(2023) - C Xavier Booker to Michigan State

[Chris007]

5 minutes ago, Hippopotamo said:

It’s really unfortunate Fife messed up the Booker recruitment so much. Seems like IU would’ve been in a great position with him otherwise. 

We’re still in it. I don’t think Woody thought Booker was going to blow up like he did. He watched one of his HS games last season in person & Booker had like 4 pts. Fast forward 6 months and people are talking 1 and done

[go iu bb]

13 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Tyler Zeller got punched in the face on his visit. Lance Stephenson’s dad took off his shirt and challenged everyone in the gym to a 1on1 game in his jeans. These are just a couple of stories.

But I heard we did well with Booker. He heard everything he needed to hear to put us in this recruitment.

Who punched Zeller? These sound like some wild stories.

[Chris007]

Just now, go iu bb said:

Who punched Zeller? These sound like some wild stories.

DeAndre Thomas or Jermarcus Ellis, it was in a pickup game on his visit. He got his lip busted pretty good. He knew after the visit he wasn't coming to IU

[JSHoosier]

33 minutes ago, Schreckbagger said:

I guess plugging the toilet at a recruits home wasn't included in you thinking....

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Yeah, you could say that caused a stink.

[Dave from Dayton]

Since Xavier Booker had an unofficial visit to IU on Wednesday there has been a lack of information out about how it went.  Just this morning I searched for and found one single article.  It is behind a paywall at Peegs.National top-5 class of 2023 prospect Xavier Booker recaps his Indiana visit (247sports.com) .

Not sure about referencing another site.  Not sure if I should link it.  If it is against rules/policy on this site, I apologize.  Take it down.

Brings to mind a lot of things.  How the heck can there be such a dearth of information coming out about a possible #2 ranked (2023) Indianapolis Cathedral big that has had a number of visits to IU?  And how did it go?  

Is everyone on vacation?  Were there no sightings of his visit?  Weren't there helicopters and drones hovering over parts of B'town recently?  Tweets?  Cell-tower triangulations? What does the NSA say?  Thought Chris007 would be wired for sound and be the coffeeboy in the meetings.  I mean ...   *crickets.

Friend of mine over here in Ohio thinks IU doesn't have a chance based upon Duke, MSU...words and referencing an old posting on a national site that is not highly regarded by yours truly.  Of course, he doesn't know jack.  

Well, at this point, neither do I.

[cthomas]

3 hours ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Since Xavier Booker had an unofficial visit to IU on Wednesday there has been a lack of information out about how it went.  Just this morning I searched for and found one single article.  It is behind a paywall at Peegs.National top-5 class of 2023 prospect Xavier Booker recaps his Indiana visit (247sports.com) .

Not sure about referencing another site.  Not sure if I should link it.  If it is against rules/policy on this site, I apologize.  Take it down.

Brings to mind a lot of things.  How the heck can there be such a dearth of information coming out about a possible #2 ranked (2023) Indianapolis Cathedral big that has had a number of visits to IU?  And how did it go?  

Is everyone on vacation?  Were there no sightings of his visit?  Weren't there helicopters and drones hovering over parts of B'town recently?  Tweets?  Cell-tower triangulations? What does the NSA say?  Thought Chris007 would be wired for sound and be the coffeeboy in the meetings.  I mean ...   *crickets.

Friend of mine over here in Ohio thinks IU doesn't have a chance based upon Duke, MSU...words and referencing an old posting on a national site that is not highly regarded by yours truly.  Of course, he doesn't know jack.  

Well, at this point, neither do I.

I have a grandson named  "Jack" but that's all I know.

[Stuhoo]

Oh.. we ALL know what happened. Was epic. I don’t think I need to tell you why.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Percentage wise, what kind of chance do we have? 2.5%? When will we get another Top 10 or Top 5 recruit? 

[Stuhoo]

5 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Percentage wise, what kind of chance do we have? 2.5%? When will we get another Top 10 or Top 5 recruit? 

I will answer the second question:

no

[Stuhoo]

35 minutes ago, cthomas said:

I have a grandson named  "Jack" but that's all I know.

So you know Jack! That’s gonna prove helpful moving forward on this one 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

I will answer the second question:

no

So never? Well that kinda sucks. Guess it is what is though. But ya never know... Did any of think Woody would be able to get 5*s in one class?

[Stuhoo]

Just now, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

So never? Well that kinda sucks. Guess it is what is though. But ya never know... Did any of think Woody would be able to get 5*s in one class?

I DID NOT say “never.” You specifically asked about 2.5%. That’s not the correct numerical percentage.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I DID NOT say “never.” You specifically asked about 2.5%. That’s not the correct numerical percentage.

My bad. I forgot that was my second question. What would be the correct percentage?

[Stuhoo]

24 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

My bad. I forgot that was my second question. What would be the correct percentage?

Much more difficult question.

No idea!

[Dave from Dayton]

Not correct. The question was easy. The answer, however, is not 'however'. 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

It’s getting weird in here.  Lol

 

i think until Nike transfers their love to another university we aren’t going to win head to head NIL battles with Duke. However, the local pull and staying close to home could bridge the gap if the gap isn’t enormous. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

16 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

It’s getting weird in here.  Lol

 

i think until Nike transfers their love to another university we aren’t going to win head to head NIL battles with Duke. However, the local pull and staying close to home could bridge the gap if the gap isn’t enormous. 

So what you're saying is... Time to dump Adidas' lame a$$es and go to Nike? 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

2 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

So what you're saying is... Time to dump Adidas' lame a$$es and go to Nike? 

Don’t cha find it a bit ironic how the whole FBI sting went down?

 Nike has big, big money and “pull” and will always want the next Jordan, Lebron to carry a generation.  
 

As far as us transferring, meh, idk.  If we want top 5 guys, but we can win with top 20-50 guys who stay, I believe.  

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Don’t cha find it a bit ironic how the whole FBI sting went down?

 Nike has big, big money and “pull” and will always want the next Jordan, Lebron to carry a generation.  
 

As far as us transferring, meh, idk.  If we want top 5 guys, but we can win with top 20-50 guys who stay, I believe.  

I would just rather have Nike gear personally. Though my New Balance basketball shoes are pretty awesome. 

[CSP]

1 hour ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

I would just rather have Nike gear personally. Though my New Balance basketball shoes are pretty awesome. 

American sports... yeah Nike in a landslide. I have no interest in cool soccer gear.