NCAA MBB Transfer Portal

[Artie86]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

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

I was wondering when we would starting hearing about IU interest in a few BD players.

[Chris007]

Just now, HinnyHoosier said:

 

Is a decommit from Valpo on the horizon?


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Yeah, they fired their coach and the coach was a family friend. Plus with how he playing in the state tournament, I think he is getting more looks than he was. 

[AKHoosier]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

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. 
 

 

Can't shake this feeling either, that we'll compile a roster for the B1G rather than the NCAAT.

Lots to happen first though, so I'll remain optimistic until dominoes start falling.

[Artie86]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yeah, they fired their coach and the coach was a family friend. Plus with how he playing in the state tournament, I think he is getting more looks than he was. 

....could this guy fit the "preferred walk-on" status at IU? I just don't see him taking a scholly.

[Chris007]

1 minute ago, Artie86 said:

....could this guy fit the "preferred walk-on" status at IU? I just don't see him taking a scholly.

I don't know, just had a little birdie tell me he was going to visit this week, maybe even today. I don't know enough about his game. Just saw where he played Flory well in the state championship

[Artie86]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I don't know, just had a little birdie tell me he was going to visit this week, maybe even today. I don't know enough about his game. Just saw where he played Flory well in the state championship

no offense, I can't help but think of Duncomb. He was a pretty solid player for a strong Ohio Moeller HS team. Just a thought. 

[Uspshoosier]

24 minutes ago, btownqb said:

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

Yeah the staff is recruiting for that to be the case 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Heard on one of the podcasts that the NIL people estimated our program to be top 10-15 in total amount.  Sounds about right, but who knows for sure.  I think a lot of other programs are upping their game and who really knows.  

[Stuhoo]

18 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

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. 
 

 

It's only a problem if you're still disappointed about nine months from now.

I've learned that there's more to success than measurables and stat lines.

• Bielfeldt and Zeisloft put up far better numbers at IU after really weak stats at their previous stops.
• Parker Stewart and Fitzner were busts at IU with pretty good stat lines at their previous destinations.

Staff evaluations are critical.

[BGleas]

22 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

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. 
 

 

Genuinely asking, what are your expectations in terms of what we should be getting out of the portal?

[Stuhoo]

13 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I don't know, just had a little birdie tell me he was going to visit this week, maybe even today. I don't know enough about his game. Just saw where he played Flory well in the state championship

Well ****, the whole staff saw him in that game so they should have a pretty good sense of him. He has had multiple D1 offers so I'm thinking he'd maybe need a scholly to be interested.

[JSHoosier]

1 hour 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.    

Reneau as a stretch 4?  He needs to work on his shot then.

[Stuhoo]

33 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

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).

While technically true, I strongly suspect that the staff is well aware of the real number.

[Chris007]

7 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Heard on one of the podcasts that the NIL people estimated our program to be top 10-15 in total amount.  Sounds about right, but who knows for sure.  I think a lot of other programs are upping their game and who really knows.  

I think this year we were for sure 1 or 2 in the Big Ten and think it will go up for next season. Illinois is the other one up there with us. Michigan not far behind. 

[Stuhoo]

8 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Heard on one of the podcasts that the NIL people estimated our program to be top 10-15 in total amount.  Sounds about right, but who knows for sure.  I think a lot of other programs are upping their game and who really knows.  

That's huge, especially in light of our two biggest NIL recipients last year, Trayce and JHS, won't be pulling NIL next year. That leaves a ton of money for transfers.

[Alford Bailey]

Can we throw $800k at a guy like Pack? Big reason Miami is still playing .

[GnarlyNormEllenberger]

Something to keep in mind...

Metaphorically speaking, the transfer portal is not an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with unlimited lobster and filet mignon. There appear to be some lobster and filet on the line but they are limited in number. There may be some more put out on the buffet soon... and we may have been tipped off by the cooks that we can expect some more! Maybe. But nothing is guaranteed and IU is not the only customer at this establishment. There are many others crashing the buffet hoping to grab a piece of lobster or filet. We are not guaranteed anything.

IU is going to have a sizable plate to fill at this buffet. Of course, it would be nice to have a plate full of lobster, but again, there's only so much lobster and there are a lot of customers fighting for it. That being said, there is nothing wrong with grabbing some potatoes or a nice salad as a compliment to the main meal... especially if you KNOW you can get it. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem at all with a piece of filet, a piece of lobster, some potatoes and a nice dinner salad for my meal.

Also to note, just because we said last week we are cutting down on carbohydrates or red meat doesn't mean we won't be picking up any potatoes or steak on the buffet today. Times change. And sometimes people say one thing and do another when they realize what is available on the menu.

[Stuhoo]

32 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

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

Doughty has a little bit of an Izoo-like press comment for y'all:

“He’s a really good guy,” Doughty said of Bidunga. “The refs tried to keep them in the game in the third quarter by giving me two quick fouls. Bidunga got a lot of his points while I was out. Had to make him look good for the coaches, I guess.

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, GnarlyTimGarl said:

Something to keep in mind...

Metaphorically speaking, the transfer portal is not an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with unlimited lobster and filet mignon. There appear to be some lobster and filet on the line but they are limited in number. There may be some more put out on the buffet soon... and we may have been tipped off by the cooks that we can expect some more! Maybe. But nothing is guaranteed and IU is not the only customer at this establishment. There are many others crashing the buffet hoping to grab a piece of lobster or filet. We are not guaranteed anything.

IU is going to have a sizable plate to fill at this buffet. Of course, it would be nice to have a plate full of lobster, but again, there's only so much lobster and there are a lot of customers fighting for it. That being said, there is nothing wrong with grabbing some potatoes or a nice salad as a compliment to the main meal... especially if you KNOW you can get it. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem at all with a piece of filet, a piece of lobster, some potatoes and a nice dinner salad for my meal.

Also to note, just because we said last week we are cutting down on carbohydrates or red meat doesn't mean we won't be picking up any potatoes or steak on the buffet today. Times change. And sometimes people say one thing and do another when they realize what is available on the menu.

[RaceToTheTop]

In the end I'll root for the guys in cream and crimson.  And I know my opinion on what IU should be trying to do doesn't mean crap.....I had us dead in the water five games into the Big Ten season.  At the end of the year, we were tied for second in the Big Ten and a four seed in the tournament despite not having our senior point guard.

Depth is one key that needs to be filled.