New Basketball Staff Thread

[maharkn 1,945]

12 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

I think that isn't the case because others on that zoom call said that wasn't what coach said

 

 

Darn that Steve Risley of the 81 championship team

[68Hoosier 1,228]

So, is Adams and the other guy (forgot his name) no longer considered to be part of the staff now?  Only one announcement so far.

[tyappleg 7,792]

18 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

So, is Adams and the other guy (forgot his name) no longer considered to be part of the staff now?  Only one announcement so far.

I would say it would be pretty surprising if Adams wasn't part of the staff at this point.  I'm sure they have a reason for holding off on announcing.  (Role title may change depending on who else is hired possibly?). 

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,204]

24 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

I would say it would be pretty surprising if Adams wasn't part of the staff at this point.  I'm sure they have a reason for holding off on announcing.  (Role title may change depending on who else is hired possibly?). 

Maybe he can get Bidunga next year.  LOL.  Also curious if any Cincinnati guys are deemed recruitable. Adams has a nice reputation but i'm keeping my eye on him proving his worth.  

[Hoosierfanyuh 5,782]

31 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Maybe he can get Bidunga next year.  LOL.  Also curious if any Cincinnati guys are deemed recruitable. Adams has a nice reputation but i'm keeping my eye on him proving his worth.  

I think his worth will be more beneficial with the aau circles 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,474]

17 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

I think his worth will be more beneficial with the aau circles 

no. we hired him for one recruit lololol 

[tyappleg 7,792]

Kenny Johnson to IU. 

[TargaFlorio 137]

Osterman: Kenny Johnson joining DeVries staff

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/04/11/indiana-basketball-kenny-johnson-assistant-coach-darian-devries-iu-hoosiers-tom-crean-fbi-louisville/83027878007/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 90,065]

4 minutes ago, TargaFlorio said:

Osterman: Kenny Johnson joining DeVries staff

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/04/11/indiana-basketball-kenny-johnson-assistant-coach-darian-devries-iu-hoosiers-tom-crean-fbi-louisville/83027878007/

PAYWALLED

This is from ITH:  https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/04/11/kenny-johnson-returning-to-iu-basketball-as-an-assistant-coach/

[Trish 14,463]

7 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

Kenny Johnson to IU. 

Isn't he the fella that got the big time recruits and eventually got in trouble?

[Unexpectedflash 1,669]

Just now, Trish said:

Isn't he the fella that got the big time recruits and eventually got in trouble?

He did in fact get in trouble with the fbi stuff and was fired by pitino for it. Truthfully idrc if he gets us recruits now 

[AZ Hoosier 10,750]

29 minutes ago, TargaFlorio said:

Osterman: Kenny Johnson joining DeVries staff

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/04/11/indiana-basketball-kenny-johnson-assistant-coach-darian-devries-iu-hoosiers-tom-crean-fbi-louisville/83027878007/

At Louisville he was fired as part of the NCAA investigation for providing a payment of $1,300 in "extra benefits" to the father of recruit Brian Bowen.

He and fellow Louisville assistant Jordan Fair "participated in impermissible recruiting activities related to a basketball prospect and individuals associated with basketball prospects. Violations included impermissible in-person off-campus recruiting contact with a prospect; impermissible contact and/or communication with individuals associated with Team United and providing impermissible transportation to Christian Dawkins and Brad Augustine while they accompanied prospect on an unofficial visit." Louisville self-reported the impermissible recruiting contact by Johnson.

source: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2022/03/28/breaking-down-7-allegations-lodged-louisville-ncaa/7178287001/

[Trish 14,463]

Just now, Unexpectedflash said:

He did in fact get in trouble with the fbi stuff and was fired by pitino for it. Truthfully idrc if he gets us recruits now 

He's had an interesting career. Investigated by the FBI, went to the mid-majors for a few years, including a stop at Rhode Island with Archie Miller.

Now he's back at Indiana with CDD. 

[Uspshoosier 54,105]

1 minute ago, Trish said:

He's had an interesting career. Investigated by the FBI, went to the mid-majors for a few years, including a stop at Rhode Island with Archie Miller.

Now he's back at Indiana with CDD. 

He was on Georgetowns staff this last year 

[Unexpectedflash 1,669]

I am a little surprised he’s leaving gtown. He’s been an east coast DC guy most of his career. Maybe he just really liked Bloomington lol

[Trish 14,463]

1 minute ago, Unexpectedflash said:

I am a little surprised he’s leaving gtown. He’s been an east coast DC guy most of his career. Maybe he just really liked Bloomington lol

Have you been on campus between May 9th - August 9th? No better place in the world. 

[Unexpectedflash 1,669]

My gtown friend is sad to lose him so that’s nice at least. Good to have someone that can get a foot in the door of the DMV recruiting scene that has talent everywhere

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,204]

Don't love it, don't necessarily hate it.  He has connections, that is for sure.  We tried to get Preston Murphy and that guy looks like a future star to me.  Kids really respond to Preston.  Not sure Kenny rocks that way, but it should open some avenues to top talent, i think.  Goodman loves us to struggle and publicly posted our attempts to get Moore.  

[Unexpectedflash 1,669]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Don't love it, don't necessarily hate it.  He has connections, that is for sure.  We tried to get Preston Murphy and that guy looks like a future star to me.  Kids really respond to Preston.  Not sure Kenny rocks that way, but it should open some avenues to top talent, i think.  Goodman loves us to struggle and publicly posted our attempts to get Moore.  

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a reporter post abt a coach’s attempt to get an assistant coach like i saw Goodman do today lol

[lillurk 5,026]

Not sure who Kenny helped get to Georgetown but there are some interesting names from their roster: Jayden Epps, Drew Fielder, Jordan Burks, Caleb Williams. Somebody from URI hopped in the portal too, don’t recall who or if he was particularly interesting for IU.