Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[CSP]

17 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I know where he's ranked now. I don't know when he reached that ranking. Hence the question which you didn't answer in any way.

His offer list doesn't look like that of someone who's been highly ranked for a while. It looks like someone who somewhat recently became ranked. That's why I'm asking.

I just would categorize it differently. That's all. 

Long, very long and skilled. Glad we still want him. 

[coonhounds]

Anyone wonder if the fact we don't have a coaching staff is hurting at all?

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[AH1971]

2 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

Anyone wonder if the fact we don't have a coaching staff is hurting at all?

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We have a coaching staff and a few of them have already been recruiting for IU.

[TadQueasy]

2 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

Anyone wonder if the fact we don't have a coaching staff is hurting at all?

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[HoosierFan1994]

Keep in mind that while it's likely we know a good part of the roster by the end of the week, it's going to take some time to fill all 13 spots..most likely 12. Coach is going to be selective which is a GOOD thing. A hard reset was needed in 2017 and in 2021..didn't happen. Granted a different era but Miller kept all the Crean players/recruits in 2017. Look how that turned out. Woodson kept 9 Archie players/recruits (yes, Trayce was worthy keeping) and a few assistants. Indiana snuck into the tournament in 2022. Not all those guys were worth keeping. 

Let's see what this roster looks like in about 3 weeks. That seems like the median as far as commits go. It's very likely guys we will get haven't even entered the portal yet. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to get Conwell, Dix, Flory, Enright, etc. But none of those 4 guys are bigger than the program.  It's only a problem if those are the only guys Coach is going after...which isn't the case. 

[Old Friend]

20 minutes ago, pumpfake said:

If the stringer is still empty on the 7th, then I'll begin getting concerned.

I have wondered how some will respond if we don't have much success with our perceived top targets.

Perceived is the key word.  Fans don't know a damned thing and the sexy picks aren't generally what coaches want.   Coaches (good ones) want kids who can play together...not mercenaries.

[HoosierFan1994]

1 minute ago, Old Friend said:

Perceived is the key word.  Fans don't know a damned thing and the sexy picks aren't generally what coaches want.   Coaches (good ones) want kids who can play together...not mercenaries.

Bingo. I get the feeling Coach DeVries won't be going after "5 Star guys" like Woodson tried. Outside of Duke there aren't many "5 stars" in the Final 4 this weekend anyway. 

[mike vannice]

Of the 3 kids who decommitted from West Virginia Kelvin Odeh interests me the most. Google him and look at some of his highlight videos. Very tough, athletic defender and attacks the rim on offense. Just seems to fit the profile of a Coach Devries wing.

[TheWatShot]

52 minutes ago, pumpfake said:

If the stringer is still empty on the 7th, then I'll begin getting concerned.

I have wondered how some will respond if we don't have much success with our perceived top targets.

Not looking forward to this board a month from now if we still have a handful of open scholarships. 

 

Didn't DeVries have a top 25 class coming in to West Virginia? Are any of them coming with him (other than his son)? We need all the help we can get. 

[Silat Player]

31 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

Perceived is the key word.  Fans don't know a damned thing and the sexy picks aren't generally what coaches want.   Coaches (good ones) want kids who can play together...not mercenaries.

This. The days of just getting the highest ranked player should be over. 

It seemed like Woodson just went after whatever high ranked player who he could get at the last minute w/o regard for fit. 

But, IU also isn't Duke, but who is? I mean, they are really the only program at this point that can just about get any player they want. 

I would expect DDV to prioritize players who fit first and talent second. I've said all along, I don't expect his first team to be anywhere near elite eight worthy. Tourney-worthy? Sure.

I expect him to mostly emphasize getting very good players who will build his culture and he'll start to build up a recruiting pipeline and improve the program every year. 

[Chris007]

Conwell is on campus today at Louisville. 

[iu2win]

I realize a total rebuild for IU is going to require fans with patience and reasonable expectations.  Still, the anxiety of having no confirmed assistant coaches and/or players is incredible.  Please . . . give us something . . . anything.  LOL

[Napleshoosier]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Conwell is on campus today at Louisville. 

Let’s see, would I rather spend the coming year or so in Bloomington or downtown Louisville?  ………..

[Chris007]

Just now, Napleshoosier said:

Let’s see, would I rather spend the coming year or so in Bloomington or downtown Louisville?  ………..

Or Austin, Texas where he will be heading for his next visit later tonight

[Napleshoosier]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Or Austin, Texas where he will be heading for his next visit later tonight

I would t want to play for any team coached by someone named Miller!

[RaceToTheTop]

I am a little bit surprised how much shorter the visits players are taking everyone now.  Conwell rolls in yesterday night, leaves this morning, goes to Louisville this morning, likely leaves tonight, and then off to Texas.  Dix has had quite a few visits now that seem to be under 24 hours.

 

[iu2win]

I've never been to Austin but downtown L'ville is terrible compared to Bloomington.  L'ville has gotten better over the past ten years but still a depressed city compared to others in similar size (Cincinnati for example).

[TrueHoosier62]

Where does Dix stand with us? Is he coming or going? Do we have a shot with him, or do you think his recruitment has petered out?

[Home Jersey]

Just now, RaceToTheTop said:

I am a little bit surprised how much shorter the visits players are taking everyone now.  Conwell rolls in yesterday night, leaves this morning, goes to Louisville this morning, likely leaves tonight, and then off to Texas.  Dix has had quite a few visits now that seem to be under 24 hours.

 

Feels like they’re just trying to cram as many visits as possible in before the 7th so they can tell everyone “best and final offer” then commit this week. Don’t remember the exact number but saw somewhere only like 75 out of 1600 players currently in the portal have already committed. Things will move quickly this week I think.

[Stuhoo]

16 minutes ago, Napleshoosier said:

Let’s see, would I rather spend the coming year or so in Bloomington or downtown Louisville?  ………..

Which place is paying considerably more?