College Bball Thread

[Demo 20,424]

24 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Ace Baldwin over Smith 10/10 times too.

Might be the most underrrated player in the entire country. Will never get his due because Penn St is such an outpost, but he controls games like very few kids. 

[Hovadipo 56,737]

30 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

ISU ball movement on that last 3 was perfect.   They won’t win this game but they have improved tremendously from the first game blowout to FAU 

Was worried about a “fun but bad” team. Now thinking that top 4 in the Valley isn’t too crazy. We’ll see how the young guys hold up when the grind sets in. Top half of the conference would be impressive alone. 

[RaceToTheTop 26,264]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Likely Painter’s to lose. Sister on PUke women’s team and another  committed to PUke.

From what I heard from the Harrison people, Painter wasn't real happy with his play/attitude in the game he attended there.  But Painter isn't the type of a coach who won't do his work and base his opinion on one performance.

FWIW, Michigan State offered in August and they have pulled some recruits away from Purdue despite coming in much later.....and with NIL involved, I could see them pulling him away.

[LamarCheeks 19,452]

Tough to do this, but I have to say something nice about Illinois. 

Mike Hall -- the B1G announcer for today's game -- found out his wife has breast cancer. She starts chemo soon. She's an Illinois grad and a big fan, so before today's game, Brad Underwood gave him a team-autographed ball to present to her.  

https://x.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1873457493310882248

[Uspshoosier 46,325]

Valpo up 2 at Bradley with 1:38 to go.  Great game 

[johnsoniu 6,566]

4 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Valpo up 2 at Bradley with 1:38 to go.  Great game 

Lol

beat me to it. Would be a huge win for valpo.

[johnsoniu 6,566]

OT in Peoria

[Uspshoosier 46,325]

28 minutes ago, johnsoniu said:

OT in Peoria

2OT

[Demo 20,424]

 

oh boy 

[Stuhoo 81,770]

9 minutes ago, Demo said:

 

oh boy 

As much as old guy Woody needs to go? In comparison, OLD guy Leonard Hamilton NEEDS to go.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,770]

26 minutes ago, Demo said:

 

oh boy 

Here is where things get crazy right? I mean if all he did was say it would happen... What legal standing could they possibly have? If it isn't on paper in a contract, it's just a dumb promise.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,770]

The Bank Shot Podcast College Basketball Top 25: Week 11

1. Tennessee Volunteers(1) 12-0
2. Auburn Tigers(2) 12-1
3. Iowa State Cyclones(3) 10-1
4. Duke Blue Devils(4) 10-2
5. Florida Gators(5) 13-0
6. Oregon Ducks(6) 12-1
7. Alabama Crimson Tide(7) 11-2
8. Kansas Jayhawks(8) 9-2
9. Oklahoma Sooners(9) 13-0
10. Marquette Golden Eagles(10) 10-2
11. Texas A&M Aggies(11) 11-2
12. Kentucky Wildcats(12) 10-2
13. Drake Bulldogs (13) 12-0
14. West Virginia Mountaineers(14) 9-2
15. Michigan State Spartans(15) 10-2
16. Cincinnati Bearcats(17) 10-1
17. UConn Huskies(18) 10-3
18. Mississippi State Bulldogs(20) 11-1
19. UCLA Bruins(25) 11-2
20. Pittsburgh Panthers(21) 10-2
21. Georgia Bulldogs(23) 12-1
22. Vanderbilt Commodores(24) 11-1
23. Memphis Tigers(NR) 10-3
24. Utah State Aggies(NR) 12-1
25. San Diego State Aztecs(16) 8-3

On The Edge: Gonzaga, Ole Miss, Illinois, Arizona State, Wisconsin, Houston, St. Bonaventure, Arkansas, St. Johns, Maryland, Clemson, Purdue, Michigan, Missouri, SMU, Baylor, Georgetown, UC San Diego, Liberty, Texas

Out: (19)Gonzaga, (22)Ole Miss

[Hovadipo 56,737]

9 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Here is where things get crazy right? I mean if all he did was say it would happen... What legal standing could they possibly have? If it isn't on paper in a contract, it's just a dumb promise.

Similar deal to Sluka at UNLV, but that story died pretty quickly. Not sure what anyone can do about an unpaid verbal promise/handshake agreement if that's all it is.

[AZ Hoosier 7,609]

8 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Similar deal to Sluka at UNLV, but that story died pretty quickly. Not sure what anyone can do about an unpaid verbal promise/handshake agreement if that's all it is.

Isn't a verbal/handshake agreement a binding legal contract?

[Stuhoo 81,770]

22 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Isn't a verbal/handshake agreement a binding legal contract?

It can be, but often isn't. 

Trying to establish preponderance proof in court when the defense is "that's not what I said" can be very difficult.

[AKHoosier 7,036]

College sports are such a cesspool right now. Anyone who can get sued WILL get sued. 

There's a reason professional sports don't operate this way. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,622]

Indiana > Everybody (mostly-I’m exaggerating but not by much) in fulfilling NIL opportunities and promises and because of that will always have a seat at the recruiting table.

Once we get a respected system and coach, on court results just might change.


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[Stuhoo 81,770]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Indiana > Everybody (mostly-I’m exaggerating but not by much) in fulfilling NIL opportunities and promises and because of that will always have a seat at the recruiting table.

Once we get a respected system and coach, on court results just might  100% will change.
 

 

[go iu bb 6,372]

30 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

College sports are such a cesspool right now. Anyone who can get sued WILL get sued. 

There's a reason professional sports don't operate this way. 

Multiple reasons. Antitrust exemptions, player unionization which leads to CBAs, contracts are a few. Also, making the players employees makes a huge difference.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,770]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Similar deal to Sluka at UNLV, but that story died pretty quickly. Not sure what anyone can do about an unpaid verbal promise/handshake agreement if that's all it is.

It didn't help his case that UNLV kept winning without him.