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[jbeaman9 1,027]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

Oh Knecht is undoubtedly starting. 

Gotcha. I still don't think they land someone like Ware and expect him to come off the bench. My gut says that Malik improves his skillset, and outside shot, enough to play the 4 better than Race ever did. Then you play 5 guys with the capability and willingness to take and hit outside shots. 

[Chris007 45,825]

6 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Not a fan of the bolded lineup, at all, truthfully.... I would much prefer TG starting over Malk/Ware. 

The staff is selling Ware as a starter with Malik along with Ledlum. Now if that all happens is another thing but that is what is being sold to the players. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,417]

Just now, Chris007 said:

The staff is selling Ware as a starter with Malik along with Ledlum. Now if that all happens is another thing but that is what is being sold to the players. 

Hope not. 

[Scotty R 2,281]

I don't know why people are do enamored with Galloway being in the starting lineup. To me if we see him starting next year that is not a great sign for us to be a great team. On a great team he should be coming off the bench as your 7-8 guy. We just have to upgrade positions 2-4 because last year that was this teams down fall. If we don't upgrade those position from last year then we won't be as good as last year.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,417]

Just now, Scotty R said:

I don't know why people are do enamored with Galloway being in the starting lineup. To me if we see him starting next year that is not a great sign for us to be a great team. On a great team he should be coming off the bench as your 7-8 guy. We just have to upgrade positions 2-4 because last year that was this teams down fall. If we don't upgrade those position from last year then we won't be as good as last year.

IU Scott, because he is good. That's why. He should not be coming off the bench for a team that needs quickness, perimeter D, and someone to create for others. 

Him improving in the off season is the upgrade. 

[Stuhoo 81,828]

Malik Reneau is a 5 on offense and a 4 on defense.

Kel'el Ware is a 4 on offense and a 5 on defense.

Chris Ledlum is a 3 in P5 basketball. He can play with the ball in his hands, move laterally, and get to the rim better than our 3 the last two years, MK, will have been able to. He needs to be somewhat more of a threat from three point range; that will be the challenge for him this summer.

[bigrod 2,905]

1 minute ago, Scotty R said:

I don't know why people are do enamored with Galloway being in the starting lineup. To me if we see him starting next year that is not a great sign for us to be a great team. On a great team he should be coming off the bench as your 7-8 guy. We just have to upgrade positions 2-4 because last year that was this teams down fall. If we don't upgrade those position from last year then we won't be as good as last year.

I was just getting ready to post something similar. I'm not against him starting if he improves offensively and can average more like 10-12 ppg., but I like him coming off the bench to provide a spark.

[ib4iu 350]

21 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Hope not. 

I mean I think we need to remember that it’s very real possibility the first sub comes in for Malik at around the 16:00 mark after picking up 2 fouls. 

[dwtaylor1055 1,531]

maybe we start Ledlum, Malik and Ware.  Doesn't mean we wont see rotations start early to create mis matches.  Bring Malik out early, let Ware be the sole big on the floor and when Malik returns, Ware gets a breather.  

[jbeaman9 1,027]

26 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Malik Reneau is a 5 on offense and a 4 on defense.

Kel'el Ware is a 4 on offense and a 5 on defense.

Chris Ledlum is a 3 in P5 basketball. He can play with the ball in his hands, move laterally, and get to the rim better than our 3 the last two years, MK, will have been able to. He needs to be a threat from three point range; that will be the challenge for him this summer.

I agree with this 100%. 

Look at who palyed the 3 all year last year, MK. MK was one dimensional at best. Ledlum brings more to the table than MK did. He's more athletic, better handles, stronger finisher, obviously not the same percentage shooter from deep but I think he can improve it from last year. He also has a high basketball IQ which will lead to solid defense. Same as MK.

[lillurk 3,824]

44 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Malik Reneau is a 5 on offense and a 4 on defense.

Kel'el Ware is a 4 on offense and a 5 on defense.

Chris Ledlum is a 3 in P5 basketball. He can play with the ball in his hands, move laterally, and get to the rim better than our 3 the last two years, MK, will have been able to. He needs to be a threat from three point range; that will be the challenge for him this summer.

