Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Okram]

45 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

They did not. But they also had 2-3 high level wing defenders including Sencire Harris who is one of the best on-ball defenders in the country. 

Harris. The anti-Mgbako. 
 

 

[IndyHoosier1997]

Trilly bomb for Josh Harris to Indiana. 

[Demo]

3 minutes ago, IndyHoosier1997 said:

Trilly bomb for Josh Harris to Indiana. 

This is one that from the jump has felt like it would be pretty shocking if it didn’t happen

[RaceToTheTop]

Three years of eligibility for Harris.  Even if he isn't a major player from the get go, looks like there would be room for him to grow into the spot.

[tyappleg]

Harris is now official.  Huge pickup imo.  Getting promising freshman are very important in the portal era imo. 

[skhoosier2]

Good pickup especially because he has time to develop and adds some class balance/depth.

[CSP]

Listed at 6'9 230

[Juwan Moye]

3 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Listed at 6'9 230

Needs to be 7’2” 320, otherwise how can we expect to compete in the B1G?

[Ryno6284]

5 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Listed at 6'9 230

That’s a grown-a$$ man right there!

[lillurk]

1 hour ago, 8bucks said:

WVU did not have a significant rim protector last year did they?  If not, does anyone know if that became an Achilles heel issue last year or did they manage it through team D. 

 

1 hour ago, AH1971 said:

They did not. But they also had 2-3 high level wing defenders including Sencire Harris who is one of the best on-ball defenders in the country. 

They absolutely did, Eduardo Andre was 23rd in the country in block rate.

He played in every game, started 9, 1.4 bpg in 17.1 minutes.

6’11,” 240. I think there’s probably a spot for a similar player, unless they think Alexis is that.

You are right that ball pressure is probably more important to the overall defense here, though, if Harris and Bailey are spending most of the time at the 5.

[Ryno6284]

You don’t need to be 7’ to be a rim protector. It’s a mindset, being a dog! Best example, look at @WayneFleekHoosier avatar! Moye was what? 6’4”! It can be done but it takes the right guys. I believe DDV is getting those guys and we will all be pleasantly surprised next fall!

[CSP]

1 minute ago, Ryno6284 said:

You don’t need to be 7’ to be a rim protector. It’s a mindset, being a dog! Best example, look at @WayneFleekHoosier avatar! Moye was what? 6’4”! It can be done but it takes the right guys. I believe DDV is getting those guys and we will all be pleasantly surprised next fall!

what we don't have isn't the story.... what we DO have .... is pretty good 

[FortWayneHoosier]

Just now, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

what we don't have isn't the story.... what we DO have .... is pretty good 

you are really living up to your name this morning!!!!!!

[DChoosier]

17 hours ago, Scotty R said:

They are paying to broadcast Duke, UK, Indiana and not Individual players. Players have come and gone but the the thing that stays the same is the name on the front of the jersey 

 

Outside of a very limited number of superstars that is the same with all team sports including pros.

As an example TV is  paying to broadcast Chicago Bears games because of the Jersey and the fact they are in the NFL. (no different than IU and the NCAA).  Put the Bears in USFL league/jerseys and very, very little revenue would be generated. 
 

[str8baller]

5 minutes ago, Ryno6284 said:

You don’t need to be 7’ to be a rim protector. It’s a mindset, being a dog! Best example, look at @WayneFleekHoosier avatar! Moye was what? 6’4”! It can be done but it takes the right guys. I believe DDV is getting those guys and we will all be pleasantly surprised next fall!

You’re not suggesting that AJ Moye was a “rim protector” are you? Maybe I’m reading that wrong…lol. 

[Demo]

5 minutes ago, str8baller said:

You’re not suggesting that AJ Moye was a “rim protector” are you? Maybe I’m reading that wrong…lol. 

He protected it once. That was enough.

[8bucks]

48 minutes ago, lillurk said:

 

They absolutely did, Eduardo Andre was 23rd in the country in block rate.

He played in every game, started 9, 1.4 bpg in 17.1 minutes.

6’11,” 240. I think there’s probably a spot for a similar player, unless they think Alexis is that.

You are right that ball pressure is probably more important to the overall defense here, though, if Harris and Bailey are spending most of the time at the 5.

So I think that shows that DD knows it is important but the 17.1 minutes a game also indicates it may not be a requirement with his defense. 

[Ryno6284]

38 minutes ago, Demo said:

He protected it once. That was enough.

That is the one everyone remembers, he wasn’t afraid of the challenge at the rim!

[Juwan Moye]

My hope is that Conerway proves effective as an on-ball defender which immediately elevates our defense if he is. While I agree that having a rim protector would be ideal I’d be fine with Bailey as the 5 because then we’d be set up to just outscore teams. Basically what Alabama did the prior year before they decided to try Omoruyi this season. Just sub out Grant Nelson for Bailey.

[Scotty R]

1 hour ago, str8baller said:

You’re not suggesting that AJ Moye was a “rim protector” are you? Maybe I’m reading that wrong…lol. 

Ask Carlos Boozer about that