Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[HinnyHoosier]

37 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

On the topic of UK fans, someone was kind enough to reupload this old gem to YouTube.

 

I never knew this abomination existed. I couldn't make it all the way through. 

[sirhoosierlot]

Just now, HinnyHoosier said:

I never knew this abomination existed. I couldn't make it all the way through. 

It started out funny. Then it was just sad. 

[Stuhoo]

9 minutes ago, Paye32 said:

Alex Chaikin. Supposedly we've been in contact. 3 years eligibility left. 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bjBitJ-RlMI&si=-ShfC5Xj9MXUBUc_

Holy Matt Roth, Batman!

This is a catch n shooter.

Gotta admit … the super-swaggy floppy haired vibe is pretty damn fun.

[Paye32]

If Malik Mack hits the portal I'd say he'll be starting for us next year. Time will tell. A small ball lineup would be very exciting imo.. Of course we'd still have to add a couple athletic bigs and wings for flexibility 

1.Conerway

2. Mack

3. Wilkerson

4. Devries 

5. Bailey

[Paye32]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Holy Matt Roth, Batman!

This is a catch n shooter.

Not much to go from but seems like a baller. Especially for a Freshman. 

[BA47591]

The pg and center positions post covid year are going to be at a premium. The best fit for us right now would be Duke Brennan, and a back-up.  

If you've seen Bailey and looked into the metrics with him you know he's not a big ten center. He's a nifty offensive player. He's smart and can facilitate your offense in a way that you don't necessarily need a true pg when he's out there. He takes a couple of threes a game, more to set up his drive game where he gets to the line a lot. He can't guard a fence post, opponent shot 60% on him last year, and he'll get beat up on the glass. 1.4 offreb/game. He's a unique skillet. I'd love Brzovic. But that's very unlikely. Brennan would be great. 

 

 

[BA47591]

3 minutes ago, Paye32 said:

If Malik Mack hits the portal I'd say he'll be starting for us next year. Time will tell. A small ball lineup would be very exciting imo.. Of course we'd still have to add a couple athletic bigs and wings for flexibility 

1.Conerway

2. Mack

3. Wilkerson

4. Devries 

5. Bailey

Sisley can defend the paint and hit the glass Hardee at the 5. Maybe Enright as well. 

[BA47591]

12 minutes ago, Paye32 said:

Alex Chaikin. Supposedly we've been in contact. 3 years eligibility left. 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bjBitJ-RlMI&si=-ShfC5Xj9MXUBUc_

Yes, I was pitching this guy for a week. 

[iu eyedoc]

9 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

Yes, I was pitching this guy for a week. 

Better than catching him for a week.

[Paye32]

13 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

Sisley can defend the paint and hit the glass Hardee at the 5. Maybe Enright as well. 

Like i said, definitely need to add a couple bigs lol

[IU5355]

1 hour ago, Pagoda said:

On the topic of UK fans, someone was kind enough to reupload this old gem to YouTube.

 

So similar to the two bozos who sing "baddest of them all".

[Hoosierfanyuh]

I’m beating the Jasai Miles drum pretty hard have really really like what I’ve seen from his tape 

[IU5355]

2 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

I’m beating the Jasai Miles drum pretty hard have really really like what I’ve seen from his tape 

6.8 rebounds a game as a Guard is quite likeable. 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

2 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

6.8 rebounds a game as a Guard is quite likeable. 

I think he could also be a plus defender with a good defensive scheme. 

[Shooter]

21 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

The pg and center positions post covid year are going to be at a premium. The best fit for us right now would be Duke Brennan, and a back-up.  

If you've seen Bailey and looked into the metrics with him you know he's not a big ten center. He's a nifty offensive player. He's smart and can facilitate your offense in a way that you don't necessarily need a true pg when he's out there. He takes a couple of threes a game, more to set up his drive game where he gets to the line a lot. He can't guard a fence post, opponent shot 60% on him last year, and he'll get beat up on the glass. 1.4 offreb/game. He's a unique skillet. I'd love Brzovic. But that's very unlikely. Brennan would be great. 

 

 

I share your concern, but here are our options:

A. Play a center with Devries and Bailey. (Which means Devries guards a wing)

B. Play a big wing with Devries and Bailey. (Which means Bailey guards a center)

C. Don't play Devries and Bailey together at all.

D. Play zone.

It's not gonna be option C. I doubt it's D. Maybe Devries is more athletic than I think and capable of guarding 3s full time. But if not, Bailey is going to have to play some center for those two to get on the court together.

[IU5355]

2 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

I think he could also be a plus defender with a good defensive scheme. 

Haven't really watched much tape on him. Is he a 3? He is listed as a guard, but even for the Big Ten, he would be massive. 

[lillurk]

Just now, IU5355 said:

Haven't really watched much tape on him. Is he a 3? He is listed as a guard, but even for the Big Ten, he would be massive. 

Has some guard skills — can shoot, good handle for his size, some pick and roll reps as a handler. Probably a 3/4 who can slide to some 2 or defend opposing guards.

[Hardwood83]

4 hours ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

PG - Starter/Entight

SG - Wilkerson 

SF - DeVries/Sisley 

PF - 

C - Bailey 

Let’s add to this as players get added so it’s easier for us to track 

If Bailey is IU's starting/primary Center, I will be: A) Surprised B) Concerned defensively

[JustWinBaby]

1 hour ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

Check out my post from this morning guys. 

I'm pretty much an insider now. 

#NailedIt

 

[rcbowla]

11 minutes ago, Shooter said:

Maybe Devries is more athletic than I think and capable of guarding 3s full time.

He's not unfortunately. He can do it for short stretches and he's not absolutely terrible on defense, he's just not quick enough to guard most 3's. DeVries is good for guarding stretch 4's.