JBJ - How Long?

[Beowulf50 816]

Too small to go to the NBA after one. He'll be here 2-3.

I would love this! IU would definetly benefit! Selfish on my part.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,083]

2 years at most.  If turmoil on the team continues throughout the season then I think he goes after 1 year if he gets any kind of positive vibes from the "experts" about his draft status.   If there's no more personnel issues and the season finishes on an upbeat note then I think he stays.  He's from a good solid family and I don't see his family pushing him to turn pro if they don't think he's truly ready for that grind.

[mdn82 25,546]

I think it depends on how good he is defensively. Offensively he is ready, but the speed on the other side of the ball will make him a potential lottery pick.

[Alford Bailey 12,421]

If things were stable in the program I would say 2 years. With the current turmoil in the program I'd say if he CAN move on to the next level he will after this season. If the kid would stay four years he would be one of the all time greats. He's that good.

[Josh 12,736]

One and done

Yup.

[shopk1234 4]

JBJ has stated himself that he only plans on 1 year.  my source is a very, very, very  good one

 

too bad for us

 

[FortWayneHoosier 6,280]

2 years for sure....

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,848]

JBJ has stated himself that he only plans on 1 year. my source is a very, very, very good one

too bad for us

IF he plays THAT well, more power to him. As great as he is he'll have his work cut out for him to be a round 1 pick. And I am one of his biggest long term supporters.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,848]

I think the Gary Harris 2 year plan will be most likely.

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

If a coaching change, one.

 

If not, two.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

JBJ has stated himself that he only plans on 1 year. my source is a very, very, very good one

too bad for us

I believe you that his plan is to be a one-and-done.

Don't know if the NBA will agree with him.

[Trish 11,866]

expecting one year. 

[JSHoosier 20,625]

I'm really going out on a limb here, I think Blackmon will be here a minimum of one year.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

I know Blackmon wants to be a one and done, but I think he would raise his stock after his second season. I think it will be 2 years, but wouldn't be shocked with one.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I am hoping (begging) for  2 as well !

[Josh 12,736]

I hope he's good enough to be a one and done.  If he plays that well, it could make us a really good team this year and put a player in the lottery three straight years.

[8bucks 6,562]

Harris averaged only 12.9 as a freshman and many thought he would leave. If I remember he was projected in the 10 to 15 range.

I think Blackman can eclipse that average this year. The draft may be stronger than the year Harris could have come out but it is not outside the range of possible that Blackman could be 1 and done

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

Harris averaged only 12.9 as a freshman and many thought he would leave. If I remember he was projected in the 10 to 15 range.

I think Blackman can eclipse that average this year. The draft may be stronger than the year Harris could have come out but it is not outside the range of possible that Blackman could be 1 and done

While this is a good point, offense isn't the issue... all the scouts are going to care about is how he guards point guards and how he handles success.

[8bucks 6,562]

While this is a good point, offense isn't the issue... all the scouts are going to care about is how he guards point guards and how he handles success.

I agree but it is within reach. If he can average 16/17 those scouts may overlook that for now. Hard to say yet but it is not too hard to see how it could happen.

[HoosierCoop 3,978]

If he has a chance of being a lottery pick, I think he is gone.

 

However, isn't this upcoming class loaded with guards?  I think it will be very difficult for him to be a lottery pick this year.

 

Ryan Boatright, Harrison, the kid from Duke (forgot his name), etc.

 

I think 2 years and he will be repeatedly mentioned.