Player decisions

[southsidehoosier]

Lander

Fife

Geronimo

It’s a good day

[Dalton26]

 

[Stuhoo]

Jordan Geronimo is the complete prototype of exactly what coach described as the player he wants on the court.

Can guard three or four positions, incredibly athletic, shoots well from outside (or at least will with the stroke he has). Oh, and he’s a really good kid and an excellent student on top of it.

I guess Jordan‘s not home sick anymore now that he seen that his adopted home state team is gonna be pretty freaking good.

[reconmkd]

Oh God quick someone get me the blood pressure meds 1 pill ain’t cutting it today!

[VO5]

Geronimo IMO has the most potential of anyone on the team. Extremely excited he’s staying

[HoosierFan1994]

1 minute ago, VO5 said:

Geronimo IMO has the most potential of anyone on the team. Extremely excited he’s staying

Of the freshman class this year he and Lander have the most potential. Wish they would've played a little more. 

[rcbowla]

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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[HoosierFan1994]

Just now, rcs29 said:

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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Agree with you. Happy they are back but they need obviously a good summer of development and IU still needs to land a transfer or two. 

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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Mike Woodson strongly disagrees.

These players are going to be tested and loved by the staff like they’ve never been tested and loved before. At least certainly not the way they have been at Indiana University.

Mike Woodson is a competitor. People like him and Matta expect to win, and they expect to win NOW.

[TucsonHoosier]

Just now, rcs29 said:

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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There's a spectrum to optimism. The possibility of another 2008-09 season was being talked about a week ago. We probably aren't tilte contenders with this roster, but it's 100% clear the program is moving in the right direction.

[mamasa]

[mention=1556]mamasa[/mention] you got your wish!!

My boss is a big believer in the saying “sales=trust”. These kids trust him


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[Me So Hornsby]

Woodson can recruit

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, TucsonHoosier said:

There's a spectrum to optimism. The possibility of another 2008-09 season was being talked about a week ago. We probably aren't tilte contenders with this roster, but it's 100% clear the program is moving in the right direction.

“We probably aren’t title contenders with this roster”

Can you even imagine anybody entertaining that it’s improbable but possible that we could be title contenders over the past four or five years?

[OKHOOSIER]

5 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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Let's also remember that squad was predicted to finish upper half of B1G by most major outlets, easily in the tournament, and started the season ranked 26 in Kenpom. Coaching matters. Not saying its a FF team, but expectations can and should be high with this amount of returning talent. Potential inbound transfers notwithstanding. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

8 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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That’s fair, but IMO coaching was a big reason why we stunk last year. We looked like we had no idea what we were doing on offense. The players looked like they hated being there. And even stinking last year we were solidly in the tournament until we collapsed at the end of the season. I’m not expecting a title contender or anything but there’s no reason we shouldn’t be a tournament team next year. We have talented guys coming back and coaching should be an improvement too. An improved culture can go a long ways for a team like we’ve seen with IU football.

[tomallenfan1]

Hearing good things about Geronimo returning. Hopefully that pans out.

I asked the same source who notified me of this and they do not have a peg on which way Armaan is leaning FYI. Although they did say expect an announcement one way or another fairly soon (didn’t specify on time but I am assuming next day or so)

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, tomallenfan1 said:

I asked the same source who notified me of this and they do not have a peg on which way Armaan is leaning FYI. Although they did say expect an announcement one way or another fairly soon (didn’t specify on time but I am assuming next day or so)

What about Race?

[PB1230]

8 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

I think we should pump the brakes a bit on being really good. There is certainly reason to believe that based on some development and a new system but let's remember all of the players we have on the roster now we're on a 12-15 team. That said I'm happy they are all buying in and coming back. Not trying to be a dumper but trying to keep expectations in check a bit.

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I think the roster had the talent to be a 20 win team, but just couldn't get on track

[HoosierInParadise]

We are getting an announcement every hour....what will be the 6:30 announcement? Assistant coach or player coming back? Crazy times.

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[hoosierbgh]

Just now, OKHOOSIER said:

Let's also remember that squad was predicted to finish upper half of B1G by most major outlets, easily in the tournament, and started the season ranked 26 in Kenpom. Coaching matters. Not saying its a FF team, but expectations can and should be high with this amount of returning talent. Potential inbound transfers notwithstanding. 

Yes, there is more reason for optimism than not, IMO. This team could have easily been 16-11 with just a few more shots falling, which would have likely put them firmly in the bubble. Stewart will, by several reports, be a strong addition. Plus the BIG will not be nearly as strong next year.