HoosierFan1994 Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 Because we are all excited about the '24 class and it's summer with not as much to talk about, I thought I'd do a fun topic. Let's say you are on staff. Which 5 '24 recruits would make your ideal class? Keep in mind the current players on the roster and the ability to add in the portal. I'll start with my 5: Liam, Boogie, Queen, Betsey, Caleb Williams Liam, Boogie, and Queen are day 1 starters. Queen I think is a multi-year player. Boogie and Liam very well could be one and dones. They very well could be multi-year players. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to develop. Tyler Betsey I think is a kid that could have a limited role as a freshman (similar to Malik..different positions/type of player) then start as a sophomore. He feels like a 3-4 year player. Add in someone like Caleb Williams as a developmental prospect. Someone who won't play as much as a freshman. Overall I'd like to have 2-3 guys make a major impact in their freshman year. (Ex: Jalen, Romeo, Cody, Eric Gordon). Maybe 1-2 of them stick around for another year or two. Add in 1-2 guys that are rotational pieces as freshman and can start as a sophomore (Ex: OG, Malik). Add in a developmental guy that later contributes (Ex: Hartman, Juwan, hopefully Kaleb). As for the current guys;..I'm really high on Cupps/Newton and think they could be your starting backcourt in a few years. Just depends on Jakai's health. Also think Malik as a junior could be All-American good. Add in shopping for vets in the portal... One thing I'll warn everyone on. I don't think you win with starting all freshman. I still think you need veteran players. I don't mind IU landing Queen, Liam, and Boogie. I just hope at least two of them are multi-year guys. ALASKA HOOSIER and J34 2 Quote
J34 Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 1. McNeeley 2. Harper 3. Queen 4. Boogie 5. Betsey/Newell ALASKA HOOSIER, Alford Bailey and thebigweave 3 Quote
tomallenfan1 Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 PG Harper/Boogie (I wish both but not realistic)SG Swartz/MustafSF LiamPF BetseyC Queen thebigweave and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
HoosierFan1994 Posted June 15, 2023 Author Posted June 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, tomallenfan1 said: PG Harper/Boogie (I wish both but not realistic) SG Swartz/Mustaf SF Liam PF Betsey C Queen I think one of Harper/Boogie with Mustaf is realistic. Swartz and Betsey would be awesome. Guys who won't start right away but be rotational pieces that hopefully develop into starters. Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 In terms of wishlist? 1. Bidunga and if not Bidunga , Deri Queen but not necessarily #1.2. McNeeley- get him. If not Newell or Betsey but I like McNeeley best3. I love our Guard targets. (1. Harper 2. Fland 3. Edgecomb 4. Mustaf 5. Perry 6 Scwartz 7 Givens. I mean how Greedy can I be? Fland, Harper, Edgecomb, McNeely, BidungaEspecially if we get 1 more year of Reneau at the 4. I mean, I’ll be honest any 2 of the 7 guards I listed makes me happy. Bidunga/Queen are home runs. Newell/Betsey/McNeeley are home runs. Realistically I think we take 4 , 2 guards, 1 wing, 1 big. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners thebigweave and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
mike vannice Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 1. Liam 2.Harper 3.Newell 4.Edgecombe 5.Betsey ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Tasmanian Devil Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 Liam Harper Boogie Flory thebigweave and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
Demo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 1. Fland 2. Passmore 3. McNeeley 4. Newell 5. Queen Would sub Edgecombe for Passmore and/or Bidunga for Queen if I thought either was remotely likely. But, among the reasonable candidates this would be my list fairly easily. ALASKA HOOSIER, thebigweave and WayneFleekHoosier 3 Quote
Scotty R Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, HoosierFan1994 said: Because we are all excited about the '24 class and it's summer with not as much to talk about, I thought I'd do a fun topic. Let's say you are on staff. Which 5 '24 recruits would make your ideal class? Keep in mind the current players on the roster and the ability to add in the portal. I'll start with my 5: Liam, Boogie, Queen, Betsey, Caleb Williams Liam, Boogie, and Queen are day 1 starters. Queen I think is a multi-year player. Boogie and Liam very well could be one and dones. They very well could be multi-year players. