IUBB Players in the Portal/Draft Exploratory Status

[Hippopotamo]

56 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

Not that much of a geek to know that we put the stripes back on the arms/neck last year. That's a 2020-21 jersey so I assume the 21 is just being a 2021 recruit.

I think that picture is from a visit. Either on an official visit or when he got to campus for the first time. 

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Geranimo has the potential to be a more complete player than Race.  And that's not a knock on Race -- as I said, I think he's awesome.  

If he is, then Race and Geronimo should BOTH be on the floor.

[Chris007]

7 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

If he is, then Race and Geronimo should BOTH be on the floor.

Yes with Race, JG TJD plus 2 point guards in the game find the mismatch and go to work.

[RaceToTheTop]

I think saying Race (or JG for that matter) don't have a jump shot isn't true.  They might not have good range to the three point line, but they were actually very effective at the mid range jumpers:

Mid range jumpers last year (shots outside the lane but inside the three point line):

Geronimo 46% (11 of 24)

Thompson 42% (15 of 36)

Bates 38% (12 of 32)

TJD 32% (8 of 25)

Kopp 31% (10 of 61)

Johnson 29% (20 of 70)

Stewart 25% (7 of 25)

Galloway 25% (2 of 8)

Phinisee 16% (3 of 19) 

[HoosierHoops1]

23 hours ago, btownqb said:

I get that. Thats not just on him to get him those opportunities though. That's why its not just "shooters" that we need. 

You're right, but in order to get more opportunities he's gotta show he can take advantage of them. It's a hand-in-hand effort from him and the coaches.

[str8baller]

9 hours ago, ziggyiu said:

I'm trying to keep an open mind, but I have a difficult time thinking this team will be improved enough offensively if we play TJD and Race together a lot like we did this past season. Race had a very hard time playing the stretch 4 spot. He can't create his own shot off the dribble and he isn't good jump shooter. (He is a really bad FT shooter.) In many cases, I thought JG out performed Race late in the season. JG may be a better stretch 4. 

Also, CMW said very plainly that shooting was our greatest need for next season, but so far we haven't done much to improve in that area. Perhaps Gallo and Bates really improve, or maybe Banks is a great surprise, but I'm skeptical that without a new stretch 4 and new talent on the wings that next season will be much better offensively.  

Players can improve, so I'm hopeful but not optimistic. Part of me thinks how can I expect different results with the same players in the same system. 

Race was a good stretch-4 the last third of the season. He shot ~40+% from 3. His improvement there and XJ’s increased 3pt percentage really picked up the slack from Stewart and Kopps (to a lesser extent) drop off. 
 

If he can keep that up—and maybe it was an anomaly, but seemed promising—he’s not only an ideal stretch-4 but much more. He still rebounds and defends his position well and can play small spurts at the 5 in small ball units to give TJD a breather. 

Honestly, if XJ and Race both return and shoot like they did at the end of the season—two big if’s—we already start out so much better than last season. We don’t need to be as desperate to force shooters onto the floor at the other 2 perimeter spots. A second “if”…is that if guys like this freshman or JG and Bates can hit about 35% from 3, we all of a sudden have a squad that looks drastically different from last year and very frisky on offense. 
 

I don’t expect all of those things to happen. But we have enough “outs” that there’s a decent chance we can pair an (at least) average offense with our very good defense. 

[lillurk]

I’d recommend this week’s edition of the Assembly Call radio for a discussion of how IU might be better offensively next year.

[LamarCheeks]

14 hours ago, LIHoosier said:

Not that much of a geek to know that we put the stripes back on the arms/neck last year.

Apparently not. 

[LIHoosier]

8 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Apparently not. 

IU basketball uniform changes are few and far between so the slightest change to the fabric/trim/number fonts/etc. are easy to pick up. (Cue the Kansas/IU game where Adidas makes both teams suit up in red/green Xmas unis)

[lillurk]

9 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

IU basketball uniform changes are few and far between so the slightest change to the fabric/trim/number fonts/etc. are easy to pick up. (Cue the Kansas/IU game where Adidas makes both teams suit up in red/green Xmas unis)

@ KU is the perfect time for a new crimson script Indiana alternate.

[HinnyHoosier]

@ KU is the perfect time for a new crimson script Indiana alternate.

I have been pounding the table for a Script uni for...well, a long time.


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[NashvilleHoosier]

TJD declared but is keeping college eligibility. I BROKE THIS NEWS!!

[Demo]

6 minutes ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

TJD declared but is keeping college eligibility. I BROKE THIS NEWS!!

The only right thing to do.

[IU Scott]

9 minutes ago, Demo said:

The only right thing to do.

This just makes it harder for the coaching staff to know if we need to replace him or not.  Also will a player like Reneau commit if he doesn't know if TJD will be back 

[LIHoosier]

For those that want to retain their eyesight...

Hoosier Nation,

These last three years at IU have been a blessing and I have cherished every moment wearing the candy stripes uniform with pride.

I would not be where I am today without so many people. I would like to thank my family and my coaches who have supported me through the years. To my teammates, I'm thankful to have bonds that go beyond the court, and a big thanks to fans that packed Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall every week.

I am ready to continue this journey, and after long consideration and prayer, I have decided to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft while also maintaining my eligibility. 

#23 Trayce Jackson-Davis

 

P.S. Dude, you can use black font.

[Hoosierfan2017]

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[Stuhoo]

Secures NIL deal that is contingent on living in Indiana.

Gets draft feedback to see if he’s likely to be a late1st rounder, thereby getting a guaranteed NBA deal. 

Returns by end of May if feedback by deadline is not positive enough.

Excellent execution—getting great advice and making good decisions.

[lillurk]

3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

NIL deal that is contingent on living in Indiana.

I would guess this, too, but do we know it? Can someone FOIA it?

[lillurk]

1 minute ago, lillurk said:

I would guess this, too, but do we know it? Can someone FOIA it?

Or, I mean, I can keep a secret if someone hits the DMs

[DChoosier]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

Secures NIL deal that is contingent on living in Indiana.

Gets draft feedback to see if he’s a borderline 1st rounder that can get a guaranteed NBA deal. 

Returns if feedback by deadline is not positive enough.

Excellent execution—getting great advice and making good decisions.

Agree. I would guess that TJD testing the waters was of zero surprise to the staff. It makes sense for TJD to get the feedback and who knows, maybe a GM or two will be intrigued by what he offers.
The challenge for IU is the potential domino effect with the roster and potential portal players  as the team awaits his decision (will portal bigs look elsewhere, does this impact Race and JG, etc). The camp is May 16-22nd with a withdrawal deadline of June 1st so we have over another month of uncertainty.