Looking to next season

[NRT137]

Just saw Deron in a boot in my dining hall

[BubbleKnuts]

No good..

[maxwell]

FREDDIE!!!

[Stuhoo]

MSB looks like he's about to hurl.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Compare the muscle definition (or lack thereof) in the bicep and shoulder. 

[HoosierAloha]

Freddie needs muscle definition MSB... doesn't! I pity the fool!

[Dalton26]

Let me know when Freddie can take 5 thugs at once...

[brtjohns]

 

[HoosierCoop]

10 hours ago, brtjohns said:

 

I am so ready!!!!

[Andrewadams16]

Who has a bigger season? Og or TB? Also who gets drafted higher of both declare?

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[biteoftheapple]

I choose Thomas as having the bigger season and having the biggest draft stock. Hes,a leader emotionally.

[HoosierCoop]

4 minutes ago, Andrewadams16 said:

Who has a bigger season? Og or TB? Also who gets drafted higher of both declare?

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I think TB will have a lot of the offense running through him.  I think the ball touches his hands at least once before it goes in the hoop.  In saying that, I think he has the bigger season.  However, OG is more of a balanced player.  If he can prove good ball handling and a mid-range jumper.  He is a hotter commodity in the NBA than TB.

[Sota Hoosier]

Feel like Blackmon could be the dark horse this year. A ton of attention around TB and OG and Blackmon could fill up the stat sheets from deep a few games. This is assuming he doesn't have a let down after the knee injury but given he performed so well in the offseason drills it doesn't seem to be hindering him much. This kid can flat out score when he's 100%.

Here's to hoping he's not too much of a liability on D that he loses playing time........

[HoosierAloha]

Feel like Blackmon could be the dark horse this year. A ton of attention around TB and OG and Blackmon could fill up the stat sheets from deep a few games. This is assuming he doesn't have a let down after the knee injury but given he performed so well in the offseason drills it doesn't seem to be hindering him much. This kid can flat out score when he's 100%.

Here's to hoping he's not too much of a liability on D that he loses playing time........

Not trying to be Debbie downer but the drills JBJ excelled in are more of endurance and less testing the knee. I believe you're referring to the treadmill test? It'll be interesting to see how well he does with lateral movement on that knee. That will determine a lot of his defensive ability and cutting on offense.

I really believe that if IU can have that third elite player, with everyone else playing their role, the sky is the limit. You might be able to limit two of the three but I just don't see IU being stopped at every level.

[Hardwood83]

2 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

Not trying to be Debbie downer but the drills JBJ excelled in are more of endurance and less testing the knee. I believe you're referring to the treadmill test? It'll be interesting to see how well he does with lateral movement on that knee. That will determine a lot of his defensive ability and cutting on offense.

I really believe that if IU can have that third elite player, with everyone else playing their role, the sky is the limit. You might be able to limit two of the three but I just don't see IU being stopped at every level.

Yep, and also why I really hope for other 3pt shooters to emerge. IU was so tough to guard last season because they had multiple guys that would burn you from the arc. Assuming JBJ is comparable to his previous shooting, then we have Rojo, Cujo, Collin and Newkirk all as legit threats AND TB manning the post? That is a nasty attack.  

Anything from OG, JW, etc will be gravy.

[HoosierAloha]

4 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Yep, and also why I really hope for other 3pt shooters to emerge. IU was so tough to guard last season because they had multiple guys that would burn you from the arc. Assuming JBJ is comparable to his previous shooting, then we have Rojo, Cujo, Collin and Newkirk all as legit threats AND TB manning the post? That is a nasty attack.  

Anything from OG, JW, etc will be gravy.

Furthermore, I feel a lot more comfortable with JN>Niego, CuJo>Z3, DD>Max (he traveled way too much), etc shot faking and then driving to the lane.  I feel confident that, of the front court players, Hartman, JMo, OG, and TB can at least be respected to hit from outside.  If DD has that same ability then a lineup with DD and TB together would be nice to see.  The lane must remain open for our drivers/slashers to work in.  The offense has a real chance to be balanced to the point opponents have to give up one to defend the other.

[Ranger78]

OG is going to blow up and TB will dominate the inside. We just need solid guard play and we should do really well this year.

Defense will determine how far this team goes ... I don't see IU having an issue with scoring points...

[HoosierAloha]

OG is going to blow up and TB will dominate the inside. We just need solid guard play and we should do really well this year.

Defense will determine how far this team goes ... I don't see IU having an issue with scoring points...

I agree IU shouldn't have a problem scoring points but there is only one proven scorer returning healthy from last season. TB, JBJ, OG, and RoJo should all be in double figures or really close. DD, JMo, JN, and CuJo should all average north of 5 ppg.

If IU can defend like it did the second half of last season while scoring efficiently IU will be a tough out in any game. The main concern on offense will most likely be turnovers, again.

[biteoftheapple]

I really hope OG blows up the,watmy so many think. My hopes are 10-12 pts, 5-7 reb. If he is better, great!

[Ranger78]

His demeanor is what really has me thinking he goes through the roof.

The young man seems really grounded and i think that's what lifts him to lottery status.

His mind is what will allow his talent to blow up ....