VO5 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Just now, Hoosier Guy said: I just don't think he's gonna wait until the Spring to decide between two teams Like Brass said, he's waiting to see if there are any injuries, early leavers, etc. He wants to know the teammates he will have and the situation that will give him the best opportunity to build his brand. It makes total sense to wait until the spring. Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, VO5 said: Like Brass said, he's waiting to see if there are any injuries, early leavers, etc. He wants to know the teammates he will have and the situation that will give him the best opportunity to build his brand. It makes total sense to wait until the spring. I guess. If I were completely sure, I'd want to end it before my senior season. But every person is different HoosierDYT 1 Quote
mdn82 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 But what if a player has a major injury in February? Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile appThere would be a team willing to use a scholarship even if he had to sit out for a year due to his potential talent.Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
cthomas Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said: Because a player like him has too much at stake for this to be a poor decision. This is about so much more than picking a school for him. Its about building his brand to get a better endorsement package. Its about picking a team that will help him showcase his skill the best way possible. Too much can change in 6 months for that to definitely not change. Even if we were the best choice in November what if Deron Davis has either a stellar year and is going pro after this year, or gets hurt in march and will miss 2018 rehabbing. There are a million possible what ifs that could happen to alter which school is the best choice for him. He has no fear of being recruited over so he should enjoy that time that skill affords him and use it to remove as much uncertainty as possible from his decision. While I agree with just about everything you said, it's also what I've come to hate about college basketball. The top players are more about their"brand" than about the college game or the school. I know it's their future and I don't blame them. It's just the way the game is played now. Hardwood83 and Hoosierfan2017 2 Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 1 minute ago, cthomas said: While I agree with just about everything you said, it's also what I've come to hate about college basketball. The top players are more about their"brand" than about the college game or the school. I know it's their future and I don't blame them. It's just the way the game is played now. Yep. College basketball is just a stepping stone for the NBA Quote
Brass Cannon Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, cthomas said: While I agree with just about everything you said, it's also what I've come to hate about college basketball. The top players are more about their"brand" than about the college game or the school. I know it's their future and I don't blame them. It's just the way the game is played now. We all chose the college that we thought would benefit us the most. I am never going to fault a basketball player from doing the same thing. ziggyiu and lillurk 2 Quote
cthomas Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said: We all chose the college that we thought would benefit us the most. I am never going to fault a basketball player from doing the same thing. Yeah, or the one we could get into! I'm not disagreeing with you, just lamenting a time long gone. woodenshoemanHoosierfan and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
goonaha Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Interesting article from Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/07/31/romeo-langford-indiana-hoosiers-archie-miller ALASKA HOOSIER, HoosierAloha, mdn82 and 1 other 4 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, goonaha said: Interesting article from Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/07/31/romeo-langford-indiana-hoosiers-archie-miller I was reading it while you were posting it! Definitely an interesting take on Romeo's recruitment. HoosierAloha, BtownBanner6 and mdn82 3 Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Interesting article from Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/07/31/romeo-langford-indiana-hoosiers-archie-miller I actually agree. I really want RL at IU and I believe it would be a huge get. However, if it doesn't happen we will be fine going forward. Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk Quote
ALASKA HOOSIER Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 sure does seem like we have no hope.... Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I posted this in another thread but what's the harm in letting Romeo run point like he does at NA. We could get him off the ball with Green/Durham here and there. I think it's an interesting idea. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Hoosierfan2017, Brass Cannon, Iugradman and 1 other 4 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 1 minute ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said: sure does seem like we have no hope.... And amazing how UK just jumped right back in the picture. Not sure the writer was in the know tbh Iugradman, mdn82 and WayneFleekHoosier 3 Quote
goonaha Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said: I posted this in another thread but what's the harm in letting Romeo run point like he does at NA. We could get him off the ball with Green/Durham here and there. I think it's an interesting idea. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners I would almost assume that's part of our recruiting pitch. He'll definitely need to be able to initiate offenses in the NBA. Quote
HoosierAloha Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I actually agree. I really want RL at IU and I believe it would be a huge get. However, if it doesn't happen we will be fine going forward. Sent from my SM-T377V using TapatalkIt would be a statement commit. If the staff pulls Langford in 2018 and then 2 of the top targets in 2019 (Brooks, Hurt, Watford, Anthony) the cbb world will take notice. It'll be the start CAM and staff need to be considered with the likes of Arizona, MSU, UL, Kansas, etc in the world of recruiting. IUsafety, ALASKA HOOSIER, Iugradman and 2 others 5 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said: I posted this in another thread but what's the harm in letting Romeo run point like he does at NA. We could get him off the ball with Green/Durham here and there. I think it's an interesting idea. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners You can only get away with it you have a guy of Romeos caliber. If we don't get Garland I would gladly do this. WayneFleekHoosier 1 Quote
Josh Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I posted this in another thread but what's the harm in letting Romeo run point like he does at NA. We could get him off the ball with Green/Durham here and there. I think it's an interesting idea. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersI would think that a five star backcourt player would lead the offense quite a bit. We need another option, but definitely let him try. Iugradman, Hoosierfan2017, CR3AMnCR1MS0N and 2 others 5 Quote
woodenshoemanHoosierfan Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I agree with you. I didn't say it wouldn't be statement commit. I also think IU will be fine going forward if they don't get that statement committ.Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk ALASKA HOOSIER and HoosierAloha 2 Quote
ebridges24 Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 22 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said: Cody Zeller was more of a long shot. Romeo isn't the "die-hard" UofL fan that people think. I live in New Albany. His mom cheers for IU. Sent from my SM-G935P using BtownBanners mobile app like to hear this reconmkd 1 Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 25 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said: It would be a statement commit. If the staff pulls Langford in 2018 and then 2 of the top targets in 2019 (Brooks, Hurt, Watford, Anthony) the cbb world will take notice. It'll be the start CAM and staff need to be considered with the likes of Arizona, MSU, UL, Kansas, etc in the world of recruiting. Definitely. If IU lands Romeo for 2018 and Brooks for 2019, that sends a direct message not only nationally but in-state as well. Archie's first couple classes and he gets the top in-state recruit in each one. That would be huge and quite a big statement Iugradman 1 Quote
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