College Bball Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,495]

We need to pin this tweet when the inevitable debate ensues every 2 months.....refer to this tweet.

Since ’06, classes that have actually had guys play in NBA, so through 2014. 59.8% of 5-star, 13% of 4-star, 1.9% 3-star, .004% of 2-stars

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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,495]

Follow up...

@Colton_Houston Was just a quick look, but I’d bet heavy % of 4-stars that make it were ranked in top 50-60 overall.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,495]

Haven’t gone through other 13,000 or so names in database from 06-14 (nor clean up duplicates) that are NR but would bet infinitesimal % NBA

PRILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get that money, son!

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[X-Hoosier 529]

I got a big smile that you like the Calipari idea. Every basketball person I follow on Twitter thought it was a ridiculous idea and mocked him. I didn't read the whole thing so I can't weigh in fully but it certainly sounds like a gimmick. Calipari loves gimmicks.

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A bit of a gimmick but an interesting one. I'm just one person who hates the idea of conference tourneys because of what they stand for.

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[LIHoosier 27,102]

7 hours ago, X-Hoosier said:

Calipari suggest that the SEC holds their tourney in November.. I love the idea. Every conference should. But instead make it a big New Years event.

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The biggest problem in this is that Bama/pUKe fans won't know which way to turn their jacket.

[X-Hoosier 529]

The biggest problem in this is that Bama/pUKe fans won't know which way to turn their jacket.

I'm sure they'll wear their reversible jackets. UK bball/Bama football

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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

If the SEC wants to increase its popularity, they should focus on improving the quality of their programs, not some gimmicky preseason tournament.

[HoosierAloha 30,090]

$EC has something besides football?

- signed every $EC fan not a kayut fan

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[X-Hoosier 529]

If the SEC wants to increase its popularity, they should focus on improving the quality of their programs, not some gimmicky preseason tournament.

They've made done good coaching hires. We'll see how those pan out.

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[TheWatShot 14,662]

On June 1, 2016 at 7:21 PM, Hoosiers219 said:

Soooo...Bleacher Report has IU at #14, Purdue #13, MSU at 11 and Wisky at 10. I understand that these are early rankings and the difference is only five spots, but was a bit taken back by Purdue and MSU rated higher than our Hoosiers.

Purdont has talent, but don't we have more? MSU might warrant a high ranking later in the year, but MSU is YOUNG and historically is far better in March. How much of Wisconsin's rating is based on their strong showing at The Dance?

In long, is it unrealistic to see IU as the team to beat in conference with a question mark at PG? I think the margin is slim, but barring major injury the Hoosiers should be right there in the B1G Champ convo, high seed in the NCAA and sights set on no less than an elite 8. Too high of expectations for our squad?

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Why is Purdue so high? They weren't ranked that high for most of last season and they're losing more than they're bringing in. 

[Stuhoo 84,285]

 

Why is Purdue so high? They weren't ranked that high for most of last season and they're losing more than they're bringing in. 

Cause it's Bleacher Report?

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

When Bleacher Report is taken as fact, that is a problem.

[Hardwood83 4,787]

18 hours ago, TheWatShot said:

 

Why is Purdue so high? They weren't ranked that high for most of last season and they're losing more than they're bringing in. 

Exactly. Apparently Spike Albrecht is considered a major difference maker. Pffftt.

[coonhounds 9,844]

Purdue will have a strong front court. I wouldn't rule them out

[Uspshoosier 48,387]

http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/inside-college-hoops-who-could-be-the-buddy-hield-or-denzel-valentine-of-2017

Og number 2

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[HoosierAloha 30,090]

http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/inside-college-hoops-who-could-be-the-buddy-hield-or-denzel-valentine-of-2017

Og number 2

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Also in that article is UL gutting their "upper management." The president "resigned" and the BoT booted or "realigned." I didn't think slick rick would have to worry about his job but after this shakeup I wouldn't be surprised if he jumps at an opportunity if presented to him.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,495]

The saga continues.....

Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo has committed to Iowa State, source told @CBSSports. Sit one, play two. Signed scholarship papers today.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,130]

7 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

The saga continues.....

Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo has committed to Iowa State, source told @CBSSports. Sit one, play two. Signed scholarship papers today.

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By now, Isn't he about old enough to sign up for Medicare?

[Uspshoosier 48,387]

@franfrascilla

Only 27% of high school Top 100 over the last 15 years has played in the NBA. Some players stop working & some misevaluated. Lesson? Work!

I would of guessed higher

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[Alford Bailey 12,624]

That stat probably shouldn't surprise us when you factor in a flawed AAU system and the fact that many of these kids are told how great they are starting in elementary. On the other hand I can't blame a kid for deciding to stop working on his game when it literally becomes these kids whole life.