Rasheed Sulaimon to Maryland

[Fulkme15 488]

How concerned should we be after hearing this? With Melo back and one of the top big man recruits. I'm kinda scared this puts Maryland on top of the big 10. How much of a difference do you think he will have on the big ten race this year? Does this change your perspective on the big ten standings?

[NoahW35 459]

Maryland was easy top 10 without him. Looking like they're either #1 or #2. That roster is elite

[BigBaller23 11]

Transfer Robert Carter from Georgia Tech will also be eligible this year. He was a former 5 star recruit and is 6'8" and will immediately find a place in the rotation. They will be tough that's for sure.

[Dalton26 16,892]

Doesn't change much. They were already on top of the B1G in my opinion.

[iubirdman 98]

Yea in the conference changes nothing, were the favorite, still are the favorite.  On a national level however they are a legit contender for the title as well.  Of course this is assuming he can stay out of trouble and this does not implode on them.  If he stays clean and just plays they may be preseason #1

[Diadem 430]

I have this feeling that playing time will be an issue for them. I can see some team chemistry issues for them as well . We'll see.

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

Well(s), Maryland certainly doesn't shy away from players with sexual assault allegations.

[KingPG21 6,582]

Yea in the conference changes nothing, were the favorite, still are the favorite.  On a national level however they are a legit contender for the title as well.  Of course this is assuming he can stay out of trouble and this does not implode on them.  If he stays clean and just plays they may be preseason #1

No we aren't. Maryland was and still is above us

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I saw a twedt from ESPN insider, that had Maryland #1, N.Carolina at #2.

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

No we aren't. Maryland was and still is above us

I think he truly meant were... Not WE ARE.. As in they were already the favorite

[iubirdman 98]

I think he truly meant were... Not WE ARE.. As in they were already the favorite

Yep, they WERE the favorites before he got there and they still are.

[swatford 1,235]

I didn't really appreciate the fact that Maryland was the consensus favorite to win the Big Ten (before the Sulaimon commitment). I think they over-performed last year( just look at their wins against Penn State and NW) and we underperformed (our late-season collapse). I think we had a higher ceiling going into next year before Maryland picked up Sulaimon and now I'd say we're about even.

 

Yogi = Trimble

Troy > Layman

JBJ > Nickens?

Bryant = Stone

Our Bench > Their Bench

 

They question of leadership and consistency come in to play which is why I think Maryland's been given the upper hand.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,923]

They now have Carter, Sulaimon too.  Plus Wiley and Dodd.  They have significant talent PLUS and MOST importantly for prognosticators, they were very good this past year with about the same roster.  We were just decently good with about the same roster.  Biggest factor!

[swatford 1,235]

They now have Carter, Sulaimon too.  Plus Wiley and Dodd.  They have significant talent PLUS and MOST importantly for prognosticators, they were very good this past year with about the same roster.  We were just decently good with about the same roster.  Biggest factor!

Forgot about Carter, you're right he'll provide a boost too.

 

I just didn't like the fact they were the unanimous leaders of the conference (pre-Sulaimon commitment)

[KingPG21 6,582]

I didn't really appreciate the fact that Maryland was the consensus favorite to win the Big Ten (before the Sulaimon commitment). I think they over-performed last year( just look at their wins against Penn State and NW) and we underperformed (our late-season collapse). I think we had a higher ceiling going into next year before Maryland picked up Sulaimon and now I'd say we're about even.

Yogi = Trimble
Troy > Layman
JBJ > Nickens?
Bryant = Stone
Our Bench > Their Bench

They question of leadership and consistency come in to play which is why I think Maryland's been given the upper hand.

Lol, we aren't even. Man some of you guys truly struggle to not look at things through some awfully rosy colored glasses

[swatford 1,235]

Lol, we aren't even. Man some of you guys truly struggle to not look at things through some awfully rosy colored glasses

Living in a delusional reality comes with the job of being an IU fan :)

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

I'm not quite sold yet on Turgeons coaching  ability but he has sure built a roster. Legit final four contender.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Dodd is nothing to worry about. Dude got shut down both times we played them.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

They are legit no doubt but Dez Wells is going to be a challenge to replace. That dude was special

[HoosierTrav 7,729]

Maryland is the clear favorite to win the B1G. I honestly think we are neck and neck with them though on paper. Our entire dynamic has changed with the addition of Thomas Bryant. We have the best PG in the league and have experience and depth at the forward position. Diamond Stone is ranked above Thomas Bryant but everytime I've seen them go head to head, Thomas Bryant outplayed and out hustled Stone. I'd take his motor and defensive/rebounding tenacity any day of the week. Especially considering our style of play. Call it rose colored glasses all you want but Maryland hasn't done anything at all to make me shake at the knees. Loaded roster on paper, while not having sone anything previously and ramping up the hype machine. I like us to contend for a share or outright B1G title.