(2018) PG Robert Phinisee to Cincinnati

[HinnyHoosier 4,804]

Is the sky falling over there then?

.... One can only hope.


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[Stuhoo 79,775]

Is the sky falling over there then?

Nah; they never thought they had a chance with Phinisee.
With Damezi Anderson they thought they were the front runner and they melted down. Silly Purdooders!

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

Is the sky falling over there then?

Are you kidding? They never offered, they have someone else better they're recruiting, he has a stench about him, he wanted to commit but Painter wouldn't let him, he didn't have the grades, he couldn't meet pu standards, etc.

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

2 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Are you kidding? They never offered, they have someone else better they're recruiting, he has a stench about him, he wanted to commit but Painter wouldn't let him, he didn't have the grades, he couldn't meet pu standards, etc.

Didn't accept the smell of cow manure too

[HoosierDYT 1,748]

If we get phinisee I presume we lose out on dort/Garland/everyone else but Romeo? I like him but it kinda would hurt our chances with higher recruits.


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[Stuhoo 79,775]

If we get phinisee I presume we lose out on dort/Garland/everyone else but Romeo? I like him but it kinda would hurt our chances with higher recruits.

 

 

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Think of it this way:

A top 100, in-state bird in the hand is worth a whole bunch of "maybes" in the bush.

 

[HoosierDYT 1,748]

 

Think of it this way:

A top 100, in – state bird in the hand is worth a whole bunch of "maybes" in the bush.

 

Yes, you are right. I catch myself fantasizing far too often about the 5 stars lol

 

 

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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

Phinisee and then Havoc full court press on Romeo. Wow I'd love that class

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

1 hour ago, schimpfj said:

If we get phinisee I presume we lose out on dort/Garland/everyone else but Romeo? I like him but it kinda would hurt our chances with higher recruits.


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I don't believe landing Phinisee puts us out of the race with everyone else but Romeo.  Garland would start day 1 if he decided to play in Btown.  A backcourt of Phinisee and Dort in the same class could workout as well.  I don't see Phinisee starting as a freshman unless we're really in need.  He would be a nice piece to contribute a little and then take over as he developed and got stronger.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Getting the commitment from Phinisee means we'd have a solid four year PG that also supports Archie's inside out narrative. It's a win.

The bigger win, in my opinion, is that this would complete the need-based recruiting for 2018 really early on in the recruiting cycle, and allow the staff to focus only on the longshots of Moses Brown and Romeo Langford.

[GloryDays 5,913]

Getting the commitment from Phinisee means we'd have a solid four year PG that also supports Archie's inside out narrative. It's a win.

The bigger win, in my opinion, is that this would complete the need-based recruiting for 2018 really early on in the recruiting cycle, and allow the staff to focus only on the longshots of Moses Brown and Romeo Langford.

Im all for concentrating on Brown & Langford.

I dont think Romeo is a longshot at all , Brown I agree.

 

 

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[HoosierAloha 30,024]

Also.  I believe the position of need after a pg is a big.  Davis should be a monster but he can't play every minute.  I'd like to have at least two capable bigs on the roster.

[Stromboli 6,076]

 

[Chris007 43,567]

29 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

 

Sounds like it could possibly go till the end of the month before we hear our name being called. 

[Stuhoo 79,775]

Just now, Chris007 said:

Sounds like it could possibly go till the end of the month before we hear our name being called. 

 

If it seems like a given, why is it taking so long?

 

[Chris007 43,567]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

 

If it seems like a given, why is it taking so long?

 

Good Question!!  I know that OSU is pushing hard that he would get immediate playing time there.

[mdn82 25,510]

 
If it seems like a given, why is it taking so long?
 

Very few players that are going to be upcoming seniors commit two weeks after July eval. Because they are getting back into school and decompressing. Juniors are more ambitious if they know. A senior that has waited this long typically isn't going to commit in this timeframe. I would have been more surprised if he actually committed this last weekend than had he not. If he were to do that he would have done it in July imo. Most upcoming Seniors haven't hung out with friends all summer in their last free summer. Committing now just adds media time and attention. End of August or early September probably.


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[LamarCheeks 18,157]

Man, how sweet would it be to snag this kid from the backyard of the Toiletmakers! 

[mdn82 25,510]

Man, how sweet would it be to snag this kid from the backyard of the Toiletmakers! 

Agreed. I want this kid. I think he can do his role well. He is a good complimentary piece. If we expect him to come in as an alpha he would fail. He is a steady PG that if his role is to facilitate and not do too much he can give you quality minutes imo. He is not a Garland or Anthony. Anthony is the beast and best of the two I wish we could get even as a '19. Won't happen but a man can dream.


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[cljones1979 740]

I know almost everyone is thinking he is going to be a Hoosier just a matter of when. I'm not so sure....i think the longer this drags out the less likely he is coming. Again just my opinion.

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