(2023) - PG Gabe Cupps to INDIANA

[IUc2016 7,121]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

You can access an 8 min. clip of the Cupps / Booker game at this link.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/watch-iu-commit-gabe-cupps-and-target-xavier-booker-played-over-the-weekend/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

Paul Biancardi - Gabe Cupps (IU) and Reed Sheppard (Kentucky) display toughness, passing vision and skill to score. Excellent decision makers who defend and have winning on their mind.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

New Albany will host Centerville (Ohio) and future Hoosier Gabe Cupps @CuppsGabe on Thursday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m. It will be an excellent opportunity for #iubb fans in Southern Indiana and Louisville to come to the Doghouse to see the future IU guard.

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https://indiana.rivals.com/news/future-indiana-guard-gabe-cupps-discusses-aau-circuit-iu-fans-and-more?fbclid=IwAR3kqbOLzs4bEtL6dhk40k-q3uuSS7ynAj5OT54hb0Ya3SFIBiS8qVizWN4

[lillurk 3,756]

three charges in the first half…Brad Underwood is going to get so red-faced about Cupps

[DChoosier 8,440]

1 hour ago, lillurk said:

three charges in the first half…Brad Underwood is going to get so red-faced about Cupps

Think what Franimal will do if Cupps gets 3 charges against Iowa. Stroking out or self-imploding is a possibility.

[lillurk 3,756]

2 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

Think what Franimal will do if Cupps gets 3 charges against Iowa. Stroking out or self-imploding is a possibility.

I can envision the back of Fran’s head as he storms down the tunnel after his second tech 

[cthomas 6,455]

I really hope all of this translates to the college level because if it does, we are going to be some kind of special with the front court players CMW is assembling. His ability to cut up a defense and get the ball to our play makers will be a joy to watch. 

[J34 1,484]

WINNER

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[lillurk 3,756]

I know it’s common knowledge that Gabe’s father, Brook, is his HS coach. Has anyone pointed out that when he played with the North Coast Blue Chips his coaches are his father and the father of his teammate, Bronny James? I know if his LeBron connection but has not realized the dads coached together.

 

[lillurk 3,756]

Demo and I posted at the same time but I guess what I’m saying is: can we get LBJ and Bronny to come watch some game at SSAH when the Lakers play at the Pacers or something?

[cthomas 6,455]

Anyone else think we are getting a lot more than we think with this kid?

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,375]

Anyone else think we are getting a lot more than we think with this kid?

Lots of posters and IU fans think so.  The scouts and recruiting analysts like him too, but less than we’d hope for.    

What’s crazy to me is seeing Leal next to Hulls that Hulls had the career he had and Leal is fightingfor 11h spot.  Both Mr Basketballs. Leal is much bigger and athletic.  Here’s to hoping he can shoot it like Hulls some day.  

 

as far as Cupps, I’m fully on the wait and see approach. Coaches are always going to to want to play their most athletic options first.  But if he does every thing he’s asked to do, maybe he’ll contribute earlier than I expect. A lot comes down to making shots and having guys he can pass to that make shots. 

 

 

[cthomas 6,455]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Lots of posters and IU fans think so.  The scouts and recruiting analysts like him too, but less than we’d hope for.  
 

What’s crazy to me is seeing Leal next to Hulls that Hulls had the career he had and Leal is fight for 11h spot.  Both Mr Basketballs. Leal is much bigger and athletic.  Here’s to hoping he can shot it like Hulls some day.  
 

as far as Cupps, I’m fully on the wait and see approach. Coaches are always going to to want to play their most athletic options first.  But if he does every thing he’s ask to do, maybe he’ll contribute earlier than I expect. A lot comes down to making shots and having guys he can pass to that make shots. 

I agree with your concerns, but sometimes the measureables don't indicate the value of the player. He just seems more to me than he is getting credit for. I could be completely wrong about this, but it's going to be fun finding out. CMW obviously wants better options at guard than he inherited and is recruiting accordingly. Will be fun to watch it play out.

[Stuhoo 80,821]

45 minutes ago, cthomas said:

Anyone else think we are getting a lot more than we think with this kid?

I think for his freshman season, we are hoping he can be a 12mpg backup point guard.

After that? Either he will show he’s the three season starter, or we will look hard for a ‘24 point guard.

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11 hours ago, cthomas said:

Anyone else think we are getting a lot more than we think with this kid?

Yes!

[J34 1,484]

Absolutely. Not just on the court, but recruiting, and representing our program the right way. What top player wouldn't want to play with this kid.

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17 hours ago, cthomas said:

Anyone else think we are getting a lot more than we think with this kid?

Yup