IU Basketball News and Notes

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https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/College-basketballs-stockrisers-after-transfer-portal-empties-189979724/#189979724_7

They have Bates on their list. Here's what they say about him:

"G Tamar Bates, Indiana: Mike Woodson did not add anyone out of the transfer portal because the Hoosiers ran out of available scholarships when Trayce Jackson-Davis announced he was returning. That means Bates has a path to a huge role staring him right in the face. Bates might really be the X-Factor for Indiana in 2022-23. Indiana really needs that playmaking wing who can put pressure on the rim and be an All-Big Ten caliber weapon. Race Thompson is a really good player, but he’d be a fantastic fourth option behind Jackson-Davis, Xavier Johnson and Bates. The 6-foot-5 wing has the frame to be an impact defender, too. If Bates can earn the trust from Woodson and the Indiana coaching staff, the ceiling for the Hoosiers just completely changes."

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,342]

What's in your wallet?  Better be just plastic effective immediately.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2022/7/13/general-iu-athletics-transitions-to-cashless-payments-for-all-ticketing-concessions-and-merchandise-purchases.aspx

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Malik Reneau's day in the spotlight.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Watch-Mid-summer-update-with-Indiana-freshman-forward-Malik-Reneau-190095831/

https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/07/14/malik-reneau-could-bring-frontcourt-depth-and-more-in-his-freshman-season-at-indiana/?fbclid=IwAR3VHJUy3RgtEUe2M0sRY4ACnOM4L9Al8SPWU1wsIuaW9T7ufgFPzgh36MA

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-freshman-malik-reneau-has-seen-this-story-before-and-hes-seen-it-go-well/?fbclid=IwAR11HgDHg04QxZtIKpmsH8LFCgVzfrQDPM9E7yLGRBQXQ79cXHi8fnoSWNs

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Sounds like from his interview that the older guys are doing as much coaching as Woody & the assistants. That's a very good thing.

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X is listed at 6'3".  If that's true, Hood Schifino looks closer to 6'6" to me than 6'5".

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X is listed at 6'3".  If that's true, Hood Schifino looks closer to 6'6" to me than 6'5".

I believe official roster actually has him at 6’6”. This picture seems to justify that. With shoes, of course.


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3 hours ago, RaceToTheTop said:

X is listed at 6'3".  If that's true, Hood Schifino looks closer to 6'6" to me than 6'5".

Todd Lindeman situation

JHS has a long neck and big head. Look at his shoulders compared to X, almost the same which is more important than the top of your head

 

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6 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Todd Lindeman situation

JHS has a long neck and big head. Look at his shoulders compared to X, almost the same which is more important than the top of your head

 

However you slice it, dude’s a big frosh guard, college ready body, ready to bang 

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30 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Todd Lindeman situation

JHS has a long neck and big head. Look at his shoulders compared to X, almost the same which is more important than the top of your head

 

Looks to me like X is standing straighter than JHS which would account for some of that 

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https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-summer-development-series-xavier-johnson/?fbclid=IwAR0-qMjzpGI6_C-0fy27K7ZpMMiaZ1xfXwrwwdoRZJHXdEvAl30v58mcB3M

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Media availability session for Geronimo.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Watch-Jordan-Geronimo-talks-expanded-game-goals-for-this-season-with-IU-basketball-190283761/?fbclid=IwAR3nmsDSk3Gy4WFVuSfh8vZXImGKX2CUiqdrybIdh4PiO4X_4u6rzkvE5Fg

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20 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Media availability session for Geronimo.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Watch-Jordan-Geronimo-talks-expanded-game-goals-for-this-season-with-IU-basketball-190283761/?fbclid=IwAR3nmsDSk3Gy4WFVuSfh8vZXImGKX2CUiqdrybIdh4PiO4X_4u6rzkvE5Fg

When asked who he thinks is a sleeper breakout candidate based on summer workouts, Jordan replied “I like Kaleb Banks a lot.”

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18 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

When asked who he thinks is a sleeper breakout candidate based on summer workouts, Jordan replied “I like Kaleb Banks a lot.”

If the hype around Banks pans out and our 5 stars live up to 5 star expectations this could be our best overall in quite some time 

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18 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

If the hype around Banks pans out and our 5 stars live up to 5 star expectations this could be our best overall in quite some time 

It allows us to work with injuries.

Cannot imagine there would be a 15+ minute per game Banks, but he could be setting up to be featured in 2023.

[IUFAN1976 2,901]

1 hour ago, Brass Cannon said:

If the hype around Banks pans out and our 5 stars live up to 5 star expectations this could be our best overall in quite some time 

It’s already our best team since the Cody Zeller, VO, and Yogi team!

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44 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

It’s already our best team since the Cody Zeller, VO, and Yogi team!

Let’s wait to see how they do before we know if they are better than Yogis senior year 

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2 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Let’s wait to see how they do before we know if they are better than Yogis senior year 

Exactly. I think we can all see a ceiling that is higher than we have had in quite some time. The results on the court will be what counts.

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On 7/19/2022 at 6:53 PM, IUFAN1976 said:

It’s already our best team since the Cody Zeller, VO, and Yogi team!

Dunno about that.

The Yogi, Bryant, OG, Morgan, Troy team had those five guys who saw the NBA, and two of them with extended NBA careers.

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28 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Dunno about that.

The Yogi, Bryant, OG, Morgan, Troy team had those four guys who saw the NBA, and two of them with extended NBA careers.

Yeah that was a heck of s squad - and a real measuring stick. To me OG is the difference. As good as Yogi was JHS may measure up, but I don’t see anyone stacking up to OG - big shoes to fill for JG.
 

But JHS, TJD, Bates, Ren, JG, Race, and  X, with Galloway et al? Just maybe - heck of a looking squad too

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13 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Dunno about that.

The Yogi, Bryant, OG, Morgan, Troy team had those four guys who saw the NBA, and two of them with extended NBA careers.

I can’t remember, but I don’t think they were picked to win the B10 and ranked as high in the preseason as this team is now, but I could be wrong.  
 

That was a good squad though and this team has the potential to be that good or better, IMO