(C) Kel 'el Ware - COMMITTED TO INDIANA

[Brass Cannon]

Best possible thing can be Kel being here one year and then him and XJ going pro. That combined with NIL will give Woodson one hell of a pitch.  A NC wouldn’t hurt either 

[HoosierFan1994]

Welcome Kel'el! Excited to get this kid on campus. A few things that stand out:

1) The Trayce Jackson-Davis/Mike Woodson impact. Two years ago Trayce was a very late second rounder at best. Now? Fringe first round pick. Ware I think right now is a second rounder. If Woody unlocks his potential he could be a lottery pick. 

2) IU can compete with the big boys for recruits. The year IU got X it was down to Baylor (NCAA Champs) and Houston (Final Four team). This year IU went up against Bama (#1 overall seed). 

3) Frontcourt is set. No needed additions left. Time to focus on guards/wings. 

4) I think all of us can say this...normally when IU loses a ton of players from a very good/decent team there is a massive step back. Add Ledlum and/or Knecht (which sounds possible right now) I think this is for sure a top 20 team that can compete. I'm really looking forward to a "new brand" of IU basketball. 

5) NIL is perfect for IU. 5 years ago I was so against all this. However, it really benefits us. Donors with $$$$, crazy fan base that wants to win, and a former NBA coach...why can't IU be the hunter?

[dwtaylor1055]

If ware can come in, play to his potential and turn into a sure fire lottery pick watch out. Other young cubs will be looking at the old man drooling to come to IU to get to the next level like JHS, TJD and possibly Ware. 
 

JHS and TJD started the hype train, let’s see if Ware can keep that train churning. 

[dwtaylor1055]

Zach Edey about to leave with this news and say screw NIL money. Someone closer to his height. Watch out. 

[Brass Cannon]

3 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

Zach Edey about to leave with this news and say screw NIL money. Someone closer to his height. Watch out. 

Did he actually get NIL money?  Did Purdue change that 

[dwtaylor1055]

2 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Did he actually get NIL money?  Did Purdue change that 

Can’t confirm but last report I saw was he was planning to earn more in the event he did return but never saw an actual figure. 

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, dwtaylor1055 said:

Can’t confirm but last report I saw was he was planning to earn more in the event he did return but never saw an actual figure. 

I still think he leaves. Can he really raise his stock.  And Purdue seems unwilling to pay him. 

[southsidehoosier]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Now over 3,000 likes.

As many Oregon fans who saw their NIT game

Hey Ware….We have 15,000 just for Hoosier Hysteria…

[schoosier]

Congratulations Woody and welcome Kel! Indiana loves basketball and NIL levels the recruiting field.

[dwtaylor1055]

4 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

I still think he leaves. Can he really raise his stock.  And Purdue seems unwilling to pay him. 

I just don’t see how right now they’re better. I know the season ended not too long ago but still. 

[southsidehoosier]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

Alabama premium board members  claiming IU threw a bag at him and outbid them.   Thought you would like that lol 

Right place…right time

[IUFAN1976]

23 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

If ware can come in, play to his potential and turn into a sure fire lottery pick watch out. Other young cubs will be looking at the old man drooling to come to IU to get to the next level like JHS, TJD and possibly Ware. 
 

JHS and TJD started the hype train, let’s see if Ware can keep that train churning. 

Don’t forget Reneau could possibly get there too!

[Hoosier987]

Let’s go! 

[schoosier]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

Alabama premium board members  claiming IU threw a bag at him and outbid them.   Thought you would like that lol 

“You ain’t cheating if you ain’t trying” vs NIL and Indiana basketball wins.

[Hoosier Roots]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

Alabama premium board members  claiming IU threw a bag at him and outbid them.   Thought you would like that lol 

Can’t say how happy I am that we’re finally the ones outbidding for top talent and not getting burned in these kind of recruitments. 

[rcbowla]

Nice! Welcome young man. Looking forward to a springy 7'0" that can shoot as well. XJ to Ware lobs should be fun.

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[GloryDays]

2 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

Alabama premium board members  claiming IU threw a bag at him and outbid them.   Thought you would like that lol 

Tide got rolled.

[fwgreenway]

Love this board (especially during info season) and all the posters that provide us with updates leading to great outcomes like this. Welcome to IU Mr Ware. Man I think I'm going to miss all the players we are losing this yr, but getting very excited to see how the rest of next yrs roster fills out!

[reconmkd]

I know it's early, but next season we have the potential for both starting front court players being a potential threat from deep! Oh I can't wait to see how all this plays out!

[Brass Cannon]

42 minutes ago, Woodson1980 said:

Tide got rolled.