IU's Most Important Player This Season

[JaybobHoosier 11,839]

Who do you guys think will be IU's most important player this season? You can look at this many different ways, so please explain why you pick who you do. NO BASHING of any sorts, let's leave negativity out of this thread. 

 

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[biteoftheapple 4,115]

My choice, is Yogi. For his point play, and scoring. Next, Bryant must be a solid big for us. Third, the hot shooter of the day.

[Hovadipo 55,201]

Troy. The energy and vibe he brings to the court is crucial to how we play on both ends. If we get out and run with him finishing off fastbreaks, we get into a rhythm, and the current version of Indiana basketball while in a rhythm keeps the Coach K's and Izzo's of the world awake at night.

I had a response ready for Jimbo as well. But Troy is more fun.

[JaybobHoosier 11,839]

I went with Troy Williams, but almost went with TB or JBJ. To me, if Troy commits to the defensive side, cuts down turnovers, and continues to work on his shot, he will be the best player on the team. I would love to see an Oladipo type Soph to Junior jump for Troy. No reason for him not to be at least an All-Second Big10 Team selection if he makes a good jump.

[Hoosierfan2017 20,935]

Thomas Bryant. We have a pretty good idea of what we'll get from most of the other key guys. If Thomas can be a big step up from our interior presences last year our team should be in really good shape.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,081]

Thomas Bryant.  I hate the pressure he's already under but he's our rim protector and a lot of our season depends on just how well he can fulfill that role.

[AZ Hoosier 6,574]

It's a tough question the way it's worded. With the lack of post players, that will be key. Can Bielfeldt spell Thomas? Can Thomas compete and stay on the floor (i.e., no foul trouble, etc)? Those will be key. We're going to need Yogi to play smart and let his game come to him. We're going to need a hot hand with scoring - RJ, JBJ, Z3, etc are all going to have to step up. Hartman will continue to be rock solid, so...

 

I'm going to say Bryant. Yogi can be streaky at times, as can JBJ, but really, those are known quantities, by and large. We've seen Bryant in film and all star/AAU games, but what remains to be seen is how well he acclimates to the B1G.

[Parakeet Jones 3,741]

I will go a little away from the norm and say Colin Hartman. I feel we played our best basketball last year with him on the floor. It seemed things really went down the hopper while he was out with injury. He may not be the best player or the best NBA prospect, but I give him the nod since he has the highest basketball IQ on the team.

[HoosierTrav 7,742]

Tough one. I'm inclined to go with Troy. We went as he went last year. Yogi is our only constant.

[cchoneycut 53]

Yogi. Our offense will go as he goes and he has to play great defense to give TB a chance at getting blocks. Getting the ball out of the other teams point guard can really mess an offense up. Yogi's offensive decisions will decide how deadly this offense can be. He needs to find the post early and often to give shooters the looks late.

[BlueDevil 8,655]

Big Tom. If he gets in foul trouble which is likely in some games IU is in big trouble.

[Crimson and Cream 5,782]

Tough call between Troy and Thomas here. I'll need some time to think.

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

Jbj

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

I'm going Troy. If he remains focused and in control we'll have a great year. If he rushes himself and constantly looks out for #1, it'll be a bummer year.

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Can someone truly breakdown why Troy, what is it going to differently or is if he stays consistent?

[Hoosier812 38]

Thomas Bryant, most of the pieces are returning from last year so without him we can't expect much of difference from this past season. These high expectations we have this year is mostly based on the fact that we have a REAL BIG down low. Him just being on the roster took us from a decent to a good team. Not to say that Juwan, OG or Max don't bring anything to the table, but Thomas brings a whole new level of talent. Next is definitely Yogi, can't see us winning many games if his nasty three's are going in. 

[JaybobHoosier 11,839]

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[Alford Bailey 12,356]

Bryant. We need him ready to play consistently at this level.

[hoosierpap 14,300]

Yogi and it isn't that close, imo.

[Sam_Boger 360]

Yogi for sure! Without Yogi who knows what kind of crazy things would happen this season.