Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Henryville Hoosier 1,448]

https://x.com/247hshoops/status/1914827736503452100?s=46&t=VCm-eVsdhHni-5V2WFoDBg

[Class of '66 Old Fart 90,887]

Since entering the transfer portal, Stephon Payne III has heard from the following schools he tells @TheAthleticCBB: Louisville Indiana LSU Oklahoma Nevada Charleston Virginia Tech He averaged 8.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game at Jacksonville

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5108891/stephon-payne-iii

 

[mike vannice 438]

  On 4/22/2025 at 11:47 PM, Henryville Hoosier said:

https://x.com/247hshoops/status/1914827736503452100?s=46&t=VCm-eVsdhHni-5V2WFoDBg

Let's get Baba Miller on campus and make it happen. Can you imagine adding Miller, Federico, and Curtis to what we've already got.

Throw in a couple of high school kids like Dezmon Briscoe or Darius Adams. WOW

 

 

[hoosierbannerd 3,524]

Busy day ...are we thinking Frederiko squared is next?

[go iu bb 9,696]

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

[Paye32 113]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

Would be awesome.

[HoosierHoopster 8,351]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

Would love to see us bring in some Euro players

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,466]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

Oh dang. He nice.


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[Stuhoo 89,647]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

Borderline first round pick if he stays in the draft this year.

So an immediate major impact player who would start at the 3 defensively for IU, but would probably be a point forward on offense.

Gotta think there will be some major Duke/Kansas/UNC/UK competition for this kid.

[Hoosierfanyuh 6,969]

  On 4/23/2025 at 3:17 AM, Stuhoo said:

Borderline first round pick if he stays in the draft this year.

So an immediate major impact player who would start at the 3 defensively for IU, but would probably be a point forward on offense.

Gotta think there will be some major Duke/Kansas/UNC/UK competition for this kid.

I like that he has adidas ties. I remember early on Rabby saying Drew Adams has Euro connections 

[hotjawns 80]

need me a euro pipeline and i needed it last week

[Pagoda 4,701]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

One trip to Trojan Horse should make him feel right at home in Bloomington.  That and $3M should seal the deal.

[dwtaylor1055 1,977]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

OVERPAY for this guy - would be a game changer.  Can score at all three levels, can handle the ball, can absorb contact AND finish at the rim.  6'8", 190(needs to add some weight), 19 yrs old.  Already considered a fringe 1st rd pick for this upcoming draft.  Give me this guy and the big from Texas Tech and lets roll.  boy I am giddy for this one

[Pagoda 4,701]

  On 4/23/2025 at 4:32 AM, hotjawns said:

need me a euro pipeline and i needed it last week

Same.  It’s a case by case basis, but in general I like their development path over there vs the AAU nonsense over here.

[IUCrazy2 2,978]

  On 4/23/2025 at 2:15 AM, go iu bb said:

Not really a transfer but Rabby says IU is recruiting Neoklis Avdalas of Greece, a 6'8" forward. He's considering college and the NBA draft.

Somewhat off topic but I don't think that professional Euro players should have eligibility.

[Demo 23,673]

  On 4/23/2025 at 12:06 PM, IUCrazy2 said:

Somewhat off topic but I don't think that professional Euro players should have eligibility.

 The Serbian PG that Illinois just took is already 22 and super successful in the Adriatic League which is a top 7 or 8 league in the world. That just feels gross. 

[mike vannice 438]

Thought we were suppose to get visits this week(says the spoiled, impatient Hoosier fan). Are they waiting for Little 500 weekend?

[IU Prof 2,366]

  On 4/23/2025 at 12:27 PM, mike vannice said:

Thought we were suppose to get visits this week(says the spoiled, impatient Hoosier fan). Are they waiting for Little 500 weekend?

We just got a commit yesterday mid-visit.

[Chris007 62,546]

  On 4/23/2025 at 12:27 PM, mike vannice said:

Thought we were suppose to get visits this week(says the spoiled, impatient Hoosier fan). Are they waiting for Little 500 weekend?

Yeah have to wait for the weekend, have to go to some parties, hangout with some sorority girls and then reel them in.

[dwtaylor1055 1,977]

  On 4/23/2025 at 12:36 PM, Chris007 said:

Yeah have to wait for the weekend, have to go to some parties, hangout with some sorority girls and then reel them in.

Neoklis Avdalas - do we have a solid chance here?