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[HoosierAloha]

6 minutes ago, hoosierbgh said:

IMO, Reneau could probably develop into a somewhat effective wing but is a more natural 4 and would be better playing alongside a good shooting/scoring wing than being forced into that role himself. 

I use big wing as the 4 and consider modern basketball more of having a PG (1) and big (5) with everything else almost interchangeable. Although, that doesn't always hold with wings playing more point and small ball having a big wing play the 5.

I'd like to see Reneau develop his shooting skills while maintaining his ability to score in the post. He could become difficult to guard and our offense could by more dynamic if that happens. I would hate to see Reneau be forced into a true big on the block which would place limitations on him and he offense.

[Stuhoo]

I don't if we have a snowball's chance with Chris Ledlum, but for me two years of him would be a better formula for winning than any four/five star freshman we could bring in:

• 6'6" with long arms and physical. He's a full sized three. Perfect to pair with Banks or JG at the four and still have enough size.
• Can guard three positions.
• Former top 100 recruit
• Can create his own shot (that's a huge need for next year)
• Not just a Harvard kid  - third team Academic All-American. In other words, a seriously mature, smart, leader.

Two years of that kid? No wonder he's in very high demand.

 

[Chris007]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I don't if we have a snowball's chance with Chris Ledlum, but for me two years of him would be a better formula for winning than any four/five star freshman we could bring in:

• 6'6" with long arms and physical. He's a full sized three. Perfect to pair with Banks or JG at the four and still have enough size.
• Can guard three positions.
• Former top 100 recruit
• Can create his own shot (that's a huge need for next year)
• Not just a Harvard kid  - third team Academic All-American. In other words, a seriously mature, smart, leader.

Two years of that kid? No wonder he's in very high demand.

 

I think he will make a visit here after finals week. Which is this week for Harvard

[Stuhoo]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I think he will make a visit here after finals week. Which is this week for Harvard

That would be absolutely awesome.

[Bowhunter]

All the big boys are going after Ledium. 

[go iu bb]

51 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think he will make a visit here after finals week. Which is this week for Harvard

I thought Harvard had semesters and not quarters. If so, no way they're having finals mid March. Do you mean midterms? If he's visiting after finals it will be May.

[Chris007]

22 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I thought Harvard had semesters and not quarters. If so, no way they're having finals mid March. Do you mean midterms? If he's visiting after finals it will be May.

You might be right, I just read that he is studying for finals this week and won't talk about recruiting until it's over

[Rico]

14 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

You might be right, I just read that he is studying for finals this week and won't talk about recruiting until it's over

[JSHoosier]

56 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I thought Harvard had semesters and not quarters. If so, no way they're having finals mid March. Do you mean midterms? If he's visiting after finals it will be May.

Harvard has semesters.

[Rico]

 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

007 dropping bombs this morning i love it

[lillurk]

Based on Harvard’s academic calendar, this is the last week of the first half of the term, and some courses only run half term (this is pretty typical at a large university). So Ledlum probably has a class or two that end this week.

Next week is their spring break.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

4 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Based on Harvard’s academic calendar, this is the last week of the first half of the term, and some courses only run half term (this is pretty typical at a large university). So Ledlum probably has a class or two that end this week.

Next week is their spring break.

Itd be sweet to lock him up asap 

[str8baller]

3 hours ago, Rico said:

 

What’s the deal on this guy? Basketball reference says he’s 6’6” forward. 18.8pt 8.5rbs 1.5asst 1.8stls 1.1blks. Harvard was 14-14 this past year. 
 

Not many high majors on the schedule. He went for 30 and 9 with 5 steals against loyola and 17 and 9 with 5 turnovers vs Kansas. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

The real fun starts next Monday.  

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[Gnet550]

For those curious to see him in action…shirt video here. Nice looking shooting form, very strong and plays through contact, seems like he appears to have really long arms on those blocks shown

[Chris007]

18 hours ago, str8baller said:

What’s the deal on this guy? Basketball reference says he’s 6’6” forward. 18.8pt 8.5rbs 1.5asst 1.8stls 1.1blks. Harvard was 14-14 this past year. 
 

Not many high majors on the schedule. He went for 30 and 9 with 5 steals against loyola and 17 and 9 with 5 turnovers vs Kansas. 

I think race Thompson with a better shot, better defensively, and probably smarter. He's been offered by pretty much everyone, but I think we will have a chance. He only has one more year not two like we previously thought. He played better against Kansas than our whole team. Were going to get a few guys from the portal so he will fit a couple of needs if we get him. 

[JSHoosier]

15 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think race Thompson with a better shot, better defensively, and probably smarter. He's been offered by pretty much everyone, but I think we will have a chance. He only has one more year not two like we previously thought. He played better against Kansas than our whole team. Were going to get a few guys from the portal so he will fit a couple of needs if we get him. 

Is he a better shot though?  His FT% is the same and his 2P% is worse.  3P% is better but still sub 30%.

EDIT: Maybe call shooting a wash but I wouldn't go further than that.

[Chris007]

3 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Is he a better shot though?  His FT% is the same and his 2P% is worse.  3P% is better but still sub 30%.

I'm going by my eye, and I think so. Now I'm legally blind without my glasses but we don't need to get into all of that. 

[JSHoosier]

5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I'm going by my eye, and I think so. Now I'm legally blind without my glasses but we don't need to get into all of that. 

I'm just hesitant to say he's a better shot when his numbers don't support.  It's possible he performs better; Zeisloft shot better his first year at IU than he ever had in his career (2nd year was same as his previous best) and Kopp statistically shot better than ever this season.