Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Hoosier987]

34 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

Might be a good foundational piece out of the high school ranks. Get some minutes behind Bailey, then hopefully be ready to start as a Sophomore.

I could be wrong, but  I don't think CDD envisions Bailey as a true center. 

[Stuhoo]

35 minutes ago, Jeff Flabjohns said:

Looks like we actually offered him too, though he didn’t visit.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-7-foot-1-2025-center-fridrik-leo-curtis-of-iceland-and-cats-academy-ma-lands-indiana-scholarship-offer-238594751/amp/

He took an official visit:

[Hoosierfanyuh]

https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1913261556978086316?s=46
 

he was a really good guard off the bench for Florida 

[BA47591]

56 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

I guess I meant can he play with Baily and Tucker and the rest our lineup and not clog things up. would he expect 30-35 minutes per game.

You still have Reneau syndrome brother. Bailey cannot play the 5 defensively. Not at any level. To quote one analyst "Bailey offers very little defensively,  opponents feasted on him in the paint."  Then you get into the numbers like opposition fg%, he might as well be putting the ball in the basket for them. He's slick offensively and has a huge assist rate though. 

Thiam would be the biggest get of the portal for us. He changes games defensively and on the glass. 

[BA47591]

22 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

I could be wrong, but  I don't think CDD envisions Bailey as a true center. 

Curtis would be a great understudy to Bailey at the 4 getting some minutes at the 5. 

[DSUMMITT]

little more info on Curtis - can see why he didn't go with CW.

https://247sports.com/college/arizona-state/article/asu-basketball-recruiting-fridrik-leo-curtis-commitment-sun-devils-bobby-hurley-243886886/

[CSP]

4 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

You still have Reneau syndrome brother. Bailey cannot play the 5 defensively. Not at any level. To quote one analyst "Bailey offers very little defensively,  opponents feasted on him in the paint."  Then you get into the numbers like opposition fg%, he might as well be putting the ball in the basket for them. He's slick offensively and has a huge assist rate though. 

Thiam would be the biggest get of the portal for us. He changes games defensively and on the glass. 

Yes he can. You guys have Mike Woodson syndrome... we got heads bashed in by plenty of team guarding Ballo with 6'10 skinny guys.

I still want Thiam, though. 

[Pagoda]

46 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

https://x.com/bball_logician/status/1913255968529395993?s=46

On 4/17/2025 at 8:50 AM, Pagoda said:

A big question I’ve got that is hard to answer is how much do we have left to spend?  Estimating what we have spent so far is hard (I tried — the range is big), and NIL as we know is kinda fluid (there can be one-off little fundraises for players).

I would guess we can go for one, probably two more pricey Wilkerson type guys, with the rest being role players.

Thanks, this answers my question in that apparently we have "plenty of money left and then some if more is needed."  That's awesome!  

[dwtaylor1055]

seeing vibes on X for Leo, well I assume Leo based on emoji usage of a cactus lol  Tyme chiming into the discussion as well

[Stuhoo]

6 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

seeing vibes on X for Leo, well I assume Leo based on emoji usage of a cactus lol  Tyme chiming into the discussion as well

Already is well-acquainted with both CDD and IU's campus and facilities.

If this is a match it shouldn't take long.

[Gnet550]

https://x.com/theportalreport/status/1913256706936623246?s=46&t=_2f4Kx2-vXs4ikCjA4bHkA

[AKHoosier]

My #1 preference now is the UCF 7 footer but would gladly take Leo Curtis.

Feels like the former would be more of the rim protector we need.

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

My #1 preference now is the UCF 7 footer but would gladly take Leo Curtis.

Feels like the former would be more of the rim protector we need.

That is definitely not an either/or. One player is a top tier starter quality big, and the other is pretty developmental.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

18 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

seeing vibes on X for Leo, well I assume Leo based on emoji usage of a cactus lol  Tyme chiming into the discussion as well

Yeah the Twitter noise is definitely getting louder as the day progresses 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Like Curtis. The perfect flyer to take. 100% behind this move.

The question become Bailey, is he gonna be more 4 or more 5. I think he can play 4. He’ll play both.

I think even with Curtis you try to get a more experienced rim protecting 5.


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[str8baller]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Like Curtis. The perfect flyer to take. 100% behind this move.

The question become Bailey, is he gonna be more 4 or more 5. I think he can play 4. He’ll play both.

I think even with Curtis you try to get a more experienced rim protecting 5.


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Maybe Bailey gives you 20-25min at C and another 5 at the 4 when Tucker is out. You’re then hoping some combination of Curtis and Sisley can soak up 15-20min.  Either way, the perimeters are gonna have to defend. You don’t need elite shot blocking if you can play like Ryans Wisconsin or Bennetts Virginia teams and keep guys in front of you and out of the lane.  Either way we’d be pretty thin up front but hopefully can score with the best of them. 

[dwtaylor1055]

14 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

My #1 preference now is the UCF 7 footer but would gladly take Leo Curtis.

Feels like the former would be more of the rim protector we need.

 

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Like Curtis. The perfect flyer to take. 100% behind this move.

The question become Bailey, is he gonna be more 4 or more 5. I think he can play 4. He’ll play both.

I think even with Curtis you try to get a more experienced rim protecting 5.


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UCF kid can be mixed in and out of the starter group with Bailey.  UCF kid and Bailey are your first two bigs.  I'd still like to see another big off of the bench though for depth purposes that is experienced and can split the time with Leo.  Leo would be more developmental his first year with the hopes of taking a step forward going into year 2.  

[Magisterium]

18 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

That is definitely not an either/or. One player is a top tier starter quality big, and the other is pretty developmental.

There are definitely 2 spots (and $$$) available for Curtis AND an older, more experienced center whether that’s Thiam or someone else 

[dwtaylor1055]

Leo, just like I think it was one of Miles or Conerway follows Jaden Bobbett on instagram.  

[Home Jersey]

Interesting that there's Curtis smoke, considering he visited under previous staff so has some familiarity with the school already, could see things moving quickly if the money and pitch is right. If it happens, kind of makes you notice how many kids viewed Woodson as a negative for an otherwise attractive IU. A few off the top of my head...

Curtis (if it happens), Sisley - basically committed knowing Woody wouldn't be his coach. McNeeley - committed to IU but never came because of Woody's system. Fland - chose Calipari over Woody (who can blame him). 

IU seems to make good on their money promises to players. That instantly makes it a pretty attractive spot for talented players. Plug in a competent coach who can show he is capable of winning here, and it's easy to see IUBB rolling in this new era of CBB.