Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[dwtaylor1055 1,919]

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.  

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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 1,919]

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

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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. 

[dwtaylor1055 1,919]

If we could pair Curtis(Leo) with Sisley, Ideally, I'd like to see one more freshman recruit come aboard for the 2025 season

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,359]

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. 

I think DeVries likes a rim protector. I’ll be surprised if we don’t end up with one. Sometimes they play themselves out of the rotation but you need to have one to win at the highest level imo. Baylor was one of the few exceptions if I remember correctly.


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31 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

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. 

Yes.  It appears IU does a great job with this -- we're very professional on the NIL side.* Other schools are professional too, but there are plenty of stories of some schools where promises come up short, etc.

Part of the reason I defend Scott is he is the guy set up our whole NIL structure, including getting donors big and small to pump money into it.  It's been pretty darn impressive.

* I know the Hysterics popped up and they're a wart, but we have still never had an issue with our NIL commitments.

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2 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

If we could pair Curtis(Leo) with Sisley, Ideally, I'd like to see one more freshman recruit come aboard for the 2025 season

maybe A Robinson?

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Just now, Magisterium said:

maybe A Robinson?

first name? sorry lol hadn't paid much attention to HS recruits the last year or two since Woody struck out on so many of them and given how easy it was/has been to assemble a team via the portal

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Just now, dwtaylor1055 said:

first name? sorry lol hadn't paid much attention to HS recruits the last year or two since Woody struck out on so many of them

Azavier Robinson. Lawrence North kid and Butler commit who may be decommitting.

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2 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

first name? sorry lol hadn't paid much attention to HS recruits the last year or two since Woody struck out on so many of them and given how easy it was/has been to assemble a team via the portal

Azayvier (sp?)EDIT: spelled correctly in above post 

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Just now, Demo said:

Azavier Robinson. Lawrence North kid and Butler commit who may be decommitting.

 

Just now, Magisterium said:

Azayvier (sp?)

I def think adding a guard as an incoming freshman would be a big plus.  Gives you a guard, wing and big to try and start a core foundation to lean on moving forward if CDD truly builds a team between both the portal and high school route

[Hoosierfanyuh 6,607]

Don’t think the UCF center is realistic at this point in time. From what I can tell online I’d be surprised if Curtis wasn’t a Hoosier. I do think we’ll end up getting a few more quality players, just a hunch. 

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Just now, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Don’t think the UCF center is realistic at this point in time. From what I can tell online I’d be surprised if Curtis wasn’t a Hoosier. I do think we’ll end up getting a few more quality players, just a hunch. 

There are still a few decent rim protector types in the portal who imo might be worth a look besides Thiam like Maker, Ojianwuna (sp), maybe Boakye, Traore, etc

[AZ Hoosier 10,871]

2 hours ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

cmon down Leo, you are the next contestant to join Sisley as an incoming Freshman

Interesting... he originally chose ASU over Indiana and West Virginia... now the WVA coach is at Indiana, and Leo decommitted from ASU. Could the stars be aligning?

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Just now, AZ Hoosier said:

Interesting... he originally chose ASU over Indiana and West Virginia... now the WVA coach is at Indiana, and Leo decommitted from ASU. Could the stars be aligning?

shine bright like a diamond Leo

[Riot@TheVillas 15]

3 hours ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Most likely true. It's just crazy busy these coaches are. I assume summer time is really these only chance. Even then, they have to recruit and help with summer workouts. 

Wonder it makes me, your second sentence, if, of twitter/X renown, HoosierYoda you are.

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21 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

If we could pair Curtis(Leo) with Sisley, Ideally, I'd like to see one more freshman recruit come aboard for the 2025 season

Trent MacLean?

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3 minutes ago, Riot@TheVillas said:

Wonder it makes me, your second sentence, if, of twitter/X renown, HoosierYoda you are.

More players want I, hmm

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Just now, rayl456 said:

Trent MacLean?

Or the Jeffersonville kid?