(2023) - C Xavier Booker to Michigan State

[Old Friend]

34 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Pretty much agree, with the caveat that his ceiling is very high.

 

He'll need a great big man coach.  The athletic ability's there.  The basketball acumen isn't yet.

[IUFAN1976]

8 hours ago, Old Friend said:

He'll need a great big man coach.  The athletic ability's there.  The basketball acumen isn't yet.

Sounds like he should play go to Turdue and play for the Toiletmakers!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Cathedral beaten by Indpls. Tech 80 - 73.  Izzo reportedly at the game to watch Booker who battled foul trouble and did not score.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 12/19/2021 at 9:11 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Cathedral beaten by Indpls. Tech 80 - 73.  Izzo reportedly at the game to watch Booker who battled foul trouble and did not score.

In this game, Booker played 21 min. going 0-6 on FG; 2 reb; 0 asst; 0 stl; 1 blk; 3 TO.

[Stuhoo]

On 12/19/2021 at 9:11 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Cathedral beaten by Indpls. Tech 80 - 73.  Izzo reportedly at the game to watch Booker who battled foul trouble and did not score.

 

8 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

In this game, Booker played 21 min. going 0-6 on FG; 2 reb; 0 asst; 0 stl; 1 blk; 3 TO.

 

So he was in the game long enough to turn it over three times and miss all six shots!

Izzo may be relieved that he went in person to receive the truth loud and clear.

 

[IU Scott]

5 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

In this game, Booker played 21 min. going 0-6 on FG; 2 reb; 0 asst; 0 stl; 1 blk; 3 TO.

I am starting to get a Jeremy Hollowell vibe with Booker. Had talent but doesn't have the motor to compete at this level.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Thru 7 games he's averaging 11.7 ppg; 6.3 rpg; 1.9 apg; .7 stl; .7 blk; 2.7 TO in 25 min./game.

[lillurk]

7 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Thru 7 games he's averaging 11.7 ppg; 6.3 rpg; 1.9 apg; .7 stl; .7 blk; 2.7 TO in 25 min./game.

Even 1.9 assists is encouraging from a young big, and the TOs are a bit too high (though exceeding assists alone isn’t a huge issue to me at this stage in his development).

I’m a little surprised the defensive activity stats aren’t higher?

[HoosierHoops1]

On 12/22/2021 at 9:39 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

In this game, Booker played 21 min. going 0-6 on FG; 2 reb; 0 asst; 0 stl; 1 blk; 3 TO.

I don't blame him. I'd want Izzo to leave me alone, also.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Cathedral defeats Homestead (Fletcher Loyer) 62-50 in today's second game in the Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic.  Booker 9  points all in the 1st half on 4-5 FG; 1-1 FG.  He totaled 2 reb and 2 asst for the game.  Cathedral held Loyer to 9-25 from the field.  Cathedral will face Westfield tonight in the championship.

[Stuhoo]

31 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Cathedral defeats Homestead (Fletcher Loyer) 62-50 in today's second game in the Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic.  Booker 9  points all in the 1st half on 4-5 FG; 1-1 FG.  He totaled 2 reb and 2 asst for the game.  Cathedral held Loyer to 9-25 from the field.  Cathedral will face Westfield tonight in the championship.

Two rebounds?!?

yeesh

[Gnet550]

24 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Two rebounds?!?

yeesh

Yes. This is definitely one I was more excited about before he started playing the school season….

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, Gnet550 said:

Yes. This is definitely one I was more excited about before he started playing the school season….

“He’s exciting until he starts playing!” said no one as a complement ever.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

The championship game is scheduled to start at 8:00 and will be televised locally on WNDY-TV.

[JSHoosier]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Cathedral defeats Homestead (Fletcher Loyer) 62-50 in today's second game in the Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic.  Booker 9  points all in the 1st half on 4-5 FG; 1-1 FG.  He totaled 2 reb and 2 asst for the game.  Cathedral held Loyer to 9-25 from the field.  Cathedral will face Westfield tonight in the championship.

2 boards?  Oof.  Even I could do that and I'm 6'2 and not in basketball shape.

[IU Scott]

On Hoosiersports nation someone who went to the game this morning is not impressed with him. No motor and lazy and to me he sounds like Jeremy Hollowell. I think I would pass on this recruit

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Yall can complain ab him all you want but if he commits to IUBB woody will fix whatever needs to be fixed asap or he wont see the court. Dont see why you guys are all so frustrated. 

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Yall can complain ab him all you want but if he commits to IUBB woody will fix whatever needs to be fixed asap or he wont see the court. Dont see why you guys are all so frustrated. 

Oh for sure I agree with that.

If Woody rolls the dice in him I’ll be rooting hard for him to develop a real motor. The natural talent is there.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

Oh for sure I agree with that.

If Woody rolls the dice in him I’ll be rooting hard for him to develop a real motor. The natural talent is there.

And we desperately need forwards after tjd leaves lol

[Uspshoosier]