(2018) PG Robert Phinisee to Cincinnati

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Let's hope Woody's comments about Phinisee all are proven on the court.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/8/7/mens-basketball-bahama-bound-rob-phinisee-set-to-play-his-game.aspx

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Let's hope Woody's comments about Phinisee all are proven on the court.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/8/7/mens-basketball-bahama-bound-rob-phinisee-set-to-play-his-game.aspx

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Indiana-hoosiers-mens-basketball-robert-phinisee-Rob-Phinisee-has-changed-his-game-168871407/

 

Similar article but from 247

 

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[Josh]

Count me as one person who has been very displeased with Rob.  Hopefully this season he dribbles with his head up, planning ahead.  I feel like too many times he dribbled to a spot and then picked up his dribble without a plan on where the ball would go next.  Man I hope he fixes that.

[reconmkd]

I think we are in for a few surprises this season. I really think that our former coach micromanaged the hell out of the guys and really took them out of their game. I think that is why Rob has had issues, he was not in control of the game, coach was! That is why I think on almost every possession you would see Rob or however brought the ball up the floor were constantly looking at the bench to see what he wanted them to do.

[HoosierHoopster]

3 hours ago, reconmkd said:

I think we are in for a few surprises this season. I really think that our former coach micromanaged the hell out of the guys and really took them out of their game. I think that is why Rob has had issues, he was not in control of the game, coach was! That is why I think on almost every possession you would see Rob or however brought the ball up the floor were constantly looking at the bench to see what he wanted them to do.

Agree. And his comments from the article WoodenshoemanHoosierfan posted are pretty telling:

"Just being able to be confident, having the open floor, being able to play my game, really just show my talents like I did earlier in my career," Phinisee said.

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And there seems little doubt with the "why" of his improved play.

"New coaching staff and everything, new offense, just instilled the confidence for me, helped me to continue to be a leader, continue to get better each day."

[Stuhoo]

Good takes in this thread—everyone (including, apparently, Rob) has been disappointed.

Still, I find him to be a player that I really root for. Would be great if the light turns on. He’s such a good on ball defender too.

I’m expecting him to be a starter at the start of the season.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Good takes in this thread—everyone (including, apparently, Rob) has been disappointed.
Still, I find him to be a player that I really root for. Would be great if the light turns on. He’s such a good on ball defender too.
I’m expecting him to be a starter at the start of the season.

Same here. Even when he was playing terrible, which happened quite a bit(like most of the team), I couldn't be as critical of him as I would some others.

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[HoosierCoop]

9 minutes ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

Same here. Even when he was playing terrible, which happened quite a bit(like most of the team), I couldn't be as critical of him as I would some others.

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I would love to Phin go out on a high note this season.  All these players need something good to happen this season!

Although if I hear Stephen Bardo say, "Oh, I just want to go down there and give that kid a hug.", I'm going to lose it!

[Josh]

58 minutes ago, HoosierCoop said:

I would love to Phin go out on a high note this season.  All these players need something good to happen this season!

Although if I hear Stephen Bardo say, "Oh, I just want to go down there and give that kid a hug.", I'm going to lose it!

He's just a junior by eligibility.  

[8bucks]

Good comments and he could be huge if he is even like freshman rob but I don’t put much stock in it till we see it consistently on the court.


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[pumpfake]

17 hours ago, Josh said:

He's just a junior by eligibility.  

Thank you.  I was a bit depressed thinking he'd get only 1 more season/opportunity to reach his potential.

Like others, I'm pulling for Rob and hoping Woody will be the guy to bring out his best.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Couple of pre-season takes on Rob.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-rob-phinisee-hoping-to-put-it-all-together-in-year-four-hes-been-a-treat/?fbclid=IwAR2nJozsaSzHTSVMohXPcSZD2QOkkLG_8ZvPzj4PeXRSOAdUq8D5j4GjG0o

https://www.insidethehall.com/2021/11/05/2021-2022-player-profile-rob-phinisee/?fbclid=IwAR1rtSmMcR7_OBetWaLVwTp6lOUbCNvGlYxU1jBkzvO7QdNlxY9_N806QBc

[str8baller]

He had such a natural feel for the game as freshman I think we all expected big things. I’m not sure how you even regain that. I’d love for him to be a starter again but would hope he can at least fill the role as really good backup pg that still gets about 20min/gm.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Who is better, XJ or Rob.  We get to find out soon. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

56 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Who is better, XJ or Rob.  We get to find out soon. 

I think Rob could very well end up being the better guard. But I have no problem with Rob coming off the bench for the season. Could definitely see Rob finishing more games on the court. 

[Stuhoo]

6 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

I think Rob could very well end up being the better guard. But I have no problem with Rob coming off the bench for the season. Could definitely see Rob finishing more games on the court. 

I could easily see both Rob and X on the court at end game. Two of our best, physical defenders.

[DWB]

40 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I could easily see both Rob and X on the court at end game. Two of our best, physical defenders.

Agree completely...IF...Rob can get his shot back.

[Stuhoo]

Ever seen Zach Galafenakis on Between Two Ferns? Miller Kopp has a similar but different series, and interviews Rob Phinisee.

Good stuff:

 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Ever seen Zach Galafenakis on Between Two Ferns? Miller Kopp has a similar but different series, and interviews Rob Phinisee.

Good stuff:

 

 

Excellent!  Both of these guys will find plenty of success after basketball.  

[HoosierHoopster]

On 11/6/2021 at 10:48 AM, DWB said:

Agree completely...IF...Rob can get his shot back.

It's been posted on here a few times, at least when it was posted, when the lineups were compared those with both Rob and X on the floor together were the most efficient -- they play well together, and the team has played well with both of them, as opposed to just one of them, on the floor. I haven't seen recent game lineup comparisons, but it good info when posted.

Edit -- just saw that was an older post, DWB, but would be interesting to see if this remains the case through today on game lineup comparisons