JHS— NBA Bound

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:21 PM, Alford Bailey said:

True but different positions and JHS is a top 15 pick. TJD wasn’t close to that.

Different mentalities too

[Ryno6284 4,438]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:21 PM, Alford Bailey said:

True but different positions and JHS is a top 15 pick. TJD wasn’t close to that.

Oh, I get that, but we are on a message board!  Usually, I go against the grain.

[Honkyman 1,670]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:22 PM, Ryno6284 said:

JHS might want a chance to "run the show"?

The better Indiana is in the NCAA tournament the more likely JHS leaves. IU can only advance if JHS plays well. If he plays well that solidifies his position as a first rounder.

[Ryno6284 4,438]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:23 PM, HoosierAloha said:

Different mentalities too

Absolutely, would love to have Hood for one more year to lead this team!

[Ryno6284 4,438]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:24 PM, Honkyman said:

The better Indiana is in the NCAA tournament the more likely JHS leaves. IU can only advance if JHS plays well. If he plays well that solidifies his position as a first rounder.

Couldn't agree more!

[realTomCrean 2,762]

I’m hoping JHS is the lottery guard that goes off the entire month of March like so many in the past

 

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:34 PM, realTomCrean said:

I’m hoping JHS is the lottery guard that goes off the entire month of March like so many in the past

 

Wish there was a way part of that going off was scoring at the rim. He has another dimension to his game that we don't get to see that much.

[Ryno6284 4,438]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:38 PM, HoosierAloha said:

Wish there was a way part of that going off was scoring at the rim. He has another dimension to his game that we don't get to see that much.

Rutger game in Bloomington?

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:44 PM, Ryno6284 said:

Rutger game in Bloomington?

That was a really rough sentence.

I wish there was a way to show off his ability to score at the rim but driving and backing down smaller guards. He has a huge advantage over must defenders (that would be guarding him) but we don't have the offense or personnel to take advantage of that.

[Ryno6284 4,438]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:56 PM, HoosierAloha said:

That was a really rough sentence.

I wish there was a way to show off his ability to score at the rim but driving and backing down smaller guards. He has a huge advantage over must defenders (that would be guarding him) but we don't have the offense or personnel to take advantage of that.

Especially when we run everything through the bigs and plug the lane up!  I thought he had a couple good takes to the rim in that game?

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:59 PM, Ryno6284 said:

Especially when we run everything through the bigs and plug the lane up!  I thought he had a couple good takes to the rim in that game?

He's had a couple of good takes this season. I believe that could happen more often and closer to the rim.

[Rico 3,547]

  On 3/13/2023 at 12:13 AM, Schreckbagger said:

Potential vs need is an interesting discussion. Most middle of the pack teams are looking at need to get to the next level. I hope he goes in top level but have a hard time seeing it unless he gets a guarantee.

JMO

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Portland needed Sam Bowie.

[Hoosier Guy 8,333]

  On 3/12/2023 at 11:24 PM, Honkyman said:

The better Indiana is in the NCAA tournament the more likely JHS leaves. IU can only advance if JHS plays well. If he plays well that solidifies his position as a first rounder.

Absolutely. Great guard play is what wins in March consistently. Jalen is the key to a long run in this tournament

[HoosierHoopster 8,295]

  On 3/13/2023 at 10:20 AM, Hoosier Guy said:

Absolutely. Great guard play is what wins in March consistently. Jalen is the key to a long run in this tournament

Agree but also need help, Gallo has to keep firing on all cylinders, everyone needs to play with energy

[Lebowski 3,318]

NIL is a whole new variable that will make his decision a little more difficult. Regardless, I'm thankful he's wearing the uniform and playing for the cream and crimson. 

[Honkyman 1,670]

  On 3/13/2023 at 2:29 PM, HoosierHoopster said:

Gallo has to keep firing on all cylinders

Galloway was MIA offensively in the Big 10 tournament. IU was better with Bates (and Reneau) on the floor.  But Galloway is generally better on defensive than Bates and Kent State has good guards who drive to the bucket.

[HoosierHoopster 8,295]

  On 3/13/2023 at 2:43 PM, Honkyman said:

Galloway was MIA offensively in the Big 10 tournament. IU was better with Bates (and Reneau) on the floor.  But Galloway is generally better on defensive than Bates and Kent State has good guards who drive to the bucket.

That's just a snapshot though. We all know Gallo has been hands down the better all around player all season, and has raised his outside game. Very encouraging to see Bates get his mojo back and play well to close out, I've never been in the camp that lambasted him, and see him as a guy who can be a key player / scorer next season, but Gallo's all around impact is one key to our ability to win, his D is on another level, and he brings a sort of secondary point guard role to the floor along with the ability to slash to the rim. Agree on his importance to driving guards

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

  On 3/13/2023 at 3:11 PM, HoosierHoopster said:

That's just a snapshot though. We all know Gallo has been hands down the better all around player all season, and has raised his outside game. Very encouraging to see Bates get his mojo back and play well to close out, I've never been in the camp that lambasted him, and see him as a guy who can be a key player / scorer next season, but Gallo's all around impact is one key to our ability to win, his D is on another level, and he brings a sort of secondary point guard role to the floor along with the ability to slash to the rim. Agree on his importance to driving guards

This brings up a great point. When was the last time we saw him slash to the rim consistently?

[Honkyman 1,670]

  On 3/13/2023 at 3:11 PM, HoosierHoopster said:

That's just a snapshot though.

It's the most recent "snapshot." If Galloway continues to struggle on offense and Bates continues to shoot with confidence and play solid defense then his playing time should increase.

[HoosierHoopster 8,295]

  On 3/13/2023 at 3:30 PM, Honkyman said:

It's the most recent "snapshot." If Galloway continues to struggle on offense and Bates continues to shoot with confidence and play solid defense then his playing time should increase.

I mean it's just the most recent games. Gallo has generally been solid all year. I'm all for Bates getting more playing time when he's on, he's another scorer and while some criticize his passing he's made multiple really nice passes in traffic. I like his upside, if he keeps up his recent play, fantastic.