(2015) C Thomas Bryant to IU

[Hoosiers96]

How late? Surely not Spring right?

that was his initial plans

[hoosierpap]

He changes his picks constantly whenever Meyer does. He often picks IU and then changes. Idk what his deal is with IU, but he always favors us initially

He is based in Indiana, he is young, he runs with anything pro-IU - imo.

 

Still trying to find an explaination as to the Mizzou cut. Reports were that he enjoyed the visit and had some specifics that made it seem like it wasn't total lip service. You couple that with the Fulford/Huntington Prep connection, which I know to be strong, and it doesn't make any sense.

 

Bryant continues to reiterate that he is waiting until spring - which does help IU I believe as CCG said - so, why cut Mizzou now? I know recruitments can be annoying to some, hence cutting lists, but Mizzou has Fulford? He recruited the Bryant to Huntington. He has an established relationship not only as a coach but from a recruitment standpoint. I don't know, it seems like something drastic happened here but we'll see.

 

On the other hand, there seems to be a lot of twitter stuff saying Mizzou isn't out at all. Zagoria has been known to run with things a little bit, so don't put it past him that he minced Mom's words to an extent. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem positive for Mizzou.

 

As for IU and spring, this one is all Chuck. If it were Crean I'd be very concerned about the spring decision. The word is Chuck goes pretty far back with Bryant, and that may have been underestimated in some public reports. He is certainly no IU lean - and that article about SU losing ground that I posted  (mentioned a few posts up) was more about Mizzou being in a favorable position rather than anything else- but IU getting him on campus could be the game changer.

[rebelhoosier848891]

Wow--I check in at lunch and all kinds of news!

 

Would love a Cuse v. IU battle for Bryant---he gets his first look this weekend!

 

I am hearing Coach Martin helped us make up a lot of ground in a short amount of time on this one!

[CampHoosier]

What relationship does Martin have with Bryant. Sorry if this was previously posted

[DJ Candypants]

We could potentially return a group of Hanner, Yogi, (Seniors), Troy, Stan & Davis, (Juniors), and Blackman, Holt, Robert Johnson, (Sophomores).

With this you could realistically sell Bryant on being a part of a potential final four squad. That and he can come right in and get major minutes. Just my opinion, but I like our chances with this pitch.
 

[rebelhoosier848891]

CampCrean--I read it somewhere--I think at ITH. Bryant is from Rochester, New York and played for New York based Team Scan which Coach Martin is familiar with.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Welp, Messmer, Meyer, and company have switched back to Syracuse.

Lol that was short lived!

Still have our visit this weekend though.

[FortWayneHoosier]

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/522358960004014081

 

dont know how to embed tweets but here is adam zagoria saying mizzou is still in

 

 @AdamZagoria · 6h6 hours ago

Other sources saying Mizzou is not out of it for Thomas Bryant...will have more later

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Welp, Messmer, Meyer, and company have switched back to Syracuse.

Lol that was short lived!

Still have our visit this weekend though.

Oh, Jerry Meyer flipped and Messmer followed? Shocking

[CampHoosier]

Riddle me this: why is everyone making their choices on the Crystal Ball today when the kid hasn't visited Indiana yet and isn't signing until spring? What indication, other than the Mizzou rumors, would trigger this? 

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Riddle me this: why is everyone making their choices on the Crystal Ball today when the kid hasn't visited Indiana yet and isn't signing until spring? What indication, other than the Mizzou rumors, would trigger this?

It's the game. Get your safe pick in before its too late to hedge against an unexpected commitment.

"If he committed today, where would he go?"

[lelgar4]

We could potentially return a group of Hanner, Yogi, (Seniors), Troy, Stan & Davis, (Juniors), and Blackman, Holt, Robert Johnson, (Sophomores).

With this you could realistically sell Bryant on being a part of a potential final four squad. That and he can come right in and get major minutes. Just my opinion, but I like our chances with this pitch.
 

 

The thought of this team gives me chills. If we retain those 8 players, get OG, Morgan, Bryant and Lyle/Vick/Shake I wouldn't be satisfied with anything less than a 'ship and a banner.

[Kepner]

Riddle me this: why is everyone making their choices on the Crystal Ball today when the kid hasn't visited Indiana yet and isn't signing until spring? What indication, other than the Mizzou rumors, would trigger this? 

Thats how they work. I think they are pretty much weathermen of basketball. They all switch to the obvious school the day of the commitment once all the info as leaked and it makes it look like the actually know what they are doing hahah

[CampHoosier]

But is it the Mizzou news that's scaring them off? How do people even get wind of these rumors. I really want to know the behind the scenes of recruiting. Which AAU coach gives up dirt and why. Which players talk to people. How reliable the sources are. It's crazy to me that this is a job. Where do I apply

[JuwantGrimeShakes?]

I also just read an article saying that Syracuse has been losing contact with him? With him coming to campus this weekend and us being his last visit, I like our chances!!

The Syracuse boards think there is no way that he isn't theirs and that he has been theirs for two years. 

They're also total boners. 

[Hovadipo]

The Syracuse boards think there is no way that he isn't theirs and that he has been theirs for two years.

They're also total boners.

I literally lol'd at this because that summed up Cuse fans perfectly.

[rebelhoosier848891]

Let's swing some momentum back our way this weekend with Bryant!

[hoosierpap]

Jerry Meyer @jerrymeyer247
Syracuse trending n #Crystalball for Thomas Bryant. Would jump to #2 n #247Sports Composite per Class Calculator bit.ly/1u6cQso

 

Syracuse Basketball @syracusebball
Jerry Meyer of 247sports is hearing from multiple sources that Syracuse will land 2015 5-star Thomas Bryant over Indiana. #OrangeRecruiting

[Hovadipo]

Jerry Meyer @jerrymeyer247
Syracuse trending n #Crystalball for Thomas Bryant. Would jump to #2 n #247Sports Composite per Class Calculator bit.ly/1u6cQso

Syracuse Basketball @syracusebball
Jerry Meyer of 247sports is hearing from multiple sources that Syracuse will land 2015 5-star Thomas Bryant over Indiana. #OrangeRecruiting

I feel like the SU account kind of took what Meyer was saying too far...? Or is there more from Meyer to make them say that?

[hoosierpap]

I feel like the SU account kind of took what Meyer was saying too far...? Or is there more from Meyer to make them say that?

No, I agree. I feel like I should not have posted that because people are going to interpret it that way. Obviously SU leads now, but he hasn't been to IU so there is definitely still a shot.