College Bball Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier]

15 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

I'm not going to gripe too much about a preseason top 25 when it's only June, but I think we're being severely overlooked. 

Sure seems that way to me too.  Woodson doesn't get the bump of confidence other coaches get.  Different program, different coach, same roster its a top 15 team I think.  The guys have to get out there and prove it seems. Maybe if we still add a SG with clout that bumps us to a top 25 team ranking wise.  It's feeling like we are holding though to me.  

[Tasmanian Devil]

26 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

I'm not going to gripe too much about a preseason top 25 when it's only June, but I think we're being severely overlooked. 

Did you see at the end they have St John’s as “Next in Line”? And Kentucky right ahead of them?

Do we have questions that need answered? Absolutely - but I can say with a serious degree of certainty we could run either of them out of the gym right now.

[ebridges24]

45 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

I'm not going to gripe too much about a preseason top 25 when it's only June, but I think we're being severely overlooked. 

I kinda like being ovelooked, then we can shock everyone.

[ebridges24]

It's the Pitino effect with sj.

[ebridges24]

29 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Sure seems that way to me too.  Woodson doesn't get the bump of confidence other coaches get.  Different program, different coach, same roster its a top 15 team I think.  The guys have to get out there and prove it seems. Maybe if we still add a SG with clout that bumps us to a top 25 team ranking wise.  It's feeling like we are holding though to me.  

Yup, I think we are going to "Stand Pat".

[Stuhoo]

36 minutes ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

Did you see at the end they have St John’s as “Next in Line”? And Kentucky right ahead of them?

Do we have questions that need answered? Absolutely - but I can say with a serious degree of certainty we could run either of them out of the gym right now.

For anyone to believe that UK would be able to play with IU, you'd have to believe that:

• Freshman pg Dillingham is better than Xavier Johnson, when Dillingham was irrefutably outplayed by Gabe Cupps in their recent head to head matchup.
• That (the injured) Bradshaw, Edwards, and Wagner are significantly better than Mgbako as freshman prospects when, while on the same AAU team, Wagner, Mack, and Bradshaw had similar numbers and Mgbako was their primary option during crunch time.
• That Thiero is a better PF prospect than Reneau, even though Reneau was higher rated, and as a freshman significantly outperformed Thiero.
• That Oneyso is a better prospect than Ware, even though Ware was higher rated, and as a freshman significantly outperformed Oneyso.
• That a bench of Sheppard, Burks, Thiero (if Bradshaw plays) and Hart (who was offered only a walk-on spot at IU this month) is preferable to a bench of MAC first teamer Sparks, U Miami rotation player Walker, Banks, Gunn, Cupps, and Newton.
• That a team with no juniors, seniors, portal additions, or as of June 20th the ability to run a five v. five scrimmage can compete with a team filed with 20-23 year olds.
• That in some whacky universe, Calipari is as effective a game coach, culture builder, and player developer as Mike Woodson.

The whole thing is indescribably stupid.

EDIT: I jinxed it! Add Reeves, which undoubtedly helps them and almost allows them to play a five v five scrimmage.

 

[RaceToTheTop]

33 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

Yup, I think we are going to "Stand Pat".

Stand Pat does move better than Miller Kopp.

personally, I’d still like to see IU bring in a shooter, even if it’s just bench guy.  Not sure what grad transfers are available.

[bigrod]

1 hour ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

Did you see at the end they have St John’s as “Next in Line”? And Kentucky right ahead of them?

Do we have questions that need answered? Absolutely - but I can say with a serious degree of certainty we could run either of them out of the gym right now.

I totally agree, but I'm kind of glad we aren't ranked.  Just win and everything takes care of itself.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Rothstein --  The NCAA has suspended Memphis' Penny Hardaway for the first three games of the 2023-24 season due to recruiting violations, per release.

 

And don't you do that again you bad boy.

[TheWatShot]

1 hour ago, ebridges24 said:

I kinda like being ovelooked, then we can shock everyone.

I'd rather people get used to seeing IU with a number by its name. Nobody who isn't an IU fan will question us not being ranked. That needs to change. 

[ebridges24]

27 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Rothstein --  The NCAA has suspended Memphis' Penny Hardaway for the first three games of the 2023-24 season due to recruiting violations, per release.

 

And don't you do that again you bad boy.

Weak sauce

[Hovadipo]

33 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Rothstein --  The NCAA has suspended Memphis' Penny Hardaway for the first three games of the 2023-24 season due to recruiting violations, per release.

 

And don't you do that again you bad boy.

Doing some patchwork schedule searching, looks like he'll miss games against Jackson St, Mizzou, and Austin Peay assuming exhibitions don't count if they schedule any.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Details on the Hardaway matter.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Penny-Hardaway-suspended-three-games-by-NCAA-Memphis-basketball-coach-committed-recruiting-violations-211882602/?fbclid=IwAR107jT33tMX3BY80WXEQ3Q7_2zktaqTVuAE6VDMGYRccNt1m1BciA9RsFw

[Tasmanian Devil]

https://clutchpoints.com/kentucky-basketball-news-joey-hart-john-calipari-ucf
 

Why go to Rupp Rafters when you can read hilarious articles about UK Basketball on the Internet?

The title “Kentucky basketball, John Calipari bag no.1 ranked recruit from UCF” is so rich . . .

From UCF???? Are you kidding me?!?

[Stuhoo]

13 minutes ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

https://clutchpoints.com/kentucky-basketball-news-joey-hart-john-calipari-ucf
 

Why go to Rupp Rafters when you can read hilarious articles about UK Basketball on the Internet?

The title “Kentucky basketball, John Calipari bag no.1 ranked recruit from UCF” is so rich . . .

From UCF???? Are you kidding me?!?

That article was authored by 'Jay Postrado,' who is currently an undergrad at...

Purdooo.

[RaceToTheTop]

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

Details on the Hardaway matter.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Penny-Hardaway-suspended-three-games-by-NCAA-Memphis-basketball-coach-committed-recruiting-violations-211882602/?fbclid=IwAR107jT33tMX3BY80WXEQ3Q7_2zktaqTVuAE6VDMGYRccNt1m1BciA9RsFw

 

[RaceToTheTop]

Second half of Purdue at Indiana 23 on BTN right now....followed by Indiana at Purdue after.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Reports are Andy Kennedy replacing Huggins at WVU

[Josh]

14 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Reports are Andy Kennedy replacing Huggins at WVU

This Andy Kennedy?  WVU really hires high character coaches

https://www.actionnews5.com/story/9776335/ole-miss-basketball-coachs-arrest-caught-on-tape/

[LamarCheeks]

Andy Kennedy tweets denial that he's headed to West Virginia -- which means he's taking the job. LOL!