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[MoyeNeeded]

1 hour ago, HoosierBoiler said:

I’m not sold on XJ... seen some highlights .every one just pencils him in the starting rotation , somebody has to score on a bad team. His shot looks really funky...

Have you seen Lander's?

[JSHoosier]

I can understand not liking Galloway's (lack of) outside shot, but Brooks hasn't exactly been a shooter either. 

[Ghost of Rick Majerus]

None of us know what is happening behind the scenes so I don't get the constant handwringing that happens with every new rumor. Why worry about hypotheticals. This program finally has some positive momentum so enjoy the ride. 

Things work out. My faith is in the staff. Coach Fife himself said the roster will be in flux through the summer so it shouldn't be a surprise that changes are still to come. 

 

[Eagle’s Rug]

7 hours ago, madmax said:

I would honestly rather keep Galloway over getting any player. If the number one player in the country Chet Holmgren or whoever decided that he wanted to come I would still rather keep Galloway. He wanted to here and has seemingly never wavered from that. If that’s the difference between a trip to the E8 or S16 and a first round exit so be it.

Keeping players with glaring flaws, cause they want to be here, could contribute to why we suck right now. 

Better to mentor a kid into a better situation, than blowing smoke up his @$$ about playing time that will never come.

[Hoosier987]

Certain speculations need to stop about KB. just saw Brooks was named to the All SEC ACADEMIC honor roll yesterday. Pretty impressive. He’s also a great student. 

Edited April 23, 2021 by Hoosier987

[LamarCheeks]

1 hour ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

None of us know what is happening behind the scenes so I don't get the constant handwringing that happens with every new rumor. Why worry about hypotheticals. 

 

 

It's a fan message board. That's pretty much the whole point! 

[Dave from Dayton]

Brooks rumor link:   https://www.aseaofblue.com/2021/4/22/22397820/uk-basketball-rumors-davion-mintz-keion-brooks-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

[kottke]

23 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Brooks rumor link:   https://www.aseaofblue.com/2021/4/22/22397820/uk-basketball-rumors-davion-mintz-keion-brooks-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

I know nothing about UK stuff. Is that a pretty credible site? Appears to be, but I have no idea.

[ap2345]

I know everyone is talking about Galloway but the player that Brooks would impact the most is Hunter. He's also one of two players that never made any statements after the coaching change. I've listened to almost every coach interview since the staff has been hired and I don't think I've heard his name mentioned. I could be wrong but I don't remember it. 

[ap2345]

Also I still don't believe anything will actually happen with Brooks. He's starting to turn into a legendary myth at this point. 

[mamasa]

I know nothing about UK stuff. Is that a pretty credible site? Appears to be, but I have no idea.

Not sure about this particular guy but Sea of Blue and Rupp Rafters are two big fan sites for UK. I’ve seen both credible and incredulous posts on both.


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[IU Prof]

Agree with those that would be disappointed to lose Galloway. Two other thoughts:

1) If I recall, MSU was recruiting Galloway pretty hard. Doesn't mean Fife would necessarily remain high in him, but I would be a little surprised if he were pushed out.

2) If Brooks did come, and if the staff were able to develop him into an NBA draft pick, that would be quite the recruiting boost: "We got a guy to the league that Calipari couldn't." Could definitely pay dividends down the road.

[ap2345]

20 minutes ago, mamasa said:

Not sure about this particular guy but Sea of Blue and Rupp Rafters are two big fan sites for UK. I’ve seen both credible and incredulous posts on both.


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People on Rupp Rafters said that this guy was the first guy to get some roster moves that happened last year correct and the Antigua stuff this year. Granted Illinois has made a counter offer to keep Antigua so that's up in the air at the moment but it sounds like he has a track record of good information. 

[ap2345]

2 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

Agree with those that would be disappointed to lose Galloway. Two other thoughts:

1) If I recall, MSU was recruiting Galloway pretty hard. Doesn't mean Fife would necessarily remain high in him, but I would be a little surprised if he were pushed out.

2) If Brooks did come, and if the staff were able to develop him into an NBA draft pick, that would be quite the recruiting boost: "We got a guy to the league that Calipari couldn't." Could definitely pay dividends down the road.

