Transfer Portal w IU Interest

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19 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Was told we have Wilkerson, hoping to lock down the Sun Belt kid on Sunday and the 25 PG who decommitted from UK will visit. That’s all I got so far.

This would be a damn good haul. Imagine KJ would be the biggest factor in Acaden Lewis. I think KJ was a great hire. 

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

If that’s what you’ve got?

You got a lot!

Lewis would be a hell of a lot! Sounds like at multi-year player and again fits the description of what DDV wants (assuming Risley heard ANYTHING accurately, lol). 

Evaluated 07/14/2024

Adam FinkelsteinDirector of Scouting

Lewis is a lefty lead guard who is extremely talented with the ball. He has soft hands and natural touch that are the foundation of a very advanced skill-set. His handle is tight, he’s a lay-up maker with both hands, and he has soft floaters and tough pull-ups alike in the mid-range area. While Lewis connected on just 31% of his threes during EYBL play, he’s a much better shooter than those numbers indicate. He made 83% of his free-throws, attempted nearly 7 threes per game, and projects as someone who not only has gravity spotting up but can be a movement shooter as well.

In total, there isn’t much Lewis can’t do with the ball in his hands, but the area where he’s shown the most growth is in becoming a true lead guard and making those around him better. He still has a high-volume approach with the ball in his hands, and is generally more focused on throwing assists than he is otherwise moving the ball, but his floor vision and delivery both impressed this year as he finished in the top three in the EYBL in assists. He’s a threat coming off screens, both on and off the ball, but has a tendency to stand and watch without the ball in his hands unless it’s a pre-determined action.

Physically, Lewis is naturally leaner and not the 6-foot-3 that is sometimes listed (his last official measurement was 6’0.5 without shoes in the summer before his junior year), but does have long arms to compensate. He’s also older for his grade, having turned 19 in October, and that extra year of high school has really helped him to hold his own physically and be capable of absorbing more contact than he was a year ago. Defensively, he has the hands to be a playmaker and is also a good rebounding guard, but isn’t always able to sustain disciplined and consistent effort on that end of the floor.

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Lewis would be a real good foundational piece next to Sisley. 
 

Great weather this weekend, let’s secure some more players and continue onward! 

[Scotty R 3,566]

Just for the sake of argument say we land Conerway and Wilkerson to go along with Devries and Bailey in the starting lineup. For the 5th starter do you go with a wing who can shoot and is a good perimeter defender or do you go with a rim protector and rebounding center.

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4 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

Just for the sake of argument say we land Conerway and Wilkerson to go along with Devries and Bailey in the starting lineup. For the 5th starter do you go with a wing who can shoot and is a good perimeter defender or do you go with a rim protector and rebounding center.

Both haha

[Stuhoo 88,870]

15 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

Just for the sake of argument say we land Conerway and Wilkerson to go along with Devries and Bailey in the starting lineup. For the 5th starter do you go with a wing who can shoot and is a good perimeter defender or do you go with a rim protector and rebounding center.

Wing or third guard

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14 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

Just for the sake of argument say we land Conerway and Wilkerson to go along with Devries and Bailey in the starting lineup. For the 5th starter do you go with a wing who can shoot and is a good perimeter defender or do you go with a rim protector and rebounding center.

Personally, I think a 3&D wing.  Pick up a rim protector to split minutes at the 5 with Bailey (He can move to the 4 when needed). Obviously match ups will change which lineup may play more game to game.

[Golfman25 6,697]

Darian, please for the love of god sign someone, anyone.  If I have to read anymore about the livability of Conn towns I am going to become a Purdon’t fan.  :)

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33 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Darian, please for the love of god sign someone, anyone.  If I have to read anymore about the livability of Conn towns I am going to become a Purdon’t fan.  :)

…talk about livability, yikes

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1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Wing or third guard

How about our young friend who really doesn’t want to go to UConn……

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20 minutes ago, Napleshoosier said:

How about our young friend who really doesn’t want to go to UConn……

He really wants to go to UConn. They’ve won two of the last three national championships.

[Kepner 1,268]

Has there been any further developments with Elyjah Freeman?

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6 hours ago, Kepner said:

Has there been any further developments with Elyjah Freeman?

Just set up a visit to Auburn.  

[lillurk 5,026]

9 hours ago, Kepner said:

Has there been any further developments with Elyjah Freeman?

 

3 hours ago, triple said:

Just set up a visit to Auburn.  

Just a guess, but as a HS recruit he didn’t get the typical top prospect song and dance. He’s exactly the sort of guy who should take his time, hear a bunch of pitches, and make a thoughtful choice with input from people he trusts.

[IU - Kaulie 2,090]

Are there any updates on anyone visiting this weekend?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 90,082]

20 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

Are there any updates on anyone visiting this weekend?

Wilkerson today .  Bailey tomorrow for his OV although he's already committed to IU.  Conerway also on Sunday.  

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2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Wilkerson today .  Bailey tomorrow for his OV although he's already committed to IU.  Conerway also on Sunday.  

It’s 10:20 am and Wilkerson hasn’t committed yet? We are doomed. 

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29 minutes ago, lillurk said:

 

Just a guess, but as a HS recruit he didn’t get the typical top prospect song and dance. He’s exactly the sort of guy who should take his time, hear a bunch of pitches, and make a thoughtful choice with input from people he trusts.

No, he should just pick IU.

[Unexpectedflash 1,673]

I really want Wilkerson. Think he’s the best player left in the portal and would feel much better about our roster for next year having him on board 

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39 minutes ago, IU - Kaulie said:

Are there any updates on anyone visiting this weekend?

I think we’re all waiting…anxiously.   :)

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