IU Basketball News and Notes

[TTT]

Well, if this team could just win 30+ games including the big ten title both, regular season and tournament. Then, win March Madness.

[go iu bb]

2 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

I agree with everything you wrote. We certainly know what an underperforming IU team looks like after the last 10 (or is it 30?) years don't we? Would be extremely refreshing to have a team over-perform and be greater than it's parts. This team definitely has talent, so if they 'mesh' as you put it, they can be really good, IMO. Just gotta do it consistently, which we haven't seen in a long, long time. :(  

Yes, that would be really nice to see. It's been quite a while since I looked at an IU team and thought that they were overperforming. The last couple of years have been good but I would say that Woodson was just getting them back to meeting expectations for the talent on the team (maybe even slightly underperforming) after 4 years of significantly underperforming under Miller. Crean did a decent job of getting his teams to perform to their talent levels and maybe slightly overperform some years while underperforming others. Very up and down with him. As much as he was a mistake to hire, Sampson had his teams overperforming imo. 

[HoosierHoopster]

2 hours ago, go iu bb said:

Yes, that would be really nice to see. It's been quite a while since I looked at an IU team and thought that they were overperforming. The last couple of years have been good but I would say that Woodson was just getting them back to meeting expectations for the talent on the team (maybe even slightly underperforming) after 4 years of significantly underperforming under Miller. Crean did a decent job of getting his teams to perform to their talent levels and maybe slightly overperform some years while underperforming others. Very up and down with him. As much as he was a mistake to hire, Sampson had his teams overperforming imo. 

Sampson had some great takent to work with, but definitely one of the best DI coaches out there. No accident what he’s done with Houston. If only he cared about NCAA rules and academics 

[choosierred1]

I read McNeely is supposed to announce tomorrow. Thoughts?

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[mike vannice]

Check out the Liam McNeely thread lots of thoughts on him there.

[coonhounds]

I read McNeely is supposed to announce tomorrow. Thoughts?

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He is a lock according to our experts. Expect good new tomorrow

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[Demo]

Gotta confess, I don’t see this one. But Demps isn’t a dumb guy and Jackson played a long time in the League. Would have been longer with a little less crazy. Imagine Mgbako will be a more efficient player than Jackson was.

[IUFAN1976]

I am not sure this belongs exactly in this thread but this is a pretty cool video to watch!

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/watch-pat-knight-returns-to-talk-about-his-playing-days-and-father/

[Brass Cannon]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

Gotta confess, I don’t see this one. But Demps isn’t a dumb guy and Jackson played a long time in the League. Would have been longer with a little less crazy. Imagine Mgbako will be a more efficient player than Jackson was.

Let’s keep him away from the stands just in case 

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Does Sparks beat out Reneau for minutes on this team? 

[Stuhoo]

13 minutes ago, ElectricBoogaloo said:

Does Sparks beat out Reneau for minutes on this team? 

I could easily see Sparks taking minutes from Ware.

[lillurk]

On 10/19/2023 at 9:46 AM, ElectricBoogaloo said:

Does Sparks beat out Reneau for minutes on this team? 

 

On 10/19/2023 at 10:00 AM, Stuhoo said:

I could easily see Sparks taking minutes from Ware.

Agree, Sparks is a great option because:

1. He’s a good, if limited, player. Even if Ware and Reneau are healthy and very good, the sophomore wings contribute efficiently, Mgbako plays quite a bit of 4, Sparks will still have a role.

2. Reneau played less as a frosh because of foul trouble and TJD. If Sparks takes his minutes, I think it’ll be nights when Malik hits two or three early fouls, Sparks fills in nicely, and CMW rides the hot hand.

3. For all his upside, there are downside risks aside from injury and foul trouble for Ware. Sparks is a crucial insurance policy for that, whether it’s chronic or just a couple nights.

[lillurk]

…and I should add that Sparks/Ware may be able to play together if e.g. Sparks marks Edey or Dainja or Dickinson while Ware can roam helpside guarding a 4, whether just to give Malik a rest or otherwise.

[RaceToTheTop]

4 hours ago, lillurk said:

…and I should add that Sparks/Ware may be able to play together if e.g. Sparks marks Edey or Dainja or Dickinson while Ware can roam helpside guarding a 4, whether just to give Malik a rest or otherwise.

Ware's ability to shoot from the perimeter and well as drive the ball would allow Ware and Sparks to be on the court at the same in certain circumstances.

[JSHoosier]

https://www.insidethehall.com/2023/10/20/2023-24-indiana-basketball-player-profile-cj-gunn/?fbclid=IwAR1rHMadEzF9t1ktdndsy0nJqGLJ7w2Io3xYz-bytBQ234A8RFAwwYgiImY

This wasn't a bad read.  Said he's put on 20 pounds this offseason. Also said he rushed some things last year when it talked about his woeful shooting.  It'd be great if he could make a jump to give some help at guard.

[Rico]

1 hour ago, JSHoosier said:

https://www.insidethehall.com/2023/10/20/2023-24-indiana-basketball-player-profile-cj-gunn/?fbclid=IwAR1rHMadEzF9t1ktdndsy0nJqGLJ7w2Io3xYz-bytBQ234A8RFAwwYgiImY

This wasn't a bad read.  Said he's put on 20 pounds this offseason. Also said he rushed some things last year when it talked about his woeful shooting.  It'd be great if he could make a jump to give some help at guard.

Calbert will "fix" him.

[Dave from Dayton]

3 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

https://www.insidethehall.com/2023/10/20/2023-24-indiana-basketball-player-profile-cj-gunn/?fbclid=IwAR1rHMadEzF9t1ktdndsy0nJqGLJ7w2Io3xYz-bytBQ234A8RFAwwYgiImY

This wasn't a bad read.  Said he's put on 20 pounds this offseason. Also said he rushed some things last year when it talked about his woeful shooting.  It'd be great if he could make a jump to give some help at guard.

There's a question...will Gunn make a jump from Freshman to Sophomore on the court?

Similar to the questions that could be, and are being, asked about Every. Single. Player. On. The. Indiana. Men's. Basketball. Team.  Not to mention questions about Coach Woody's and the staff's substitutions, play styles, adaptions, development of players, bench depth, guards, shooting, defense, teamwork, & etc.  We could write a book listing and trying to think through variations and answers to those questions.  

We are in for a roller coaster year.  

And who is popping for Peacock and BTN+?  And can I come over for the games? Have bourbon and beer.  Will travel.

[MikeRoberts]

1 hour ago, Dave from Dayton said:

There's a question...will Gunn make a jump from Freshman to Sophomore on the court?

Similar to the questions that could be, and are being, asked about Every. Single. Player. On. The. Indiana. Men's. Basketball. Team.  Not to mention questions about Coach Woody's and the staff's substitutions, play styles, adaptions, development of players, bench depth, guards, shooting, defense, teamwork, & etc.  We could write a book listing and trying to think through variations and answers to those questions.  

We are in for a roller coaster year.  

And who is popping for Peacock and BTN+?  And can I come over for the games? Have bourbon and beer.  Will travel.

Lots of talk about Gunn and whether he will be able to contribute but that goes for just about every player, even guys like Ware. 
 

Ware may have the most god given tools on the team but if guys like Reneau and Sparks are playing better, it is what it is

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

B1G discussing a 22 game league schedule for 24-25.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-indicates-big-ten-considering-22-game-league-schedule-for-2024-25/

[OldBuddy67]

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

B1G discussing a 22 game league schedule for 24-25.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-indicates-big-ten-considering-22-game-league-schedule-for-2024-25/

Dumb!