(2017) SF Justin Smith to IU

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Justin Smith's announcement will come via social media around 8:30 pm ET or shortly thereafter. #iubb


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Good or bad, it will give us something other to discuss than the debate.

[ccgeneral]

Around 8:30 pm ET.

‏@Justin_Albers: Justin Smith's announcement will come via social media around 8:30 pm ET or shortly thereafter. #iubb

[bhaggard89]

I'll be getting ready for my softball game at that time, so here's to good vibes coming thru btown! (I think he's ours, the timing seems to indicate that)


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[Stuhoo]

I'm pretty sure that CNN and Fox will cancel whatever crap they had on tonight for this news!

(Thank you thank you ... Please tip your waitress)

[AKHoosier]

13 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Fingers crossed for Wilkes if we get Smith. No one else is worried about this except me.


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I definitely am, but all that would (should) get cleared up this weekend during his official visit.  If Smith commits, the timing is good in that regard, because I'm sure he'll have questions for the staff on their ability to play together.

[Brass Cannon]

come on good news with Waters to follow soon. 

[hoosierpap]

16 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Fingers crossed for Wilkes if we get Smith. No one else is worried about this except me.


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I mentioned this quite awhile ago. Wilkes isn't concerned about losing minutes to Smith, but other coaches are in his ear about where that puts him on the floor when Smith is on. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I definitely am, but all that would (should) get cleared up this weekend during his official visit.  If Smith commits, the timing is good in that regard, because I'm sure he'll have questions for the staff on their ability to play together.

I think they can play together with no problem. My issue is more about the 5 man class. We will have 2. Wilkes makes 3. Guard and Big makes 5. Has to be room. Going to get tight. The Durham fit makes least sense with how the roster is assembled.




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[hoosierpap]

Just now, hoosierpap said:

I mentioned this quite awhile ago. Wilkes isn't concerned about losing minutes to Smith, but other coaches are in his ear about where that puts him on the floor when Smith is on. 

 

It's actually fairly stupid, so Crean SHOULD be able to weather that storm but coaches are pointing to examples where this thing happened. Vonleh was told he would play outside, Watford was told he would play on the wing primarily, etc.

[hoosierpap]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I think they can play together with no problem. My issue is more about the 5 man class. We will have 2. Wilkes makes 3. Guard and Big makes 5. Has to be room. Going to get tight. The Durham fit makes least sense with how the roster is assembled.




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I agree. I'm just telling you Wilkes is pretty adamant about not being used as a 4. 

[Stuhoo]

It's actually fairly stupid, so Crean SHOULD be able to weather that storm but coaches are pointing to examples where this thing happened. Vonleh was told he would play outside, Watford was told he would play on the wing primarily, etc.

I KNEW that having Troy and Hollowell handle the ball too much could have some purpose, some day.

[hoosierpap]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

 

I KNEW that having Troy and Hollowell handle the ball too much could have some purpose, some day.

 

 

Exactly. Counter examples for Crean.

[HoosierAloha]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I think they can play together with no problem. My issue is more about the 5 man class. We will have 2. Wilkes makes 3. Guard and Big makes 5. Has to be room. Going to get tight. The Durham fit makes least sense with how the roster is assembled.




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I just have that feeling that there is a logjam at the guard position.  I think there will be a guard, besides JBJ, that transfers out after this coming season.  That will be two spots at the guard, Hartman (maybe), OG, and Bryant.  There will be roster turnover.

My biggest concern with this class is a big.  JSmith at the 4 doesn't concern me, McSwain and JMo at the 4 doesn't concern me.  Wilkes at the 4 concerns me.

[AKHoosier]

6 minutes ago, hoosierpap said:

I agree. I'm just telling you Wilkes is pretty adamant about not being used as a 4. 

Wilkes doesn't even want to be a stretch 4?  

Is Smith ok with being one?

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Morgan at the 4, DD at the 5. We need a 4/5 backup badly and hopefully a good one. Smith can play 3-4. Wilkes can play 3-4 and maybe eventually 2-4.

Does make the Wilkes sell a bit tougher for Crean.


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[hoosierpap]

Just now, AKHoosier said:

Wilkes doesn't even want to be a stretch 4?  

Is Smith ok with being one?

 

Nope. Wants to move his game away from the hoop. That's been a staple of his recruitment and when you break down the roster like Wayne did above you begin to see where the minutes really are. 

[HoosierAloha]

7 minutes ago, hoosierpap said:

It's actually fairly stupid, so Crean SHOULD be able to weather that storm but coaches are pointing to examples where this thing happened. Vonleh was told he would play outside, Watford was told he would play on the wing primarily, etc.

Vonleh would have been perfect with another big like Zeller, Bryant, or Fischer... Watford pretty much played on the wing his last two seasons minus those games he played the 5 when Zeller was on the bench.

[Brass Cannon]

I imagine smith will back up the 3 and 4 until he can take over the 3 after Wilkes leave. 

[HoosierAloha]

Just now, Brass Cannon said:

I imagine smith will back up the 3 and 4 until he can take over the 3 after Wilkes leave. 

This.

3 - Wilkes, Smith

4 - JMo, McSwain

McSwain has the build to be able to defend the 4 and the athletic ability to be a mismatch on the other end.