Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Hovadipo]

9 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

If Schertz does indeed take the Louisville job, tough seeing those ISU kids doing anything but following him. I was hoping he'd take the SLU job because it's not P5. Louisville being P5 + NIL makes me think guys like Swope, Larry, Conwell, Avilia, etc all follow him. 

Conwell, Larry, and a hard maybe on Swope are the only guys that could play in the ACC. And Swope and Larry aren't starters on a good ACC team. Love me some Robbie, but I don't see that going well. I'm still calling my shot on Conwell to IU and would put money on it if Schertz is going to SLU instead of UL.

[CSP]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

Conwell, Larry, and a hard maybe on Swope are the only guys that could play in the ACC. Love me some Robbie, but I don't see that going well. I'm still calling my shot on Conwell to IU and would put money on it if Schertz is going to SLU instead of UL.

I think Swope would be a REALLY good bench guard, but I 100% agree with the general premise of what you're saying. 

The bold, you've stated this before? If so, is there backing behind that opinion? Just curious and appreciate any info. 

[AH1971]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

Conwell, Larry, and a hard maybe on Swope are the only guys that could play in the ACC. And Swope and Larry aren't starters on a good ACC team. Love me some Robbie, but I don't see that going well. I'm still calling my shot on Conwell to IU and would put money on it if Schertz is going to SLU instead of UL.

Conwell, Larry, and Swope were a better backcourt than many of the ACC teams I watched this year. Those 3 paired with a rim protector and an athletic 4 in Schertz system could make for a nice year 1 team. Avila while not a 30 mpg guy in P5 could still be very effective off the bench. 

[Hovadipo]

Just now, btownqb said:

I think Swope would be a REALLY good bench guard, but I 100% agree with the general premise of what you're saying. 

The bold, you've stated this before? If so, is there backing behind that opinion? Just curious and appreciate any info. 

Have stated it before, but qualified with mostly a gut feeling. Nothing really concrete there. I hear things being in ISU country, but nothing I'd consider "sourced", if that makes sense.

[CSP]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

Have stated it before, but qualified with mostly a gut feeling. Nothing really concrete there. I hear things being in ISU country, but nothing I'd consider "sourced", if that makes sense.

Can't tell me EVERY kid from Indiana doesn't at one point put themselves in candy stripes, under 5 banners, thinking about playing at Assembly Hall when it's rocking. Hopefully Conwell, with a big ole NIL incentive, wants that more than another spot. 

[68Hoosier]

I know I did.  Even though I barley played in High School, LOL.

[Hovadipo]

6 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Conwell, Larry, and Swope were a better backcourt than many of the ACC teams I watched this year. Those 3 paired with a rim protector and an athletic 4 in Schertz system could make for a nice year 1 team. Avila while not a 30 mpg guy in P5 could still be very effective off the bench. 

I've found in these 3 years that doubting anything Schertz does is a loser's game, so if he goes to UL and they go with, I'm sure it would work out. Swope's size plus coming off a knee surgery this coming summer would give me pause. 

If he isn't staying in Terre Haute, I want Conwell at IU really bad. 

[Hovadipo]

6 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Can't tell me EVERY kid from Indiana doesn't at one point put themselves in candy stripes, under 5 banners, thinking about playing at Assembly Hall when it's rocking. Hopefully Conwell, with a big ole NIL incentive, wants that more than another spot. 

I think there are people in Conwell's ear about IU. What I don't know is if those are IU people, Conwell's "camp", or both though. Whether he comes here or not, that kid is getting paid next season.

[AH1971]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

If he isn't staying in Terre Haute, I want Conwell at IU really bad. 

Agreed

[IUCrazy2]

Ware just declared for the draft.

[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, RaceToTheTop said:

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If you are referring to the portal tracker of IU interest from inside the hall, they are only publishing items that a player may have stated publically.  It’s not like once a player enters the portal that it becomes an exact science of knowing every move a player does.  

Thanks Tim McCarver.  :)    Of course we can only go by publicly stated information.  Point still is, performance to date is underwhelming.  

[68Hoosier]

3 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said:

Ware just declared for the draft.

Do we know if he is hiring an agent or not?

[CSP]

1 minute ago, Golfman25 said:

Thanks Tim McCarver.  :)    Of course we can only go by publicly stated information.  Point still is, performance to date is underwhelming.  

Like during the week since we lost? 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Point guard from Harvard should be hearing from staff. But will he?

[FW Hoosier]

4 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Point guard from Harvard should be hearing from staff. But will he?

Along with everyone else in the country.  From Maryland, I'd hate for him to end up in the conference with the Terps.  

[Hovadipo]

2 minutes ago, FW Hoosier said:

Along with everyone else in the country.  From Maryland, I'd hate for him to end up in the conference with the Terps.  

That's a good call. To IU's benefit though, there are far worse places for a really good player to end up than with Kevin Willard.

[cbp4iu]

I’m guessing Woody will reach out to Connor Hickman.

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

That's a good call. To IU's benefit though, there are far worse places for a really good player to end up than with Kevin Willard.

Mack can be on any roster he wants. For him to pick Maryland and Kevin Willard? He would need to be entering the portal all but solely because he is homesick.

Turning down the top 20 programs and NIL budgets for that turd Willard does not make any sense.

[CSP]

Just now, cbp4iu said:

I’m guessing Woody will reach out to Connor Hickman.

mfer he better! 

[CSP]

Connor Hickman can PLAY. Way better athlete than you'd realize.