IUBB Players in the Portal/Draft Exploratory Status

[Golfman25 6,630]

2 hours ago, HoosierTrav said:

I’m one of the apparent few who loves the portal. I think it’s the best for the game and offers the best chances at getting better faster. Xavier Johnson made us a tournament team. 

And almost didn’t with his little NW stunt.  :)

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,309]

2 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

And almost didn’t with his little NW stunt.  :)

A mistake he rectified. 

[Golfman25 6,630]

2 hours ago, reconmkd said:

Man the Rob news has social media acting like we have a funeral going on at IU! I get the emotional attachment to Rob, like I said in another post great person, great ambassador, memorable shots, glad he chose IU. What I don’t understand is the comments against Rob moving on, not on this site but in a lot of other places. How is IU supposed to improve, if they don’t improve who is on the floor? This fan base is becoming more and more confusing every year that I get older! We demand success, but when things change, i.e Rob leaving, fans grab their torches and pick forks in disgust. Come on Rob has been here for 4 years, he had some good moments, and some very unfortunate injuries that likely lead to inconsistency. We want to be a blue blood again we have to improve the quality of the players on the floor.

Rob is the only guy who’s been around four years  in this era of college free agency and the like. Suffered thru injury, had some great moments, etc.  He’s a fan favorite cause he’s IU thru and thru. But yes, after your four years are up, graduate and move along.  If you play a year somewhere as a grad transfer, that’s cool too.  It’s what is best for the program — after four, hit the door.  :) 

[Golfman25 6,630]

9 minutes ago, btownqb said:

A mistake he rectified. 

Let’s hope so as people are looking at him to provide that Senior leadership.  And I don’t mean lead them to Kilroys. :)

[HoosierX 1,762]

1 hour ago, vemmeistars said:

Who else? 

Locks: Leal, Galloway, JHS, Gunn, Banks

Probably:

Bates: His dad posted positive social media info about coming back next year

X: Phinisee and Lander leaving give positive indications he's coming back

Kopp : Graduating in December and good teammate, so I don't see a reason to transfer or push him out.

To me Bates is almost certainly coming back. With the attrition, I think it should be clear to him that the starting spot is his to lose at this point. (yes, I understand he has to earn it)

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,309]

28 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Let’s hope so as people are looking at him to provide that Senior leadership.  And I don’t mean lead them to Kilroys. :)

Ahh.. he's the first guy thats drank with his friends at a bar, out of season. Is that where we are going with this? 

[HoosierHoopster 8,088]

3 hours ago, Chris007 said:

You are correct about that. In the old days no one got a waiver, and now they pass them out like Oprah with cars

Is Oprah giving away cars? I need one, put me on her list!

[Chris007 61,417]

5 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Is Oprah giving away cars? I need one, put me on her list!

[go iu bb 9,011]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Rob is the only guy who’s been around four years  in this era of college free agency and the like. 

Race Thompson says, "Hello, remember me?"

[Golfman25 6,630]

44 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Ahh.. he's the first guy thats drank with his friends at a bar, out of season. Is that where we are going with this? 

Never thought NW was out of season, but ok.  Just pulling his chain a bit.  Relax.  

[Golfman25 6,630]

Just now, go iu bb said:

Race Thompson says, "Hello, remember me?"

Ok two, but you get the point.  

[LamarCheeks 21,952]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Rob is the only guy who’s been around four years  in this era of college free agency and the like

 

9 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Race Thompson says, "Hello, remember me?"

Race has been here FIVE years -- it's a technicality.  LOL! 

[rcbowla 8,195]

Good, I honestly want him back a lot more than some guys who are still here. He's got a lot of value, maybe just not as a 35 mpg type of guy.
On the list of players I've wanted to succeed here, he's at the top along with Maurice Creek.

I'll add Tom Pritchard and Verdell Jones to that list but I agree

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[HoosierTrav 8,299]

Something many (myself included) haven’t discussed is that maybe the staff is hoping for a significant contribution from Banks. 

[Alford Bailey 13,189]

Glad Rob is finally moving on. No coincidence that we make it back to the tourney with X at pg. He wasn’t  Lander bad but have to rate Robs career as disappointing.

[Alford Bailey 13,189]

I know it’s unlikely but I’d like to see Leal move on. He’s not B1G level and will just take up a guard spot sitting the bench.

[IUc2016 7,121]

20 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

I know it’s unlikely but I’d like to see Leal move on. He’s not B1G level and will just take up a guard spot sitting the bench.

no he won't. Even if he doesn't play he isn't taking anyone's spot, the 13th scholarship player hardly ever plays. He is ALL IU and is by all accounts a great rep of the university. Not sure what else you would want from an end of bench player who actually can help in some situations

[Chris007 61,417]

35 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Something many (myself included) haven’t discussed is that maybe the staff is hoping for a significant contribution from Banks. 

Man I hope you’re right. I like this class a lot. I haven’t seen any of the 3 enough to know what kind of contributions they can give. But excited about them.

[IUc2016 7,121]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Man I hope you’re right. I like this class a lot. I haven’t seen any of the 3 enough to know what kind of contributions they can give. But excited about them.

first time in a long time I can remember IU's class all showing ability to score from all three levels. Hope it translates

[HoosierBoiler 355]

29 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

I know it’s unlikely but I’d like to see Leal move on. He’s not B1G level and will just take up a guard spot sitting the bench.

Leal would be perfect at ball state, I think he’s good enough to contribute at IU but he could be a major contributor at ball state