(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

Don't believe this will be an issue. They will take him on potential alone. They have shot doctors that would be able to help him with any areas of concern. The NBA is a job and teams would rather see someone with this type of potential develop with them rather than at the collegiate level. Someone will take him high in the draft. Still a top-10 pick.

[Bigred3588 1,535]

17 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Thought I would bump this so we can stop discussing him in the Brooks thread. 

So what are everybodies thoughts on him returning. Saw somebody say they saw in 24th in a mock draft. Anybody know where that was

I was checking various draft boards today and most had him in the 7-14 range. I don't recall seeing any that had him as low as 24.

[Bigred3588 1,535]

16 hours ago, MoyeNeeded said:

Don't believe this will be an issue. They will take him on potential alone. They have shot doctors that would be able to help him with any areas of concern. The NBA is a job and teams would rather see someone with this type of potential develop with them rather than at the collegiate level. Someone will take him high in the draft. Still a top-10 pick.

I'm not sure his shot even needs all that much work. When he's on the move he squares himself pretty well, releases the ball at the right point with good rotation and arc, and usually has good elbow placement. He does occasionally drag his shooting arm in front of his face, but that's a common problem and an easy fix. Personally, I think his shooting woes are a combination of two factors: his wrist is a bigger issue than the team is letting on, and he's uncomfortable in catch-and-shoot situations. One requires time, one requires repetition.

It'll be interesting to see where he gets drafted. I don't watch the NBA until the playoffs start so I have no idea what each team needs. I do know there are at least 6, maybe 7, players that I expect to be drafted before Romeo. After that there are about 12 I could see going in any order. I said it on the other thread and i'll say it again here; I really think he'd raise his stock and go in the first 3 picks next year if he stayed. He'd have the time to work on his jumper and, hopefully, learn to assert himself. Romeo can take over in just about any game he plays, but he rarely does. I know we all love that he's humble but that needs to go when he's on the court. Scouts see a SG like him and can't deny the talent or the potential, but it's the attitude that catapults players to the top of the draft. They're looking for the franchise player that walks up in the clutch and says "give me the ball and get out of my way." Romeo isn't that guy yet.

[jk34 1,105]

My biggest concern would be his ball handling. Not sure if the wrap has anything to do with it,  but seems to be a little hesitant. Running iso's and p&r's, he'll need to tighten that up for the next level. Very easy fix though. 

[LamarCheeks 20,327]

I've got a New Year's Eve date in Times Square with Scarlett Johansson and next Friday, I'm gonna win the Mega Millions.

Nick Saban, needing a new challenge, is gonna resign from Alabama and take over at IU.

Kyle Schwarber's gonna hit .340 with 45 homers and 150 RBIs next year and win the MVP.

Romeo Langford's gonna stay at IU for two seasons. 

Hey, there's nothing wrong with dreaming big ... 

[schoosier 3,567]

2 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

I've got a New Year's Eve date in Times Square with Scarlett Johansson and next Friday, I'm gonna win the Mega Millions.

Nick Saban, needing a new challenge, is gonna resign from Alabama and take over at IU.

Kyle Schwarber's gonna hit .340 with 45 homers and 150 RBIs next year and win the MVP.

Romeo Langford's gonna stay at IU for two seasons. 

Hey, there's nothing wrong with dreaming big ... 

These are my thoughts also. It’s good to think of what ifs, but no way does Romeo come back. When you recruit and land these top 5 star players, the only way you get over them going to the league is to recruit and sign more of the same. Romeo has a lot more to give in his one and only year at IU. I just hope he can start dominating games so we can have the best outcome for our team.

[LamarCheeks 20,327]

This has Romeo as the very last lottery pick. It also has Garland going 17th, which is interesting considering he's been out most of the season (although Michael Porter went 14th last year after missing just about all of his only college season). ... Oddly enough, I didn't see McRoberts' name on this list ... 

https://www.nbadraft.net/2019mock_draft

[Stuhoo 84,020]

 

With LT:

 

[reconmkd 4,630]

In regards to the "Romeo" Topic that was just deleted, the author of the FanPost on SB Nation, literally joined the site right before posting that story and its the only post from that username; literal definition of a troll. I am just left dumbfounded to find a reason why people stoop to this level and what do they get for it? Its so stupid for people to post crap like that!

