Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[RaceToTheTop]

2 minutes ago, Juwan Moye said:

So you’re saying the robots aren’t immediately taking all of our jobs.

No, I’m saying 100110011101.

[Juwan Moye]

11 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

Think you'll see extended stretches with Ballo/Reneau as the only big and Goode/Mgbako as the 3/4. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing either. I still expect the staff to land an emergency 5 in case Ballo or Reneau go down, but the way things are shaking out, Ballo and Reneau will likely start together and then see their minutes staggered.

I’ll do you one better: it’d be better than “not a bad thing” it would be a very good thing and would show a shift in approach from Woodson.
Stuff like that would go a long way to showing he’s not as stubborn as many believe, myself included, and could be big in helping to galvanize the fan base.

Here you all have gone and gotten me all excited. Need to go over to “that other thread” to temper myself.

[AH1971]

1 minute ago, Juwan Moye said:

I’ll do you one better: it’d be better than “not a bad thing” it would be a very good thing and would show a shift in approach from Woodson.
Stuff like that would go a long way to showing he’s not as stubborn as many believe, myself included, and could be big in helping to galvanize the fan base.

Here you all have gone and gotten me all excited. Need to go over to “that other thread” to temper myself.

You didn't really think Reneau and Ballo were going to play 35 mpg together simultaneously did you? Even before Goode entered the picture that was never going to be the case.  

[ray]

4 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I will say some of the people carrying the most water right now were some of the loudest critics back in January. The offseason has been a home run but still a long way to go. 

Hey, Chris, how many bases are you using?  I wouldn't mind seeing a layout of your diamond, if you get the chance.  Thanks!

Edit:  I guess the game isn't over just because someone ran all the bases. 

[hoosiersoxfan]

1 minute ago, AH1971 said:

You didn't really think Reneau and Ballo were going to play 35 mpg together simultaneously did you? Even before Goode entered the picture that was never going to be the case.  

Looks like Ballo played about 25 minutes per game for Arizona last season.  Malik was at 28 per game for IU.  That surprises me, it felt like he was constantly in foul trouble.

[WRSMick55]

5 hours ago, IUFAN1976 said:

I think it means we’ve got the state locked up!  Lol

OR means we’re going  to lock down the state.

 

[Juwan Moye]

6 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

You didn't really think Reneau and Ballo were going to play 35 mpg together simultaneously did you? Even before Goode entered the picture that was never going to be the case.  

35? No, I don’t think either plays that many minutes. I do expect it to look like Ware/Reneau though and those two shared minutes.

To add: When Ware was hurt early in the year, Woodson had a chance to play Reneau at the 5, but he instead opted to play Sparks. So my eyes believe what they see and over the last 3 years that’s been a consistent commitment to 2 big lineups.

Edited April 23, 2024 by Juwan Moye

[WRSMick55]

5 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

He could have just tweeted:  "locking down the state" while we have 2 in-home and 1 school visit with 3 in-state recruits today.  

It's called English.  I know it's tough for the young folks.  

Get off your lawn!

[8bucks]

So we are worried now about not having enough bigs?

[AH1971]

13 minutes ago, Juwan Moye said:

35? No, I don’t think either plays that many minutes. I do expect it to look like Ware/Reneau though and those two shared minutes.

To add: When Ware was hurt early in the year, Woodson had a chance to play Reneau at the 5, but he instead opted to play Sparks. So my eyes believe what they see and over the last 3 years that’s been a consistent commitment to 2 big lineups.

He may have started Sparks and Reneau together (and who cares) but he certainly didn’t play them together for long stretches. Sparks logged double digit minutes 5 times last season and played 20+ minutes once. He certainly isn’t married to the idea.

Reneau and Ware played a lot together because they were easily the two most consistent players last year by a wide margin. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Just a reminder there's still a full week left for undergrads to enter the portal and a grad transfer can enter at any time so still opportunity to land a backup 5.

CORRECTION.  Since posting this, the NCAA has closed the window on grad transfers to May 1, same as for undergrads effective this year.

