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[Stuhoo 84,460]

Here are the 'going into college ball scouting reports' for Xavier Booker and Kel'el Ware. They are different people and who knows if Booker could "get it" the way that Ware has. But take a look: one is Player A and one is Player B. Can any of you tell which is which?

Player A oozes with natural talent and elite upside. He has vastly improved from this time last year to his senior summer this year. He has great size and length plus some complimenting skill as he shows great hands with nice touch out to the arc. He is fluid for a player his size and runs the floor with a smooth gait. Player A is a long way from being a finished product but has the raw tools, potential, and touch to be a serious problem on both ends of the floor. His production will increase once he understands the importance of keeping his motor running in high gear and gains comfort in playing through physicality.

Player B is a skilled forward with the height to also play modern center at the next level. He’s extremely mobile, plays with fluidity and has both bounce and length. The 6-foot-11 big has the ability to operate in the paint, but really has more of a perimeter-oriented game. Given the way the game is played at the NBA level today, his skill set is one that any team could use. What makes Player B so valuable is his ability to space the floor. He has an effortless jumper and a quality face-up game as well. He can also put the ball on the deck and passes well for his size. He’s very unselfish and has good vision for a big. With that in mind, he’ll need to show flashes of aggression at the college level to give a taste of just how high his offensive ceiling is.

 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,230]

UT Martin junior Jacob Crews plans to enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.  Big guard that averaged 19.1 points & 8.2 rebounds while shooting 48.5%/41.4%/81.6% for a 21-win team that finished tied for first in the OVC.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jacob-crews-1.html

[SamIam 702]

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

 He doesn't want to work that hard and get dirty on the inside.  Wants to stand outside and jack 3s.

Look say what you will about Woody, but he certainly won't allow that haha, those were a lot of people's complaints about KW as well

Besides, we could do worse than settling for a 3 from a 35% shooter

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,230]

I'm blind in one eye and can't see out of the other and don't care A or B.  Booker is lazy and doesn't have Ware's motivation.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,230]

Dusan Neskovic 6’8” 205 Guard Dartmouth 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining.   2023-24 Stats (23 Games): 16 PPG, 4 RPG, 1 APG, 37 3P% 36.   Career Starts, 689 Career Points

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/dusan-neskovic-1.html

[Stuhoo 84,460]

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

Dusan Neskovic 6’8” 205 Guard Dartmouth 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining.   2023-24 Stats (23 Games): 16 PPG, 4 RPG, 1 APG, 37 3P% 36.   Career Starts, 689 Career Points

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/dusan-neskovic-1.html

Union guy?

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,836]

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

I'm blind in one eye and can't see out of the other and don't care A or B.  Booker is lazy and doesn't have Ware's motivation.

You don't know that, unless you know them, though.  That was the whole dig with Ware. 

We don't know.  We think we do. 

[Stuhoo 84,460]

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

I'm blind in one eye and can't see out of the other and don't care A or B.  Booker is lazy and doesn't have Ware's motivation.

But which one is the unmotivated/lazy one? 

“Player A/B's freshman season has been a disaster since ... mid-December,” wrote ESPN’s Jonathan Givony earlier this month. “He hasn’t been able to bring the competitiveness or intensity needed in games or practices to earn any trust or momentum from coach Izzo/ Altman, and his feel for the game has been severely lacking. Player B/A will need to perform very well in the pre-draft process, especially in interviews, to combat the significant negativity that is currently surrounding him off the court.”

The biggest difference is that unlike Ware, Booker is fairly close to home already and hasn't been thrown under the bus by his freshman year coach.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,230]

Don't confuse me with facts.  My mind is made up on Booker.

[Demo 21,325]

23 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Been on this one since December. I think the Blackmon’s would love that.


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I imagine you're right. But he'd need a waiver for immediate eligibility as a 2-time transfer and the NCAA turned down several of those last spring. so, maybe maybe not.

[Stuhoo 84,460]

Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Don't confuse me with facts.  My mind is made up on Booker.

