Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[SamIam]

18 minutes ago, JF87 said:

Tucker is ranked 13th, 17th, and 19th by the three recruiting services.  He was going to skip college and go to the G league.  Tucker is not coming to IU to come off the bench.  

Of the players ranked 10-20 on 247 this past year, only 5/10 ended up being consistent starters throughout the year (Castle, Cadeau, McCain, Evans, Dillingham). Tucker is by no means a guaranteed starter, he is more of a developmental prospect than a ready made guy like McCain. 

[Chris007]

35 minutes ago, JF87 said:

Tucker is ranked 13th, 17th, and 19th by the three recruiting services.  He was going to skip college and go to the G league.  Tucker is not coming to IU to come off the bench.  

One thing to remember about Tucker is he's 17, he doesn't turn 18 till July. He didn't play a lot of AAU and not sure he even played HS last season. In the Mcdonald's workouts the last couple of days he's struggled. Not sure what he has been promised but it's not crazy to think he comes off the bench. 

[HoosierHoopster]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

One thing to remember about Tucker is he's 17, he doesn't turn 18 till July. He didn't play a lot of AAU and not sure he even played HS last season. In the Mcdonald's workouts the last couple of days he's struggled. Not sure what he has been promised but it's not crazy to think he comes off the bench. 

How would one make the McD's game w/o even playing HS ball? I seem to remember he was playing but can't remember where off hand and too lazy to look it up. Seems really unlikely he'd be selected if what you post is accurate.

[IUc2016]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

One thing to remember about Tucker is he's 17, he doesn't turn 18 till July. He didn't play a lot of AAU and not sure he even played HS last season. In the Mcdonald's workouts the last couple of days he's struggled. Not sure what he has been promised but it's not crazy to think he comes off the bench. 

He played his senior year at Bishop O'Connell. But yes, he did not play AAU.

[Chris007]

1 minute ago, HoosierHoopster said:

How would one make the McD's game w/o even playing HS ball? I seem to remember he was playing but can't remember where off hand and too lazy to look it up. Seems really unlikely he'd be selected if what you post is accurate.

My good man @IUc2016corrected me that he played at O'Connell. I knew he was at IMG but left.

[Chris007]

Sounds like we are trying hard to get a visit from Myles Rice from Washington St. PG with 3 years left. 

[dwtaylor1055]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sounds like we are trying hard to get a visit from Myles Rice from Washington St. PG with 3 years left. 

with all the smoke around kid from Iowa, could both the iowa kid and rice co-exist as starters?

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sounds like we are trying hard to get a visit from Myles Rice from Washington St. PG with 3 years left. 

That umm... Interesting. So the two point guards we are going after shot 29.5% and 27.5% this past season...

[HoosierFan1994]

IF I'm Indiana, I'm looking for a roster that has Galloway and Tucker coming off the bench. Unlikely, but that would tell me IU has a chance to be very good next year. Still HAVE to land a Point guard, a 3 point shooting guard, and a center. 

[Hoosier987]

1 minute ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

That umm... Interesting. So the two point guards we are going after shot 29.5% and 27.5% this past season...

Interesting....

[IUc2016]

6 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Sounds like we are trying hard to get a visit from Myles Rice from Washington St. PG with 3 years left. 

I am not on social media but I hear he has some interesting IUBB followers. We need NGW to give us a thorough analysis on this. 

Wasn't NGW our resident social media analyzer? Or am I thinking of someone else?

[Chris007]

Just now, IUc2016 said:

I am not on social media but I hear he has some interesting IUBB followers. We need NGW to give us a thorough analysis on this. 

Wasn't NGW our resident social media analyzer? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Just follow Tyme with a bunch of numbers after it on Twitter and that's NGW. I'm sure he has the analysis already up unless you've been blocked by him

[dwtaylor1055]

7 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

I am not on social media but I hear he has some interesting IUBB followers. We need NGW to give us a thorough analysis on this. 

Wasn't NGW our resident social media analyzer? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Ya, Malik, Trey, Leal, Adam Howard follows Rice via instagram. This is not a NGW burner account fyi

Kenya, Trey, Leal and Adam Howard follow Perkins via instagram

[HoosierFan1994]

I hope this staff is not operating under the impression that there is only one starting spot available, point guard. Need to land 2-3 impactful players. Only sure thing starters should be Mgbako and Reneau. I saw the Center from Louisville is visiting in a few weeks. Would assume Perkins is too. 

Portal is just so different. In NBA/NFL free agency you have an idea who is out there. We still don't even know who else will go portaling. Cam Spencer chose UConn in June. Grant Nelson chose Alabama in late June. Just a few examples from teams still playing in the tournament. If there are truly 4-5 spots up for grabs, I think Perkins is a take. However, need a 2 guard that can shoot it next to him. No idea if the center from Louisville is a take. I assume he wants to start. 

I am fine with Tucker starting if he is physically ready. He seems like a very good pick up! Just don't know enough about him yet. If Tucker starts that means your 3-4-5 spots are covered. Need a center obviously for backup purposes even though they will see plenty of time. 

[Stuhoo]

For me?

Sign Myles Rice and give him the keys for three years.

outstanding player, and long-term culture builder. You cannot ask for anything more.

[HoosierFan1994]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

For me?

Sign Myles Rice and give him the keys for three years.

outstanding player, and long-term culture builder. You cannot ask for anything more.

 It's very likely his three point numbers improve. Very good player on a team that won a game in the tournament. 

[JSHoosier]

17 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

with all the smoke around kid from Iowa, could both the iowa kid and rice co-exist as starters?

With Perkins and Rice you could build a new arena with the number of bricks they'd put up from 3.

[Stuhoo]

Just now, HoosierFan1994 said:

 It's very likely his three point numbers improve. Very good player on a team that won a game in the tournament. 

He’s from Georgia; wonder if Ya has a hook here. Hope so.

[Stuhoo]

Just now, JSHoosier said:

With Perkins and Rice you could build a new arena with the number of bricks they'd put up from 3.

I know it’s tongue in cheek but geez…

We’re talking about second team all Big Ten and first team all Pac 12 point guards. These are excellent players and either would be real upgrades for the roster.

I prefer to take some joy in the prospect of getting really good players to play for Indiana.

[dwtaylor1055]

4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

He’s from Georgia; wonder if Ya has a hook here. Hope so.

would assume Ya is the leading coach here for this recruitment