(2025) - PG Jalen Haralson to Notre Dame

[Chris007]

15 minutes ago, schoosier said:

So we got out bid?

I don’t think so. Our NIL budget is much bigger. They probably matched and gave some guarantees.

[BA47591]

Just now, AH1971 said:

I know your thoughts on Sisley. I like Sisley. Haralson committing to ND has NOTHING to do with Sisley.

Oh I agree. Had Haralson committed to us after his visit we wouldn't have gotten Sisley though. I don't think this was about money either. Shrews offers the better opportunity. I think it would be a masterclass in film to sit with him and I'm sure that resonates. 

[Chris007]

16 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

WHICH ONE?

Mullins is 95% or better I’m hearing. Maybe even some famous IU alumni calling his parents to see if they can help get him to Bloomington.

[BtownStrength]

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? 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Just now, BtownStrength said:

I'm confused yall. Is the sky falling, or should I not hove 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 with a beer chaser is my recommendation.

[Scotty R]

44 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

Just absolute lunacy.  That’s a big loss for IU.  You lose the top ranked player in the state to Notre Dame?  Just bad.  With that said, good luck to Haralson.

A question , next year would you rather have two junior guards and a sophomore wing or a freshman wing.

Rice, Carlyle and Tucker vs Harrelson 

If those 3 come back next year we will be just fine 

[BtownStrength]

2 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

A question , next year would you rather have two junior guards and a sophomore wing or a freshman wing.

Rice, Carlyle and Tucker vs Harrelson 

If those 3 come back next year we will be just fine 

I do think it factored into the decision. I suspect Rice will be good but idk about "leaving for the NBA" good as a lead guard. PT is most likely going to be tight, but like always, someone will not be satisfied and transfer. 

[go iu bb]

6 minutes 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? 

Yes

[cthomas]

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.

[Stuhoo]

17 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Mullins is 95% or better I’m hearing. Maybe even some famous IU alumni calling his parents to see if they can help get him to Bloomington.

[8bucks]

20 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

I'm not disappointed. I think for the program, we got a great fit Monday. 

I admit to hoping we finally get a freshman recruiting haul. I think we got a portal haul for sure but we often seem to get one McD level and miss on getting several

[Scotty R]

2 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 especially like transfers who have two or three years of eligibility left

[AH1971]

9 minutes 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? 

Grand scheme of things…no. Stinks because Woody really wanted him and invested a lot of personal time.

[Atombaum]

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 .

[Hoosier Guy]

9 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

A question , next year would you rather have two junior guards and a sophomore wing or a freshman wing.

Rice, Carlyle and Tucker vs Harrelson 

If those 3 come back next year we will be just fine 

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.

[IUFAN1976]

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]

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

[AH1971]

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]

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]

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?