Edited April 25, 2024 by Class of '66 Old Fart
Correct Grad Transfer

[Juwan Moye]

11 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

He may have started Sparks and Reneau together (and who cares) but he certainly didn’t play them together for long stretches. Sparks logged double digit minutes 5 times last season and played 20+ minutes once. He certainly isn’t married to the idea.

Reneau and Ware played a lot together because they were easily the two most consistent players last year by a wide margin. 

I won’t go back and forth with you on this one again, I’ll just hope you’re right and the last 3 years have been purely about personnel.

[Juwan Moye]

12 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

So we are worried now about not having enough bigs?

I’d rather we run a 4-guard lineup than see buddy ball.

[RaceToTheTop]

58 minutes ago, Juwan Moye said:

35? No, I don’t think either plays that many minutes. I do expect it to look like Ware/Reneau though and those two shared minutes.

To add: When Ware was hurt early in the year, Woodson had a chance to play Reneau at the 5, but he instead opted to play Sparks. So my eyes believe what they see and over the last 3 years that’s been a consistent commitment to 2 big lineups.

FWIW, Woodson playing Sparks at the 5 when Ware was hurt is only partially true.  Sparks did play 29 minutes against  Wisconsin when Ware was out.  But in the other two games that Ware was out, sparks played 14 minutes (against Kennesaw State) and 2 minutes (against Illinois), so Sparks averaged 15 min/game when Ware was out.  The larger recipient of minutes during that time was Anthony Walker who averaged 22 minutes in those game.

[RaceToTheTop]

47 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

So we are worried now about not having enough bigs?

Just need one more.

[Dhop]

Just caught up on the last day or so worth of posts….

[OGIUAndy]

3 hours ago, AH1971 said:

He may have started Sparks and Reneau together (and who cares) but he certainly didn’t play them together for long stretches. Sparks logged double digit minutes 5 times last season and played 20+ minutes once. He certainly isn’t married to the idea.

Reneau and Ware played a lot together because they were easily the two most consistent players last year by a wide margin. 

Not just consistent but our BEST players. This whole style of play narrative is really kind of taken a life of it's own. Some based in reality, some based on fantasy. IU needs to shoot more 3's. But they don't have to be Alabama. Statistically speaking, of the teams with the highest % of points from 3's, BYU, Creighton, Charleston, and Dayton were in the tourney. I agree that IU needs to play more interchangeable/smaller lineups with our best "shooters" but not at the expense of our best players. We weren't beating anyone with the three with the roster we had. We just needed (and have gotten) better guard talent. I think this will help a lot. I also think the team is pointed in the right direction and I am not some Woody apologist. He needs to do better. The roster needed to be better. 

[AH1971]

1 hour ago, OGIUAndy said:

Not just consistent but our BEST players. This whole style of play narrative is really kind of take a life of it's own. Some based in reality, some based on fantasy. IU needs to shoot more 3's. But they don't have to be Alabama. Statistically speaking, of the teams with the highest % of points from 3's, BYU, Creighton, Charleston, and Dayton were in the tourney. I agree that IU needs to play more interchangeable/smaller lineups with our best "shooters" but not at the expense of our best players. We weren't beating anyone with the three with the roster we had. We just need (and have gotten) better guard talent. I think this will help a lot. I think the team is pointed in the right direction and I am not some Woody apologist. He needs to do better. The roster needed to be better. 

100%. Love this post.

[8bucks]

Anyone know if this fella was able to survive?  I worry about every once in awhile but every time he pops up he still seems to be hanging on. I really feel like I should click on it to help him in some way but I am to eager to see if someone committed so I hit the X too quickly.  If anyone knows how he is doing let us know. 

[SlamaJamaSisley]

4 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

Anyone know if this fella was able to survive?  I worry about every once in awhile but every time he pops up he still seems to be hanging on. I really feel like I should click on it to help him in some way but I am to eager to see if someone committed so I hit the X too quickly.  If anyone knows how he is doing let us know. 

He just can’t ever quite get over the hump anytime I see him.