Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Hovadipo 59,550]

31 minutes ago, sweetpain said:

Looks like I need to fire this one up again, dammit.

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And contrary to popular belief, there is NOTHING wrong with it. It’s fun! I’ll predict 24 wins and a Sweet 16 in September. I’ll almost certainly be wrong. Who gives a s**t?

[Silat Player 1,063]

33 minutes ago, HoosierHuddle said:

If I was one you were referring to as "acting like we could get Tucker, Perkins and Conwell"...that was not my intent. I believe I started the hypothetical with the word "ideally" or something similar. I do not believe it is likely that Indiana gets all three of those guys, although it is possible and it's very possible they could play together and share enough different lineups that it could make sense. Tucker is not going to steal minutes from Tony Perkins at all. There is no overlap between the two really, in my opinion. Tucker appears to be able to handle the ball well but I don't see him as a primary ball-handler at all, Perkins would be. 

I don't know how any of this is going to play out or who IU will end up with. I doubt it will work out. I was just attempting to lay out an optimistic possibility, one that I don't think is completely "pie in the sky" crazy. I'm glad the staff landed Bryson Tucker, he looks like a very fun prospect that fits well in Mike Woodson's offense (as much as I don't like said offense). 

Yeah, this is the big challenge of having so many spots to fill right now. How in the world do you convince 7 players to come and play for IU for next year with probably 6 from the portal? 

Most of the portal kids are looking for BOTH money and playing time. With IU recruiting so many players at the same time, I have no idea how they'll be able to promise playing time to so many players. And if you don't think that coaches promise playing time to players from the portal, I have a bridge to sell you.

That's one of the reasons why the portal is best for filling a hole or two in the your roster.

[HoosierHuddle 384]

17 minutes ago, Silat Player said:

Yeah, this is the big challenge of having so many spots to fill right now. How in the world do you convince 7 players to come and play for IU for next year with probably 6 from the portal? 

Most of the portal kids are looking for BOTH money and playing time. With IU recruiting so many players at the same time, I have no idea how they'll be able to promise playing time to so many players. And if you don't think that coaches promise playing time to players from the portal, I have a bridge to sell you.

That's one of the reasons why the portal is best for filling a hole or two in the your roster.

You are absolutely correct. The 7 players has now reduced to 6 (assuming Mgbako is back) so hooray! I also think the 6 is highly unlikely. I imagine Mike Woodson is content with having 11 or 12 scholarship players instead of the full 13. Honestly, in today's transfer portal world that is probably a fine strategy to have. I'd be pretty surprised if we actually ended up with a full roster unless we take another freshman or two. Guys like Khani Rooths, the decommit from Michigan that maybe IU gets involved with again or the mystery kid Dimanti from France as a project. In short, I don't think IU will be adding six transfer portal players just to fill the roster and I doubt we can land six that would be legitimately helpful for exactly the reasons you laid out.

[mark1981 1,390]

21 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

And contrary to popular belief, there is NOTHING wrong with it. It’s fun! I’ll predict 24 wins and a Sweet 16 in September. I’ll almost certainly be wrong. Who gives a s**t?

Absolutely.  UK fans thought they were going to win a natty last fall.

[Hardwood83 4,838]

7 minutes ago, mark1981 said:

Absolutely.  UK fans thought they were going to win a natty last fall week.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,526]

And contrary to popular belief, there is NOTHING wrong with it. It’s fun! I’ll predict 24 wins and a Sweet 16 in September. I’ll almost certainly be wrong. Who gives a s**t?

Exactly.

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[Golfman25 6,288]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

So money guys like Perkins, Conwell, Leland Walker, and Hickman that are from Indiana and if they come, will do so in real part to be in front of family and at their state's flagship school?

none of those guys are here.  

[RaceToTheTop 28,532]

3 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

none of those guys are here.  

How many had Indiana offers?  Perkins maybe?

[HoosierHuddle 384]

The excellent Jeff Rabjohns posts that IU is expected to pursue Ben Humrichous, 6'9" transfer from Evansville. He is originally from Tipton High School. 41.4% from 3 and played through a foot injury (I think it was a fracture of some sort) that limited his effectiveness. Humrichous would not solve IU's rim protection issues and he wouldn't help much with rebounding but he would be able to stretch the floor as a perimeter shooter. A really, really good perimeter shooter for a big guy. 

His exact role in the lineup would be an interesting puzzle piece to figure out. He sure as heck could not start next to Reneau unless there is a level of rim protection and athleticism that he has never shown. He could play some next to Malik for spot minutes with a small ball type lineup that had Malik at the 5 or he could be a sub for Malik as a "stretch 4" type. Interesting one to follow.

Edited March 28, 2024 by HoosierHuddle

[RaceToTheTop 28,532]

The Young pickup was good enough to let the Purdue twidiots get on X.

[Uspshoosier 50,687]

https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1773454038895313319?s=46

[RaceToTheTop 28,532]

5 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1773454038895313319?s=46

Decent shooter.  Sixth man instant offense type of vibe.

[monskisprodigy 2,214]

17 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1773454038895313319?s=46

Where the heck did he come from, already down to a top 5. 

A lot going on behind the scenes....I REALLY REALLY REALLY Hope this staff pulls off a haul in the portal...MAKE MARCH FUN AGAIN!

[Hoosier DaDa 3,521]

22 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

Sure, there's 6 teams in the NIT right now and the CBI tournament is wrapping up now, so that's 8 total. Probably a few more. My point still stands, and you are still pedantic as hell lol. Surprised people on your ignored users list can still quote you

Yes I had to look up pedantic definition below.  LOL you are so right!!!

Pedantic is an insulting word used to describe someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring subject matter.

[Hoosier DaDa 3,521]

9 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Enfield leaving USC for SMU. Someone get in contact of Bronny LOL.

We might get some LeBum $$$$

[Uspshoosier 50,687]

6 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

Where the heck did he come from, already down to a top 5. 

A lot going on behind the scenes....I REALLY REALLY REALLY Hope this staff pulls off a haul in the portal...MAKE MARCH FUN AGAIN!

Got to keep in mind some of these kids are going to use other schools to bump up their NIL offers from other schools up.  Not saying this kid is going that but it wouldn’t surprise me 

[mike vannice 282]

Does anyone know if we are offering Cade Tyson?

[Hoosierfanyuh 3,818]

3 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

Does anyone know if we are offering Cade Tyson?

Hes offered but sounding like if UNC says hi he’ll be there asap 

[bird4par 354]

48 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1773454038895313319?s=46

IU needs another Johnson. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,526]

Yes I had to look up pedantic definition below.  LOL you are so right!!!
Pedantic is an insulting word used to describe someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring subject matter.

Sounds like a lot of posts on here

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