Yogi Ferrell Appreciation Thread

[NoahW35]

Yogi, Thank you for being a Hoosier!

[hoosha61]

Yogi,

There are no words to describe how much I've enjoyed watching you play. You exemplify what being a Hoosier player should be. I hope the progress you've made on the court these last four years is only surpassed by your growth as a man. Your legacy is one of winning and leadership, your name will forever be mentioned as one of the GREATS! Good luck and God bless.

[IUfanNcinci]

Thank you Kevin Yogi Ferrell for everything you exemplify IU basketball... Can't put into words how much we are going to miss you.

[mattabbott33]

Thank you for everything Yogi! Hoosier Nation will always love you! You are one of the Indiana Greats! You went out remembered as a winner like you wanted.

[Jackie 'Duprat' Barrett]

Yogi,

I could not be more proud of the four years you gave our Hoosiers and the awesome leadership you showed during that time. You leave IU as one of my all-time favorite IU players. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping bring back the Hoosiers to National prominence. I also wish you all the best in a what I know is an even more exciting chapter to come for you!

[Indyanna63]

What a great kid with a lot of heart and grit, who turned into a great leader and good example for other players to emulate. Thanks Yogi. It's been a pleasure watching you play for our beloved Hoosiers!

[Naturalhoosier]

I couldn't ask for a better role model for my son to emulate.  Thanks Yogi.  No doubt you'll be a success regardless of your career path.

[OliviaPope40]

Yes he made one mistake during Little 5 his sophomore year but he grew up and learned from it and he knew that he was going to have to be the leader and the glue that held the team together. Can we get on the ballot in November? 

[KB0]

What a career.

• 6th all time on IU's scoring list with a total of 1,986
• 1st all time in assists with 633. 88 assists ahead of second place
• This season he averaged 5.6 apg. 2nd best apg in IU history behind Isiah's 5.7
• 10th all time in made field goals
• 2nd all time in made 3-pointers. 11 behind AJ Guyton
• Most games started in IU history

I'm sure I missed a few others as well. The numbers are definitely impressive, but Yogi's consistency was the most important for me. Every single game you knew that you could count on him in some way or another. The way he developed into the leader the team needed this year says a lot. Thanks Yogi.

[ellen.walden]

You have made us proud. You will forever be the greatest player who has worn the number 11 and that is saying a lot. I think the pros would be stupid not to draft you. I just wish you the best of luck in your basketball years ahead. 

[GloryDays]

Little Big Man, One of my favorite movies and IU Hoosiers. Thanks for all your hard work Yogi.Also watching the interaction with your great family was a blast and made this season a lot of fun. I'll miss them also.

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Can't wait for Yogi's "I'm a Hoosier" clip in the pregame hype videos.

Welcome to the long list of truly great Hoosiers, Yogi. Thanks for a fun four year journey.

[Hoosiers High Life]

Thank you yogi we wouldn't of made it this far without you. One of the greatest of all time!!!! I know you gave everything you had and we played good!!! Unc just happened to play better than they did all year!!! No shame in losing to a great team but once again thank you yogi for all four years they were incredible. Good luck with the league buddy we will all be rooting for you

[IU Hoosier41]

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

Thanks

[mdn82]

This thread makes me cry! I absolutely love all of you guys. Even the critics are appreciated because you all made Yogi stronger, better, tougher. Just know he gave all he had. Much love! I'll make sure he sees this thread!!

Doc thank you and your family. After reading the articles the last few days everyone played their role in turning Yogi into the leader IU needs. I can take pictures around my neighborhood of every kid in IU jerseys or shirts trying to emulate your son the day after a loss. You don't get that everywhere. I grew up trying to be Damon Bailey. These kids are growing up trying to be Yogi Ferrell. That is a testament to your sons's hard work and family's efforts with him.

[Bowhunter]

Yogi was so special in many ways!  Was awesome to see him grow year after year. He left his mark here at Indiana University.  Now he moves on to better things. I can already here coach Crean when he's out on the recruiting trail.. I think you can be the next Yogi Ferrel! :)

[JAJAHOOSIER]

Thank You for helping make IU a household name again. You will truly be missed. 

[ccgeneral]

16 hours ago, DocLibby said:

This thread makes me cry! I absolutely love all of you guys. Even the critics are appreciated because you all made Yogi stronger, better, tougher. Just know he gave all he had. Much love! I'll make sure he sees this thread!!

It's been a great run Yogi and Doc! Thank you.

Hooyah!

[Trish]

Top 5 favorite hoosiers. This kid will be in the NBA next year. I can't name a better PG in the draft this summer. He's got it all. Would be a nice second round pick for any NBA team. 

 

Thanks for everything Yogi.