IU Basketball News and Notes

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  On 7/26/2023 at 2:01 AM, Artie86 said:

I couldn’t get past Yogi resembling Prince! Lol

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  On 7/26/2023 at 12:09 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 

Have to wonder how this is different than the actual combine. Oladipo did 15 reps at the combine and Zeller 17.

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Air Force guard Jordan Rayford was on campus.  Not sure what to make of that.  Guard depth I guess.  Not much info out there. 

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  On 7/26/2023 at 5:05 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Air Force guard Jordan Rayford was on campus.  Not sure what to make of that.  Guard depth I guess.  Not much info out there. 

That’s really interesting.

Not a one year portal rental; Rayford is a redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility. Sat out all of last year with shoulder surgery. Optimum guard size. Complete culture plus; super high academics and leadership qualities.

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Rayfors’s high school highlights show court vision, athleticism, size, and a super-sized weird hitch in his jump shot.

 

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A little more extended clip. Great frame. Present athleticism. The shot definitely has some funk. The handle is high and loose. I guess we’ll see. 

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  On 7/26/2023 at 5:05 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Air Force guard Jordan Rayford was on campus.  Not sure what to make of that.  Guard depth I guess.  Not much info out there. 

IMO Newton is not going to play at all this season or if he's medically cleared, it will be very limited minutes.  We struck out on a few portal transfer guards and now we're shopping at Costco for guard depth as you stated.   As Stu pointed out, he'd have 4-years of eligibility although we all know that with the portal as it is, it's not terribly difficult to ease a player out.

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  On 7/26/2023 at 5:44 PM, Stuhoo said:

That’s really interesting.

Not a one year portal rental; Rayford is a redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility. Sat out all of last year with shoulder surgery. Optimum guard size. Complete culture plus; super high academics and leadership qualities.

This is likely Leal's final year (I doubt he uses his 5th season of eligibility) so it looks like Woodson is trying to bring in his replacement a year early. 

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  On 7/26/2023 at 6:01 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

IMO Newton is not going to play at all this season or if he's medically cleared, it will be very limited minutes.  We struck out on a few portal transfer guards and now we're shopping at Costco for guard depth as you stated.   As Stu pointed out, he'd have 4-years of eligibility although we all know that with the portal as it is, it's not terribly difficult to ease a player out.

I'm extremely concerned about Newton after reading what his actual injury was. The recovery process sounded complicated with no timeline for returning to playing. I guess we'll see, but I'm worried about the long term prognosis. After reading your Costco comment, what's next Wal-Mart?

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Longtime listener, first-time caller. Is this where we talk about IU winning the national championship? I'm back from my Hawaiian vacation feeling refreshed and ready for a new year. Let's GO

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  On 7/26/2023 at 6:35 PM, Chris007 said:

Longtime listener, first-time caller. Is this where we talk about IU winning the national championship? I'm back from my Hawaiian vacation feeling refreshed and ready for a new year. Let's GO

With the talent, coaching, and culture we currently have, this and every thread is appropriate for national championship discussion.

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  On 7/26/2023 at 1:32 AM, J34 said:

Excited to see these young men in the Candy Stripes 

27 reps is nuts!

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  On 7/26/2023 at 6:35 PM, Chris007 said:

Longtime listener, first-time caller. Is this where we talk about IU winning the national championship? I'm back from my Hawaiian vacation feeling refreshed and ready for a new year. Let's GO

National Champs this year, already bet on it

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  On 7/26/2023 at 5:51 PM, Stuhoo said:

Rayfors’s high school highlights show court vision, athleticism, size, and a super-sized weird hitch in his jump shot.

 

Shot reminds me a little bit of Watfords with where the ball starts. Troy Williams I think did it as well. Maybe Robert Johnson. Not to that degree but they started low.

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  On 7/26/2023 at 9:53 PM, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Shot reminds me a little bit of Watfords with where the ball starts. Troy Williams I think did it as well. Maybe Robert Johnson. Not to that degree but they started low.

This kid is practically picking the ball up off of the floor…while twisting his body in an unnatural way. Other than that tho…

On the flip side, Walsh, Yas, and Jordy are coaches who are true shooters, and if the young man is super high character and a high level athlete that’s a good project.

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  On 7/26/2023 at 10:12 PM, Stuhoo said:

This kid is practically picking the ball up off of the floor…while twisting his body in an unnatural way. Other than that tho…

On the flip side, Walsh, Yas, and Jordy are coaches who are true shooters, and if the young man is super high character and a high level athlete that’s a good project.

It is weird... But consistent.

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  On 7/26/2023 at 10:54 PM, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

It is weird... But consistent.

Reggie Miller — always brought the ball up from his waist or lower. 
It worked out ok for him…

Good shot form, high release is always good, but if the shooter is consistent, let him shoot

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I’d love to know his Jr/Sr/AAU shooting %s, the shot’s arm finish seems fine or better. Some drift and a long windup don’t seem like the toughest problems a shot can have.

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TJ Warren another guy that dipped before going up. What info exactly do we have? Where did he play last season? How big is he?

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  On 7/27/2023 at 12:36 AM, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

TJ Warren another guy that dipped before going up. What info exactly do we have? Where did he play last season? How big is he?

He's 6'5".