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to develop. Tyler Betsey I think is a kid that could have a limited role as a freshman (similar to Malik..different positions/type of player) then start as a sophomore. He feels like a 3-4 year player. Add in someone like Caleb Williams as a developmental prospect. Someone who won't play as much as a freshman. Overall I'd like to have 2-3 guys make a major impact in their freshman year. (Ex: Jalen, Romeo, Cody, Eric Gordon). Maybe 1-2 of them stick around for another year or two. Add in 1-2 guys that are rotational pieces as freshman and can start as a sophomore (Ex: OG, Malik). Add in a developmental guy that later contributes (Ex: Hartman, Juwan, hopefully Kaleb). As for the current guys;..I'm really high on Cupps/Newton and think they could be your starting backcourt in a few years. Just depends on Jakai's health. Also think Malik as a junior could be All-American good. Add in shopping for vets in the portal... One thing I'll warn everyone on. I don't think you win with starting all freshman. I still think you need veteran players. I don't mind IU landing Queen, Liam, and Boogie. I just hope at least two of them are multi-year guys. Fland Mustafa McNeely Newell Queen ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
HoosierHoopster Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Demo said: 1. Fland 2. Passmore 3. McNeeley 4. Newell 5. Queen Would sub Edgecombe for Passmore and/or Bidunga for Queen if I thought either was remotely likely. But, among the reasonable candidates this would be my list fairly easily. Flory not remotely likely? I haven't been paying close attention this summer, what's up with Flory? ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Demo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said: Flory not remotely likely? I haven't been paying close attention this summer, what's up with Flory? Wouldn’t pretend to have any insight, I’ve just never believed in this one for a second. Would be thrilled to be wrong. HoosierHoopster and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
Stuhoo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 Which 5 '24 recruits would make your ideal class? I'm going to answer the question that was posed. So ... not the most achievable class for '24, but the ideal class: Dylan Harper - a no-brainer for me as the top/best player that we are recruiting Flory Bidunga Liam McNeely Boogie Fland Asa Newell And as good as they are, two or three of those five wouldn't start. It's not realistic that we could get all five, but we are squarely in the running with all of them (okay, maybe less so with Flory) and that's my order of 'ideal-ness'. ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
HoosierHoopster Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 54 minutes ago, Demo said: Wouldn’t pretend to have any insight, I’ve just never believed in this one for a second. Would be thrilled to be wrong. Got it. He's seemed pretty into it courtside, and from what I've seen (limited) Woodson and staff have been pursuing him well -- hope it bears fruit. Demo and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
Chris007 Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 Top 5 wishlist Harper Boogie Flory Liam Asa Top 5 I think we'll get Boogie Mustaf Liam Queen Perry ALASKA HOOSIER and Stuhoo 2 Quote
Stuhoo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chris007 said: Top 5 wishlist Harper Boogie Flory Liam Asa Top 5 I think we'll get Boogie Mustaf Liam Queen Perry If we could get two or three players from anywhere on that list we are really, really well set and into a top five class nationally. ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Chris007 Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said: If we could get two or three players from anywhere on that list we are really, really well set and into a top five class nationally. I think it's going to be the best class we've had in the last 25 years hper50, HoosierHoopster, Hollywood Mike Miranda and 1 other 4 Quote
Hovadipo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chris007 said: I think it's going to be the best class we've had in the last 25 years Ron Patterson and the fellas would like a word. ALASKA HOOSIER, ebridges24 and Chris007 1 2 Quote
Stuhoo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Chris007 said: I think it's going to be the best class we've had in the last 25 years And with a fifth year Gallo, Payton Sparks, Gabe Cupps, Malik Reneau, and hopefully CJ Gunn and Jakai Newton setting the tone in the locker room. Good times ahead? Seems overwhelmingly likely. hper50, ALASKA HOOSIER and Chris007 3 Quote
Stuhoo Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Hovadipo said: Ron Patterson and the fellas would like a word. *when you want to hit a post with both the laughy and sad emojis, but the board software won't let you. ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
JSHoosier Posted June 15, 2023 Posted June 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, Chris007 said: Top 5 wishlist Harper Boogie Flory Liam Asa Top 5 I think we'll get Boogie Mustaf Liam Queen Perry I really want Perry so I wouldn't complain. sweetpain, Chris007 and Hardwood83 3 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.