IU Basketball News and Notes

[Hovadipo]

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

 

Throw another 2-3k on there for airfare. Good luck to anyone making that trip next year. 

[Stuhoo]

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

 

 

 

Problem solved.

 

[Hovadipo]

5 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Throw in a cooler full of White Claw and I'll go in on it with you. 

Finally someone on this board with a refined drink palate. 

[mamasa]

Throw in a case of Zima and I'll bet @Naturalhoosier jumps on it!!

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, Hardwood83 said:

Throw in a cooler full of White Claw and I'll go in on it with you. 

 

Have I got a boat for you!

[Naturalhoosier]

2 hours ago, mamasa said:

Throw in a case of Zima and I'll bet @Naturalhoosier jumps on it!!

Hell yes I would!!!  I’d do it for a sixer!!!!!!

[realTomCrean]

When does the B1G schedule come out? I see that the H&A, Home only is out but when do dates come out?

After roster review it clearly stands out to me that we will have several teams that we match up on paper with nicely. A record of 12-8 in conference would be my guess, potentially good enough for a top 4 finish. 19-10 overall (loss to Kansas and splitting Empire classic). Anywhere from a 5-7 seed in tournament. 2 Cents.. but who knows!

[Demo]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-pro-day-for-nba-scouts-set-for-oct-6-nba-draft-215176532/
 

Pro day 10/6. Not many guys better built for a Pro Day environment than Ware. If he has a good shooting day with everything else he can flash he will absolutely glaze those guys’ eyes over. 

[Stuhoo]

• Anthony Walker is listed by IU as a 6'9", 215 fifth year senior big.
• Kel'el Ware is listed as a 7'0", 230 true big.

In comparison? Payton Sparks at 6'9", 255 is one massive human:

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

53 minutes ago, Demo said:

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-pro-day-for-nba-scouts-set-for-oct-6-nba-draft-215176532/
 

Pro day 10/6. Not many guys better built for a Pro Day environment than Ware. If he has a good shooting day with everything else he can flash he will absolutely glaze those guys’ eyes over. 

These are big time.  Helps everyone involved.  

[WayneFleekHoosier]

11 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

• Anthony Walker is listed by IU as a 6'9", 215 fifth year senior big.
• Kel'el Ware is listed as a 7'0", 230 true big.

In comparison? Payton Sparks at 6'9", 255 is one massive human:

 

Making our boy Walker look small.  
 

We won’t lack for positional size this year, that’s for sure.  

[Stuhoo]

35 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Making our boy Walker look small.  
 

We won’t lack for positional size this year, that’s for sure.  

Payton Sparks is going to absolutely destroy some guards on screens. He'll get more than his share of offensive fouls setting them, but it'll be well worth it.

I have included an extremely realistic video approximation of Braden Smith taking a Sparks shoulder whilst chasing XJ:

[reconmkd]

Looks like coach is rolling out all of the bag of tricks this weekend for our official visitors! Romeo, TJD, JHS all on campus this weekend.

[go iu bb]

31 minutes ago, reconmkd said:

Looks like coach is rolling out all of the bag of tricks this weekend for our official visitors! Romeo, TJD, JHS all on campus this weekend.

TJD and Thompson are probably in town to watch TJD's brother. I'm sure they'll help with the visits but I don't think that's the motivation to be there. 

[Stromboli]

A flippin reunion!!

[Joe_hoopsier]

8 hours ago, Stromboli said:

A flippin reunion!!

Rob too? awesome  ! ! !

[MemphisHoosier]

47 minutes ago, Joe_hoopsier said:

Rob too? awesome  ! ! !

Love that Big Shot Rob and the staff have maintained a positive, supportive relationship - signals a healthy culture inside Cook Hall.

 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

11 hours ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Love that Big Shot Rob and the staff have maintained a positive, supportive relationship - signals a healthy culture inside Cook Hall.

 

 

Not the first time Rob's been back so clearly there was no animosity or hard feelings over his decision to portal.

[maharkn]

A flippin reunion!!

Surprised not to see race in a brace or something.

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[Stuhoo]

Here's all of the 2023/24 roster at the football game. Jakai on crutches. Rayford and Creel with the team. XJ cheesing with the Pres. Kel'el is very tall. Payton Sparks is very, very large: