2024 - SG Jonathan Powell to Xavier

[Hoosierfanyuh 1,860]

Started off this game hot

[mike vannice 244]

And then went cold. I've been a big Gabe Cupps fan but his performance in this game was very underwhelming. Not sure why they didn't go to Powell more??

[Hoosierfanyuh 1,860]

10 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

And then went cold. I've been a big Gabe Cupps fan but his performance in this game was very underwhelming. Not sure why they didn't go to Powell more??

Hes 2024

[mike vannice 244]

Sorry I meant The Ville. He did not touch the ball much in the second half. I do hope he is on the radar of the staff for 2024.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,828]

And then went cold. I've been a big Gabe Cupps fan but his performance in this game was very underwhelming. Not sure why they didn't go to Powell more??

I’ve watched Cupps a fair amount and this is why I’ve been WAY reserved on my expectations of him. I think it’s a possible chance neither of our freshman croots contribute much at all next year, especially if we are playing high level ball.

 

A lot of people try to compare him to Smith. They aren’t really alike at all besides being smaller white guys. Smith has a level of tenacious hustle type style Cupps doesn’t play with. Cupps is clearly a cerebral player but I wonder how he’ll fair with the physicality, size, and speed of the B1G.

 

Great kid. Great teammate. Good vision. Patience will be necessary.

 

 

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[HoosierDYT 1,746]

I’ve watched Cupps a fair amount and this is why I’ve been WAY reserved on my expectations of him. I think it’s a possible chance neither of our freshman croots contribute much at all next year, especially if we are playing high level ball.
 
A lot of people try to compare him to Smith. They aren’t really alike at all besides being smaller white guys. Smith has a level of tenacious hustle type style Cupps doesn’t play with. Cupps is clearly a cerebral player but I wonder how he’ll fair with the physicality, size, and speed of the B1G.
 
Great kid. Great teammate. Good vision. Patience will be necessary.
 
 
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Love Cupps, but agree that if he is contributing meaningful minutes we most likely aren’t in the spot we want to be


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[cthomas 5,930]

I think he will do what the coaches want him to do. His basketball IQ will get him on the floor. I don't think he will be asked to be a focal point of the offense. But I believe he will be a high level facilitator and get the ball to the right people. He's a decent shooter and better athlete than meets the eye. Judging him on one game seems unfair when he has been a high level player his entire high school career. Not to mention he has been the biggest IU supporter and recruiter since he committed. Some of us are being pretty harsh on a kid who hasn't even suited up yet. I agree that we should temper the expectations for next year, but let's give the kid a chance to show what he can do. Personally, I am glad he is on our side.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,828]

Didn’t judge him on one game. And, Also happy he’s on our side.

Not being harsh. Just saying patience will be necessary for all parties.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/indiana-basketball-in-top-six-for-four-star-shooting-guard-jonathan-powell-teammates-with-gabe-cupps-at-centerville?fbclid=IwAR2tcBo99Xpjziu-37YFdK_7vxd0EjfAj88Q5m-5CCmVmhAikprKrOJypn0

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,110]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/qa-2024-iu-basketball-wing-target-jonathan-powell-on-the-latest-with-his-recruitment/?fbclid=IwAR1r7ShdaCoE3F-D5x_Libc8TUrpIiI2iWdaoZwopbspxk3L6CGQtRMCby0

[Uspshoosier 44,308]

Committed to Xavier 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,828]

15 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Committed to Xavier 

solid long term player.  Can definitely shoot the rock.