Another difference:

• Ware apparently has a low-key family and support group
• Booker's family is most certainly NOT low-key

[realTomCrean 1,845]

10 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Another difference:

• Ware apparently has a low-key family and support group
• Booker's family is most certainly NOT low-key

Makes me want him more. Another BTB member 

[SamIam 702]

8 minutes ago, Demo said:

I imagine you're right. But he'd need a waiver for immediate eligibility as a 2-time transfer and the NCAA turned down several of those last spring. so, maybe maybe not.

A court granted an injunction against the NCAA's enforcement of the two-time transfer rule, making all transfers immediately eligible.

Plus the NCAA is unlikely to win that case or overturn the temp injunction, so until Congress steps in, it's complete free agency. 

[AH1971 2,013]

1 hour ago, FightFor6 said:

 

I just think you can get 2 guys that can be good shooters and provide a more well-rounded impact to the game. These two averaged 6 and 3 ppg in the same conference. Expecting them to come in and be anything but a 9th-10th man is setting yourself up for a rough season. Would we even be talking about them if they weren't from Indiana?

It's about roles. Goode doesn't need to average 15 ppg playing alongside Domask and Shannon. You know why Domask and Shannon get to the rim whenever they want? Because a guy like Goode spreads the floor. If you think Woodson is going to land 3-4 guards in the portal under the assumption they are all going to average 14-15 ppg playing the lead guard role, well then you're nuts. A guard who can hit 2-3 three pointers a game at 40% clip and space the floor is the type of player this team desperately missed this year. 

[Hoosier2014 289]

Booker is exactly what we need if all he does is stand around the 3 on offense. I'm sure that's exaggerated and he would also be perfectly fine in lobs too. We need a stretch 5 on O and rim protector on D. Sign him up!

[AH1971 2,013]

1 minute ago, Ngw7183 said:

True but they were productive at a lower level. That is usually what works. Not guy who is at same level and not productive. 
 

Those are all the stars right now. 

We have so many perimeter holes right now that you're going to need at least 3 guards. We still need shooters. Luke Goode can play 20-25 mpg scoring 7-8 ppg playing in front of friends and family every night while getting paid handsomely to do so. I see zero downside bringing on a player like Luke Goode. Would probably help in the recruitment of Jalen Blackmon considering they were Indy Heat teammates. 

[Hoosier DaDa 3,339]

On 3/8/2024 at 10:44 PM, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/itsantwright/status/1766323239821668739?s=46

I wonder if Malik or Mgbako would do this as well jump in the portal right after the season is over.  Or will they both go through the draft process and go from there.  I'm really curious of what these two will do going forward. 

[AH1971 2,013]

1 minute ago, Hoosier2014 said:

Booker is exactly what we need if all he does is stand around the 3 on offense. I'm sure that's exaggerated and he would also be perfectly fine in lobs too. We need a stretch 5 on O and rim protector on D. Sign him up!

Booker needs a lot more work than Kel'el Ware. Ware played well when he actually saw the floor last season, he was simply behind two upperclassmen former 5* centers. Not sure Woodson can afford to play Booker 25 minutes a game next year while still developing. 

[Golfman25 6,143]

4 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

We have so many perimeter holes right now that you're going to need at least 3 guards. We still need shooters. Luke Goode can play 20-25 mpg scoring 7-8 ppg playing in front of friends and family every night while getting paid handsomely to do so. I see zero downside bringing on a player like Luke Goode. Would probably help in the recruitment of Jalen Blackmon considering they were Indy Heat teammates. 

Why would he leave IL?  

Guys are just dreaming about dudes not even declared yet.  Still have a week plus fellas.  

[AH1971 2,013]

2 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

I wonder if Malik or Mgbako would do this as well jump in the portal right after the season is over.  Or will they both go through the draft process and go from there.  I'm really curious of what these two will do going forward. 

I get the sense that Reneau is back next year unless he gets an offer elsewhere too good to be true. Mgbako much more likely to test the waters.