(2025) - PG Jalen Haralson to Notre Dame

[IUFAN1976 3,112]

7 minutes ago, cthomas said:

As I've said before, in this new college basketball landscape, I hate the time and resources spent on high school kids. The portal just looks like a better path for schools with money to offer. I like what we added during the portal this year better than the kids we didn't get from high school recruiting. We also added a 5* freshman who nobody talks about. I love accumulating talent but I'm not sure freshmen who are one year players are better than what we can get in the portal.

I agree with this.  I know we have been in on him longer than anyone and I don’t even think ND’s coach has have the amount of time invested in him and yet they land him for whatever reason and we didn’t.  I say quit spending so much time and effort on this high school kids.  I say still recruit them but only spend about half the time, effort and resources and if you don’t land one, get someone out of the portal.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

The sting of losing Haralson will be greatly eased if we can get commitments from Mullins and Reibe.

[AH1971 1,478]

7 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

If they come back.  I think one of Carlyle and Rice is gone.  If one of them comes back, it’s not as big of a deal losing Haralson.  I think Tucker will be back.  Let’s say Carlyle is gone and Rice comes back.  Rice, Tucker and Mullins (hopefully) would be more than fine.

If Rice and/or Carlyle are gone (to the pros) it’s because each had an exceptional year and IU had a great season because of it. Makes IU an even more attractive portal destination than it already is.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

Just now, AH1971 said:

If Rice and/or Carlyle are gone (to the pros) it’s because each had an exceptional year and IU had a great season. Makes IU an even more attractive portal destination than it already is.

Another thing to consider in this scenario is Mikel Brown Jr.  Maybe he waits until spring to see what happens with IU.

[BtownStrength 1,258]

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

The sting of losing Haralson will be greatly eased if we can get commitments from Mullins and Reibe.

I know a lot are positive on Mullins. How are we handicapping the Reibe race?

[8bucks 6,443]

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

The sting of losing Haralson will be greatly eased if we can get commitments from Mullins and Reibe.

I agree. It has to be Mullins and another 5* or it is just another class like we have seen for the last several years.  reibe seems to be the best chance at that. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

Purely a gut feeling but I think Reibe looks at TJD, Ware and sees Ballo's gone and the starting spot is his and he can experience the same development towards an NBA career.

[8bucks 6,443]

22 minutes ago, Atombaum said:

IMO he's a head case and we are better with who we might get still.  But of course I don't know that.  But I would be really unhappy if we didnt get Mullins.  Im thrilled with Sisley coming.  I think things to come are going to be fantastic.  We have a shot at the B10 championship this year and a great run in the tourney.  Things are getting better .

Head case? Based on what?  

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

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

Purely a gut feeling but I think Reibe looks at TJD, Ware and sees Ballo's gone and the starting spot is his and he can experience the same development towards an NBA career.

Reibe would start instantly.  No doubt about it.  It seems that IU has a really good chance with him.  Let’s hope it translates.

[Stuhoo 80,774]

6 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

I agree. It has to be Mullins and another 5* or it is just another class like we have seen for the last several years.  reibe seems to be the best chance at that. 

 

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

Purely a gut feeling but I think Reibe looks at TJD, Ware and sees Ballo's gone and the starting spot is his and he can experience the same development towards an NBA career.

 

3 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

Reibe would start instantly.  No doubt about it.  It seems that IU has a really good chance with him.  Let’s hope it translates.

In 90 minutes a shift back to incurable optimism!

Niiiiiice.

[AH1971 1,478]

12 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

Reibe would start instantly.  No doubt about it.  It seems that IU has a really good chance with him.  Let’s hope it translates.

IU will almost assuredly pursue a portal big regardless of what Reibe decides to do.

[RaceToTheTop 25,727]

Just now, AH1971 said:

IU will almost assuredly pursue a portal big regardless of what Reibe decides to do.

Ballo graduates, Hatton graduates, Reneau would most likely to go to the NBA should he be drafted.  There will be a need for bigs in 25.

[RaceToTheTop 25,727]

1 hour ago, Home Jersey said:

ND football board has a basketball thread, only a few comments on Haralson so far. My favorites… 

“Neat” 

“Can shrews recruit for football too?…”

I don't live that far from South Bend.....people couldn't tell you who is on the team or when they are playing.  It's basically what IU is in football (and hopefully was, not is, if Cig contains to pan out).  It is what it is.  That said, that can be attractive to a recruit because they immediately will come in and a focal point for the team.  And while the ACC wasn't good last year, it's a power conference so he is still going to go against solid competition.

Can't ever be upset at a kid making a decision about where they are going to play even if they decide against IU.  Unless they go to Purdue that is, because that's just stupid.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

10 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

IU will almost assuredly pursue a portal big regardless of what Reibe decides to do.

Not saying they won’t.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

8 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Ballo graduates, Hatton graduates, Reneau would most likely to go to the NBA should he be drafted.  There will be a need for bigs in 25.

I think Reneau comes back for his senior season.  Him and Reibe would start.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,370]

So it’s not Haralson.  He was our primary target.  Bad look? Eh, maybe.  Oh well.  That 1.5M allotment is going to spend.  We’ll get dudes. 

[AH1971 1,478]

13 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

I think Reneau comes back for his senior season.  Him and Reibe would start.

They’ll get a Ballo/Ware impact transfer from the portal. Not fair to put that burden on Reibe, who isn’t close to a one and done. Plenty skilled but needs two years to physically mature.

[rayl456 501]

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

Purely a gut feeling but I think Reibe looks at TJD, Ware and sees Ballo's gone and the starting spot is his and he can experience the same development towards an NBA career.

And go to the Kelley School of Business as well.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

2 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

They’ll get a Ballo/Ware impact transfer from the portal. Not fair to put that burden on Reibe, who isn’t close to a one and done. Plenty skilled but needs two years to physically mature.

That’d be ideal.  Reneau and Sisley at PF along with Reibe and transfer portal recruit at C.  That sounds good to me.

[TadQueasy 712]

1 hour ago, BtownStrength said:

I'm confused yall. Is the sky falling, or should I not give a f*** because we getting anybody we want?? Do I celebrate with a drink because we didn't really want him anyway or drink because we suck again? Beer or bourbon? 

Bourbon.  The answer is ALWAYS bourbon!