(2018) SG Romeo Langford - INDIANA HOOSIERS

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

30 minutes ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

Archie & co have done a awesome job. Landing 4 ranked kids in 8 months isn't an easy task. Keats has done a great job as well but back to Archie, along w those 4 becoming the favorite for 2 of the top 15 kids in the country at the same time is even more impressive. It's where he has seperated himself IMO. I expect there to be let downs no doubt but I have a great feeling with Romeo. Garland as well but Vandy has been there right with us for awhile so I can't say we're an overwhelming favoite like with Romeo. Things can change in an instant with these kids but I applaud Archie's efforts.

Every coach will have letdowns. It’s part of the game. But the elite coaches have fewer letdowns. And that’s where I expect Archie to be. Amongst the elite. Like you, I feel confident about both Garland and Romeo

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,969]

Just the fact we aren't shot gunning our offers and approach is music to my ears.

 

These players know how badly they are wanted and he has created a vision for them.

 

The one speedbump this recruiting session was the Aaron Henry, Damezi, Jerome Hunter saga. Not sure how that went down but it sure seemed to be a first to commit type deal. All 3 are good players, so it worked and it put a value in the spot.

 

If Romeo picks Kansas, there was nothing we could have done differently. I find solace in that.

 

 

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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

27 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Just the fact we aren't shot gunning our offers and approach is music to my ears.

 

These players know how badly they are wanted and he has created a vision for them.

 

The one speedbump this recruiting session was the Aaron Henry, Damezi, Jerome Hunter saga. Not sure how that went down but it sure seemed to be a first to commit type deal. All 3 are good players, so it worked and it put a value in the spot.

 

If Romeo picks Kansas, there was nothing we could have done differently. I find solace in that.

 

 

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I think IU got the better deal getting Damezi and Jerome Hunter

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,969]

Damezi is a guy I think is underrated. I have always loved his skillset. I've watched his HS team win game after game and Damezi put up great stats along the way. This is a kid I worried would end up at Purdue and we'd regret it.

I've said it before, but I'd like to see Romeo, Damezi, and Hunter all get run at the same time. 3 guys from 6'6" to 6'8" that can really shoot it and play all 3 levels.


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

What’s great is that Archie came in right away and got Damezi and Phinisee from South Bend and Lafayette respectively. Those are two good players that will help set the foundation for the future. Can already tell he gets it from the in-state standpoint

[JHoosier914 1,187]

The future looks bright in recruiting the state, that’s for sure! We won’t get them all, of course, but what he was able to do in just a couple of months is awesome


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

1 minute ago, JHoosier914 said:

The future looks bright in recruiting the state, that’s for sure! We won’t get them all, of course, but what he was able to do in just a couple of months is awesome


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No you can’t get them all. That’s true. But there’s no reason IU can’t get the best player from the state every year

[VO5 8,272]

53 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Damezi is a guy I think is underrated. I have always loved his skillset. I've watched his HS team win game after game and Damezi put up great stats along the way. This is a kid I worried would end up at Purdue and we'd regret it.

I've said it before, but I'd like to see Romeo, Damezi, and Hunter all get run at the same time. 3 guys from 6'6" to 6'8" that can really shoot it and play all 3 levels.


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Agreed on Damezi. He’s most likely the best sniper in our class, even if Garland and Langford commit.

I haven’t seen him play in person but i’ve read he’s mostly a spot up/rhythm shooter and needs to work on his driving/ballhandling. I think he’ll be put in perfect positions to succeed though with Garland and Phinisee running the offense. 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Word is Romeo is very much enjoying his visit so far. A lot more than expected, BUT and I mean BUT with no one freaking out it isn't seen as nearly enough so far. KU has flipped their "priority" to Romeo with Grimes starting to be fond of UK. Personally I'm not worried and we all knew this was probably gonna be the case so let's not act like the sky is falling. 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

The one positive I have heard is Grimes may be using UK to get KU to turn their attention back to him and surely KU would take him right now if he wanted to which would likely end their pursuit of Romeo. Huge domino and KU plans to visit Grimes after the weekend. 

