(2019) SF Trendon Watford to LSU

[Cheaney40 854]

Indiana will be in to see Trenton Watford this weekend per his father.

 

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[goonaha 2,974]

39 minutes ago, Cheaney40 said:

Indiana will be in to see Trenton Watford this weekend per his father.

 

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So either they're not looking for a bag and rumors that alluded to that were false, or Archie doesn't mind dropping the bag.

[Chris007 53,113]

6 minutes ago, goonaha said:

So either they're not looking for a bag and rumors that alluded to that were false, or Archie doesn't mind dropping the bag.

Or after a long pause of IU not paying attention to TW, the family understood IU wasn't going to play games. I'll just leave it at that

[Hoosier Guy 7,883]

I still think Trendon is very much in play

[Hoosier Guy 7,883]

Chris, would you put a favorite right now?

[Chris007 53,113]

4 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

Chris, would you put a favorite right now?

I would say if you ask TW yes we are the favorite. If you ask IU he is one of 4 big guys we are recruiting. Not sure what order you would put them but TJD, Brooks, Hurt and TW

[Cheaney40 854]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I would say if you ask TW yes we are the favorite. If you ask IU he is one of 4 big guys we are recruiting. Not sure what order you would put them but TJD, Brooks, Hurt and TW

If I'm reading this correctly, are you suggesting that WE are actually in the driver's seat here?  I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about this ... it's so new!

[Chris007 53,113]

6 minutes ago, Cheaney40 said:

If I'm reading this correctly, are you suggesting that WE are actually in the driver's seat here?  I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about this ... it's so new!

I'm saying if we get two of the 4 mentioned above we are in good shape. I think TW really wants to be at IU. I think IU would probably take Indiana kids first but not going to stop recruiting a legacy player like TW. Hard to explain hope this makes more sense

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39 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Or after a long pause of IU not paying attention to TW, the family understood IU wasn't going to play games. I'll just leave it at that

Frankly, I hope that is the case.  I know it's part of the recruiting business, but I think a staff can really waste a lot of valuable time jacking around with players that can't or won't be honest or decisive. (I'm not directing this at any current recruit). 

One of my favorite characteristics of Archie Miller is that he means business and seems to put his cards on the table.  I suspect he knows how to interpret a kid's interest level.

[cthomas 6,544]

I hope we take the best talent that fits. That said, if it's close, take the in-state kids. It would be cool though to see another Watford with a chance to be part of a potential top-ranked IU team.

[Hoosierfan2017 23,158]

I want the best players that we can get. I don't care what state they are from. Watford is better than both Brooks and TJD, so if we can only get 1 of the 3 I want Watford. 

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

TW is a top 10 player in his class and ranked higher than TJD and Brooks. Of course you take him if he wants to come. He is part of the IU family and his brother is an IU legend. I am stunned to hear that we are in such a good position with this young man. All the talk was Alabama.

I would prefer TW and TJD. Just not sold on Brooks. Besides, I consider TW an Indiana kid. Spent more time in the Hall than the others and bet he still reps the IU gear.

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[Brass Cannon 25,169]

Brooks is more likely to stay 2 years which is why I prefer him. But would gladly take tw

[VO5 8,339]

6 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

I want the best players that we can get. I don't care what state they are from. Watford is better than both Brooks and TJD, so if we can only get 1 of the 3 I want Watford. 

Exact same thoughts. TW is a top 10 player and much better than Brooks right now. You take the player who is better

[Hoosierfan2017 23,158]

9 minutes ago, VO5 said:

Exact same thoughts. TW is a top 10 player and much better than Brooks right now. You take the player who is better

Plus he might as well be an honorary Indiana kid with all the time he spent on campus growing up. He knows what IU basketball is all about. 

[Brass Cannon 25,169]

You win championship with 5 stars that stay multiple years. Brooks is much more likely to stick around. 

[VO5 8,339]

3 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

You win championship with 5 stars that stay multiple years. Brooks is much more likely to stick around. 

I actually disagree with this. Watford’s athleticism will hold him back from the NBA imo. 

The NBA salivates over guys like Brooks who have elite athleticism and potential. Look at OG. In the grand scheme of things, he didn’t do much while at IU. The NBA loved his potential and took him in the first round, even after a torn ACL.

I see the same happening with Brooks. Brooks will come into his own in the NBA, not in college. Watford will be a known quantity in college with elite skills already. I’ll take Watford 

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I want to believe that you win championships with good players that work hard to win games and aren't focused on getting to the NBA as the main objective.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,749]

Me spitballing off hints and tweets and facts.


Brooks and TJD may want to play together. As evidenced by several things. IF this is the case and IU wants TJD, it could affect how we approach TW vs Brooks.

I don’t know any of this for sure but I wonder how much this plays into things.



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[VO5 8,339]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Me spitballing off hints and tweets and facts.


Brooks and TJD may want to play together. As evidenced by several things. IF this is the case and IU wants TJD, it could affect how we approach TW vs Brooks.

I don’t know any of this for sure but I wonder how much this plays into things.



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I wouldn’t be concerned about players wanting to play at the same school. Happens every year where we see “package deals” that never come to fruition