2017 IUBB recruiting

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,961]

Anyone see Preston's highlights of 26/16 vs Hargrave? Oh my. I don't want to get my hopes up but.......


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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,961]

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[Alford Bailey 12,350]

7 hours ago, Woodson1980 said:

I know this wont be a popular post but here we go anyway.Could it be that our coaches super hyperactive personality is grating and hard to get around for some folks.We have the facility's,tradition and the greatest state in the union for high school hoops.Butler gets instate kids,Purdue and Notre Dame likewise.Its puzzling to me .I know Crean works his ass off and is a good man but is he really likable?

Would be for me.

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

The Indiana basketball brand is still known around the world. I've told people in from Indiana or graduated from IU and most of the time I get "oh Indiana basketball" as a response. There's been some casual basketball fans that I could talk in depth with over the last handful of years.

The Hulls, Watford, Oladipo, Zeller, and Yogi's have helped build a newer image of Indiana. However, that's a short list compared to teams that have been doing that for awhile. IU needs to continue to put the Oladipo's and Williams' in the league along with the higher ranked recruits like Zeller and Vonleh.

If Bryant and OG both land in the lottery this coming draft that can only improve the image of the Indiana brand and getting players to the league. Vic signing a big contract helps too.

It's not happening as quick or consistent enough for some of us but the program is moving in the right direction. The 2017 class is solid with several players looking like they'll contribute for several years. We just need those headliners that will put us over the top.

The recruiting game is probably a lot dirtier than many of us could imagine. I don't want IU to get into something that could bring down the program or tarnish the brand. The UNCs, Cuses, and Louisvilles might have been consistent winners recently but I don't want to have to defend a program that downright cheats to win. No thanks.

[HoosierTrav 7,732]

I agree on this too, but may have a bit of a different take on it though. I agree that Indiana isn't "cool" nationally or with recruits, but I actually think Crean has raised the cool-factor of IU the last 4-6 years. I haven't lived in Indiana since 1992, and being on the East Coast all that time, I can tell you that people really did not see Indiana as cool the last several years of Knight's tenure and through Davis' regime. During those years IU was the team that wore short shorts, had the crazy coach, and was slow to evolve. 

I actually think that with guys like VO, Troy, Yogi, Sheehey, Zeller, Watford and others, and with upgraded facilities and some other bells & whistles Crean has added, I really think the "cool factor" has gone up. It's just that it was SOOOOO low to begin with.

Agree. Crean isn't going anywhere anytime soon but when and if he does, he has made the job MUCH more attractive. I'll always appreciate him bc of this, regardless of whether or not he has the ability to take us to our true ceiling.

[HoosierTrav 7,732]

If "doing it the right way" is holding us back, then I want to be held back. I don't want to stoop to the level of those programs. I'll take the 3's, 4's and occasional 5's with a CLEAN program any day.


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You're a better man than I am.

[hoosierpap 14,300]

So....where does IU go from here?

[Hovadipo 55,104]

So....where does IU go from here?

If you're asking us that, then................


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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,961]

So....where does IU go from here?

Rhetorical question?

Beatty and Preston are next on the wish list. TBD after that.

Seems realistic odds on the one we don't need as much. As far a talented bigger player, IDK. Even though statistically we have ~25% chance with Preston, it's a long shot.

What's the scoop?


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[hoosierpap 14,300]

4 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

 

If you're asking us that, then................


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Ha just restarting a conversation that I imagine has been ongoing but didn't see it at first glance in the thread.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,961]

Ha just restarting a conversation that I imagine has been ongoing but didn't see it at first glance in the thread.

We could contact Purdue...... They've been scrapping the bottom of the barrel for a while this recruiting season. They could give us a few leads.


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[Hovadipo 55,104]

Ha just restarting a conversation that I imagine has been ongoing but didn't see it at first glance in the thread.

It's weird...I really haven't seen it discussed anywhere yet. Just a few random names thrown out, but I wonder if we just wait for Preston in the spring? I don't see the staff not recruiting all winter though, so I would assume some names start popping up soon.


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[hoosierpap 14,300]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

We could contact Purdue...... They've been scrapping the bottom of the barrel for a while this recruiting season. They could give us a few leads.


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Ouuccchhh

[Brass Cannon 24,240]

5 hours ago, hsrtxp said:

If "doing it the right way" is holding us back, then I want to be held back. I don't want to stoop to the level of those programs. I'll take the 3's, 4's and occasional 5's with a CLEAN program any day.


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Feel like we would be better off getting in on some high 4 stars in 18

[Crimson and Cream 5,777]

Seems like everyone has forgotten about the grad transfer route. There are quite a few instant impact grad transfers now being available each year, and if we can offer playing time we'd be a big name to look at. This recruiting class isn't necessarily going to be all freshmen.

[hoosierpap 14,300]

7 minutes ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Seems like everyone has forgotten about the grad transfer route. There are quite a few instant impact grad transfers now being available each year, and if we can offer playing time we'd be a big name to look at. This recruiting class isn't necessarily going to be all freshmen.

 

Losing Kris Wilkes throws a wrench in things for sure. That absolutely is a big miss given the time spent on Kris. I mean, like years and years but time to move on.

So Beatty comes on Friday. I have to be honest, Beatty doesn't make sense to me. I talked to two guys who have seen him play and he is much more of a 2 than a 1. By my count, IU will have 4 players who fall into that category with a senior (Rojo), two soph (Cujo/Green) and an incoming freshman in Durham. Adding Beatty gives you 5 out of 13 spots for, essentially, two positions. I suppose all of the combos is not happenstance but rather strategic, I just don't know that I agree with it. I think you run into chemistry issues recruiting like this...

That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Beatty were to commit to IU. The narrative that he'll stay out East has some truth to it, but it isn't something IU couldn't overcome I'm told.

Tucker is a spring decision that IU will continue to recruit. He's not Kris Wilkes but he is a very good player. I do think if you look at a projected roster next year you'll realize an additional wing could be important. And a guy who can score on his own when they need it. Looking at that projected roster, there isn't one guy I'm confident in as a "go to scorer." Tucker fits that.

Preston. Kid is a beast and would fit the need above and more. Can really play a point forward so he helps in multiple spots on both ends. Preston would be a serious haul and would change things. Still up in the air if he makes it to college, but he's been on campus and you just recruit like he'll be eligible at this point. 

Bamba/Richards/ etc... I don't think IU is in it for these guys. Richards is going to UK. Bamba, who knows but I question how much IU is recruiting Bamba. Frankly, I don't think they need the big with Moore in the fold..

Diallo is a spring or straight to the NBA. Other than that I'd expect some new names to emerge for the second signing period and grad transfers.

 

 

[Brass Cannon 24,240]

27 minutes ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Seems like everyone has forgotten about the grad transfer route. There are quite a few instant impact grad transfers now being available each year, and if we can offer playing time we'd be a big name to look at. This recruiting class isn't necessarily going to be all freshmen.

I feel like that team is loaded with solid players. Our 2017 squad needs a star and I don't think we can get that with a grad transfer 

[MikeRoberts 6,920]

So....where does IU go from here?

Add someone to the staff that can recruit this state.

[hoosierpap 14,300]

4 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

Add someone to the staff that can recruit this state.

 

An argument could certainly be made...

[323SGrant 1,176]

9 minutes ago, hoosierpap said:

An argument could certainly be made...

Indeed!