Anunoby and Morgan

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,699]

Remember going into 2014 everyone thought that would be Crean's greatest recruiting class. So we went into that year expecting Blackmon, Goodluck, Pinson, Lyles, Bluiett, Lyle ( not all of them) but players of that ilk. It started wonderfully with James and Rojo and ended with a tremendous fizzle. It's a matter of unfulfilled expectations more than anything, and the shocking downturn in results.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,699]

Why would we pursue Bryant and not Swanigan?

Swanigan's handler apparently has zero interest in Indiana.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,699]

as others have said, we are 1 player away from loving this 2015 class. If we added TBryant or (for instance) if we were lucky enough to have added a Swanigan or Zimmerman, EVERYONE will/would be happy.

2013 class had zero complaints about recruiting from the fans. Zero. People won't complain if we fill our roster needs with quality players (at least complain about recruiting).

maybe Crean can find one of these last minute European BIGs like Kansas and Gonzaga did this year. Tremendous late signings by those clubs. Tremendous!

[mamasa 15,385]

maybe Crean can find one of these last minute European BIGs like Kansas and Gonzaga did this year. Tremendous late signings by those clubs. Tremendous!

 

Ivan Renko? lol

[Alford Bailey 12,415]

You guys can laugh but Ive said it before a Euro big who runs the floor and shoots the 3 would fit Creans system better than anyone over 6'7" he has had yet.

[Alford Bailey 12,415]

Remember going into 2014 everyone thought that would be Crean's greatest recruiting class. So we went into that year expecting Blackmon, Goodluck, Pinson, Lyles, Bluiett, Lyle ( not all of them) but players of that ilk. It started wonderfully with James and Rojo and ended with a tremendous fizzle. It's a matter of unfulfilled expectations more than anything, and the shocking downturn in results.

Sat at the BTT in 2012 talking with a guy about how are recruiting issues were over with what we had in the pipeline. :(

[maxwell 598]

Remember going into 2014 everyone thought that would be Crean's greatest recruiting class. So we went into that year expecting Blackmon, Goodluck, Pinson, Lyles, Bluiett, Lyle ( not all of them) but players of that ilk. It started wonderfully with James and Rojo and ended with a tremendous fizzle. It's a matter of unfulfilled expectations more than anything, and the shocking downturn in results.

 

"Woe is Me."

 

 

 

Sat at the BTT in 2012 talking with a guy about how are recruiting issues were over with what we had in the pipeline. :(

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

If you can't be happy with two of the best guards in the country, and an absolute heist in getting Holt a year early... then wow. Go root for Kentucky.

[Alford Bailey 12,415]

 

"Woe is Me."

 

Actually, this is what I felt like walking out of Conseco after Wisky beat us, again.

[Alford Bailey 12,415]

If you can't be happy with two of the best guards in the country, and an absolute heist in getting Holt a year early... then wow. Go root for Kentucky.

Now wait a minute, we heist-ed Holt? Thought you said this coach was a "good guy"?

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,699]

"Woe is Me."

My point was, it's just a matter of perspective and perception. That's all. Just like the little boy who expects to get an Xbox One for Christmas and gets a yo yo instead. That yo yo is a good gift, but it's a let down to the boy wanting an Xbox.

Just thinking about the expectations and rationale of recruiting. Our hopes as a fanbase were through the roof, we had multiple top 10 classes and 2 years of very solid/great results.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

Remember going into 2014 everyone thought that would be Crean's greatest recruiting class. So we went into that year expecting Blackmon, Goodluck, Pinson, Lyles, Bluiett, Lyle ( not all of them) but players of that ilk. It started wonderfully with James and Rojo and ended with a tremendous fizzle. It's a matter of unfulfilled expectations more than anything, and the shocking downturn in results.

I'd say it was actually off the charts since it got started with Blackmon/Rojo/Lyles commitments. I'm mad as the next guy about recruiting for next year but I guess when I look back, Crean didn't necessarily mess up the class balance. He had Lyles. Vonleh and Fisher really being gone wasn't something we would even care about at this point if Lyles didn't turncoat on us. Then daddy got involved. That is actually one hell of a class. Glad we have some NY ties now so we could snag Holt. This should be good for the future. 

 

Now - once Lyles decommitted and then Blackmon started looking elsewhere, that was uber concerning and Crean hasn't shook the recruiting heat he gets form us since. Blackmon coming back was absolutely huge for us this year.. someone was in his ear. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,699]

@MarkJKim_: Full highlights from tonight's @JCJayBasketball vs. Madison Prep game a.k.a. "The @OAnunoby Show:" #mopreps https://t.co/Zg0uuu549N

[Jketch 385]

The "full highlights" video from OGs game tonight is just 30 seconds. Lol misleading title. If y'all find one longer id like to see it.

[HoosierRob 1,042]

Og should go up the rankings for sure

[ccgeneral 38,084]

@MarkJKim_: Full highlights from tonight's @JCJayBasketball vs. Madison Prep game a.k.a. "The @OAnunoby Show:" #mopreps https://t.co/Zg0uuu549N

BKB #51 @B_K_Baker  ·  11h

Shouts out to @OAnunoby for breaking that single game scoring record. 38 points and 17 rebounds something serious ⚫ :good:

 

[hoosierwhodey 1,256]

38 pts and 17 rbs pretty solid night.

[GloryDays 5,928]

  I swear that kid looks much bigger and stronger than when we started recruiting him.

Might still be growing and that's a good thing.Like the rebounding numbers.

[Stuhoo 81,845]

Geez.  He looks A LOT like Troy in that video. 

 

That is, Troy with a straight A gpa and a dad with an MBA from IU.

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

  I swear that kid looks much bigger and stronger than when we started recruiting him.

Might still be growing and that's a good thing.Like the rebounding numbers.

Someone said the other day, his coaches etc, feel he could be a 6'11" wing.