2022-2023 IUBB Roster Projection

[Chris007]

57 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

Wish Phin well.  If X is returning (hopefully) and JHS coming in, I don't think there was really much room for him.

It wouldn't shock me if he chose not to play next year.  Just a gut thought, nothing more.

I saw on Twitter where his mom said she hopes Rob finds a place like providence like Al did next year

[go iu bb]

46 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I saw on Twitter where his mom said she hopes Rob finds hit providence like Al did next year

I do, too.

[RaceToTheTop]

With Lander and Phin moving on, I believe that the shortest scholarship player we have is X at 6'3".  Trey is 6'4". but I believe everyone else is 6'5" or taller.  I believe that was a point of emphasis in what the staff wanted to do in terms of roster construction.

[JSHoosier]

22 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

With Lander and Phin moving on, I believe that the shortest scholarship player we have is X at 6'3".  Trey is 6'4". but I believe everyone else is 6'5" or taller.  I believe that was a point of emphasis in what the staff wanted to do in terms of roster construction.

Leal and Galloway are both listed at 6'5.  I don't expect those measurements to be exact (when I was in school I know the coach would add an inch or so in height, even heard him admit that), didn't think Leal was that tall though.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

With Lander and Phin moving on, I believe that the shortest scholarship player we have is X at 6'3".  Trey is 6'4". but I believe everyone else is 6'5" or taller.  I believe that was a point of emphasis in what the staff wanted to do in terms of roster construction.

True but in 2023 we bring in Maybe-ish 6’2” and 6’3” so they don’t have a threshold entirely.


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[lillurk]

22 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Leal and Galloway are both listed at 6'5.  I don't expect those measurements to be exact (when I was in school I know the coach would add an inch or so in height, even heard him admit that), didn't think Leal was that tall though.

We measured in shoes. I know you play in shoes, of course, but there’s an easy inch.

[JSHoosier]

2 minutes ago, lillurk said:

We measured in shoes. I know you play in shoes, of course, but there’s an easy inch.

Could be part of it.  He also admitted to adding 10-15 lbs in weight, he was trying to make the players sound bigger.

[lillurk]

a good reminder, though I’d add you need some depth for the regular season due to injuries, so it’s nice if your 9th, 10th guy can play enough (or are specialists, like a big body for the Edeys and Kofis).

To that end, I think a core of X, JHS, Trey, Bates, Kopp, Geronimo, and one or more of Race/TJD/transfer big is a good nucleus. Leaves ~four or five grants for youngsters who need some seasoning.

[HoosierAloha]

5 minutes ago, lillurk said:

a good reminder, though I’d add you need some depth for the regular season due to injuries, so it’s nice if your 9th, 10th guy can play enough (or are specialists, like a big body for the Edeys and Kofis).

To that end, I think a core of X, JHS, Trey, Bates, Kopp, Geronimo, and one or more of Race/TJD/transfer big is a good nucleus. Leaves ~four or five grants for youngsters who need some seasoning.

That wouldn't necessarily be a tall, long, or good shooting team as constructed. If they went full chaotic defense mode it has the potential to be fun to watch.

[RaceToTheTop]

40 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Leal and Galloway are both listed at 6'5.  I don't expect those measurements to be exact (when I was in school I know the coach would add an inch or so in height, even heard him admit that), didn't think Leal was that tall though.

I was going off of ITH listings -- Galloway was listed as 6'4" there.  Same on ESPN.  On the Hoosiers website he's listed at 6'5", so there certainly is a descrepancy.

[RaceToTheTop]

25 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

True but in 2023 we bring in Maybe-ish 6’2” and 6’3” so they don’t have a threshold entirely.


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Good catch.

[lillurk]

28 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

True but in 2023 we bring in Maybe-ish 6’2” and 6’3” so they don’t have a threshold entirely.


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2 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

Good catch.

I would guess you basically have to be a pg at that height for CMW, and/or have plus wingspan.

[cbp4iu]

It’s kinda cool getting to project this team for next year. Guessing 1 or 2 more leave then Spring Cleaning season will be over. 

[HoosierHoopster]

16 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Realistic, but not a lot of shooting there. Not sure about JHS of course, but none of the rest give me confidence

 

Geronimo is going to be an all out beast. I’d bank on a big step from Bates, kid’s uber talented and can shoot, hope to see better shooting from Galloway. Would like to add a guy who can create his outside shot, but do think Bates will be knocking them down as a soph, and Geronimo has a good shot, expect more looks

[lillurk]

39 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Realistic, but not a lot of shooting there. Not sure about JHS of course, but none of the rest give me confidence

 

 

19 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Geronimo is going to be an all out beast. I’d bank on a big step from Bates, kid’s uber talented and can shoot, hope to see better shooting from Galloway. Would like to add a guy who can create his outside shot, but do think Bates will be knocking them down as a soph, and Geronimo has a good shot, expect more looks

I think shooting is a fair concern here but also agree that it’s fair to be optimistic about development or simply better performance from guys with the background you mention. Yogi’s freshman to sophomore improvement is an unrealistic expectation but it’s not uncommon to see good shooters struggle as frosh or in limited minutes.

Would add that a more specialized role for Kopp, next to a better secondary ballhandler, probably creates some chances, and Leal could become a reliable catch-and-shoot guy though I didn’t mention him.

[Stuhoo]

38 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Geronimo is going to be an all out beast. I’d bank on a big step from Bates, kid’s uber talented and can shoot, hope to see better shooting from Galloway. Would like to add a guy who can create his outside shot, but do think Bates will be knocking them down as a soph, and Geronimo has a good shot, expect more looks

Geronimo is not Keegan Murray, but he’s also not - not Keegan Murray. If you know what I mean.

[mamasa]

Kinda relevant to the roster construction:

 

[RaceToTheTop]

On 3/25/2022 at 5:49 PM, Stuhoo said:

Geronimo is not Keegan Murray, but he’s also not - not Keegan Murray. If you know what I mean.

I think next year's Keegan Murray is Kris Murray.

And yet Fran played seemed insistent on playing his sons as much as the two of them.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I think next year's Keegan Murray is Kris Murray.

And yet Fran played seemed insistent on playing his sons as much as the two of them.

His son and Kris both are solid, strong players. The taller McCaffrey boy is impressive.

 

 

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[Chris007]

Let's figure out our roster today and the rest of the week. So basically we're down to TJD, Race, JG, and anyone else?