Transfer Portal w IU Interest

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do we really have a shot with any of these bigs or are we just throwin' names out there?

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2 hours ago, Unexpectedflash said:

Do people have a preference for federiko vs Miller? I feel like Miller has more potential but Federiko knows his established role as a rebounder and lob threat and has at least proven himself at texas tech last year

I think Fede could potentially be a nominal “center” vs B1G 10 competition but Miller is probably too thin/light for that role. His skill set more nearly resembles Bailey’s.

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14 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I think with how DeVries runs his offense we might only get 3 big men… Curtis and two additional over 6 ft 10 with alot of 6 ft 8- 6 ft 9 guys because most of the time Tucker will play offense at 3 and defense at the 4. He will play 30 plus minutes a game so there isn’t a big need for a ton of 5’s especially with Reed. It could even be Reed, Curtis, and one other 5 either Miller or Texas tech kid 

Stay on topic this is the little 500 memories or Cant remember thread 

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23 hours ago, Mopladysman said:

Pretty sure Iceland is the capitol of Finland.

I'm pretty sure that was back when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.  I think it changed now. 

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Just now, 8bucks said:

Stay on topic this is the little 500 memories or Cant remember thread 

Probably the Can't Remember thread as in I didn't attend IU, but did go to one Little 500 and don't remember anything from my first drink till I woke up in an apartment somewhere in town the next morning.

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On 4/22/2025 at 3:21 PM, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Huh? He's from Iceland 

I have no idea why I was under the impression he was Finnish, ignore me then lol

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12 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I think with how DeVries runs his offense we might only get 3 big men… Curtis and two additional over 6 ft 10 with alot of 6 ft 8- 6 ft 9 guys because most of the time Tucker will play offense at 3 and defense at the 4. He will play 30 plus minutes a game so there isn’t a big need for a ton of 5’s especially with Reed. It could even be Reed, Curtis, and one other 5 either Miller or Texas tech kid 

The Bailey pickup was early and now seems to be the one piece that may not fit, defensively at least. But he’s talented enough and we didn’t have any commits yet, so you had to take him at the time.  
 

With that said…it’s not necessary to have a rim protector to play good defense. Play like Bo Ryan or Tony Bennett teams and stay in front of your man, keep them out of the lane, deny the post and rotate like hell out of it, and you can still have a good defense. I don’t know if that is CDD’s style or not.
 

But right now after you slot in Tucker defensively at the 4 and two mid major guys not known for their defense at the other wing spots, having a guy who isn’t a plus-defender at center seems to be a big gamble going into the season. I’m really curious as to 1) how they round out the roster, and then 2) juggle those mins next season. 

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2 hours ago, Ctf9 said:

The most important thing is defense / rebounding, and I haven't watched any film to judge either, but it's worth noting that Miller had nearly three assists a game. Really good for a big and seems to fit the DeVries system. 

Miller's a better shooter, too, as seen in threes and especially free throws. If defense and rebounding is close, I say Miller.

I really do think they would compliment each other. Federico is the rebounding rim protector lob threat and Miller is the skilled big/wing who can shoot and pass and run the floor. Would love to get both.

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1 minute ago, mike vannice said:

I really do think they would compliment each other. Federico is the rebounding rim protector lob threat and Miller is the skilled big/wing who can shoot and pass and run the floor. Would love to get both.

Baba Miller is a slightly less successful version of Reed Bailey. That's a good thing to be, but that's what Miller's skill set would bring.

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8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Baba Miller is a slightly less successful version of Reed Bailey. That's a good thing to be, but that's what Miller's skill set would bring.

I'll take it

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32 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

do we really have a shot with any of these bigs or are we just throwin' names out there?

Why not? Apparently, we still have money to offer and it would certainly  appear we have playing time to offer as well. Those are two of the three things that most kids in the portal are looking for.. the third thing- an opportunity to win is yet to be determined. Obviously fit matters as well, but I consider that part of an opportunity to play.

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1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

If you remember Little 500 weekend? Well you probably weren't there.

Never a truer statement has been spoken...

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

Springtime in Bloomington.  I remember it well.  Or do I?

Of course you do. Was just a little different back in your day ... 

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56 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

I tend to agree. Mobile bigs that fit the system designed to get out and run. 

Ah that sounds so, so much better and more fun that the last 4 years, and really 8.

IKR! I love how he’s running this program to start and have full faith in him. I personally don’t care about the rankings because he is building this thing up the right way

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1 hour ago, HoosierHoopster said:

We didn't have cell phones in the 80's, lol

Yeah, the phone in the box at McNutt didn't come with a camera

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3 hours ago, Chris007 said:

My favorite is whichever one says yes first

Yep and either way, get them a sandwhich! 

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26 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Of course you do. Was just a little different back in your day ... 

Hey, I dated one of those Theta girls

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1 hour ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I think with how DeVries runs his offense we might only get 3 big men… Curtis and two additional over 6 ft 10 with alot of 6 ft 8- 6 ft 9 guys because most of the time Tucker will play offense at 3 and defense at the 4. He will play 30 plus minutes a game so there isn’t a big need for a ton of 5’s especially with Reed. It could even be Reed, Curtis, and one other 5 either Miller or Texas tech kid 

Are you including Bailey? I am fine with 2 (defensive) centers. I am not convinced Bailey is one of those though. 

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19 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Are you including Bailey? I am fine with 2 (defensive) centers. I am not convinced Bailey is one of those though. 

I’m honestly not sure. I could see Reed playing split time between the 4/5 which is why I don’t think you need two defensive centers besides Curtis 

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If Dorn’s visit follows the same schedule as the others his family and coach should be starting dinner soon lol