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

7 minutes ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

Word is Romeo is very much enjoying his visit so far. A lot more than expected, BUT and I mean BUT with no one freaking out it isn't seen as nearly enough so far. KU has flipped their "priority" to Romeo with Grimes starting to be fond of UK. Personally I'm not worried and we all knew this was probably gonna be the case so let's not act like the sky is falling. 

I have no doubt he’s enjoying the visit. Kansas is a blue blood in college basketball. Any great player with a pulse would enjoy that environment

[JHoosier914 1,187]

31 minutes ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

Word is Romeo is very much enjoying his visit so far. A lot more than expected, BUT and I mean BUT with no one freaking out it isn't seen as nearly enough so far. KU has flipped their "priority" to Romeo with Grimes starting to be fond of UK. Personally I'm not worried and we all knew this was probably gonna be the case so let's not act like the sky is falling. 

Appreciate the update!  Glad we have people like you to let us know how things are going.

[AKHoosier 6,747]

26 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

I have no doubt he’s enjoying the visit. Kansas is a blue blood in college basketball. Any great player with a pulse would enjoy that environment

Yep, the fact is if you're a 5* basketball player, you're going to love a trip to see Kansas University regardless if you're serious about going there or not.

They definitely have a lot going for them, tons of amenities, girls, etc. that top-ranked players are fond of.

I hope he loves it, they ramp up their pursuit of Romeo even more, but still chooses us over them.

[Uspshoosier 45,157]

The one positive I have heard is Grimes may be using UK to get KU to turn their attention back to him and surely KU would take him right now if he wanted to which would likely end their pursuit of Romeo. Huge domino and KU plans to visit Grimes after the weekend. 

Kansas was always going to try and land both of those Romeo and Grimes. Just listen to Grimes interview about being s package deal with Romeo. Kansas has always made Romeo a top priority people just decide to listen to what they want to hear and the media wanted everyone to hear that Duke was the team to beat last year. In an interview in April of 2016 Romeo listed duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Louisville as working the hardest in his recruitment


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[Hoosier82 324]

I have no doubt he’s enjoying the visit. Kansas is a blue blood in college basketball. Any great player with a pulse would enjoy that environment

I agree. I would expect the visit to go great, as it would with any of the blue bloods. Archie and the staff has done everything right as far as I have read on here with Romeo’s recruitment. If he chooses to go somewhere else I can accept that. I would be a little disappointed though.


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

2 minutes ago, Hoosier82 said:

I agree. I would expect the visit to go great, as it would with any of the blue bloods. Archie and the staff has done everything right as far as I have read on here with Romeo’s recruitment. If he chooses to go somewhere else I can accept that. I would be a little disappointed though.


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Archie Miller is the only reason IU is in with Romeo right now

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

14 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Yep, the fact is if you're a 5* basketball player, you're going to love a trip to see Kansas University regardless if you're serious about going there or not.

They definitely have a lot going for them, tons of amenities, girls, etc. that top-ranked players are fond of.

I hope he loves it, they ramp up their pursuit of Romeo even more, but still chooses us over them.

And they literally win their conference every year

[Me So Hornsby 2,747]

It just doesn’t seem like Romeo matters to the fans at all. Maybe it’s just the boards I’m seeing, but it’s like there’s no excitement for him being a target. They are just all in on Grimes. Plus there’s no Midnight Madness for them, there’s no football game that is going to be any good. I think that once he gets home and looks back at all the visits, we are gonna stand above. I know that’s not the only thing about a visit, but having 12k people cheering and going crazy for you is gonna stick.


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

1 minute ago, Iugradman said:

If we do lose out on Darius and Romeo then the IU staff needs to re-evaluate how it recruits top players. Investing in elite facilities would be a start. We don't have all of the bells and whistles of a Kansas or Kentucky or North Carolina, or even an Oregon.

 

I find it hard to believe IU loses out on both

[Uspshoosier 45,157]

If we do lose out on Darius and Romeo then the IU staff needs to re-evaluate how it recruits top players. Investing in elite facilities would be a start. We don't have all of the bells and whistles of a Kansas or Kentucky or North Carolina, or even an Oregon.
 

Or they just need to be on the job longer then 8 months and actually coach a game first so they can show them on the court results instead of an idea.


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