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[JSHoosier]

24 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I don't think he's a starter but could be a nice bench piece. 

Kind of answered a question I just posted about the fit.  If he's backing up Reneau instead of playing 2 posts I could see it.

[Hardwood83]

I must be missing something (not sarcasm.)

Sparks averaged 13ppg/8reb in 29 mins for a decent MAC team. Why would he come to IU expecting a minor/bench role? Is the thought that he is gonna back up Reneau at the 5? Cuz Malik is a fouling machine, so his back-up will likely play more than him. 

I know it's early in this process, but do some of you truly believe he's only looking for spot mins? He seems like a legit D1 center, so if he is IU's back-up next season, my expectations go way up.  

[Chris007]

3 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

Ultimately, was Ball St. sort of a "JUCO" for him? Maybe he wants to swim with the bigger fish. I can't blame him.

Yes I think he very much wants to be at IU or a P5 school. 

[Stuhoo]

4 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

My question with Graham or Sparks would be how they fit.  We don't really want to play 2 posts so would Sparks be okay coming off the bench? I'm assuming Reneau develops enough to start.

I mentioned Graham because we've reached out but I don't see it happening.

I think that Sparks would be good with knowing that a starting position is his if he earns it. I would expect that is what Woody will tell him.

I also expect that the MAC freshman of the year from Winchester, IN that stays a second year at Ball State out of loyalty and because he wants to be close to home will want to, and will become a Hoosier.

[Chris007]

3 minutes ago, OldBuddy67 said:

Jamison Battle please. Anyone know what rabjohns reported on Woody's meeting with him?

I think there is a visit being discussed, just not nailed down yet. 

[Chris007]

3 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

I must be missing something (not sarcasm.)

Sparks averaged 13ppg/8reb in 29 mins for a decent MAC team. Why would he come to IU expecting a minor/bench role? Is the thought that he is gonna back up Reneau at the 5? Cuz Malik is a fouling machine, so his back-up will likely play more than him. 

I know it's early in this process, but do some of you truly believe he's only looking for spot mins? He seems like a legit D1 center, so if he is IU's back-up next season, my expectations go way up.  

Oh I think he's open to competing with the roster for starter minutes. I just think we're looking for bigger pieces of the puzzle then him. But I think he's a good fit and am happy we will probably land him. 

[Stuhoo]

Sayeth Payton Sparks:

“In deciding in a school, I want to go somewhere I can make a big impact right away. I want to play, be trusted and make a big impact whatever that is.”

“For my goals, I just want to win wherever I’m at. I’m not worried about individual accomplishments, I just want to go to the next place and win.”

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Statistical takeaways?

Gets to the foul line a ton —almost ten per 40 minutes. Doesn’t make enough from there, though he was decent as a freshman.

Passes it well

Defends without fouling

No distance shooting 

Highly efficient in the post

 

[BGleas]

8 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

I must be missing something (not sarcasm.)

Sparks averaged 13ppg/8reb in 29 mins for a decent MAC team. Why would he come to IU expecting a minor/bench role? Is the thought that he is gonna back up Reneau at the 5? Cuz Malik is a fouling machine, so his back-up will likely play more than him. 

I know it's early in this process, but do some of you truly believe he's only looking for spot mins? He seems like a legit D1 center, so if he is IU's back-up next season, my expectations go way up.  

Depends on what you mean by "spot minutes"? We all love Reneau, but he's not TJD. I don't expect him to be playing 32+mpg. 

As has been discussed, he's foul prone, and he also has defensive lapses. 

Getting ahead of myself, but I would envision Reneau getting around 25mpg and Sparks probably 20mpg, which would include them playing together for maybe 5mpg. 

[Uspshoosier]

23 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

My question with Graham or Sparks would be how they fit.  We don't really want to play 2 posts so would Sparks be okay coming off the bench? I'm assuming Reneau develops enough to start.

I mentioned Graham because we've reached out but I don't see it happening.

Staff says they don’t want to play with 2 posts but they are still recruiting like they are going to play Reneau at the 4.   I’m definitely interested in how all this plays out.    If they land sparks and continue to recruit Ike then that’s a sign they are going to play Malik at the 4 most of the time.    

[Hoosierfanyuh]

I mean if/when JG transfers we’ll literally only have 1 big on the team. We need depth too. I think sparks is the perfect first big off the bench. Have ledlum and MR start 

[NVFalcons1990]

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

IMO Girard won't move west of the Appalachians.  He's an east coast kid through and through.

Yeah, I agree.  I could see him follow Pitino to St. John’s or Cooley to Georgetown 

[CSP]

On 3/26/2023 at 10:16 AM, IU - Kaulie said:

Essegian is fine.  Girard is way better.  No to Furst and Essegian together.  I don’t want Furst here with Malik.

Furst wouldn't start. I would take Girard ahead of CE .... but BARELY... and only because he is a one year rental. 

[Chris007]

3 minutes ago, NVFalcons1990 said:

Yeah, I agree.  I could see him follow Pitino to St. John’s or Cooley to Georgetown 

I did hear that Pitino has a couple of boosters put up a ton of NIL money for him to work with this offseason. 

[CSP]

24 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Staff says they don’t want to play with 2 posts but they are still recruiting like they are going to play Reneau at the 4.   I’m definitely interested in how all this plays out.    If they land sparks and continue to recruit Ike then that’s a sign they are going to play Malik at the 4 most of the time.    

Do you find it realistic at all that we would get Sparks AND Ike in the portal? 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Why are people still talking about Essegian and Furst? 99.9% chance that neither leave Wisconsin/Purdue.

[go iu bb]

1 hour ago, Honkyman said:

There are five openings already with the four starters plus Duncomb. Casting the net wide doesn't suggest anything about additional openings. Competition for these players will be stiff.  Contacting players, even having visits, doesn't mean IU will land any of them (though hopefully the best among them will choose IU). IU should be contacting a large number of players even if the number of openings is five. It is hard to imagine many players will transfer to another school and not be able to start.

There aren't 5 openings at this time, only 3. The 2 incoming freshmen are promised scholarships.

Technically, there's not even 5 players leaving (yet), just 4 since JHS hasn't announced for the draft (yet).

[Chris007]

I think Sparks to IU is going to be a done deal when all said and done. 

[Chris007]

Don't be surprised if Zane Doughty from Ben Davis doesn't visit IU this week. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I have a feeling I’m going to be disappointed about our outlook at the end of Portal season.  I guess that’s a me problem. 
 

 

[HinnyHoosier]

Don't be surprised if Zane Doughty from Ben Davis doesn't visit IU this week. 

Is a decommit from Valpo on the horizon?


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