Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[IUFAN1976]

5 hours ago, RaceToTheTop said:

To be fair, that could have also be Goode's call.  

Could be

[IUFAN1976]

16 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Per Robjohns, Alex Hemenway has been talking with IU staff about a visit.  Never thought I say that we might be getting too deep, LOL.

Haven't heard an update on the Monmouth big, but seems like IU is looking to get a backup 5 while still considering other options for the 13th spot.

Be careful what us fans have asked for.  We all were pretty irate about Woodson leaving a scholarship open.

[Napleshoosier]

https://x.com/jimcoyleisb/status/1784379977766461675?s=61

 

 

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, Napleshoosier said:

https://x.com/jimcoyleisb/status/1784379977766461675?s=61

 

 

Damn that Monmouth announcer at the start of the video is so the real deal. Sounds like he’s been gargling with rusty nails; in a good way. Like Johnny Most Jr.

Anyway, that’s a really nice highlight video. Nikita looks like a grown man out there.

[Hoosierfan1901]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Damn that Monmouth announcer at the start of the video is so the real deal. Sounds like he’s been gargling with rusty nails; in a good way.

Anyway, that’s a really nice highlight video. Nikita looks like a grown man out there.

 

[Stuhoo]

7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

 

Nikita=Boban?

Well that would be excellent 

[Napleshoosier]

https://x.com/jimcoyleisb/status/1784410809445101919?s=61

[WayneFleekHoosier]

6 hours ago, Napleshoosier said:

https://x.com/jimcoyleisb/status/1784410809445101919?s=61

I guess.  I’m glad we are using 13 but I’d rather take a developmental type big man.  And this backup big?  Let’s see what shakes out. 

[steubenhoosier]

7 hours ago, Napleshoosier said:

https://x.com/jimcoyleisb/status/1784410809445101919?s=61

If the staff is making a big push for this guy, they must know that Mason is announcing for somewhere else tomorrow 

[LamarCheeks]

Obviously, highlight reels are set up to accentuate the positive. But what I've seen from the Ukranian dude -- he seems more polished and skilled than Sparks. I love Sparks. Great kid. Great size. Great motor. Decent defender. But he was very limited offensively. 

To come in and back up Ballo? Seems like a decent pickup to me given the limited options that appear to be available. 

 

[Stuhoo]

Opinions will vary, but almost all of us wanted us to substantially increase our catch and shoot potential. Hemmenway as the 13th guy on the roster is one hell of an outstanding catch and shoot wing.

I’d love to have a developmental big also, but if we are only taking one more big it’s gotta be a 20 something year-old that can play right away. 

[Unexpectedflash]

Everyone always thinks they're deep and when the season actually starts they end up playing 8 guys but I can legitimately see us having 9 rotation guys playing big minutes. Hopefully the hemenway signing signals a shift to more three guard lineups and perimeter oriented play because I don't see how we fit in everyone otherwise. Reneau is the backup center in my head but having another 7 footer to come in and bang is always nice. As shocked as I am to say this, I love how the roster has turned out. They are easily the most talented team in the big ten. Now it's up to the coaching staff to make it all work. 

[Demo]

34 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Opinions will vary, but almost all of us wanted us to substantially increase our catch and shoot potential. Hemmenway as the 13th guy on the roster is one hell of an outstanding catch and shoot wing.

I’d love to have a developmental big also, but if we are only taking one more big it’s gotta be a 20 something year-old that can play right away. 

Pretty surprised by the Hemenway thing. Assuming he and the Ukranian kid are spots 12 and 13, we’d better be praying for really good frontcourt health. You’ve got 2 5’s, a 4-5 and a 3-4 and that’s all of your size, and, no, I’m not on board with Goode playing as a small ball 4. If everyone stays healthy the rotations work fine. But if you lose Ballo or Reneau for a period of time, that could get really dicey. Forget 3 guard lineups, it’s not too tough to see situations when this team is playing 4. 

[HoosierMoore]

At Galloway Leal camp.  Good news, Galloway seems to be moving well.  Bad news, I may not be leaving with my wife if they are remotely into cougars.  

[WRSMick55]

46 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

If the staff is making a big push for this guy, they must know that Mason is announcing for somewhere else tomorrow 

Who’s this Mason?

[WayneFleekHoosier]

6 minutes ago, Demo said:

Pretty surprised by the Hemenway thing. Assuming he and the Ukranian kid are spots 12 and 13, we’d better be praying for really good frontcourt health. You’ve got 2 5’s, a 4-5 and a 3-4 and that’s all of your size, and, no, I’m not on board with Goode playing as a small ball 4. If everyone stays healthy the rotations work fine. But if you lose Ballo or Reneau for a period of time, that could get really dicey. Forget 3 guard lineups, it’s not too tough to see situations when this team is playing 4. 

Agreed. That’s how I see too. 

[RaceToTheTop]

3 minutes ago, WRSMick55 said:

Who’s this Mason?

Think he meant Malone.

[RaceToTheTop]

49 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Opinions will vary, but almost all of us wanted us to substantially increase our catch and shoot potential. Hemmenway as the 13th guy on the roster is one hell of an outstanding catch and shoot wing.

I’d love to have a developmental big also, but if we are only taking one more big it’s gotta be a 20 something year-old that can play right away. 

If Hemenway is the 13th guy to sign, he is in no means the 13th guy on the team.

Developmental guys on P5 rosters are going to be things of the postal.  Let someone else develop them and transfer to you and get paid.

[Napleshoosier]

I’d say that would be a very versatile lineup.  One we haven’t had in years!

And let’s wait to see if this comes to fruition!

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

Pretty surprised by the Hemenway thing. Assuming he and the Ukranian kid are spots 12 and 13, we’d better be praying for really good frontcourt health. You’ve got 2 5’s, a 4-5 and a 3-4 and that’s all of your size, and, no, I’m not on board with Goode playing as a small ball 4. If everyone stays healthy the rotations work fine. But if you lose Ballo or Reneau for a period of time, that could get really dicey. Forget 3 guard lineups, it’s not too tough to see situations when this team is playing 4. 

Nikita will be the Ballo insurance policy; nothing more and nothing less. If Ballo went down Malik would start at the 5 with Nikita as his backup. If Malik got hurt Nikita would still be the backup 5.

If both Malik and Ballo got hurt? We’re screwed anyway. That’s true for any team that loses their best two bigs.

One thing for sure though; the staff better be damn sure that Nikita is not another Payton Sparks. That would be a disaster.