Transfer Portal w/IU Interest

[ebridges24]

2 hours ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Donnie freeman a new name to know. Seems like ALOT is going on in the background. Seems intentionally quiet to me. Let’s see how everything plays out 

Wonder if he's any relation to the Donnie Freeman that played for the Pacers back in the ABA era.

[Stuhoo]

25 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

Wonder if he's any relation to the Donnie Freeman that played for the Pacers back in the ABA era.

Same guy.

Still younger than Chad Baker-Mazara and IUFB's new punter.

[Asha’man]

5 minutes ago, CSP said:

And he's visiting Houston before that? 

I’m not sure but I hope so. I’d rather be last and know what the Houston number is to be able to seal the deal on his visit to IU. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

Just now, Asha’man said:

I’m not sure but I hope so. I’d rather be last and know what the Houston number is to be able to seal the deal on his visit to IU. 

Cuban has entered the room.

[RaceToTheTop]

FWIW, this was Tyme’s thoughts on Burton today.

[OGIUAndy]

54 minutes ago, IUHoosier5 said:

The “heard from following schools” tweets are a bit ridiculous if you ask me

And means nothing if you ask me. Has a school every replied back, "no you did not"? 

[OGIUAndy]

Just now, RaceToTheTop said:

FWIW, this was Tyme’s thoughts on Burton today.

That was yesterday before Sampson's bag man apparently upped the ante according to "everyone" right? 

[RaceToTheTop]

2 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

That was yesterday before Sampson's bag man apparently upped the ante according to "everyone" right? 

I don't know who 'everyone' is.

[ebridges24]

Have we been mentioned with Moustapha Thiam? He might be the big guy I want the most. He really came on toward the end of the season and looks primed to do even better next year.

[AH1971]

1 hour ago, IUHoosier5 said:

The “heard from following schools” tweets are a bit ridiculous if you ask me

To an extent yes. More than likely each program's scouting department compiles a list and charts player profiles that are similar. I'm sure the reaching out part is to get financial info and whether or not the price makes any kind of sense to pusue further.

[Alford Bailey]

Gotta land Burton if he is indeed a top target at the much needed PG position. Would not be a great start to get out bid on him. 

[BA47591]

4 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Gotta land Burton if he is indeed a top target at the much needed PG position. Would not be a great start to get out bid on him. 

Any word on who the lead assistant is on this? 

This would be a great way to start off. Hope we get 3 or 4 visits this weekend. 

[IUHoosier5]

30 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

To an extent yes. More than likely each program's scouting department compiles a list and charts player profiles that are similar. I'm sure the reaching out part is to get financial info and whether or not the price makes any kind of sense to pusue further.

Most likely you’re right. It’s the click/engagement bait that’s gotten old, to me at least

[Hoosier987]

1 hour ago, Asha’man said:

I’m not sure but I hope so. I’d rather be last and know what the Houston number is to be able to seal the deal on his visit to IU. 

Often, schools seek a commitment before a player leaves campus, which gives an advantage to the programs scheduled earlier in the visit process.

Mgbako’s recruitment is a strong example—he had a visit to Louisville planned after ours but canceled it after committing. Similarly, Ware had SEC visits lined up but chose not to take them following his official visit with us. 

However, If Burton makes it to Bloomington without committing to CKS then that would probably be a good sign for Devries. 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Burton and Darren Harris started following each other today, fwiw

[BtownStrength]

11 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Burton and Darren Harris started following each other today, fwiw

Not super excited about Harris, but if he is strictly a backup guard I suppose it makes sense. We need probably 3 portal guards anyway. Burton, Brumbaugh, and Harris would be decent

[Hoosierfanyuh]

1 minute ago, BtownStrength said:

Not super excited about Harris, but if he is strictly a backup guard I suppose it makes sense. We need probably 3 portal guards anyway. Burton, Brumbaugh, and Harris would be decent

I see him as someone that we could get somewhat of a discount on since he hasn’t gotten a lot of playing time. Duke continually brings in 5 star guards. 
 

that said, if i were him id go to vcu

[Demo]

5 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Not super excited about Harris, but if he is strictly a backup guard I suppose it makes sense. We need probably 3 portal guards anyway. Burton, Brumbaugh, and Harris would be decent

I don’t love him but if he came in with the expectation of competing for minutes and earning whatever he can and the staff wants him, ok. But if he comes in with the expectation of being locked in as your stating 2 and playing 25mins a night would not be down because I don’t think he’s good enough. 

[BtownStrength]

4 minutes ago, Demo said:

I don’t love him but if he came in with the expectation of competing for minutes and earning whatever he can and the staff wants him, ok. But if he comes in with the expectation of being locked in as your stating 2 and playing 25mins a night would not be down because I don’t think he’s good enough. 

Agree completely. High ranked kid that just didn't pan out. Would be nice as a 10-15 minute off the bench 2. I know Burton and Brumbaugh are listed as pgs (and both are starter quality), but Devries system would benefit from multiple primary handlers on the floor. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

How we feeling today, ladies and gents?