Next Years Team

[Asha’man 624]

I do wonder about Rice, as he has potential. He was only a sophomore and has 2 years left. If he doesn’t stay, then I think we need a junior or senior PG coming in.  

[AZ Hoosier 10,458]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Now that the ship has a captain, we can dust this bad boy off. My tone hasn't really changed on what I want (send everyone packing), but I won't be shocked if we keep a couple from this year's roster. Who? No idea. If you promised me that DDV could change Kanaan's mindset from a chucker to a stopper, I'd be all for keeping him. I think Rice is a good player under proper leadership, but idk if he's mean enough for DDV. Obviously would love to have Goode back, just don't see it. Tucker, Mgbako, and to a lesser extent Malik? See ya.

I am curious to see which of these guys, if any, CDD wants to keep. We saw a lot of the "collection of players" under Woodson, and very little "team"... we got a glimpse of it off and on throughout parts of the season, but as a whole, it was a collection. I wonder how any of these guys would respond to a real coach, with a real vision for his team. And to be fair, a some of these guys were playing out of their natural position, and with no scheme, I'd guess that they were left to their own devices (aka "street ball") in a lot cases...

I would say that I am fine with whatever team Coach is able to put together with parts from recruiting, the portal, IU's last group and any WVa players that he can bring with him.

[hoosiersoxfan 684]

I'm assuming the coach will want to keep Goode if he can get another year of eligibility and possibly Rice.  Not sure if there is anyone else though.  Sounds like Tucker is already shopping himself around to SEC schools.

[Scott_b 251]

Would love to keep Goode for sure. Hope he tries to retain Cupps as well. Other than that probably needs to clean house because most of these guys won't fit the new culture.

[Golfman25 6,487]

After listening to the press conference today, I don't think anyone really fits.  I said maybe Rice in the other thread as a defensive guy.  He doesn't shoot well enough for CDD, I don't think.  Same with Cupps, not a good enough shooter.  I am down on Reneau after is University of Indiana stuff -- give me a break, get the hell out of here.  Tucker seems to have those "red flags" CDD was talking about.  MM can't play defense well enough.  No clue what Carlyle can do.  Would like to see Newton healthy.  I assume Goode won't get the extra year.  Bottom line, any current players are probably backups and practice players at best.  

Luckily, the new guy can probably bring a player or two with him (in addition to his kid).  Plus, he's got all his recruiting notes in order.  He has a lot of spots to fill.  

[go iu bb 8,617]

[Hoosierfan1901 8,105]

Zrno is gone, but will still consider IU, leaving the options open

[Pagoda 3,919]

Yea, he could recommit here, but would be fairly surprising if he did. Who knows what NIL Woody offered him (probably a ton) and if CDD would offer that much (probably not), if CDD even wants to recruit him (probably not).  Without some structure in place it’s hard to evaluate a Bosnian player on short notice.  We shall see.

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild 499]

4 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

After listening to the press conference today, I don't think anyone really fits.  I said maybe Rice in the other thread as a defensive guy.  He doesn't shoot well enough for CDD, I don't think.  Same with Cupps, not a good enough shooter.  I am down on Reneau after is University of Indiana stuff -- give me a break, get the hell out of here.  Tucker seems to have those "red flags" CDD was talking about.  MM can't play defense well enough.  No clue what Carlyle can do.  Would like to see Newton healthy.  I assume Goode won't get the extra year.  Bottom line, any current players are probably backups and practice players at best.  

Luckily, the new guy can probably bring a player or two with him (in addition to his kid).  Plus, he's got all his recruiting notes in order.  He has a lot of spots to fill.  

I mean MM has some red flags too regardless of his on court laziness

[AZ Hoosier 10,458]

12 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I mean MM has some red flags too regardless of his on court laziness

If Mgbako goes portaling, I hope he lands in a town that has a couple of Taco Bells.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,656]

13 hours ago, Pagoda said:

Yea, he could recommit here, but would be fairly surprising if he did. Who knows what NIL Woody offered him (probably a ton) and if CDD would offer that much (probably not), if CDD even wants to recruit him (probably not).  Without some structure in place it’s hard to evaluate a Bosnian player on short notice.  We shall see.

Just read over on inside the hall, him and Jordy Hulls played together over in Europe. He may stay if Hulls stays on the staff. FWIW

[Pagoda 3,919]

8 minutes ago, FortWayneHoosier said:

Just read over on inside the hall, him and Jordy Hulls played together over in Europe. He may stay if Hulls stays on the staff. FWIW

Thanks.  I wondered how we found him to begin with.  One other piece of info here posted in another thread is below:

12 hours ago, go iu bb said:

Try to contain your surprise at this next news:

Rabby is saying that Zrno's agent told them that Zrno will not end up at IU.

 

[Hoosier987 2,567]

36 minutes ago, FortWayneHoosier said:

Just read over on inside the hall, him and Jordy Hulls played together over in Europe. He may stay if Hulls stays on the staff. FWIW

Good tidbit here which may explain why he committed with Woodson.

With that said, I would be pretty surprised if anyone is left over from the prior Staff. 

[JSHoosier 22,157]

10 hours ago, AZ Hoosier said:

If Mgbako goes portaling, I hope he lands in a town that has a couple of Taco Bells.

Houston is the city with the most Taco Bells. Maybe Sampson could get more out of him.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,656]

1 hour ago, Hoosier987 said:

Good tidbit here which may explain why he committed with Woodson.

With that said, I would be pretty surprised if anyone is left over from the prior Staff. 

I agree. Although I have huge respect for Hulls and Cheaney, they can be gone as far as I am concerned. 

[AZ Hoosier 10,458]

Good tidbit here which may explain why he committed with Woodson. With that said, I would be pretty surprised if anyone is left over from the prior Staff. 

 

Jordy may have been the connection, but I think that Zrno was looking to get a bag, and Woodson was the guy handing them out.

[Demo 22,459]

13 minutes ago, FortWayneHoosier said:

I agree. Although I have huge respect for Hulls and Cheaney, they can be gone as far as I am concerned. 

I hope Calbert sticks around in a shaking hands and kissing babies sort of role in the Athletic Dept. I think Chris mentioned a dept role at 1 point. But absolutely not in an actual coaching role. 

[Alford Bailey 13,177]

1 hour ago, JSHoosier said:

Houston is the city with the most Taco Bells. Maybe Sampson could get more out of him.

Sampson requires a guy plays defense so not a good fit

[Demo 22,459]

2 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Sampson requires a guy plays defense so not a good fit

Hard to picture a worse fit. Sampson/Mgbako is Knight/Funderburke.