Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[str8baller]

12 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I think with how DeVries runs his offense we might only get 3 big men… Curtis and two additional over 6 ft 10 with alot of 6 ft 8- 6 ft 9 guys because most of the time Tucker will play offense at 3 and defense at the 4. He will play 30 plus minutes a game so there isn’t a big need for a ton of 5’s especially with Reed. It could even be Reed, Curtis, and one other 5 either Miller or Texas tech kid 

The Bailey pickup was early and now seems to be the one piece that may not fit, defensively at least. But he’s talented enough and we didn’t have any commits yet, so you had to take him at the time.  
 

With that said…it’s not necessary to have a rim protector to play good defense. Play like Bo Ryan or Tony Bennett teams and stay in front of your man, keep them out of the lane, deny the post and rotate like hell out of it, and you can still have a good defense. I don’t know if that is CDD’s style or not.
 

But right now after you slot in Tucker defensively at the 4 and two mid major guys not known for their defense at the other wing spots, having a guy who isn’t a plus-defender at center seems to be a big gamble going into the season. I’m really curious as to 1) how they round out the roster, and then 2) juggle those mins next season. 

[mike vannice]

2 hours ago, Ctf9 said:

The most important thing is defense / rebounding, and I haven't watched any film to judge either, but it's worth noting that Miller had nearly three assists a game. Really good for a big and seems to fit the DeVries system. 

Miller's a better shooter, too, as seen in threes and especially free throws. If defense and rebounding is close, I say Miller.

I really do think they would compliment each other. Federico is the rebounding rim protector lob threat and Miller is the skilled big/wing who can shoot and pass and run the floor. Would love to get both.

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, mike vannice said:

I really do think they would compliment each other. Federico is the rebounding rim protector lob threat and Miller is the skilled big/wing who can shoot and pass and run the floor. Would love to get both.

Baba Miller is a slightly less successful version of Reed Bailey. That's a good thing to be, but that's what Miller's skill set would bring.

[ebridges24]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Baba Miller is a slightly less successful version of Reed Bailey. That's a good thing to be, but that's what Miller's skill set would bring.

I'll take it

[bodsbums]

32 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

do we really have a shot with any of these bigs or are we just throwin' names out there?

Why not? Apparently, we still have money to offer and it would certainly  appear we have playing time to offer as well. Those are two of the three things that most kids in the portal are looking for.. the third thing- an opportunity to win is yet to be determined. Obviously fit matters as well, but I consider that part of an opportunity to play.

[Silat Player]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

If you remember Little 500 weekend? Well you probably weren't there.

Never a truer statement has been spoken...

[LamarCheeks]

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

Springtime in Bloomington.  I remember it well.  Or do I?

Of course you do. Was just a little different back in your day ... 

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

56 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

I tend to agree. Mobile bigs that fit the system designed to get out and run. 

Ah that sounds so, so much better and more fun that the last 4 years, and really 8.

IKR! I love how he’s running this program to start and have full faith in him. I personally don’t care about the rankings because he is building this thing up the right way

[Motley's]

1 hour ago, HoosierHoopster said:

We didn't have cell phones in the 80's, lol

Yeah, the phone in the box at McNutt didn't come with a camera

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

26 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Of course you do. Was just a little different back in your day ... 

Hey, I dated one of those Theta girls

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

19 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Are you including Bailey? I am fine with 2 (defensive) centers. I am not convinced Bailey is one of those though. 

I’m honestly not sure. I could see Reed playing split time between the 4/5 which is why I don’t think you need two defensive centers besides Curtis 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

If Dorn’s visit follows the same schedule as the others his family and coach should be starting dinner soon lol

[hoosierbannerd]

Just got on here today...we are recruiting a player named Dorn?

y'all know where I'm going with this right?... 

[RaceToTheTop]

2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Baba Miller is a slightly less successful version of Reed Bailey. That's a good thing to be, but that's what Miller's skill set would bring.

Miller is a much better rim protector than Bailey but isn't as skilled offensively.

[ebridges24]

a lot of bigs are closing the deal, hope none of them are ones we wanted.

[Dhop]

4 hours ago, HoosierHoopster said:

We didn't have cell phones in the 80's, lol

Thank god

[Brass Cannon]

4 hours ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Little 5 in the old stadium -- Still strikes me as wild that it was torn down and replaced with the green next to the Library

Drove by there for the first time in awhile a few weeks ago. Forgot how beautiful campus could be. I think it was 2020 last time I went on campus. My wife and I had gone to see Les mis and we had parking on kirkwood and decided to take a scenic route to the auditorium. Bloomington is a beautiful place. We always figured we would end up back there because that.  

[Golfman25]

4 hours ago, str8baller said:

The Bailey pickup was early and now seems to be the one piece that may not fit, defensively at least. But he’s talented enough and we didn’t have any commits yet, so you had to take him at the time.  
 

With that said…it’s not necessary to have a rim protector to play good defense. Play like Bo Ryan or Tony Bennett teams and stay in front of your man, keep them out of the lane, deny the post and rotate like hell out of it, and you can still have a good defense. I don’t know if that is CDD’s style or not.
 

But right now after you slot in Tucker defensively at the 4 and two mid major guys not known for their defense at the other wing spots, having a guy who isn’t a plus-defender at center seems to be a big gamble going into the season. I’m really curious as to 1) how they round out the roster, and then 2) juggle those mins next season. 

Well, just remember 3 > 2.  :)  

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Curious if our weekend visitors will be announced tmrw or Friday lol

[RaceToTheTop]

Three pointers made/game over their career and three point career percentage:

Enright:  1.0;  37%

Conerway:  1.0;  29%

Wilkerson:  2.1;  40%

Miles:  1.6;  33%

Drake:  0.9;  39%

DeVries:  2.5:  37%

Bailey:  0.4:  31%

TOTAL:   9.5 out of 26.6;  36%

Obviously the minute distribution isn't established, but we know Sisley is a good shooter (might not get a ton of time as a freshman, though) and if Goode were granted another season, that is a lot of guys you have to guard from three.  I would expect that unlike the past zillion years the three point shot is going to be a huge part of IU's offense.