(2024) - PG Curtis Givens III to LSU

[Demo 19,580]

54 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

What don’t you love about Givens? And conversely, what the upside that causes him to be a four star?

Saying I don’t love him is less about Givens and more that I really love Fland. There’s enough bleed over between the 2 that I think if you take a commitment from one you’re almost certainly out on the other, and I’d take Fland all day, every day. My comp for him, and this is going to sound critical because of how it went for him, which is not my intention, is Curtis Jones. They’re both kind of combo guys who want to play with the ball but are better off ball because they’re not really very creative. They both flash a wide variety of skills, but not that 1 trait or skill where you see it and think, “yeah, THAT’s why he’s gonna play.”  If Givens hits, he’s a useful, versatile piece who can play with anybody and fill gaps on or off ball. If he doesn’t, he’s Curtis Jones and can’t find a niche because he doesn’t have that thing he’s always gonna bring to the game. If the staff wants him, I certainly get it. 

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,134]

11 minutes ago, Demo said:

Saying I don’t love him is less about Givens and more that I really love Fland. There’s enough bleed over between the 2 that I think if you take a commitment from one you’re almost certainly out on the other, and I’d take Fland all day, every day. My comp for him, and this is going to sound critical because of how it went for him, which is not my intention, is Curtis Jones. They’re both kind of combo guys who want to play with the ball but are better off ball because they’re not really very creative. They both flash a wide variety of skills, but not that 1 trait or skill where you see it and think, “yeah, THAT’s why he’s gonna play.”  If Givens hits, he’s a useful, versatile piece who can play with anybody and fill gaps on or off ball. If he doesn’t, he’s Curtis Jones and can’t find a niche because he doesn’t have that thing he’s always gonna bring to the game. If the staff wants him, I certainly get it. 

On Peegs it has been said iu would take both givens and fland for what its worth. 

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40 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

On Peegs it has been said iu would take both givens and fland for what it’s worth. 

I’m sure that’s true. I question it from the kids’ perspective. 

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10 hours ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

On Peegs it has been said iu would take both givens and fland for what its worth. 

Kind of a PR statement in a sense because if you imply it's only 1 of the 2, you may cause both targets to re-think their interest.

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13 hours ago, Demo said:

Saying I don’t love him is less about Givens and more that I really love Fland. There’s enough bleed over between the 2 that I think if you take a commitment from one you’re almost certainly out on the other, and I’d take Fland all day, every day. My comp for him, and this is going to sound critical because of how it went for him, which is not my intention, is Curtis Jones. They’re both kind of combo guys who want to play with the ball but are better off ball because they’re not really very creative. They both flash a wide variety of skills, but not that 1 trait or skill where you see it and think, “yeah, THAT’s why he’s gonna play.”  If Givens hits, he’s a useful, versatile piece who can play with anybody and fill gaps on or off ball. If he doesn’t, he’s Curtis Jones and can’t find a niche because he doesn’t have that thing he’s always gonna bring to the game. If the staff wants him, I certainly get it. 

If Givens helps to land DQ and LM then his value goes up right

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[RaceToTheTop 24,848]

On 9/5/2023 at 9:20 PM, Demo said:

Saying I don’t love him is less about Givens and more that I really love Fland. There’s enough bleed over between the 2 that I think if you take a commitment from one you’re almost certainly out on the other, and I’d take Fland all day, every day. My comp for him, and this is going to sound critical because of how it went for him, which is not my intention, is Curtis Jones. They’re both kind of combo guys who want to play with the ball but are better off ball because they’re not really very creative. They both flash a wide variety of skills, but not that 1 trait or skill where you see it and think, “yeah, THAT’s why he’s gonna play.”  If Givens hits, he’s a useful, versatile piece who can play with anybody and fill gaps on or off ball. If he doesn’t, he’s Curtis Jones and can’t find a niche because he doesn’t have that thing he’s always gonna bring to the game. If the staff wants him, I certainly get it. 

But the line on Curtis Jones out of high school is that he did have a niche — shooting.  Turned out that he didn’t.  

[MikeRoberts 6,914]

Can we get the messaging on the tickets centered? Every time I look at those promo tix I can’t help but notice how everything is centered except for the writing

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17 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Can we get the messaging on the tickets centered? Every time I look at those promo tix I can’t help but notice how everything is centered except for the writing

On the plus side, it's pretty cool that if you squint into the bus front window, Woody is driving the IUBB bus!

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1 hour ago, RaceToTheTop said:

But the line on Curtis Jones out of high school is that he did have a niche — shooting.  Turned out that he didn’t.  

True. Saw him several times at Huntington Prep and it really surprised me that he washed out. Thought he was a rock solid college prospect who probably had a nice career path overseas. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,808]

And the finale of our  3-part series.

 

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May not be indicative of much given their roster turnover, but Memphis, which is Givens’ home town and probably the school to beat here, just took a commit from top 100 combo guard Jared Harris. The kid has a very nice offer list and the timing, if not the choice, is considered a bit surprising.

[dwtaylor1055 1,516]

CMW and his staff are four deep at Montverde today for Liam, Queen and Givens per Rabby

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Hometown school and, presumably, the 1 to beat.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,053]

Allegedly we have been cut according from The Daily Hoosier

 

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What in the name of all things tacky is up with Penny’s pants?

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31 minutes ago, Demo said:

What in the name of all things tacky is up with Penny’s pants?

Dunno…but that kid is gonna commit to Memphis any second now.

[Hardwood83 4,725]

3 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Dunno…but that kid is gonna commit to Memphis any second now.

.....To never be heard of again. 

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Feels like a formality, but we shall see.

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2 minutes ago, Demo said:

Feels like a formality, but we shall see.

IU is now being considered again? I don't think he'll end up at IU.