Fire Darian DeVries? Lol

[MikeRoberts]

1 hour ago, Asha’man said:

Because Conorway is better offensively. He can beat his man off the dribble and create for our shooters. I’d rather get the offense humming at its optimum, and then bring Enright in for when the defense is needed. 
 

Also, Purdue is not athletic. Vs more athletic teams we will not get the same looks without someone who can penetrate regularly. 

Small sample size but where Enright was the one and only lead ball handler against Rutgers and Purdue, we looked way better than when they were out there together in games prior.

2 games we get big wins with Connorway seeing very little time

[Asha’man]

4 hours ago, MikeRoberts said:

Small sample size but where Enright was the one and only lead ball handler against Rutgers and Purdue, we looked way better than when they were out there together in games prior.

2 games we get big wins with Connorway seeing very little time

To me that’s bc of Dorn stepping up. I think we take another step with Conorway back and healthy starting over an offensively limited Enright. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

7 hours ago, MikeRoberts said:

Small sample size but where Enright was the one and only lead ball handler against Rutgers and Purdue, we looked way better than when they were out there together in games prior.

2 games we get big wins with Connorway seeing very little time

While True, Dorn has been a huge impact.  
 

Enright has had 2 strong games in a row, but he got worked by Michigan State and their strength and athleticism. 
 

Whatever it is, I hope we can get a split on the west coast. 

[Brass Cannon]

Leave him in LA this was pathetic 

[Banksyrules]

Hmmm after a couple of games ( the only ones I watched because I was too dug in in football) I’m wondering why we have this thread. 
 

I’m picturing what this team would be with better incoming recruits and I see the potential there. The only thing I would critique is that the Coach needs to purposefully call more plays in the paint to at least keep defenders honest. 
The kids at least hustle and played better defense than any of our teams the past 15 years. 

Guys and ladies what am I missing?

[HoosierHoopster]

1 minute ago, Banksyrules said:

Hmmm after a couple of games ( the only ones I watched because I was too dug in in football) I’m wondering why we have this thread. 
 

I’m picturing what this team would be with better incoming recruits and I see the potential there. The only thing I would critique is that the Coach needs to purposefully call more plays in the paint to at least defenders honest. 
The kids at least hustle and played better defense than any of our teams the past 15 years. 

Guys and ladies what am I missing?

Nothing 

[8bucks]

37 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Hmmm after a couple of games ( the only ones I watched because I was too dug in in football) I’m wondering why we have this thread. 
 

I’m picturing what this team would be with better incoming recruits and I see the potential there. The only thing I would critique is that the Coach needs to purposefully call more plays in the paint to at least keep defenders honest. 
The kids at least hustle and played better defense than any of our teams the past 15 years. 

Guys and ladies what am I missing?

I was critical early because we did not seem to have toughness and grit, let alone enough talent to win much. Team has that toughness now. Wasn’t excited about how we executed down the stretch in regulation but they beat Purdue, smashed Rutgers on the road and beat a good UCLA team even though we had kids fouling out left and right. Not sure if it will last all season but we have the toughness now to overcome some of our shortcomings and that can be the fuel to make this a good season and show hope for what can be. 

[Shooter]

42 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Hmmm after a couple of games ( the only ones I watched because I was too dug in in football) I’m wondering why we have this thread. 
 

I’m picturing what this team would be with better incoming recruits and I see the potential there. The only thing I would critique is that the Coach needs to purposefully call more plays in the paint to at least keep defenders honest. 
The kids at least hustle and played better defense than any of our teams the past 15 years. 

Guys and ladies what am I missing?

We have this thread because a small subset of our fans cannot handle any level of adversity without losing their minds. And that type of person loves to complain on the internet.

This thread was posted halfway through our new coach's first season, at which point the team was 12-6, 3-4 in conference.

I am not a mod but I think the existence of this thread is kind of embarrassing to our fanbase.

[spe317]

20 minutes ago, Shooter said:

We have this thread because a small subset of our fans cannot handle any level of adversity without losing their minds. And that type of person loves to complain on the internet.

This thread was posted halfway through our new coach's first season, at which point the team was 12-6, 3-4 in conference.

I am not a mod but I think the existence of this thread is kind of embarrassing to our fanbase.

To be fair, I’d rather a single thread exist than it permeate every other thread. And at least it’s not in person!

[WayneFleekHoosier]

On 1/29/2026 at 9:39 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

While True, Dorn has been a huge impact.  
 

