2015 #IUBB Offseason Thread

[Stuhoo 81,141]

Yup...

 

We only have twelve on scholly, with one (Newkirk) required to sit a year and another (MSB) who we are saving for 'super-duper special occasions'.

 

That leaves ten active, playable players, and OG and Juwan are two of them.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,448]

Excellent analysis here.

@Mike_Schmitz: Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Indiana freshman big man Thomas Bryant https://t.co/DAn6L975xU

[HoosierTrav 7,898]

I think many will find this intriguing. From umhoops in an article about Max Bielfedt.

“Coach Beilein is more of a teacher,” Bielfeldt said. “He’ll want you to be able to sit in the film room for an hour and be able to describe every cut and name it something so everyone has their own language, whereas (Indiana coach Tom) Crean will kind of just throw you out on the floor and have you run stuff and kind of coach while he goes.”

Beilein is known by his players for planning out every minor detail in the team’s practice and workout schedule a month in advance, so when Bielfeldt gets a text from Crean saying the team has the day off just a few hours before practice, the difference between the two can be glaring.

“It’s very bizarre and different to compare the two coaching styles,” Bielfeldt said. “Coach Crean’s definitely a more passionate guy, while Beilein is more of a, I’ll use the word ‘Mastermind,’ sitting back and trying to see the big picture and weigh things out.”

No longer possessing the luxury of time to learn a system over a season or two, though, Bielfeldt knows Crean’s spontaneity will help Bielfeldt learn quickly.

Not surprising one bit. This didn't really shed any light as much as it did confirm things with me. We will always have a handicap in game, sadly.

[Beowulf50 816]

Beilein = one final four. I'm not impressed! Michigan can keep him until he retires.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Gary Parrish was at practice the past two days. Sounds as though Bryant's foot has not prevented him from impressing with his mobility and running the floor.

@JeffRabjohns: Thomas Bryant's mobility has really taken strides since he arrived at IU. It's changed what he can do. https://t.co/H4kY37hkqz

@GaryParrishCBS: @jeffborzello Runs and handles it well for a guy his size, too. And he's a comfortable shooter. Interesting talent.

[Beowulf50 816]

Gary Parrish was at practice the past two days. Sounds as though Bryant's foot has not prevented him from impressing with his mobility and running the floor.

@JeffRabjohns: Thomas Bryant's mobility has really taken strides since he arrived at IU. It's changed what he can do. https://t.co/H4kY37hkqz

@GaryParrishCBS: @jeffborzello Runs and handles it well for a guy his size, too. And he's a comfortable shooter. Interesting talent.

Good to hear! I have high hopes for Bryant this year. I agree he is a interesting talent.

[Hovadipo 56,353]

We are #13 in KemPom's preseason ranking.

[Jketch 385]

Somehow Wisconsin is #9

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

KenPom has us t-1st with Wisconsin in the B1G at 12-6. Maryland at #24 and UNCheat at #7.

Kenny is making some BOLD deviations from the rest of the industry. I like it.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Bo Ryan is a great coach, and Wiscy will always be pretty good with him BUT..... #9 in the country and top of the B1G? Don't see that happening, the talent just isn't there imo. 

[JSHoosier 20,297]

Bo Ryan is a great coach, and Wiscy will always be pretty good with him BUT..... #9 in the country and top of the B1G? Don't see that happening, the talent just isn't there imo. 

I don't know about #1 in the conference, but I wouldn't put them below 4 with Ryan still there.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,186]

2nd best offense in the country! And 84th in defense

[HoosierTrav 7,898]

Bo Ryan is a great coach, and Wiscy will always be pretty good with him BUT..... #9 in the country and top of the B1G? Don't see that happening, the talent just isn't there imo.

The talent IS there. Its just that they lost some serious talents. Koenig is a stud. Hayes is a stud. Ethan Happ is going to disappoint a lot of us Bc he's a monster and is relatively unknown to B1G fans. Showalter is also very capable at the 2. Do NOT sleep on Wisky being in the top of the B1G. They have a nice combo of final four experienced players at key positions and very talented players coming up that had opportunities to learn Bo's system. They also got to practice daily against the the group that was one of the best the B1G had seen in a long time.

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

2nd best offense in the country! And 84th in defense

Considering what we were ranked last year, I'd take 84 in a heartbeat.

[KingPG21 6,587]

I mean...... Kenpom always kind of favors Wisconsin.Also, you guys realize that he doesn't rank them, he puts this stuff through his crazy formula and comes out with these rankings right? Like he is as close to an unbiased ranking source, that doesn't rely upon potential as we're going to get

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Pat Graham visited the team today, per IUBB Instagram

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,448]

@JonRothstein: 1 team that should benefit early from CBB's new rules? Indiana. Hard to stay in front of IU w Troy Williams @ PF. #collegehoopstoday #iubb

[Alford Bailey 12,389]

@JonRothstein: 1 team that should benefit early from CBB's new rules? Indiana. Hard to stay in front of IU w Troy Williams @ PF. #collegehoopstoday #iubb

What new rules is he referring to? Shot clock?

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,448]

Also a new vigor in calling the hand contact. Expecting a lot of calls early in the season to set the tone.

[Kepner 1,261]

Also a new vigor in calling the hand contact. Expecting a lot of calls early in the season to set the tone.

Man I really wish they would let them play a little more. I feel like they already call too many tricky-tack fouls as it is, slows the game down.