Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Parakeet Jones 3,981]

I hope we bring KB home so we can land the big guy from Nevada. I never want to see two bigs again, but we need one in there. 

[HoosierHuddle 452]

16 minutes ago, Demo said:

Appreciate, Brother, very nice summary. I watched a fair amount of Hawthorne Wednesday night. Has some Brandon Ingram to him. Will need to dig into the other 2 this weekend. 

I'd be curious on your thoughts on Odih when you watch him. I really like him as a bulldog of a guard that would (in time) help the shooters that would be surrounding thrive and not get picked on defensively. 

[rcbowla 8,109]

I've now watched 5 full games that span all 3 1/3 seasons of Tucker's career. Tucker has grown exponentially in his BBIQ from FR to this past season. I think he's often times possibly too unselfish. But man oh man he's going to have some games in AH that are going to have us fans on cloud 9. He's the kind of guy that can elevate his team from good to elite. Need a stud PG and I expect DDV to prioritize that position in the portal. His teams always feature a strong and smart PG. If Goode gets a waiver and you add that PG plus an athletic big then I think next year's team could legit contend for a B1G title. Tucker really is that damn good.

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,576]

Watch the Florida guards.  The Auburn guards.  
 

We need some guards like that.  Get some dawgs, DeVries.  I’ve been calling for this for about 16 years.  lol. 

[realTomCrean 2,720]

5 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Watch the Florida guards.  The Auburn guards.  
 

We need some guards like that.  Get some dawgs, DeVries.  I’ve been calling for this for about 16 years.  lol. 

Donaldson - Michigan as well

[Hovadipo 61,068]

5 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

I've now watched 5 full games that span all 3 1/3 seasons of Tucker's career. Tucker has grown exponentially in his BBIQ from FR to this past season. I think he's often times possibly too unselfish. But man oh man he's going to have some games in AH that are going to have us fans on cloud 9. He's the kind of guy that can elevate his team from good to elite. Need a stud PG and I expect DDV to prioritize that position in the portal. His teams always feature a strong and smart PG. If Goode gets a waiver and you add that PG plus an athletic big then I think next year's team could legit contend for a B1G title. Tucker really is that damn good.

My respect for him maxed out last year when Drake played at ISU. Tucker's shoulder was in shambles, he had a bad foot or ankle injury, and the road environment that night was serious. He went for 26 and 10 and was the only reason they didn't get run off the floor even with everything working against him. Wasn't super efficient, in fairness, but I was right behind their bench and he was in a ton of pain all night. The guy is a monster.

[realTomCrean 2,720]

Izzo success was over two decades. I could name 6 great PGs off the top of my head

IU’s success in 2010’s was facilitated by Yogi/Hulls 

 

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild 510]

9 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

My respect for him maxed out last year when Drake played at ISU. Tucker's shoulder was in shambles, he had a bad foot or ankle injury, and the road environment that night was serious. He went for 26 and 10 and was the only reason they didn't get run off the floor even with everything working against him. Wasn't super efficient, in fairness, but I was right behind their bench and he was in a ton of pain all night. The guy is a monster.

Is he considered a 1st round pick? If not let’s hope the vote this summer to go from 4-5 years happens because then that’s 2 years of him here

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild 510]

Well apparently the NCAA is actually NOT considering it unfortunately. https://swimswam.com/ncaa-reportedly-not-considering-permanent-fifth-year-eligibility/

[go iu bb 8,745]

Hawthorne requested a release from WVU  so there's a chance he doesn't end up there. That's got to be a kick in the nuts since he's from WV.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/four-star-wing-braydon-hawthorne-requests-release-from-west-virginia-247395352/

[rcbowla 8,109]

3 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

Is he considered a 1st round pick? If not let’s hope the vote this summer to go from 4-5 years happens because then that’s 2 years of him here

I'm not an NBA guy and haven't checked any mocks but I doubt 1st rd. His speed and quickness will cap him. But he's got the kind of game that could male him a 10 year journeyman in the league I'd think. But idk crap when it comes to NBA talent.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 9,189]

Just now, rcbowla said:

I'm not an NBA guy and haven't checked any mocks but I doubt 1st rd. His speed and quickness will cap him. But he's got the kind of game that could male him a 10 year journeyman in the league I'd think. But idk crap when it comes to NBA talent.

If i have learned anything in recent years, it's that speed and quickness are two of the most overrated things in the NBA. Luka and Joker are slower than pond water and absolutely dominate. And people's concerns for them were speed and quickness.

[rcbowla 8,109]

1 minute ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

If i have learned anything in recent years, it's that speed and quickness are two of the most overrated things in the NBA. Luka and Joker are slower than pond water and absolutely dominate. And people's concerns for them were speed and quickness.

I agree but I imagine GM's still consider them to be important traits for a 1st rounder? Legit asking because I know you follow NBA closely 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 9,189]

10 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

I agree but I imagine GM's still consider them to be important traits for a 1st rounder? Legit asking because I know you follow NBA closely 

Luka went Top 5. Joker though went 2nd round because of his athleticism... But now he's the best player in the league.

[ebridges24 2,478]

13 hours ago, eddy4iu said:

https://x.com/dandakich/status/1902906887084867667?s=42

what did this link say, it's empty now?

 

[bodsbums 307]

16 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

what did this link say, it's empty now?

 

I think he claimed that Ohio State is offering Cupps $600k NIL

[Pagoda 3,974]

Interesting Sisley post.

[go iu bb 8,745]

10 minutes ago, bodsbums said:

I think he claimed that Ohio State is offering Cupps $600k NIL

He actually  said $600,000k which is even funnier. I'm sure he meant $600k but what he said was $600M.DanD is such an idiot.

[Chris007 60,627]

23 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Interesting Sisley post.

Are they teammates at Monteverde?

[BA47591 699]

21 hours ago, Parakeet Jones said:

Turgeon?  Or even better THE FRANIMAL!!!!

Fran. An assistant. At IU. Please make it happen.  lol 

I was just telling someone how much i was going to miss Frans antics. As long as you kept him away from the defensive end I'm on board. 

I really like the Desmond Brisco idea as well. 

I would go a step further and say Sherron Wilkerson as a #3 on the bench would be something to consider in terms of recruiting. Not to mention the big he has signed at Northwestern.