Enright has had 2 strong games in a row, but he got worked by Michigan State and their strength and athleticism. 
 

Whatever it is, I hope we can get a split on the west coast. 

Dorn is special.   And only getting better.  Enrights last 3 games now have been impressive.  Having 3 shooters is helping him a lot.  Much better balance offensively, let’s him do what he is best at.  
 

and West Coast split is all we needed if we can hold home court.  USC is a different beast.  I don’t think they are as good as UCLA.   Baker Maz is really, really good.  They have speed and athletes.  Venue won’t be too intimidating.  
 

Making the tournament was what we needed imo.  Things are looking better. Let’s keep rolling. 

[MikeRoberts]

This thread was very premature but let’s not kid ourselves, before this 3 game win streak this team looked lifeless. I understand the concern.

that said, great 3 wins, let’s keep it going, get into the tourney and build on this season 

 

we should all be happy we didn’t hire Micah shrewsbury, that would have been a giant dumpster fire

[Asha’man]

1 hour ago, Banksyrules said:

Hmmm after a couple of games ( the only ones I watched because I was too dug in in football) I’m wondering why we have this thread. 
 

I’m picturing what this team would be with better incoming recruits and I see the potential there. The only thing I would critique is that the Coach needs to purposefully call more plays in the paint to at least keep defenders honest. 
The kids at least hustle and played better defense than any of our teams the past 15 years. 

Guys and ladies what am I missing?

It got started bc of a game thread during the 4 game losing streak. Someone asked when we see one get posted. And it got posted within minutes after someone asked. 

[johnsoniu]

19 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Dorn is special.   And only getting better.  Enrights last 3 games now have been impressive.  Having 3 shooters is helping him a lot.  Much better balance offensively, let’s him do what he is best at.  
 

and West Coast split is all we needed if we can hold home court.  USC is a different beast.  I don’t think they are as good as UCLA.   Baker Maz is really, really good.  They have speed and athletes.  Venue won’t be too intimidating.  
 

Making the tournament was what we needed imo.  Things are looking better. Let’s keep rolling. 

Baker-Mazara is really good. He’s also one of the most emotionally immature players I’ve seen. Let Enright pester him for a few minutes and there is a good chance he can throw him off his game for the night.

[Asha’man]

Change the thread name to current fan vibes and it would be more accurate. 

[Home Jersey]

9 hours ago, johnsoniu said:

Baker-Mazara is really good. He’s also one of the most emotionally immature players I’ve seen. Let Enright pester him for a few minutes and there is a good chance he can throw him off his game for the night.

At 26 years old, that's a sad statement! He can't even be on his parents health insurance anymore lol.

[Uspshoosier]

3 minutes ago, johnsoniu said:

Baker-Mazara is really good

And old.    Turned 26 last week 

[Home Jersey]

5 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

This thread was very premature but let’s not kid ourselves, before this 3 game win streak this te looked lifeless. I understand the concern.

that said, great 3 wins, let’s keep it going, get into the tourney and build on this season 

we should all be happy we didn’t hire Micah shrewsbury, that would have been a giant dumpster fire

And people were acting like we hired Micah Shrewsbury during a rough stretch. A college basketball season is long and full of ups and downs. This thread is premature to the point of being silly, hence the title change from "Fire Darian DeVries" to "Fire Darian DeVries? Lol"

No coach is perfect. This roster is far from perfect. The chicken little complex is extremely strong in our fanbase. It's like some are so eager to critique they don't let themselves enjoy the ride of being a fan. Hopefully they keep giving us more to cheer about. 

[Golfman25]

58 minutes ago, Shooter said:

We have this thread because a small subset of our fans cannot handle any level of adversity without losing their minds. And that type of person loves to complain on the internet.

This thread was posted halfway through our new coach's first season, at which point the team was 12-6, 3-4 in conference.

I am not a mod but I think the existence of this thread is kind of embarrassing to our fanbase.

Lighten up Francis.   The thread was started as a “joke” during the Iowa debacle, I think.  Nobody is getting fired, but do need to vent a little.  

[Shooter]

36 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Lighten up Francis.   The thread was started as a “joke” during the Iowa debacle, I think.  Nobody is getting fired, but do need to vent a little.  

This thread was started by the same person who told me "We suck and have no hope for improvement" when we were like 10-3. A joke? If you say so

[HoosierHoopster]

I’m all for venting- better out than in lol - but yeah, this thread is silly