(2024) - Liam McNeeley to UConn

[Stuhoo 80,570]

I also think that Woody is a lot more able to travel with his knee replacement.

[HoosierFan1994 4,746]

13 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I think the difference between this year and last was that the staff was already behind on the majority of recruits. For this year's seniors, they've had 2+ years to recruit them so that is no longer the case.

You are probably right. I've followed IU recruiting pretty closely since Crean took over. I can't remember them being in on this many legit players this close to the end of their recruitments:

Liam (top 15)

Queen (top 15)

Boogie (top 20)

Annor (top 30)

Givens (Top 60)

I think Liam will make his decision soon (I'll be stunned if it's not IU to be honest). Queen will probably be sometime next month closer to the season. Boggie IU will probably have to wait that one out. Not sure on Annor but I know he is visiting soon so it's possible he makes a decision before the season. 

Real exciting time! My guess for fun: IU Lands Liam, Queen, and eventually Boogie. 

[JSHoosier 20,177]

Adding McNeeley and Queen would be a great start to the class if we were able to pull that off.

[HoosierFan1994 4,746]

I know some of you don't like them, but the Hysterics are about to have a live space on Twitter (or X) about Liam. Sometimes they have really good info. I won't be able to listen live but I will later. 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,251]

https://x.com/trillydonovan/status/1703885661013471546?s=46&t=0mbJ_TT4MQ8KZKv29ZqhSg

[Hoosierfan1901 6,251]

Rivals Futurecast to Indiana

[Scotty R 2,127]

Read today that Queen was still taking 3 more visits LSU, Houston and Maryland.

[Tasmanian Devil 1,561]

1 minute ago, Scotty R said:

Read today that Queen was still taking 3 more visits LSU, Houston and Maryland.

Let me make another prediction: Queen ends up in Candy Stripes no matter how many/few visits he makes.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,312]

My strong indaction from various sources is the McNeeley family wants him to be on a Nationally relevant team all season.  If McNeeley commits early or first he must have a lot of faith our staff will put together a roster capable of that.  Something to keep an eye on.  

[JSHoosier 20,177]

2 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

My strong indaction from various sources is the McNeeley family wants him to be on a Nationally relevant team all season.  If McNeeley commits early or first he must have a lot of faith our staff will put together a roster capable of that.  Something to keep an eye on.  

Good players want to play with good players too, so having a player like McNeeley on board could entice others to join him.  The staff does have to close the deal but it'd give them something to sell.

Let's get him in the fold and work on Queen etc.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,219]

I think our chances are excellent, possibly even a lock, but until he signs, I will temper my enthusiasm

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[Tasmanian Devil 1,561]

https://247sports.com/college/kansas/board/103719/Contents/2024-recruits-188144063/?page=46#M216422778
 

I don’t know 100% that McNeeley is coming (like 99.9999999999999999%), but the pre-meltdown rationalizing on the Kansas board is hilarious.

Woody is in their heads 24/7/365.

[JSHoosier 20,177]

43 minutes ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

https://247sports.com/college/kansas/board/103719/Contents/2024-recruits-188144063/?page=46#M216422778
 

I don’t know 100% that McNeeley is coming (like 99.9999999999999999%), but the pre-meltdown rationalizing on the Kansas board is hilarious.

Woody is in their heads 24/7/365.

"Not a good fit for what Self wants". Then he should probably tell that to Bill Self.

[dwtaylor1055 1,524]

Got to think Liam is the first domino to fall.  If that happens, and hopefully sooner rather than later it allows the staff to sell what they are trying to build to Fland, Queen and others.  Got to think Liam helps lure Fland, Queen and others.  

[Gnet550 924]

43 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

"Not a good fit for what Self wants". Then he should probably tell that to Bill Self.

A top 15 player not a good fit.....they only take top 5 players...they wish

[Tasmanian Devil 1,561]

1 hour ago, JSHoosier said:

"Not a good fit for what Self wants". Then he should probably tell that to Bill Self.

Unbelievable amount of arrogance - I’m sure he was singing Liam’s praises up until he finds out he’s likely going to IU. Then (in his eyes) he says not a good fit, not athletic enough, etc . . .

I don’t know if recruits ever read message boards, but that would piss me off if I’m Liam.

[JSHoosier 20,177]

4 minutes ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

Unbelievable amount of arrogance - I’m sure he was singing Liam’s praises up until he finds out he’s likely going to IU. Then (in his eyes) he says not a good fit, not athletic enough, etc . . .

I don’t know if recruits ever read message boards, but that would piss me off if I’m Liam.

"Every recruit we lose is to an inferior program and coach".  And I thought pUKe fans are insufferable.

[Tasmanian Devil 1,561]

1 minute ago, JSHoosier said:

"Every recruit we lose is to an inferior program and coach".  And I thought pUKe fans are insufferable.

Yep.

Can’t wait until December. KU needs an a$$-beating in the worst way possible.

[Josh 12,622]

Kansas is easily the worst fanbase imo.  They know nothing about basketball outside of their own bubble

[Demo 19,910]

15 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

I guess it's a plus for Kansas that he won't have Arterio Morris as a teammate there anymore?

 

;)

Overheard on KU visit:

Self, with his arm around Morris: “So, Liam, what’s your feeling on playing with guys who beat women? We’re kind of flexible on that one around here”

Liam: “I’m against it.”

Self, as a hook comes from stage left and Morris goes sailing out through the door: “Me, too. I knew you were a fit here. Now, how are you with insufferable fans?”