(2018) PG Darius Garland to Vandy

[Hoosierfan2017 19,903]

5 minutes ago, iufaninillinois said:

You are correct. The point is he chose LSU over "basketball" schools. He could have went to one of those schools to develop him better for the NBA. Which seems to be the argument many on here are making for IU over Vandy with DG. BS chose LSU over a basketball school for completely different reasons.

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 His godfather was on the coaching staff. I don't think he's a good example to use here

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,108]

Wasn't Jones his godfather or something like that as well?


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If I recall that is correct.

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[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Never mind just looked it up it was an assistant on his staff


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[Uspshoosier 44,293]

Jerry Meyer was on Kent sterling radio show. He said when he changed his pick to IU there was heavy chatter from Vandy people that he was going to IU but now the sources are quiet. he still has IU as his pick but his gut is saying Vandy. Says it’s close


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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,818]

Pete Maravich and Shaquille and a bunch of NBA stars went to LSU.  There is at least some history of basketball at LSU.  Vanderbilt is a football school first.  

Shaq........$$$$$$$$.

It's the $EC. What can we expect?


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[Feathery 3,983]

7 minutes ago, iufaninillinois said:

You are correct. The point is he chose LSU over "basketball" schools. He could have went to one of those schools to develop him better for the NBA. Which seems to be the argument many on here are making for IU over Vandy with DG. BS chose LSU over a basketball school for completely different reasons.

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Simmons went to where their assistant was a family friend and played basketball with his dad. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,108]

 His godfather was on the coaching staff. I don't think he's a good example to use here

 

 

Why? Did he not pick a non basketball school for a reason other than because a basketball school could better prepare him for the NBA?

 

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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

1 minute ago, iufaninillinois said:

And? As I said he chose a non basketball school for reasons other than it being a basketball school. The reason doesn't have to be the reason why DG is considering Vandy. It's that a factor in his decision was different than going to a basketball school. Sometimes those factors trump going to a basketball school.

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Ben Simmons was also as close to a lock as there is to being a top 3 pick. He could have went ANYWHERE. 

[swatford 1,235]

I'm ready for this to be over

[Hoosierfan2017 19,903]

8 minutes ago, iufaninillinois said:

 

 

Why? Did he not pick a non basketball school for a reason other than because a basketball school could better prepare him for the NBA?

 

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Simmons was going to be the #1 pick regardless of where he played. He could've played at the local ymca and still went #1. Darius isn't on his level. 

[ebridges24 2,309]

anything new on Darius???

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,108]

Simmons went to where their assistant was a family friend and played basketball with his dad. 

So his reason was to play for a team that had an assistant coach who played with his dad. People on here say DG should pick IU because it would better prepare him for the NBA because it is a basketball school I agree with this assessment. However, we know DG is considering Vandy to stay close to family and home. My point is factors other than playing for a basketball school sometimes is more important. It's not hard to understand.

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[coonhounds 8,693]

Jerry Meyer was on Kent sterling radio show. He said when he changed his pick to IU there was heavy chatter from Vandy people that he was going to IU but now the sources are quiet. he still has IU as his pick but his gut is saying Vandy. Says it’s close


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This isnt encouraging imo

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[goonaha 2,972]

Carteare Gordon from St. Louis in 2018. Used to be a five star, has slid to a four. He's going to SLU because he wants to play for the hometown team. I don't get why some are being willfully obtuse about playing in your hometown isn't attractive for some kids.


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[Bailey7878 2,506]

This isnt encouraging imo

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Why? Half the time these guys are way off. Nobody knows anything.

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[AKHoosier 6,592]

5 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

This isnt encouraging imo

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I'm not discouraged at all by that.

He still feels IU could be the pick, as his selection remains IU on his crystal ball.  All he really said was the sources are quiet now.  That could mean anything.

[Bailey7878 2,506]

I'm not discouraged at all by that.
He still feels IU could be the pick, as his selection remains IU on his crystal ball.  All he really said was the sources are quiet now.  That could mean anything.

Yep

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,108]

Here are some other top 10s from 2012 to present that didn't choose a basketball school. Rankings includef

Colin Sexton 2017 Alabama 7

Markelle Fultz 2016 Washington 5

Jonathon Isaac 2016 FSU 8

Ivan Rabb 2015 Cal 7

Henry Ellensen 2015 Marquette 9

Isaiah Austin 2012 Baylor 4

Steve Adams 2012 Pitt 5


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[ramadden13 908]

I'm really surprised Archie managed to get in on the Ben Simmons recruitment.

[IUCane 173]

1 minute ago, iufaninillinois said:

Here are some other top 10s from 2012 to present that didn't choose a basketball school. Rankings includef

Colin Sexton 2017 Alabama 7

Markelle Fultz 2016 Washington 5

Jonathon Isaac 2016 FSU 8

Ivan Rabb 2015 Cal 7

Henry Ellensen 2015 Marquette 9

Isaiah Austin 2012 Baylor 4

Steve Adams 2012 Pitt 5


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Think we know why $exton chose Alabama