2016 (F) Freddie McSwain Jr. to IU

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

My expectation is that if he doesn't commit to us before he leaves Bloomington, he's not coming back unless it's on the visitor's bench.

[HoosierRob]

My expectation is that if he doesn't commit to us before he leaves Bloomington, he's not coming back unless it's on the visitor's bench.

He's already planned an announcement for April 24th. I doubt he commits on his visit.

[Jketch]

Just read that this guy only played two years of high school ball.. Sounds like he'd be a great project with lots of possible development.

[Stuhoo]

Visit over. 

The IUBB player he is now newly following on Twitter is Troy Williams. That's a sign, me thinks.

[hoosierpap]

Last ditch effort...

 

Freddie McSwain Jr. @Mcswain_swain

Good visit from Bruce Weber today

[Stuhoo]

Last ditch effort...

 

Freddie McSwain Jr. @Mcswain_swain

Good visit from Bruce Weber today

When Freddie tweeted that he was visited today by Bruce Weber, an IU fan responded with a tweet to Freddie that linked to Bruce Weber's "fist" speech!

Good times.

[Jketch]

All Kansas State fans are begging and saying he'll get plenty of playing time on Twitter hahaha

[Stuhoo]

All Kansas State fans are begging and saying he'll get plenty of playing time on Twitter hahaha

Translation? "Kansas State. We suck".

[Uspshoosier]

Damn, I didn't know Kansas State was one of the best basketball teams in history...lol

That speech was from the Illinois team that lost in the finals

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[rebelhoosier848891]

Watching this closely----I still think Troy makes this decision by his decision.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Bump.. Decision tomorrow.

[Rookie33]

Anyone hearing which way FMJ is expected to go tomorrow?

[theriverpilot]

Anyone hearing which way FMJ is expected to go tomorrow?

247 crystal ball predictions showing 100% for IU. For whatever stock you can put into that

[Sam_Boger]

I don't know how sure I am that I really want him to pick IU

[MadAboutIndiana]

I'd MUCH rather keep Troy. This will be interesting

[yogisballin]

I'd MUCH rather keep Troy. This will be interesting

How about we keep Troy and ship Priller out? Freddie would be a very very nice replacement for MSB

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[bhaggard89]

Okay so what happens if he commits to IU, and Troy decides to come back? Who's packing up their bags then?

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[biteoftheapple]

Okay so what happens if he commits to IU, and Troy decides to come back? Who's packing up their bags then?

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I see 2 possible options, in this case. Use your imagination.

[Sam_Boger]

Okay so what happens if he commits to IU, and Troy decides to come back? Who's packing up their bags then?

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I don't think that's going to happen. I see his commitment showing where Troy stands.

[hoosierpap]

12 minutes ago, bhaggard89 said:

Okay so what happens if he commits to IU, and Troy decides to come back? Who's packing up their bags then?

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Troy has his foot out the door or IU wouldn't have offered. McSwain's offer is committable. The new NBA draft rules have certainly helped the college players, but they have complicated things for college coaches. I'm okay with that because it favors the "kid." An idealist would say you don't offer McSwain on the chance Troy comes back and, if he leaves like he is planning to, you go a man down. Everyone else sees the writing on the wall, offers McSwain and has some serious talks with the two Apple is getting at in the above post.

I want to be clear that Indiana isn't going to force someone to leave but they will be honest to the point where they paint a picture that encourages one to leave. I know people have a serious problem with that and may think I'm splitting hairs, but I have little issue with it. My biggest issue is that the finicky, querulous, IN HS coaches have an issue which impacts recruiting. I can't imagine catering to that group but I'll move on.

 These talks are like anti-recruiting, in a way. It's, "here's the reality of the situation. We want what's best for you. Here are other options, we've spoke with coaches..." I get some of you hate that idea, and I'm not saying you're wrong. I get your side of it, I think. I just see it different. I've had serious talks with some HS coaches about this. They tell me I can't identify with it because I'm not close enough to the "kids" and that, I guess, means I don't care. They tell me I value the university over the "kid." They tell me we're talking about lives, not wins and losses. I get it, again, I think. I'm telling them that IU is providing a path to a better situation, in their opinion. If the "kid" doesn't agree, he stays at IU. IU moves on and has a talk with the next "kid." 

All that makes me a heartless bastard, but, even from their (your) perspective, there are worse tragedies happening every 45 minutes within a two block radius of where I sit right now. And, from my perspective, it solves problems for all parties involved and helps/favors the "kid." Which is what I said forever ago in the first paragraph.