Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[skhoosier2 121]

7 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said:

Tournament or bust for me.  68 teams make it and we are one of the biggest spenders on basketball in one of the richest conferences.  Barring a big unforeseen loss on the roster, that should be the expectation.

That’s exactly how I feel. Would love to see a B1G or BTT winner at some point but as long as I see IU’s name consistently in March that’s where I’m at right now with my expectations. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,056]

48 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

Posting this here because I'm on this thread.  Bring back Cliff Marshall!!! :)

We are so cooked.  lol. 

[AZ Hoosier 10,705]

1 hour ago, Pagoda said:

The constant is hiring bad coaches (Crean was the exception, he was okay/mediocre).

Our fanbase is our biggest asset as a program.  Almost all of the money for the program comes from the fans, and we need money to compete in CBB.

There was a 2,000 page thread on firing Woody because he was one of the worst coaches in college basketball.

 

21 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

 Correction - the WORST coach in college ball

 

17 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

After Kenny Payne got fired.

Then again, there is Doug Gottlieb.....

But I don't know of anyone who did less with more than Mediocre Mike. Coach DeVries >>>>> Woodson, so let's give him a chance... and time to "cook".

[Class of '66 Old Fart 89,822]

30 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Zoom as well, yes?

Begs the question.  Could a coach just happen to enter a Starbucks where a recruit also just happened to be and they each open up their laptops and conduct a Zoom meeting from across the room?  

[HoosierHoopster 8,114]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Begs the question.  Could a coach just happen to enter a Starbucks where a recruit also just happened to be and they each open up their laptops and conduct a Zoom meeting from across the room?  

Sampson says sure 

[hoosierbannerd 3,428]

1 hour ago, Hardwood83 said:

Probably true...but most of the country can't find Canada on a map, make change from a cash register or understand the difference between "literally" and "figuratively" among many other short-comings.  

Doesn't change IU's portal success, but people are pretty dumb. 

I think Carlin was correct...

[Chris007 61,664]

21 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

Pharrell Payne to Maryland.  (In case this is still a place to talk about transfer portal targets)

Another player I thought we had a chance with but he’s going with his coach so I understand. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,666]

Im concerned with our recruiting.  Not sure what to say about the start. 
I like our coach but Dusty May should have been  here last season. 

Nothing we can do about it now, so why keep bringing this up?

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[IU Prof 2,229]

Guys...Last I checked, we've already landed one Top 10 portal guy. Few programs sign multiple guys that highly rated. Chill.

[Chris007 61,664]

Just now, IU Prof said:

Guys...Last I checked, we've already landed one Top 10 portal guy. Few programs sign multiple guys that highly rated. Chill.

Is that cause most teams are only getting 3-5 guys out of the portal and not 10-12? I like what you’re saying but it feels like Louisville has like 2-3 guys in the top 10-15 right now 

[hoosierbannerd 3,428]

3 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

Guys...Last I checked, we've already landed one Top 10 portal guy. Few programs sign multiple guys that highly rated. Chill.

thanks Anthony Leal...

[IU Prof 2,229]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Is that cause most teams are only getting 3-5 guys out of the portal and not 10-12? I like what you’re saying but it feels like Louisville has like 2-3 guys in the top 10-15 right now 

Well, mathematically, there are only so many top 10 guys to go around, right?

I get we missed on a couple priority targets, which sucks. But unless I missed something today, there is no reason to think that Dix or Conwell decided due to any short coming by DDV. There were just factors out of our control.

We've "won the portal" before and sucked. In this case, I think wait and see is the most sensible approach.

[jermhoosierfan 238]

42 minutes ago, Trish said:

Be patient folks. The staff is dealing with agents, kids asking for 900-2 million while averaging less than 10PPG, moving to a new state, etc.  It’s different times in college basketball, this period is weirder as it’s CDD’s first off-season at Indiana. 
 

Not trying to make excuses for him, he still needs to make the dance his first year, but let’s all give the staff some time. 

IIRC, Ware was asking for $500k when he came 2 years ago, now that same caliber of player is asking for 2 to 4 times that much?  This model is not sustainable in the long term.  Their agents are really asking for the world, and I can see why CDD would be picky about the type of player that he wants.

[Chris007 61,664]

Just now, IU Prof said:

Well, mathematically, there are only so many top 10 guys to go around, right?

I get we missed on a couple priority targets, which sucks. But unless I missed something today, there is no reason to think that Dix or Conwell decided due to any short coming by DDV. There were just factors out of our control.

We've "won the portal" before and sucked. In this case, I think wait and see is the most sensible approach.

Deep down I know you’re right but I just want to see us when a big boy recruitment. Our top 10 is the coaches son so hard to get excited as a win. His recruitment was a layup, I want to hit a 3. But I have no doubt we will have a good roster next season.

[ebridges24 2,530]

21 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Another player I thought we had a chance with but he’s going with his coach so I understand. 

Could've been a nice rotation piece, wonder how much we tried.

[hoosierbannerd 3,428]

I look at it this way.. with DeVries bringing Drake back from the dead- enter Undertaker gif here :) and turning around WVU in 1 f*cking year; we know he's got the X's and O's part.. if IU makes some noise next season with whom he brings in- the Jimmys and the Joes will want to be here...

[BA47591 823]

Mouhamed Dioubate from Alabama in the portal. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,666]

Michigan had to get most of its roster last year. Dusty didn't get his first recruit until the middle of April.
Relax

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[Chris007 61,664]

Here is a nice article that I needed to read today. 
 

https://williammcdermottiubb.substack.com/p/no-need-to-panic-over-indianas-early?triedRedirect=true

[JimmerNoe 1,143]

8 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Here is a nice article that I needed to read today. 
 

https://williammcdermottiubb.substack.com/p/no-need-to-panic-over-indianas-early?triedRedirect=true

Just read it as well, very nicely written and needed for the board as a whole to read