signed at South Florida and now has re-entered.