JaQuan Lyle off the board

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

The day JaQuan Lyle becomes a Hoosier is the day I start taking a sabbatical from following IU basketball.

[Hutch89 2,939]

Lots of negativity towards Jaquan... But I guess I wasn't following too closely the first time around before he committed to Oregon.
Can anyone give a good synopsis of what he has done and the issues surrounding him? It's hard to pick through all these posts to find a list of concrete details as to why he wouldn't be a good fit for iu.

[Hovadipo 56,546]

The day JaQuan Lyle becomes a Hoosier is the day I start taking a sabbatical from following IU basketball.

Dang, Laz. I'm not his biggest fan, but did he steal your popsicle?

[schoosier 3,504]

For the doubters...
If Shake decides against IU tomorrow......
Watch this......http://youtu.be/yuYjs-YhJa0
It's been a while since we've seen this kind of talent on a highlight video. Keep in mind this is against top competition.
Oh and BTW, Thomas Bryant is a BEAST!!!!!! N

He's a really smooth player and stays under control. I'm impressed with his jumper, and he looks to have worked on this part of his game. Always knew the slashing and passing were tops. He's a hell of a talent and these highlights don't have much if any showboating. Sign him up and keep this Indiana kid home!

[Kepner 1,261]

The day JaQuan Lyle becomes a Hoosier is the day I start taking a sabbatical from following IU basketball.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out hahah. I mean seriously come on?! If something like that will effect your "fanship" thats pretty absurd 

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Lots of negativity towards Jaquan... But I guess I wasn't following too closely the first time around before he committed to Oregon.
Can anyone give a good synopsis of what he has done and the issues surrounding him? It's hard to pick through all these posts to find a list of concrete details as to why he wouldn't be a good fit for iu.

 

The kid has been very immature in both academics and the things that he has done off the court. Changed his mind on college several times indicating he has no idea what he wants in a program. Denied at Oregon. Trouble follows him and many posters have offered concern he just doesn't get it. He's very talented but at what cost? Hollowell wasn't half the distraction this kid is and we all saw how that ended up. Ron Patterson 2.0

[CampHoosier 3,697]

I don't like where this is heading. Let's get back on topic. I want more details about him enrolling in Spring and how this would work. 

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Interesting stuff.  To me---adding Lyle and Bryant would be much better than adding Lyle and Kasongo. (Lyle still concerns me)

 

Someone refresh my memory---what's the past connection between Lyle and Bryant---they have played together correct?

 

Something is definitely going on behind the scenes and if Shake says no----which we all think he will---then it will soon be revealed..

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Never mind--found that Lyle and Bryant played together and dominated together at Huntington Prep---this new rumor could actually have legs! We shall see.....

[Parakeet Jones 3,778]

I don't like where this is heading. Let's get back on topic. I want more details about him enrolling in Spring and how this would work. 

I'm just thinking out loud here, and I know this would never happen in a million years, BUT hypothetically what if CTC told him that if he really wants to be at IU he has to prove it by paying his own way and staying out of trouble until a scholly becomes available even if that is beyond next season. IF he came under those conditions it might help keep him focused and in line.  Under this scenario, we get Lyle and not mess up next year's scholly numbers.  

 

Look, I know this will never happen so there is no need for 1,000 people telling me how stupid this is or it will never happen.  I'm just thinking out loud and having some fun speculating on IU basketball stuff on my vacation.  

[Hovadipo 56,546]

I'm just thinking out loud here, and I know this would never happen in a million years, BUT hypothetically what if CTC told him that if he really wants to be at IU he has to prove it by paying his own way and staying out of trouble until a scholly becomes available even if that is beyond next season. IF he came under those conditions it might help keep him focused and in line. Under this scenario, we get Lyle and not mess up next year's scholly numbers.

Look, I know this will never happen so there is no need for 1,000 people telling me how stupid this is or it will never happen. I'm just thinking out loud and having some fun speculating on IU basketball stuff on my vacation.

I don't think that's a terrible idea at all. Out there? Yes, but you know that. I'd be on board.

[CampHoosier 3,697]

I'm just thinking out loud here, and I know this would never happen in a million years, BUT hypothetically what if CTC told him that if he really wants to be at IU he has to prove it by paying his own way and staying out of trouble until a scholly becomes available even if that is beyond next season. IF he came under those conditions it might help keep him focused and in line.  Under this scenario, we get Lyle and not mess up next year's scholly numbers.  

 

Look, I know this will never happen so there is no need for 1,000 people telling me how stupid this is or it will never happen.  I'm just thinking out loud and having some fun speculating on IU basketball stuff on my vacation.  

 

That would be all well and good if he truly and passionately wanted to go here. With his previous actions, it doesn't seem to be the case. Someone will pick him up on full scholarship

[Dalton26 16,892]

If he's willing to come here, work hard on the court and in the class room then hell yes I'd take him.

[coonhounds 9,132]

Immature and indecisive on what college to attend is not a big deal to me. People act like he is going to come to btown and rob the first liquor store he drives by lol

[DJ Candypants 137]

If some of the issues could be resolved, I could see him having a year like Deron Williams had for the 2004 Illinois squad next season.

The Hollowell comparison ends on the court. He could very well be a distraction to the team, but on the court he is stellar and very engaged unlike our friend Hollowell. Absolutely love his size and vision on the hardwood. If Crean can reign him in and keep him focussed off the court, I am all in.

[KingPG21 6,587]

The day JaQuan Lyle becomes a Hoosier is the day I start taking a sabbatical from following IU basketball.

Man, you usually don't take this hard a stance on a subject. Kind of weird to read. But I get where you're coming from

[Hutch89 2,939]

I'll trust the staff on this one and let them make the decision if Lyle is mature enough to play at IU.  No doubt he has the skills, but I bet the staff is sick to death of off-court drama at this point.  They'll make the right decision on whether to pursue Lyle any further or not.      

 

Sounds like he couldn't decide what school was best for HIM (in terms of basketball PT, exposure, etc.), and that's ok.. But what irks me the most is if he's had some really hideous academic trouble, then he's been misguided as a youth and took the easy way of only focusing on basketball.  

 

 

 

We'll see if him being excluded from the Oregon roster has woken him up to where he realizes that his dream of playing basketball might be in jeopardy if he doesn't get his act together.  

[Kepner 1,261]

Chill it dude!  You're going over the top.

Oh I was just kidding hahah

[CampHoosier 3,697]

If I were to ask him one question it would be this: You rushed the court after we beat UK. You talked extensively about your excitement for Indiana. What changed? 

 

I would ask Trey Lyles the same question but we all know the answer. The apple didn't fall far from the tree in that family. At least Trey can actually prove he played at UK

[Hovadipo 56,546]

If I were to ask him one question it would be this: You rushed the court after we beat UK. You talked extensively about your excitement for Indiana. What changed?

I would ask Trey Lyles the same question but we all know the answer. The apple didn't fall far from the tree in that family. At least Trey can actually prove he played at UK

Jaquan rushed the floor against UK?