2015 #IUBB Offseason Thread

[FortWayneHoosier 5,923]

I know we'll be one of the top teams offensively, but I'm looking for some defensive highlights.

I was thinking the same thing....have you watched the iubb snapchat? It has some defense drills....

[Crimson and Cream 5,782]

Not yet, I've been meaning to catch up on those but haven't had the time.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,975]

OG looks so darn smooth. Hope he can shake the freshman jitters and get early minutes. Want to see what he can contribute.

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

Is there anywhere online that I can watch the Adidas Nation games?

[swatford 1,235]

Spinmaster Cal at it again:

 

http://larrybrownsports.com/college-basketball/john-calipari-players-relieved-wisconsin-loss/269528

[BubbleKnuts 569]

Spinmaster Cal at it again:
 
http://larrybrownsports.com/college-basketball/john-calipari-players-relieved-wisconsin-loss/269528

I like the "white gloves" Tommy Boy reference.

[swatford 1,235]

So far this summer we've heard that their team's goal is to get players drafted and losing is a relief to them. Tell me again why anybody with any sort of respect for the game would go to UK?

[Bobman1 2,909]

An article on SB Nation about Adidas Nations.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/8/6/9101793/adidas-nations-kobi-simmons-lonzo-ball-gary-trent-jr
Excerpt about the Hoosiers :
"There were three representatives from the Indiana Hoosiers at Nations, all playing on Team Mavs (all the college players were grouped into one of four teams -- Mavs, Spurs, Wolves and Clippers. West bias!). They were senior point guard Yogi Ferrell, who has been running out of eligibility for what seems like a decade, junior forward Troy Williams, and 20th-ranked freshman big man Thomas Bryant. I watched the three of them beat a very tough squad boasting Kyle Wiltjer, Wayne Selden and Monte Morris. They worked well together -- Yogi taking good shots and getting wherever he wanted, Williams flashing next-level athleticism and the freshman Bryant doing all sorts of things a man his size shouldn't be able to do. Add in sophomore James Blackmon Jr. and some legitimate shooters, and I'm looking at that No. 14 ranking ESPN just pegged them at like it's 8-10 spots too low."

- Is Yogi the new Aaron Craft of Indiana?

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

An article on SB Nation about Adidas Nations.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/8/6/9101793/adidas-nations-kobi-simmons-lonzo-ball-gary-trent-jr
Excerpt about the Hoosiers :
"There were three representatives from the Indiana Hoosiers at Nations, all playing on Team Mavs (all the college players were grouped into one of four teams -- Mavs, Spurs, Wolves and Clippers. West bias!). They were senior point guard Yogi Ferrell, who has been running out of eligibility for what seems like a decade, junior forward Troy Williams, and 20th-ranked freshman big man Thomas Bryant. I watched the three of them beat a very tough squad boasting Kyle Wiltjer, Wayne Selden and Monte Morris. They worked well together -- Yogi taking good shots and getting wherever he wanted, Williams flashing next-level athleticism and the freshman Bryant doing all sorts of things a man his size shouldn't be able to do. Add in sophomore James Blackmon Jr. and some legitimate shooters, and I'm looking at that No. 14 ranking ESPN just pegged them at like it's 8-10 spots too low."

- Is Yogi the new Aaron Craft of Indiana?

He's our Aaron craft. I wish we had an Aaron craft, talk about a competitor! I like that other teams think so.

[LIHoosier 25,915]

Not sure if this is a preview for the 15-16 season or another Terminator movie.

 

http://btn.com/2015/08/19/watch-this-indiana-mens-basketball-tradition-hype-video/

 

*For some reason I can't directly link the tweet.

[Brass Cannon 24,271]

An article on SB Nation about Adidas Nations.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/8/6/9101793/adidas-nations-kobi-simmons-lonzo-ball-gary-trent-jr
Excerpt about the Hoosiers :
"There were three representatives from the Indiana Hoosiers at Nations, all playing on Team Mavs (all the college players were grouped into one of four teams -- Mavs, Spurs, Wolves and Clippers. West bias!). They were senior point guard Yogi Ferrell, who has been running out of eligibility for what seems like a decade, junior forward Troy Williams, and 20th-ranked freshman big man Thomas Bryant. I watched the three of them beat a very tough squad boasting Kyle Wiltjer, Wayne Selden and Monte Morris. They worked well together -- Yogi taking good shots and getting wherever he wanted, Williams flashing next-level athleticism and the freshman Bryant doing all sorts of things a man his size shouldn't be able to do. Add in sophomore James Blackmon Jr. and some legitimate shooters, and I'm looking at that No. 14 ranking ESPN just pegged them at like it's 8-10 spots too low."

- Is Yogi the new Aaron Craft of Indiana?

Lets hope this is right

[Stuhoo 79,798]

Just watched the Troy Williams and Thomas Bryant summer 'Draft Express' videos posted on ITH.

 

Great stuff:

 

Troy has a personal maturity about him that is strikingly different. Asked (in a basketball context) by the interviewer what he's learned from CTC, he immediately responded that the most important things he's learned are lessons about how to become a responsible, grown man. Troy is gonna have a big year.

 

Thomas Bryant? He's like a dream come true; attitude, priorities, work ethic. Asked if he thinks NBA scouts will notice his ability to scrap and dive for loose balls, he made a face like the question was ridiculous, and answered that his desire to do those things is always the same, no matter who is watching and when no one else is in the gym.

[swatford 1,235]

Just watched the Troy Williams and Thomas Bryant summer 'Draft Express' videos posted on ITH.

Great stuff:

Troy has a personal maturity about him that is strikingly different. Asked (in a basketball context) by the interviewer what he's learned from CTC, he immediately responded that the most important things he's learned are lessons about how to become a responsible, grown man. Troy is gonna have a big year.

Thomas Bryant? He's like a dream come true; attitude, priorities, work ethic. Asked if he thinks NBA scouts will notice his ability to scrap and dive for loose balls, he made a face like the question was ridiculous, and answered that his desire to do those things is always the same, no matter who is watching and when no one else is in the gym.

Interviewer sounded like he had no clue what he was doing

[Kepner 1,261]

Interviewer sounded like he had no clue what he was doing

I loved the question he asked Bryant. "Why are you younger than the guys in your class?". What kind of question is that? hahah

[Hovadipo 55,199]

For a guy like Givony that does good work for Draft Express, that was an atrocious interview.

[HoosierTrav 7,741]

For a guy like Givony that does good work for Draft Express, that was an atrocious interview.

. Thomas Bryant, like MSB, creates fear and trembling by his mere presence. Let us not judge Givony for this mishap. If this person were..... Say.... Caleb Swanigan? The interview would have been much smoother.

[Bobman1 2,909]

. Thomas Bryant, like MSB, creates fear and trembling by his mere presence. Let us not judge Givony for this mishap. If this person were..... Say.... Caleb Swanigan? The interview would have been much smoother.

I don't think it's fair to compare ANYONE to MSB.

[Hoosiers96 912]

[attachment=2470:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1440461875.687002.jpg] IU at #4 preseason here

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

Looks like IU smack dab at #4!

[Beowulf50 816]

Looks like IU smack dab at #4!

I like it! I wish we didn't have off court drama.