Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,148]

4 spots left, IF we use them all, with who is in the portal right now, walker, essigan, Humrichous, Malone. 
 

but i do not see that happening. 
 

(this is assuming we have Carlyle)

[68Hoosier 514]

1 minute ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

4 spots left, IF we use them all, with who is in the portal right now, walker, essigan, Humrichous, Malone. 
 

but i do not see that happening. 
 

(this is assuming we have Carlyle)

I like Walker and Humrichous for sure.  I think they will be able to help off the bench.  

[AH1971 1,446]

5 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

I know others have indicated the same thing about Carlyle.  Why do we feel like he is a done deal.  Just back channel discussions or something else.  

What do you see with Malone?

I think every leaf in the forest points to him coming here and he's doing the exact same thing Rice did this last weekend; silently committed awhile ago and is taking his visit to make sure he doesn't absolutely hate the place before making it official. 

No intel on Malone other than IU still needs post depth and it's going to be a challenge to find another big with only 10-15 mpg available. Round out the class with Malone and Humrichous and it's likely the best haul you could have asked for. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

and you're dealing with people that are a lot closer to being men, then 14-18yr olds. 

I'll argue they are men. Old enough to serve, old enough to be a man.

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[HoosierFan1994 4,715]

50 minutes ago, Trish said:

The talent is there for a Sweet 16 showing IMO. Experienced players and talent, no excuse not to get a Sweet 16.  

Which would be awesome. Just want more, as most of you do. I'm ready for IU to go on a nice tournament run. Long due for one. 

[Golfman25 5,011]

1 hour ago, ClarkCoHoosier said:

I have a question. I know that there was an issue with Edey not being able to benefit from NIL, because he's Canadian. How is Ballo able to receive NIL? Isn't he from Mali?

As I understand it, foreign students on student visas can work in the US.  20 hours per week during school and 40 hours per week during breaks.  When these guys do their events, that would equate to be the "working time."  I don't think the law limits the compensation.  

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,148]

Connor Essegian visiting tomorrow.

[Stuhoo 79,724]

21 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Connor Essegian visiting tomorrow.

@ISP?

[IUrocker 2,145]

22 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Connor Essegian visiting tomorrow.

As a fellow Central Noble graduate, I’d like this a lot. Really good kid. Made no sense to me for him to play in the Wisconsin style offense. He probably picked them out of his other list of suitors because it was the big name school. Obviously don’t expect him to get big minutes with us but to come in and bang in a couple/few Zeisloft/Roth 3’s would be great. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,981]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-ransfer-portal-sources-wisconsin-shooting-guard-connor-essegian-planning-to-visit-indiana-on-wednesday-230533673/?fbclid=IwAR2i5W_Az4PFha2BttYAeN2dABzj8_NomWPlfFwTsKMomf2--7XcBTnubns

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,981]

On 3/18/2024 at 4:27 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Trying to keep updated - portal players reportedly contacted by IU.  Number in ( ) indicates years of eligibility remaining.

1. Amari Williams (F) - Drexel  (1)                                                    IU visit April 19
2. Kanaan Carlyle (G) - Stanford  (3)                                               IU visit April 19
3. Leland Walker (PG) - Eastern Kentucky  (2)
4. Deyton Albury (G) - Queen's University of Charlotte (2)
5. Davante "Devo" Davis (G) -  Arkansas (1)
6. Cade Tyson (G) - Belmont (2)
7. Keyshawn Hall (F) - George Mason (2)
8. Connor Essegian (G) - Wisconsin (2)                                      IU visit April 17
9. Jalen Blackmon (G) - Stetson (1)
10. Otega Oweh (G) - Oklahoma (2)
11. Javon Small (G) - Oklahoma State (1)
12. Pharrel Payne (F) - Minnesota (2)                                           IU visit April 12-14 
13. Ben Humrichous (F) - Evansville (1)
14. Myles Rice (PG) - Washington State (3)                                 IU visit April 12           COMMITTED
15. Adou Thiero (PF) - Kentucky (2)
16. Johnell Davis (W/G) - FAU (1)
17. Danny Wolf (C) - Yale (2)
18. Oumar Ballo (C) - Arizona (1)                                                  IU visit April 14-16      COMMITTED
19. Elijah Malone (C) - Grace (1)                                                   IU visit April 18
20. Ryan Conwell (SG) - Indiana State  (2)
21. Koby Brea (CG) - Dayton (1)

 

