Transfer Portal w IU Interest

[Chris007 61,602]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:17 PM, 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.

 

It doesn't take long to get a meal and offer. Check out the basketball facilities and that is about it. 

[Chris007 61,602]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:17 PM, TrueHoosier62 said:

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?

He's still on campus today

[Artie86 3,439]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:13 PM, Napleshoosier said:

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

I was literally think how to post this same thing! lol 

personally, having graduated from IU and lived in Bloomington for 8 years, downtown U of L is not even in the same hemisphere! 

My oldest daughter graduated from IU but earned her Masters at U of L. Wow, I was never so glad when she was done with that school. Uggggh!

[ronzo4IU 386]

This is taking forever..lol

[Home Jersey 15,408]

Whichever players we get are the ones who chose to get in on the ground floor. You have to have some vision to commit to a program that couldn’t play more than 1 on 1 with its current roster. The money helps for sure. Playing time helps for sure. But it’s a competitive spending landscape and a lot of these guys are never going to be pros so this next payday is as good as it’s going to get. Highly doubt we get all of Conwell, Flory, Dix, and Enright but really want to land at least two. Tough dynamic for a first year coach to navigate but he’s got plenty of resources in his arsenal. At a minimum hopefully we announce the coaching staff soon. 

[Stuhoo 88,455]

Things that will never be mentioned during visits:

“This is Briscoe Dorm. You won’t be living there.”

”This is the building that houses the servers for your online classes.”

”This is our bad neighborhood where you don’t want to walk around late night.”

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,331]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:27 PM, ronzo4IU said:

This is taking forever..lol

I don't think so. 

[Napleshoosier 10,752]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:28 PM, Stuhoo said:

Things that will never be mentioned during visits:

“This is Briscoe Dorm. You won’t be living there.”

”This is the building that houses the servers for your online classes.”

”This is our bad neighborhood where you don’t want to walk around late night.”

Gabe will show you around the Upstairs… oh wait…

[Home Jersey 15,408]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:28 PM, Stuhoo said:

Things that will never be mentioned during visits:

“This is Briscoe Dorm. You won’t be living there.”

”This is the building that houses the servers for your online classes.”

”This is our bad neighborhood where you don’t want to walk around late night.”

This is Cook Hall. You’ll practice here.

This is Assembly Hall. You’ll play in front of 17,000 fans every game here. 

This is the McNutt residence center. This is where you’ll … well, you gotta enroll to find out what you’ll do here…

[ronzo4IU 386]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:28 PM, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

I don't think so. 

Hopefully, we have a team by tomorrow

[Stuhoo 88,455]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:23 PM, Scotty R said:

The only thing probably discuss is money so that doesn't take that long to discuss. They don't care about facilities or the academic program 

It's not that clinical. If it were, it would solely be a salary negotiation with an agent over the phone.

It's a combination of competitive pay, player development, lifestyle, and connection to the staff and potential teammates. Pay is a big factor, but not the only factor.

 

[Stuhoo 88,455]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:17 PM, 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.

 

April 3rd begins a dead period. 

April 7th court ruling could change 'not already in place' revenue sharing. 

The next few days are prime time for portal commitments.

[Stuhoo 88,455]

Just listened to Rabjohns on the Hoosier Hysterics. He seemed optimistic about Josh Dix, reasonably good on Conwell, very skeptical that we're currently a major player for KoryFlory Bidunga, and still thinks we are squarely in the discussion for Connor Enright.

[Jim IV22 140]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:17 PM, iu2win said:

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).

Austin, TX is pretty great...expensive, but great. 

[Home Jersey 15,408]

DeVries was hired exactly two weeks ago. 

It sounds like at least one of the main assistants (from TTU) has been busy with tournament obligations. 

Drew Adams appears to have been at work for IU already behind the scenes. 

DDV brought some coaches/staff with him from WVU too.

These guys are at work. They hardly know IU themselves yet and selling it to top prospects who have tons of options. 

Hopefully before the dead period we land a couple big fish.

It's been quiet the past two weeks, I feel like we're about to hear a flurry of stuff the next couple days especially. 

[Soulsnipes 132]

I honestly think we are good, DDV has had enough time to look at players, I'm sure less than he has wanted, but I respect his overall decisions. Think we will have a great overall TEAM!

[Jim IV22 140]

[HoosierHoopster 8,110]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:17 PM, iu2win said:

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).

Austin is a great college town, lots to do, scenic, college atmosphere etc.

[HoosierHoopster 8,110]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:39 PM, Jim IV22 said:

Do we have to eat fava beans?

[Asha’man 788]

I heard Conwell asked about drop ceilings.