Off Season Progress/Notes

[Kepner 1,261]

I could be wrong, but I never really thought he played pg for them? Regardless, while he puts up numbers, he's one of the more inefficient scorers in the league.

 

No you are right, Rice didn't play point for them last year. Abrams did. Im not sold on Illinois just yet. I think we are easily on par with them

[Hovadipo 52,891]

I could be wrong, but I never really thought he played pg for them? Regardless, while he puts up numbers, he's one of the more inefficient scorers in the league.

I thought he was one of their primary ball handlers for the most part. He can be a real handful when he gets into the zone, but he's definitely inefficient. It looks like one of their sophomores will be doing most of the ball handling this year after a little research though. Either way, Kepner is right. Tracy Abrams will be a pretty big loss for them.

Edit: After some more research, Rice did play some point last year also.

[HoosierD 504]

I thought he was one of their primary ball handlers for the most part. He can be a real handful when he gets into the zone, but he's definitely inefficient. It looks like one of their sophomores will be doing most of the ball handling this year after a little research though. Either way, Kepner is right. Tracy Abrams will be a pretty big loss for them.

Edit: After some more research, Rice did play some point last year also.

Does Nunn play PG or SG? He will be a stud eventually and I'm thinking he had some PT at the 1 last year.

[Hovadipo 52,891]

Does Nunn play PG or SG? He will be a stud eventually and I'm thinking he had some PT at the 1 last year.

I think he's a combo, but more of a 2. They have a ton of combos. The kid they had transfer from Oregon State, Starks looks to be the PG since Abrams went down.

[HoosierD 504]

I think he's a combo, but more of a 2. They have a ton of combos. The kid they had transfer from Oregon State, Starks looks to be the PG since Abrams went down.

Tate should be pretty good too. If they had to pick a position to lose a guy, one of their guards was probably the choice. They've got plenty.

[Hovadipo 52,891]

Tate should be pretty good too. If they had to pick a position to lose a guy, one of their guards was probably the choice. They've got plenty.

Yeah definitely, but I bet they wouldn't have chosen Abrams due to leadership, talent, etc. but they'll be fine. We're pretty similar teams really, as I think has been mentioned. Tons of guards, but a little shaky in the post. Egwu has definitely proven himself to be competent in the post, but isn't a world-beater. I think they have a few young guys behind him. I just can't handle losing to them, so let's not.

[FKfootball 1,046]

Egwu and Black could be a good frontcourt.

[HoosierD 504]

Yeah definitely, but I bet they wouldn't have chosen Abrams due to leadership, talent, etc. but they'll be fine. We're pretty similar teams really, as I think has been mentioned. Tons of guards, but a little shaky in the post. Egwu has definitely proven himself to be competent in the post, but isn't a world-beater. I think they have a few young guys behind him. I just can't handle losing to them, so let's not.

Yea Egwu has definitely proven himself more than our bigs and they may have a little more size, but I'm not sold that they are better than us and I can't stand losing to them either. Especially the ways we have lost to them in recent years.

[Hovadipo 52,891]

Yea Egwu has definitely proven himself more than our bigs and they may have a little more size, but I'm not sold that they are better than us and I can't stand losing to them either. Especially the ways we have lost to them in recent years.

This year will be where we see if Groce can coach or not. Last year they had a mix of young and experienced guys and probably met expectations, or a little below. This year, they haven't lost a lot except Abrams and their talented young guys from last year have a season and a summer under their belts, along with some transfers becoming eligible. Pretty much exactly like us. Missing the tourney would be pretty disappointing for both teams in my mind.

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

Wisconsin will be good once again.

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

I hate the grinch.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Hopefully the Grinch won't steal Christmas this year and IU will bring Joy To The World! 

 

Sorry--couldn't help myself!  :cheese:

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Hate to see other teams get the injury bug---sure has bitten us enough the last few years too!

[ccgeneral 38,084]

Justin Albers ‏@Justin_Albers  23m

Troy Williams has improved his vertical by five inches since arriving at Indiana. Incredible. #iubb

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,723]

Justin Albers ‏@Justin_Albers 23m
Troy Williams has improved his vertical by five inches since arriving at Indiana. Incredible. #iubb

WOW!!!!!!!

[Hovadipo 52,891]

Justin Albers ‏@Justin_Albers 23m
Troy Williams has improved his vertical by five inches since arriving at Indiana. Incredible. #iubb

That is stupid. What is it now? Infinity inches?

[hothoosiersmom5 814]

So many weapons on offense..
If Crean can utilize plays to fit our style and advantages/disadvantages, we can seriously do some damage. We've got

Yogi- at the 1, up top, a shooting threat, not to mention, a quick, elusive driver
JBJ- probably biggest perimeter threat and a smooth jumper
Nick Z- an accurate swift shooter who has a quick release and knows the concept of spacing probably better than anyone on the team and in turn, gets open effectively
Troy- an athletic machine who can jump to the moon and showed signs of an improved jumper in Canada
Rojo- a great visionary scorer who has the ability to play the point or the 2 very efficiently
Stan- our " get to the basket and draw fouls" guy. Oh and he's developing a ambidextrous shot.

And those are just our main 1-3's. Devin is looking strong physically. He just needs to practice boxing out and powering up for rebounds/putbacks. Like.. All day.. Everyday. Same with Hanner and Holt. Not the most athletic bigs, but bulking up and maybe hitting the squat rack would be ideal for them.

This season is going to be 'mysteriously fun'.... Betcha never heard that phrase before;)


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Troy told me when he came in last year he was jumping 35 inches now he is at 40 inches and trying for more. He says his jumper and floater are coming together really well and as always mom, you know I got that put-back-dunk in my pocket and I hope someone tries to block it so I can take their arm with me in the rim. I'm stronger and more confident. I asked about his TO's. I told him I am not trying to see no more then 1 or 2 a game. Anymore and we will have this conversation again. He goes, "OH LORD, MOM REALLY?" YES REALLY SON!!

[Stuhoo 75,525]

Troy told me when he came in last year he was jumping 35 inches now he is at 40 inches and trying for more. He says his jumper and floater are coming together really well and as always mom, you know I got that put-back-dunk in my pocket and I hope someone tries to block it so I can take their arm with me in the rim. I'm stronger and more confident. I asked about his TO's. I told him I am not trying to see no more then 1 or 2 a game. Anymore and we will have this conversation again. He goes, "OH LORD, MOM REALLY?" YES REALLY SON!! I am confident that this team will impress their Hoosier fans. We may have some scary games and some games where we wanna throw a playbook at the tv or at Crean, but all in all I believe through prayer and faith, our young men will make us proud❤


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My goodness that's a fantastic post.

 

I would LOVE to watch an IU game with you; it would be too much fun.

[Chips&Dipo 1,448]

That is stupid. What is it now? Infinity inches?

Infinity+5

[hothoosiersmom5 814]

My goodness that's a fantastic post.

I would LOVE to watch an IU game with you; it would be too much fun.

Are you sure about that? My family starts sliding over and if Boo could, he would sit on the other side of the gym. That's what he did when Troy was in high school. My mom pinches my leg, then says PoPo gone get you and then she slides a little bit at a time!!!