Player decisions

[LamarCheeks]

Armaan ... 

[Evariste Galois]

Just now, rcs29 said:

In today's landscape for every 1 player that understands the bigger picture you're referring to there are 2 that want instant results and won't stick around and wait their turn. IU generally has been fairly fortunate in these types of circumstances but I do believe if the 1 time transfer rule happens that won't be the case as often. As for this roster yeah they all know what is in front of them and they all probably believe they will win their minutes but some of them are certainly mistaken if that's the case. Hopefully the one's who don't win those minutes are the "bigger picture" types.

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I do not disagree with any of this.

I am simply saying that if our objective is a national championship in the near future we will have to transition from a team that is worried about playing time for everyone to one that has enough players to always be competitive. 

The problem with the way CAM recruited was that we were always a sprained ankle away from not being a tournament team. We should be a tournament caliber team with our second five. We now seem to think that CAM's approach to recruiting is gospel. 

[Willkie71]

Knight talked a lot about the importance of having players competing at every position as the best way to motivate. Sounds like we may see that this year finally.

[Evariste Galois]

Just now, Willkie71 said:

Knight talked a lot about the importance of having players competing at every position as the best way to motivate. Sounds like we may see that this year finally.

+1 

If we bring back Armaan and bring in Keion (for example), our practices should be tougher matchups than three quarters of our games... that is what I want to see.

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I count Trey as a 3

Yep.  When he gets in, it's mostly for defense and IMO his best ability is defending the 3.

[rcbowla]

I do not disagree with any of this.
I am simply saying that if our objective is a national championship in the near future we will have to transition from a team that is worried about playing time for everyone to one that has enough players to always be competitive. 
The problem with the way CAM recruited was that we were always a sprained ankle away from not being a tournament team. We should be a tournament caliber team with our second five. We now seem to think that CAM's approach to recruiting is gospel. 

And I'm not disagreeing with you either. I agree depth is necessary and we have been lacking that. I just think the idea of quality of depth is getting more and more difficult to keep.

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[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, cbp4iu said:

Considering Trayce just said we are not done yet again... My guess is you might want to hold off on the lineups. 

My shot in the dark....Trayce recommits again, given us two TJD's.

[Evariste Galois]

2 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

And I'm not disagreeing with you either. I agree depth is necessary and we have been lacking that. I just think the idea of quality of depth is getting more and more difficult to keep.

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+1 

Difficult, but essential.

[NashvilleHoosier]

12 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

Yep.  When he gets in, it's mostly for defense and IMO his best ability is defending the 3.

Does he guard himself? 

 

Sorry, couldn't resist. 

[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, Trish said:

EXACTLY THIS!

We're returning most the the same players who struggled to shoot, handle the basketball, and defend. A new coach isn't going to change everything completely. While things look encouraging right now, Woodson has to win at a high level. Player development will determine this teams fate this next season. 

Don’t underestimate the HOF asshat who was the previous coach.    These guys didn’t just forget how to play basketball.  

[Bankshot]

I wonder how much 'shot-doctoring' this staff might be able to facilitate? I think Fife's shooting improved during his last couple of seasons, so it is possible. Mr. Woodson was a terrific shooter...he may know a thing or two.

 

[Dalton26]

1 hour ago, IUc2016 said:

I got it to work!

with Race, Xavier, and Keion it puts us at 15th. Add in Armaan and still 15th. 

You have to enter: Keion Brooks Jr.;Kentucky

Ahh I had a space between ; and Kentucky. 

[LIHoosier]

7 hours ago, yogisballin said:

I truly miss these days! Got me to thinking. When is the last time the opposing coach got a tech against us? I cannot think of 1 right off hand.


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Franimal last season at Assembly Hall. Made the technicals and won by 2. Cue obligatory Francredible Hulk pic.

[RaceToTheTop]

2 hours ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

Does he guard himself? 

 

Sorry, couldn't resist. 

If he does, he locks himself down.

FWIW, Trey played more minutes by far than any of our freshman last year.  You can debate whether he should have, but I guarantee you that you don’t get that kind of freshman minutes without effort.  I would expect to see a more effective offensive player in Galloway next year.

[lillurk]

2 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

If he does, he locks himself down.

FWIW, Trey played more minutes by far than any of our freshman last year.  You can debate whether he should have, but I guarantee you that you don’t get that kind of freshman minutes without effort.  I would expect to see a more effective offensive player in Galloway next year.

I agree, and he did some things well that portend well for his development, I think. Got to the rim and finished well, positioned well on defense, not scared.

He needs to defend without fouling and fix his jumper, but IU’s depth next year should allow him a role he can fill more easily. I like him long-term as a secondary creator.

[Chris007]

Just now, lillurk said:

I agree, and he did some things well that portend well for his development, I think. Got to the rim and finished well, positioned well on defense, not scared.

He needs to defend without fouling and fix his jumper, but IU’s depth next year should allow him a role he can fill more easily. I like him long-term as a secondary creator.

But it has to be a healthy Trey. He was never the same after the back injury

[Myrmidon76]

1 hour ago, Bankshot said:

I wonder how much 'shot-doctoring' this staff might be able to facilitate? I think Fife's shooting improved during his last couple of seasons, so it is possible. Mr. Woodson was a terrific shooter...he may know a thing or two.

 

I recall an interview that Fife gave way back when he was playing. He said that his shooting confidence absolutely cratered and he took a chance on meeting with a Sports Psychologist to try and find a solution. He said that his confidence returned and his shooting percentages recovered. Knowing that these Indiana kids can shoot the ball, but lack the confidence to actually make those shots...I hope Dane brings in the Sports Psychologist to maybe help these guy get their confidence back and allow them to be the best player they can be.

[PB1230]

16 minutes ago, Myrmidon76 said:

I recall an interview that Fife gave way back when he was playing. He said that his shooting confidence absolutely cratered and he took a chance on meeting with a Sports Psychologist to try and find a solution. He said that his confidence returned and his shooting percentages recovered. Knowing that these Indiana kids can shoot the ball, but lack the confidence to actually make those shots...I hope Dane brings in the Sports Psychologist to maybe help these guy get their confidence back and allow them to be the best player they can be.

I remember towards the end of the season seeing a short video of Leal and Lander  after a game at AH on either end of the court taking 3 pointers, and both hit like 10 in a row. The guys on the team can shoot, they just need confidence to translate it to a game.

[Dave from Dayton]

Lot's of postings on the U of Virginia fan forum but no news.  It is all speculation.  

It is interesting that Virginia uses the pack-line defense.  Wonder if Armaan Franklin likes that.

I predict that Franklin announces in the next 2 days that he will return to IU!

 

[BleedCubbieBlue]

52 minutes ago, PB1230 said:

I remember towards the end of the season seeing a short video of Leal and Lander  after a game at AH on either end of the court taking 3 pointers, and both hit like 10 in a row. The guys on the team can shoot, they just need confidence to translate it to a game.

I hope that CMW can coach them up to stop thinking about basketball and start playing basketball.  I think a lot if the issues from last year were between the ears.  That said, Lander has to stop turning his feet away from the basket when he shoots.