(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

[LamarCheeks]

Too bad we couldn't have picked up someone, anyone who can possibly contribute, from the portal who was looking to play one year -- to fill out the roster. 

If Newton doesn't play, that puts us two scholarship players down. 

[Hornsby]

Too bad we couldn't have picked up someone, anyone who can possibly contribute, from the portal who was looking to play one year -- to fill out the roster. 
If Newton doesn't play, that puts us two scholarship players down. 

Yep was a no brainer but I was told Gunn was ready had a great summer. Wasn't true.

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[Hornsby]

Dang not using that extra scholarship is mind blowing now.

I said that last summer and got trashed
I was told Gunn, banks, and cupps were all ready for big minutes so a grad transfer would not come here. The deluions of some every single summer are mind-blowing. This is 100% on woodson.

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[LamarCheeks]

31 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

Yep was a no brainer but I was told Gunn was ready had a great summer. Wasn't true.

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And with X struggling with his injury, we’re essentially at 10 scholarship players.

[go iu bb]

50 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

Yep was a no brainer but I was told Gunn was ready had a great summer. Wasn't true.

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It seems like every year since Miller came that IU has an off-season sniper who then can't hit s**t when the season starts.

Seeing IU's 3-point defense in action, is it really surprising that Gunn looked good practicing against that?

[Hornsby]

It seems like every year since Miller came that IU has an off-season sniper who then can't hit s**t when the season starts. Seeing IU's 3-point defense in action, is it really surprising that Gunn looked good practicing against that?  

 

Yep every summer and they get hyped up like crazy. This summer it was gunn. Some posters seriously said no grad transfer will come her because they would have to sit behind trey, gunn, banks, and cupps. Those posters have gone dead silent now on that subject. Sent from my SM-A146U using Tapatalk 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[go iu bb]

13 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

Yep every summer and they get hyped up like crazy. This summer it was gunn. Some posters seriously said no grad transfer will come her because they would have to sit behind trey, gunn, banks, and cupps. Those posters have gone dead silent now on that subject. Sent from my SM-A146U using Tapatalk 

 

What gets me is that during the season people bemoan lack of talent/depth at a certain position. Then in the offseason when that doesn't get addressed due to missing on players or the coaching staff not prioritizing that position, it's because the returning players were too good and possible replacements were scared off.

Happens every year and it never makes sense. Especially when other teams (not just Duke, Kentucky, Kansas) are landing players at positions where they already have talent that is better than IU's while some schools like Duke are stacking talent.'

I see that in the football recruiting threads too. Some are saying our chances at landing Tyler Cherry (4* highly rated QB) aren't very good because we just landed Mendoza (unranked QB). What? Really? Might not land him but it won't be because of Mendoza.

[Hornsby]

What gets me is that during the season people bemoan lack of talent/depth at a certain position. Then in the offseason when that doesn't get addressed due to missing on players or the coaching staff not prioritizing that position, it's because the returning players were too good and possible replacements were scared off.
Happens every year and it never makes sense. Especially when other teams (not just Duke, Kentucky, Kansas) are landing players at positions where they already have talent that is better than IU's while some schools like Duke are stacking talent.'
I see that in the football recruiting threads too. Some are saying our chances at landing Tyler Cherry (4* highly rated QB) aren't very good because we just landed Mendoza (unranked QB). What? Really? Might not land him but it won't be because of Mendoza.

Galloway is a sixth man and always has been. But this summer he was the greatest thing since sliced bread. Same thing will happen next summer. They will claim cupps is going to be all big ten, etc


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[Hornsby]

This has been a very long term injury. Obviously something unusual to the point that I wonder if he will ever be able to play. I certainly hope he can, but I think he is a long way from seeing the court. On top of that, he has missed so much in terms of skill development. Although, he looks like he is no stranger to the weight room.

At this point I would not be shocked if he never plays a game at iu. He will have missed two full seasons.

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[Hoosier987]

5 hours ago, Hornsby said:

Yep was a no brainer but I was told Gunn was ready had a great summer. Wasn't true.

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It was the same with Bates two summers ago too...and regarding Gunn, I don't think there's any argument where you can say he's further along than Bates his sophomore year...which frankly is a major disappointment on Gunn's development to date.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

It was the same with Bates two summers ago too...and regarding Gunn, I don't think there's any argument where you can say he's further along than Bates his sophomore year...which frankly is a major disappointment on Gunn's development to date.

With Gunn, it’s the mental side. He takes the worst shots in the flow of the offense. Imo, he doesn’t look to drive enough with his length. He should be more like Troy Williams in his cutting and driving although more controlled I’d hope. His size/skillset is tantalizing as a coach but the mental seems to be lacking. Also makes most plays/shots more difficult than necessary.

Relative to Jakai. I watched a couple of his HS games. He was great because he was very athletic. Solid mid-range game indicates he can shoot a little but this kind of a lengthy injury is particularly alarming for a guy that uses athleticism as his main weapon.




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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Yep every summer and they get hyped up like crazy. This summer it was gunn. Some posters seriously said no grad transfer will come her because they would have to sit behind trey, gunn, banks, and cupps. Those posters have gone dead silent now on that subject. Sent from my SM-A146U using Tapatalk  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

True. On the flip side, we have posters who only post when things are going bad.

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[Hornsby]

True. On the flip side, we have posters who only post when things are going bad.

 

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Thats the nature of message boards. People like to vent when frustrated. Not so much when things are good there isn't much that needs to be changed then

 

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[Scotty R]

Just now, Hornsby said:

Thats the nature of message boards. People like to vent when frustrated. Not so much when things are good.

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I understand during the game or right after it but when it keeps going on for a whole week it gets old

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Thats the nature of message boards. People like to vent when frustrated. Not so much when things are good there isn't much that needs to be changed then 
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So these posters are unable to celebrate wins? Ok, thanks. I can vent and celebrate. It isn't that hard.

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[Demo]

The most hopeful IU sight in a minute. Love the kid. 

[LamarCheeks]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

The most hopeful IU sight in a minute. Love the kid. 

Woody plays him in final three games and in B1G tournament. 

When told Newton will lose a year of eligibility, Woody says, "I'm blindsighted by this. I thought we could still redshirt him if we played him late in the season in games that didn't matter. Man, I'm still trying to get over the hump when it comes to understanding these college rules." 

[lillurk]

I hope the extended time recovering has Newton right. He’s one of the big reasons for optimism in the program going forward if so, I think.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

On 3/23/2024 at 11:06 PM, lillurk said:

I hope the extended time recovering has Newton right. He’s one of the big reasons for optimism in the program going forward if so, I think.

I can't share this optimism. Two years of knee issues makes me wonder if he will ever contribute more than spot minutes.

[HoosierHoopster]

19 hours ago, ElectricBoogaloo said:

I can't share this optimism. Two years of knee issues makes me wonder if he will ever contribute more than spot minutes.

Maybe, maybe not. I’ve watched lots of guys get past torn ACL’s, meniscus tears, and continue on well. Have also seen one of my favorite young Hoosiers fracture both knees and never be the same player, so unfortunate. Here’s to hoping his body bounces back well.