Haven’t seen Ledlum up close, haven’t heard anything to this effect, but I wonder if he commits to IU if they might have him cut a little weight. He was a 4 at Harvard, played some minutes as a small-ball 5 even. At IU it seems clear he’s a fit at the 3, sliding into some minutes at the 4.

[lillurk 3,824]

27 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

maybe we start Ledlum, Malik and Ware.  Doesn't mean we wont see rotations start early to create mis matches.  Bring Malik out early, let Ware be the sole big on the floor and when Malik returns, Ware gets a breather.  

We’ve already seen Galloway as a ~25 minute/game bench player. One thing I like about potentially bringing him off the bench if IU gets its wishlist: he could sub anyone out, either to play the 1, 2, or 3, or to sit down a big and slide some guys up the positional spectrum.

[Scotty R 2,281]

49 minutes ago, btownqb said:

IU Scott, because he is good. That's why. He should not be coming off the bench for a team that needs quickness, perimeter D, and someone to create for others. 

Him improving in the off season is the upgrade. 

He would have to improve a lot for me to want him in the starting lineup. He is to limited on the offensive end where it is just a catch and shoot from 3 or a floater. He isn't capable as of right now to create a shot for himself. You can't have him have the ball at the end of the clock and expect him to hit a tough pull up jumper.

To me with how hard he plays it is better to have him play less minutes so he can play all out every second he is on the court. Every good team needs a guy who comes off the bench to energizes the team.

[HoosierFan1994 4,758]

53 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Malik Reneau is a 5 on offense and a 4 on defense.

Kel'el Ware is a 4 on offense and a 5 on defense.

Chris Ledlum is a 3 in P5 basketball. He can play with the ball in his hands, move laterally, and get to the rim better than our 3 the last two years, MK, will have been able to. He needs to be a threat from three point range; that will be the challenge for him this summer.

Well said. When you watch Ledlum on film, he's a three. He for sure needs to get that three point percentage up. 

[go iu bb 6,573]

54 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

I don't know why people are do enamored with Galloway being in the starting lineup. To me if we see him starting next year that is not a great sign for us to be a great team. On a great team he should be coming off the bench as your 7-8 guy. We just have to upgrade positions 2-4 because last year that was this teams down fall. If we don't upgrade those position from last year then we won't be as good as last year.

Galloway is good. I wouldn't mind at all if he comes off the bench as it would be a good sign that the team is talented and has at least a bit of depth. You're crazy if you think he should be the 7-8th player. He would be the first off the  bench and would give IU the best 6th man in the conference, probably by a good margin.

Galloway has also been steadily improving season to season. No reason to think that doesn't happen again since he obviously puts in the work. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,417]

1 minute ago, Scotty R said:

He would have to improve a lot for me to want him in the starting lineup. He is to limited on the offensive end where it is just a catch and shoot from 3 or a floater. He isn't capable as of right now to create a shot for himself. You can't have him have the ball at the end of the clock and expect him to hit a tough pull up jumper.

To me with how hard he plays it is better to have him play less minutes so he can play all out every second he is on the court. Every good team needs a guy who comes off the bench to energizes the team.

A lot? hmmm 

[Chris007 45,825]

53 minutes ago, bigrod said:

I was just getting ready to post something similar. I'm not against him starting if he improves offensively and can average more like 10-12 ppg., but I like him coming off the bench to provide a spark.

I agree. If we want to compete at a high level he is not a starter for me. Just way too inconsistent. But I think he will improve, just think he brings more coming off the bench than starting. 

[Scotty R 2,281]

1 minute ago, go iu bb said:

Galloway is good. I wouldn't mind at all if he comes off the bench as it would be a good sign that the team is talented and has at least a bit of depth. You're crazy if you think he should be the 7-8th player. He would be the first off the  bench and would give IU the best 6th man in the conference, probably by a good margin.

Galloway has also been steadily improving season to season. No reason to think that doesn't happen again since he obviously puts in the work. 

He would be the first guard wing off the bench but I would say you would have a big be the first sub off the bench.

[Scotty R 2,281]

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

A lot? hmmm 

Offensively, yes

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Just now, Scotty R said:

He would be the first guard wing off the bench but I would say you would have a big be the first sub off the bench.

Jesus. How many bigs are we playing at a time!?!

XJ better be ready for some SERIOUS usage.