Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Hoosierfanyuh]

https://x.com/dushawnlondon1/status/1915455109334798336?s=46

[EasyEJay]

5 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

https://x.com/dushawnlondon1/status/1915455109334798336?s=46

Yes please !!!!!! 

[dwtaylor1055]

5 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

https://x.com/dushawnlondon1/status/1915455109334798336?s=46

I would imagine Claude would start here, could start at the 2 or 3 given he is 6'6"

[Scotty R]

7 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

https://x.com/dushawnlondon1/status/1915455109334798336?s=46

Pretty good player but is very ball dominant and doesn't appear to fit the style that Devries runs on offense 

[AH1971]

2 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

I would imagine Claude would start here, could start at the 2 or 3 given he is 6'6"

Would definitely start, but now you're getting into the "only one ball" territory. Unless Wilkerson and DeVries become catch and shoot guys, that's a lot of high usage players on the court at once.

[dwtaylor1055]

Just now, Scotty R said:

Pretty good player but is very ball dominant and doesn't appear to fit the style that Devries runs on offense 

if he doesn't fit the new style, why would IU reach out?

[Scotty R]

Just now, dwtaylor1055 said:

if he doesn't fit the new style, why would IU reach out?

I am not sure but Devries wants more ball movement and player movement and from watching USC some this year that wasn't how Claude scored

[Hoosierfanyuh]

He’s more than likely not going to IU anyways not sure why every one gets their panties in a wad every time someone is mentioned lol he’s the new coach let him do him

[AH1971]

18 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

I would imagine Claude would start here, could start at the 2 or 3 given he is 6'6"

He’s much closer to a 1 than a 2 or 3 with how much the ball is in his hand. He’s likely a better polished college version of JHS. Which isn’t a bad thing, but what do you then with Enright/Conerway? None of those 3 are good enough shooters to play together in the back court.

[jermhoosierfan]

12 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

He’s much closer to a 1 than a 2 or 3 with how much the ball is in his hand. He’s likely a better polished college version of JHS. Which isn’t a bad thing, but what do you then with Enright/Conerway? None of those 3 are good enough shooters to play together in the back court.

They wouldn't ask a player that just committed to leave now that the portal is closed, would they?  You would have to think they reached out before they got the last couple of commits, or they are trying to get as much talent as possible.

[AH1971]

3 minutes ago, jermhoosierfan said:

They wouldn't ask a player that just committed to leave now that the portal is closed, would they?  You would have to think they reached out before they got the last couple of commits I would think unless they are trying to get as much talent as possible.

I don’t think he’s coming here. Going to be too out of budget.

[mike vannice]

28 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

Pretty good player but is very ball dominant and doesn't appear to fit the style that Devries runs on offense 

Would rather have Nick Dorn if we are taking another guard/wing. Two years of eligibility and not as ball dominant .

What about weekend visits? When are the bigs coming?

[str8baller]

15 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

He’s more than likely not going to IU anyways not sure why every one gets their panties in a wad every time someone is mentioned lol he’s the new coach let him do him

I’d be surprised if a lot of these media reports aren’t agent driven. Always looks good to have a high dollar school or two on the list even if the interest isn’t exactly high. 

[8bucks]

36 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

if he doesn't fit the new style, why would IU reach out?

Coach may not have had time to read Btown Banners yet today. He is probably extra busy this week planning for his first little 5. A little later he will catch up and pull any offers he made in mistake.

[moyemayhem]

2 hours ago, sirhoosierlot said:

Idk if we’ll ever be a great offensive rebounding team. I don’t think DDV really emphasizes that if I remember correctly 

Going after offensive rebounds comes at a cost... if you don't get them you are giving the other team an opportunity to push in transition and get an easy basket.  I'm guessing since DDV values scoring in transition, he also prioritizes minimizing opponents' transition opportunities.  Hence not emphasizing offensive rebounding.

[Victor]

3 hours ago, HoosierHoopster said:

What I've been (loudly) waiting for, for a long time now

Good for top 50 in all categories. Plus that’s career numbers. This should be an elite team in those categories. 

[dwtaylor1055]

DDV emphasized during his press conference getting back on defense and getting set and stopping the ball.  On offense, getting out and running and scoring within 12 seconds is his goal.  I dont expect us to be very good at offensive rebounding.  

[Victor]

2 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

DDV emphasized during his press conference getting back on defense and getting set and stopping the ball.  On offense, getting out and running and scoring within 12 seconds is his goal.  I dont expect us to be very good at offensive rebounding.  

IMHO offensive rebounding is more important for bad shooting teams. 

[dwtaylor1055]

Just now, Victor said:

IMHO offensive rebounding is more important for bad shooting teams. 

don't disagree, so last years team lol

[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

11 minutes ago, Victor said:

IMHO offensive rebounding is more important for bad shooting teams. 

offensive rebounds will be non-existent because we won't miss.