[HoosierAloha 30,087]

In regards to the "Romeo" Topic that was just deleted, the author of the FanPost on SB Nation, literally joined the site right before posting that story and its the only post from that username; literal definition of a troll. I am just left dumbfounded to find a reason why people stoop to this level and what do they get for it? Its so stupid for people to post crap like that!

What?! That wasn’t real? I definitely thought Romeo was going to transfer, sit a year, develop, play as a redshirt sophomore, and then go to the draft. That makes so much more sense than being a lottery pick...


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[reconmkd 4,630]

Just now, HoosierAloha said:

What?! That wasn’t real? I definitely thought Romeo was going to transfer, sit a year, develop, play as a redshirt sophomore, and then go to the draft. That makes so much more sense than being a lottery pick...


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Yeah Seriously Man that's whats gonna happen man, take it to the bank man! SMH!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,893]

Well damn!  An old man takes a little nap and misses all the fun and excitement.  Might as well take another nap.

[Old Friend 8,400]

49 minutes ago, reconmkd said:

In regards to the "Romeo" Topic that was just deleted, the author of the FanPost on SB Nation, literally joined the site right before posting that story and its the only post from that username; literal definition of a troll. I am just left dumbfounded to find a reason why people stoop to this level and what do they get for it? Its so stupid for people to post crap like that!

You know what's worse?  I got that article from a Yahoo! feed.    Yahoo had posted it as if it were real.  Explains a lot, honestly.

[reconmkd 4,630]

You know what's worse?  I got that article from a Yahoo! feed.    Yahoo had posted it as if it were real.  Explains a lot, honestly.

It’s still on there


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[Hoosierfan2017 22,579]

1 hour ago, reconmkd said:

In regards to the "Romeo" Topic that was just deleted, the author of the FanPost on SB Nation, literally joined the site right before posting that story and its the only post from that username; literal definition of a troll. I am just left dumbfounded to find a reason why people stoop to this level and what do they get for it? Its so stupid for people to post crap like that!

What happened?

[Old Friend 8,400]

30 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

What happened?

I saw this on a Yahoo! feed and posted it asking if I'd missed something today.  Article has been altered but not yet removed...picture is gone now.     https://sports.yahoo.com/m/84c11df4-e02a-3935-90e1-c5bbcf0d7efa/romeo-langford-to-transfer.html

[johnsoniu 6,825]

The fact that yahoo sports still has that up as a semi legitimate story cements my opinion that yahoo has become absolute garbage.

[HoosierAloha 30,087]

I saw this on a Yahoo! feed and posted it asking if I'd missed something today.  Article has been altered but not yet removed...picture is gone now.     https://sports.yahoo.com/m/84c11df4-e02a-3935-90e1-c5bbcf0d7efa/romeo-langford-to-transfer.html

Yahoo sports still has it up bit crimson quarry took it down... odd


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[Deserthoozier 1,089]

43 minutes ago, johnsoniu said:

The fact that yahoo sports still has that up as a semi legitimate story cements my opinion that yahoo has become absolute garbage.

While this is a load of crap, I believe they have had the most objective coverage of the FBI scandal and trials....unlike the Mothership (ESPN) who is out to protect all of their sacred cows (Duke,UNC,UK,MSU in the BIG, Kansas).

[ray 1,572]

I can't be convinced Romeo would publicly admit his heart isn't with the team.  His heart may very well not be (I hope it is, for the sake of what's left of the season), as he has aspirations and plans to play for millions elsewhere, but he has never struck me as a kid dumb enough (especially at this point in his career) to make himself look like a selfish whiner on a public platform for all eyes to read.  That would be a very poor professional move.

Garbage.