OFF THE BOARD

1. Ja’Kobi Gillespie (G)- Belmont  (2) to Maryland\
2. Marcus Foster  (G) - Furman  (1) to Xavier
3. Michael Ajayi  (G) - Pepperdine  (1) to Gonzag
4. Dishon Jackson (C) - Charlotte (2) to Iowa State
5. Tre Dinkins (G) -Canisius  (1)       [Jared Kelly reports we have not been in contact with Dinkins]
6. Jordan Sears (G) - UT Martin (2) to LSU
7. Zeke Mayo (G) - South Dakota St (1) to Kansas
8. Skyy Clark (G) - Louisville (2) to UCLA   
9. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield  (F) - Louisville (1) to NC State     
10. Frankie Fidler (F) - Omaha  (1)       [No longer IU target per Trevor Andershock]
11. Marques Warrick (G) - Northern Kentucky (1)      [Not in final 5]
12. Clark Slajchert (G) - Penn  (1) to USC 
13. Koren Johnson (G) - Washington (2)
14. Dakota Leffew (G) - Mount St. Mary's  (1)        [Not in final 6]
15. Tony Perkins (G) - Iowa (1)
16. Aaron Bradshaw (C) - Kentucky (3) to O$U
17. Malik Dia (F) - Belmont (2) to Ole Miss
18. Gibson Jimerson (G) - St. Louis (1) returned to St. Louis
19. Darlinstone Dubar (F) -  Hofstra (1) to Tennessee
20. Connor Hickman (G) - Bradley (1) to Cincinnati

Bump

[IH8PU 220]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-ransfer-portal-sources-wisconsin-shooting-guard-connor-essegian-planning-to-visit-indiana-on-wednesday-230533673/?fbclid=IwAR2i5W_Az4PFha2BttYAeN2dABzj8_NomWPlfFwTsKMomf2--7XcBTnubns

Make sure Woodson knows his name ... Connor

[Shooter 334]

Great get in Ballo. If we're going to play with a traditional 5, may as well grab one of the best in the country.

We've talked a lot this offseason about a potential Reneau-Mgbako frontcourt pairing, and the potential rebounding / defense limitations of that tandem. A Ballo-Mgbako pairing doesn't have that issue - and still spaces the floor for our penetrating guards.

I know the two bigs will play together plenty. But I really hope we also see a fair amount of the Ballo-Mgabko frontcourt.

[Silat Player 281]

13 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

As a fellow Central Noble graduate, I’d like this a lot. Really good kid. Made no sense to me for him to play in the Wisconsin style offense. He probably picked them out of his other list of suitors because it was the big name school. Obviously don’t expect him to get big minutes with us but to come in and bang in a couple/few Zeisloft/Roth 3’s would be great. 

I think he makes even less sense in Woody's offense. Granted, IU needs shooters in the worst way, and I'd be happy to see Essegian come after IU struck out on Hickman. 

But it's not like Woody's O has generated a bunch of open 3s even when we allegedly did have some shooters. And remember, Woody even did publicly claim it wasn't his job to get the players shots. 

I think he needs guards who can get their own shots. I think that's clear.

[Silat Player 281]

4 minutes ago, Shooter said:

Great get in Ballo. If we're going to play with a traditional 5, may as well grab one of the best in the country.

We've talked a lot this offseason about a potential Reneau-Mgbako frontcourt pairing, and the potential rebounding / defense limitations of that tandem. A Ballo-Mgbako pairing doesn't have that issue - and still spaces the floor for our penetrating guards.

I know the two bigs will play together plenty. But I really hope we also see a fair amount of the Ballo-Mgabko frontcourt.

Yep. It's clear we've got 4 of our starters set now. Ballo, MM, MR, and Rice. I guess the only question now is who will end up starting at that last spot.

[AH1971 1,446]

1 minute ago, Silat Player said:

Yep. It's clear we've got 4 of our starters set now. Ballo, MM, MR, and Rice. I guess the only question now is who will end up starting at that last spot.

Carlyle who might give Reneau a run for his money on leading scorer if he can’t stay on the court.

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

It appears we will do well enough in the portal that Galloway will come off the bench in the role that suits him best. That is a very good thing.

[IUrocker 2,145]

5 minutes ago, Silat Player said:

I think he makes even less sense in Woody's offense. Granted, IU needs shooters in the worst way, and I'd be happy to see Essegian come after IU struck out on Hickman. 

But it's not like Woody's O has generated a bunch of open 3s even when we allegedly did have some shooters. And remember, Woody even did publicly claim it wasn't his job to get the players shots. 

I think he needs guards who can get their own shots. I think that's clear.

Right, that’s true, I agree with that. Probably wishful thinking that we’ll actually have an offense that would get more open looks for guys like him. 

I was just talking to a friend of mine who is also a big IU fan and CN graduate and he thinks he’d be surprised if Conner ends up at IU. Thinks he’d probably rather go to a smaller school where he could be a starter and get more minutes. I guess we’ll see. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,981]

On 4/7/2024 at 2:26 PM, Magisterium said:

He’s not a “shooter” but is a former IU recruit who’s now in the portal fwiw: Arrinten Page, who I guess would qualify as a rim protector.

USC transfer Arrinten Page has committed to Cincinnati. The 6’11” freshman forward appeared in 27 games, averaging 3.1 points, and 2.1 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,612]

So does Essegian commit Wednesday?