(2021) SG Tamar Bates to INDIANA

[Dalton26 16,892]

Gotta think it’s possibly bates teammate???

[IU Prof 850]

The teammate sounds like a true 5. Not sure how he would fit unless they think TJD is going to play the stretch 4 -- which I think is a stretch (no pun intended).

[Trish 11,542]

So Hunter can get Parker, Johnson, and Tamar but he can't get the #1 overall recruit in that Chet fella? (Going to the Zags)

He might need his pay docked for a month or two. 

[iu eyedoc 1,897]

8 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Apparently TJD feels like we ain't done yet.

Any of Tre Mitchell, Jabari Smith or Efton Reid and my expectations for next season would become unrealistically optimistic.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,226]

2 minutes ago, iu eyedoc said:

Any of Tre Mitchell, Jabari Smith or Efton Reid and my expectations for next season would become unrealistically optimistic.

Yes. Same, and rightfully so.  
 

[ap2345 7,763]

8 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

Gotta think it’s possibly bates teammate???

I'd say Kopp is the top option that's available right now that IU is in on. 

[Stuhoo 80,427]

10 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

The teammate sounds like a true 5. Not sure how he would fit unless they think TJD is going to play the stretch 4 -- which I think is a stretch (no pun intended).

A true 5 that can shoot out to the three point line.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,662]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Yes. Same, and rightfully so.  
 

Is there any real chances that Jabari Smith backs out from Auburn though? 

[go iu bb 5,785]

13 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

The teammate sounds like a true 5. Not sure how he would fit unless they think TJD is going to play the stretch 4 -- which I think is a stretch (no pun intended).

Sounds like he could play a stretch 4 type position offensively but not defensively.

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Has NBA center size. Game is skill based and not athletically based. Has good footwork and touch in post. Can stretch defense to three-point line. Comfortable with the ball as a passer. Has good hands and rebounds his area. Not a big shot blocker. Positional defender inside. Needs to improve quickness to defend on perimeter.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,226]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

A true 5 that can shoot out to the three point line.

If he can shoot from 3 then we can just throw TJD at the 4, which might be better for TJD anyway. We just need one of the two guys at the 4/5 to be able to shoot. 

[Stuhoo 80,427]

I think we need to pump the brakes a little. 

Tamar Bates is not necessarily going to beat out Parker, X, or Rob for a starting slot. Remember; a five star guard doesn't always merit starting right away (ahem ... Lander last year).

Efton Reid or any highly rated young player will not necessarily beat out Race, Jerome, or Jordan for a spot. 

Top 50 recruits should be rotation players that are key pieces and featured once they become acclimated to the speed and size of the college  game.

 

[cthomas 6,412]

4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I think we need to pump the brakes a little. 

Tamar Bates is not necessarily going to beat out Parker, X, or Rob for a starting slot. Remember; a five star guard doesn't always merit starting right away (ahem ... Lander last year).

Efton Reid or any highly rated young player will not necessarily beat out Race, Jerome, or Jordan for a spot. 

Top 50 recruits should be rotation players that are key pieces and featured once they become acclimated to the speed and size of the college  game.

 

I was about to take a leap of faith and jump. Now you're saying I should leave the parachute on?

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9 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

If he can shoot from 3 then we can just throw TJD at the 4, which might be better for TJD anyway. We just need one of the two guys at the 4/5 to be able to shoot. 

https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Top-five-available-2021-prospects-Jaden-Hardy-Patrick-Baldwin-Michael-Foster-Efton-Reid-TyTy-Washington-Zaon-Collins-Johnathan-Lawson-Kenny-Pohto-164380641/#164380641_4

Reid was going to announce his commitment last Thursday but then put it on hold.  Still no mention of IU but the timing is interesting given that Bates just committed.

 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,216]

Where are you seeing TJD saying we are not done yet? He hasn’t retweeted any of that

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 817]

Just now, Hooserfan1901 said:

Where are you seeing TJD saying we are not done yet? He hasn’t retweeted any of that

It was in a reply to someone 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,216]

 

[IUc2016 7,121]

2 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

 

KEION!! 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,054]

1 minute ago, IUc2016 said:

KEION!! 

Insert someone quoting you saying "I'll believe it when I see it"..... for some reason it's a thing when it comes to Brooks. 

 

[Uspshoosier 45,571]

43 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

Gotta think it’s possibly bates teammate???

Not teammates.   Reid plays on the post grad team while bates played for the high school team according to Bossi.  

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,226]

1 minute ago, IUc2016 said:

KEION!! 

Lol.  That would be great and all but now I’m dreaming of 5’s.  A stretch 5 or a stretch 4.  It seems TJD knows.   
 

Tell us Trayce!