BtownBanner6 Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 I agree completely. Green over Gordon for me too. Alkins is a different type of player. I like this signing, just wish we had space/PT for a Alkins or Thon. Oh PT wouldn't be a problem. Quote
Popular Post Stuhoo Posted January 9, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2016 I agree completely. Green over Gordon for me too. Alkins is a different type of player. I like this signing, just wish we had space/PT for a Alkins or Thon. We do. We are losing Yogi, Nick, Max, and have an open spot. That covers our first four commits. Additionally, Troy is on track to graduate, and I believe therefore the odds of him returning are very, very slim. There's also the coveted MSB spot that could , ahem...'magically open' at a moment's notice. In other words, we are covered for the four we've signed without the over sign, and we have one spot likely left for that 'just in case - big time recruit'. We also will have excellent roster balance going into next year: DeRon, TB, OG, Juwan, and Collin as bigs, and JB, Josh N, Cujo, Rojo, and Devonte at guard so far. Add Troy or a big time spring player at the 2/3/4 spot and it is a very well balanced roster with a senior, three juniors, three sophs, and three freshmen in the rotation. Parakeet Jones, JaybobHoosier, Alford Bailey and 5 others 8 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 We do. We are losing Yogi, Nick, Max, and have an open spot. That covers our first four commits. Additionally, Troy is on track to graduate, and I believe therefore the odds of him returning are very, very slim. There's also the coveted MSB spot that could , ahem...'magically open' at a moment's notice. In other words, we are covered for the four we've signed without the over sign, and we have one spot likely left for that 'just in case - big time recruit'. We also will have excellent roster balance going into next year: DeRon, TB, OG, Juwan, and Collin as bigs, and JB, Josh N, Cujo, Rojo, and Devonte at guard so far. Add Troy or a big time spring player at the 2/3/4 spot and it is a very well balanced roster. Would love to lose Troy and add a big time spring recruit. Mr. Maker, come on down. Kepner, ALASKA HOOSIER and rossellis 3 Quote
Popular Post hoosierpap Posted January 9, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2016 Alex Bozich @insidethehall Class of 2016 guard Devonte Green @ChefBoyArGreen just committed to Indiana. He's the fourth member of IU's 2016 class #iubb Bobman1, HoosierHoops1, LockdownD and 8 others 11 Quote
Popular Post ccgeneral Posted January 9, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2016 Zag was on this. Welcome aboard! https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/devonte-green-to-indiana/161510588?tcid=tw_article_161510588… "I committed to Indiana University," Green, who is averaging 19 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists and had amassed 2,168 career points entering the season, told SNY.tv by phone. "I like Coach [Tom] Crean a lot, I think he's great at developing players. The campus is huge, it was nice. The rest of the coaching staff are great, they bring a lot of energy. I think they're the best fit for me." The younger brother of San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green, Devonte said he also considered Rutgers, Kansas State, VCU, Cincinnati, DePaul and Iona. He was planning to visit Kansas State, Iona and VCU in coming weeks, but won't need those visits. He joins shooting guards Curtis Jones and Grant Gelon and power forward De'Ron Davis in Indiana's 2016 class. "Devonte is one of a select few players that can dominate the game on both ends of the floor," LuHi coach John Buck said. "He can make deep threes, attack the rim with power finishes, and shut down the other team's best player. He makes his teammates better and has shown tremendous growth this season. I look forward to seeing him rise to the challenge of playing at Indiana. He has all the tools to have an excellent career in the Big 10." Crean and assistant Chuck Martin watched Green last month when he went off for 31 points with seven 3-pointers Thursday night in a 97-58 blowout win of Chaminade. He likes how they plan to use him. "They said I would play a combo guard, they said they need a breakdown guy," Green said. "They said I'm that." Asked if he was glad to finally have the process over, he said, "Yeah, it's definitely a relief. JustToArgue, mdn82, Napleshoosier and 7 others 10 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Welcome aboard, Devonte! Keep your head down, nose clean, and enjoy Btown and all that comes with being a basketball player at IU. mdn82, IUsafety, mamasa and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post IUsafety Posted January 9, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2016 Shut down the other team's best player. I like that part. Parakeet Jones, mamasa, Class of '66 Old Fart and 7 others 10 Quote
HoosierAloha Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Adding Green will move our class rank up to 16, displacing PSU. And the second best class in the B1G. Not really sure if there are any other big time recruits leaning to B1G programs besides Josh Jackson to MSU. MSU has a sick class on paper. Quote
323SGrant Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Speaks well and seems to be a good dude. WayneFleekHoosier 1 Quote
Popular Post HoosierAloha Posted January 9, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2016 http://www.insidethehall.com/2016/01/09/video-2016-guard-devonte-green-commits-to-indiana/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVoGEEwHcBA IUsafety, hoosierpap, ccgeneral and 5 others 8 Quote
Popular Post coonhounds Posted January 9, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2016 I don't care where he is from. Welcome aboard MemphisHoosier, mdn82, The Ola Depot and 5 others 8 Quote
biteoftheapple Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 What other schools were involved Its covered by CCG in a post within this thread. Quote
MikeRoberts Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 What other schools were involvedincarnate is the word:) ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Naturalhoosier Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 OF's ultimate point (I think) is why go far from the nest for 3-stars when there is plenty at the base of the tree. REGARDLESS....anything else that is not DIRECTLY about Devonte will be hidden. CAPICHE?! thebigweave, MemphisHoosier, Hovadipo and 3 others 6 Quote
Popular Post Class of '66 Old Fart Posted January 10, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 10, 2016 Stuhoo, HoosierSadaseci, Lt. John McClaine and 9 others 12 Quote
rebelhoosier848891 Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Good pickup. At least 13 D1 offers and the big boys were just starting to get involved---we got a good one here. Welcome Aboard Devonte Green! Next year's team is rounding into shape! rossellis, Bobman1 and HoosierAloha 3 Quote
BGleas Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 I largely agree with Old Friend on this topic, and I know his feelings on this are broad and not necessarily about any one recruit in particular, but with that said I'll disagree on this kid. While he's clearly not his brother, who was a top 30-40 recruit and has about 4 inches on him, the kid does have pedigree. He's also seen first hand what can happen to someone who is overlooked yet puts in the work to improve. While he was a very good college player, nobody thought Danny Green was going to be an NBA player, let alone a viable starter on a championship team. So, I like the potential intangibles this kid could bring, by all accounts he's athletic, a good shooter and a serious defender. Quote
Dalton26 Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Danny was a projected late first early second round pick. A lot of people thought he'd be an NBA player. Quote
USMCHoosier Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Filling up our roster with 3* kids? Quote
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