Fife has mentioned how he recruited Galloway multiple times since he's been back at IU too. Plus I'm not a fan of pushing an Indiana kid out the door. Especially one who's dad is one of the top high school coaches in the state. 

[Dave from Dayton]

30 minutes ago, kottke said:

I know nothing about UK stuff. Is that a pretty credible site? Appears to be, but I have no idea.

Sorry.  I have no idea.  I almost never go near anything UK.  I won't even go on a bourbon tour that goes anywhere near that place.  (Although I have been to Rupp to cheer on IU in the NCAAT.)  And I have to admit, the Kentucky fans were very gracious and actually cheered IU when Duke lost.

This just was listed when i Googled Brooks.  Didn't vet the site.  No dog in this hunt either.  Have mixed feelings about all of this.  Coaches have tough jobs but they are paid way too much for the grief. And it has to be gut-wrenching for the student/athletes, their families and friends.

I don't blame anyone for going to a program away from the home state.  Lots of reasons might justify those decisions.  Didn't say I liked the idea though.  Except in this case, it is UK.  Ugh.  That's almost as bad as going to W. Laffy. 

[Chris007]

9 hours ago, Hardwood83 said:

Ugh- if that happens it's the end of the honeymoon. Things have gone so well, this has the potential to really sour it. Kicking out someone that wants to be at IU for a mediocre head-case like Brooks? I really hope this is wrong or there is a lot more we don't know. DO NOT WANT BROOKS- open scholarship or not. But pushing someone out for him is crap. 

Let me clarify what I said last night. If Brooks enters the portal, he will be a Hoosier a short time later. I think he or someone around the family is telling people he is entering the portal, but each day goes by, and no Brooks in the portal. 

[Hillsdale87]

9 hours ago, brumdog45 said:

Kopp's not a guard.  Bates is.  Galloway is a 2/3.  Regardless, if you fill 13 scholarships, someone is going to be 12 or 13.  Simply put, I'm not going to be convinced that the guys most willing to be 12th and 13th in minutes aren't Leal and Galloway....because if Brooks comes in and Galloway were to leave, then there are a lot of other guys that are losing minutes.

Anyway, just all conjecture.  I'm a Galloway guy because he chose to come here and he is currently wearing the uniform.

Kopp's a 3, isn't he? And yeah, I totally forgot about Bates. Too many interesting pieces for next year! I guess I'm considering the 1, 2, and 3 spots guards for next year, even though technically the 3 would be SF. 

I agree that Brooks coming in would seemingly create issues further down the roster in terms of expectations for playing time. That's a bit concerning, but that's for the coaches to figure out. 

I like Galloway too. I'm not rooting for Brooks to transfer in and Galloway to leave. And I definitely wouldn't like it if that was how IU operates going forward. But I'm not as bothered by it if Woodson were to do this because it's his first season. He didn't recruit Galloway. I appreciate that Galloway loves IU and wants to be here, but if Woodson doesn't think he's a fit, that's not a good situation for anybody. And with the transfer rule, he could still play right away.

[pumpfake]

My impression is that KB would be a definite talent upgrade over the players he is rumored to supplant.  My second impression is that he's hellbent on leaving for the NBA as soon as he can.  

One year rentals are a mixed bag.

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, pumpfake said:

My impression is that KB would be a definite talent upgrade over the players he is rumored to supplant.  My second impression is that he's hellbent on leaving for the NBA as soon as he can.  

One year rentals are a mixed bag.

Keion Brooks is also interested in getting a college degree. If he wanted to go pro, players at UK with far less on their resume have done so after one or two years. Keion is going to be a college junior. He most certainly does not fit the UK mercenary profile.

 

[bigrod]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Let me clarify what I said last night. If Brooks enters the portal, he will be a Hoosier a short time later. I think he or someone around the family is telling people he is entering the portal, but each day goes by, and no Brooks in the portal. 

So, this kind of makes it sound like the staff at IU may be weighing whether this is a good move? Is it a case where he is ready to make a move and we are deciding if we want that to happen?