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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

I would love a recruiting class built around Phinisse and Jallow as the headliners. Then let Crean do his magic filling out the class finding under-the-radar guys like he has with OG, Morgan, Durham and Moore.

I understand the deflated expectations because of recent misses with five star kids, but I don't think it is fair. If we land Tucker, 2017 will turn out to be an excellent class on paper after most Hoosier fans wrote it off as a failure. No reason to believe we won't get the right guys in 2018 as well.

I just wish we wouldn't waste our time running after Garland and Langford, and instead signal to Phinisse and Jallow that they are top targets.


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With a Tucker commit we would move up to 13th. Definitely not a bad class by no means. Crean has always had a top 25 class sides the one with Victor and Sheehey which turned out pretty well for us. I think we all need to step back and let Crean do his job without criticism. He hasn't gave us a reason too so far.

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[HoosierAloha 30,100]

With a Tucker commit we would move up to 13th. Definitely not a bad class by no means. Crean has always had a top 25 class sides the one with Victor and Sheehey which turned out pretty well for us. I think we all need to step back and let Crean do his job without criticism. He hasn't gave us a reason too so far.

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Yes, let's give the man a free pass. That would work at other schools but not here. That amazing 2012 class ranked in the top 10 turned out a single productive player and a few years of embarrassing incidents. That's a good call though, let's give him a free pass.

[Brass Cannon 25,176]

1 hour ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

 

 

With a Tucker commit we would move up to 13th. Definitely not a bad class by no means. Crean has always had a top 25 class sides the one with Victor and Sheehey which turned out pretty well for us. I think we all need to step back and let Crean do his job without criticism. He hasn't gave us a reason too so far.

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He's given us plenty of reason. This isn't the thread for it but the list of knocks on Crean is long and valid. 

[Alford Bailey 12,846]

2 hours ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

 

 

With a Tucker commit we would move up to 13th. Definitely not a bad class by no means. Crean has always had a top 25 class sides the one with Victor and Sheehey which turned out pretty well for us. I think we all need to step back and let Crean do his job without criticism. He hasn't gave us a reason too so far.

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On one hand I will be pleased if we land Tucker. Makes for a decent class. On the other hand Im a little disappointed. Means we are just sweet sixteen relevant for another year. No real star power or size down low. Means we wont match up well against a really good and physical team like we always meet in the sweet sixteen.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Brad Stevens isnt coming after this year. It only becomes a legit possibility after next year if the Celtics dont make noise in the playoffs then Ainge will move on. If we dont ger Stevens i dont want anyone else. If there is a better legit option thats out there then I would love to hear it. I don't see us finding a better coach with what is out there.

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[ccgeneral 38,084]

3 hours ago, Yogi's Picnic Basket said:

Brad Stevens isnt coming after this year. It only becomes a legit possibility after next year if the Celtics dont make noise in the playoffs then Ainge will move on. If we dont ger Stevens i dont want anyone else. If there is a better legit option thats out there then I would love to hear it. I don't see us finding a better coach with what is out there.

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You folks need to keep the coaching stuff out of the recruiting threads. Capiche?

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[Uspshoosier 51,585]

http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1742454-2019-intro-david-johnson


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 88,095]

I have no idea if we're still looking at Khalid Moore or not.  

  http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/01/06/khalid-moores-breakout-game-leads-molloy-past-christ-king-electric-atmosphere/

"(Moore) The 6-foot-6 junior wing enjoyed the best game of his career with 21 points and 9 rebounds as Molloy beat Christ the King, 78-67, amid a highly-charged atmosphere that saw school officials turning away fans, and at least one college coach, at the doors before the game on the orders of fire marshals."

Also mentioned in the article is Jose Alvarado who had an IU offer but opted to commit to Ga Tech.

[Alford Bailey 12,846]

Who is the next really good instate kid that we have a legit shot at? Not on the list but we have a a good shot at landing?

[Hoosier_roots 138]

There is a really interesting documentary called At All Costs on netflix that's a good insight to the recruiting cycle through AAU ball. Worth a watch.


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[Uspshoosier 51,585]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/uconn-syracuse-must-look-elsewhere-after-losing-diallo
Corey Evans take on teams that missed out on diallo. Evans just recently took a job with rivals. Big hit for 247 crystal ball followers he was one of the best to follow for that


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[Uspshoosier 51,585]

Breaking: Scout.com says it will be filing a $9.5 million stalking horse bid from CBS.

CBS owns 247sports.com. This would mean big consolidation in the recruiting site space.

CBS' bid is only a baseline for the bankruptcy auction. Other parties certainly could come in.

Could get interesting in the recruiting world


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 88,095]

5-star Cole Anthony '19 (PG) of Archbishop Molloy is participating in the Naismith Memorial Tournament.   Anthony finished with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists earlier today.

[Uspshoosier 51,585]

http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1748341-francis-talks-early-interest
If he has his own thread I didn't see it


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 88,095]

54 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1748341-francis-talks-early-interest
If he has his own thread I didn't see it


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[Uspshoosier 51,585]

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Independent coverage of Basketball Recruiting

Jeremiah Francis
Jeremiah Francis talks early interest from the Big Ten and more

BRIAN SNOW
10:05 AM
Point guard Jeremiah Francis is one of the best in the 2019 class, and he already has a ton of interest, and several offers from high-major schools.

Class of 2019 point guard Jeremiah Francis is having a tremendous sophomore season. Francis is showing his ability to score and distribute, and continues to rack up high-major interest and offers.
About his season, Francis said, “The year has been great. We’ve were undefeated for a while, so we have a great team and we are working hard to be as good as we can be, and hopefully win a state title.”


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He continued, “I’ve been working on being someone who scores from all three levels. I know I have to get better in the mid-range, and also I am working hard on my pull ups and floaters in the lane so I can be effective there without big guys blocking my shot.”
On the recruiting side of things Francis is taking it all in, but already numerous schools have stepped forward with offers and interest.
“I’ve been talking to Purdue, Indiana, Miami, Creighton, Ohio State, Nebraska, West Virginia, Ohio University, and a few other schools,” listed Francis.
Francis is a legacy recruit for Ohio State. His father played for the Buckeyes in the 80’s, and Francis says he stays in touch with the coaching staff, though at this point there is no offer.
“My mom and my dad graduated from there so it is all in the family,” said Francis of Ohio State. “It is in the bloodlines, so of course it would be really good to have the opportunity to go there.”
When it comes to his communication with the staff, Francis said, “My dad and Coach (Chris) Jent are really close and they always talk. I love Coach Jent. We’ve been talking, it has mostly been me and Coach Jent talking.”
One school that has offered and is making Francis is a major focus is Purdue. The Boilermakers have been extremely active in the recruitment, and continue to build a good relationship with Francis.
“I love Purdue,” said Francis of the Boilermakers. “I went there when I was younger when they were going through a lot of construction, and now that I see it today and see the campus it is great. You can walk to the gym from the dorms, and I know it is a place I can get better, so I like it a lot.”
Also Indiana has picked up the interest in Francis. The Hoosiers continue to show attention, and he likes the atmosphere around Bloomington.
“I know a lot about Indiana,” explained Francis. “It is a basketball state, and the atmosphere is great there. Coach (Tom) Crean is a great coach, and I talk to the assistants a lot. I think it is a good school.”
For now Francis says he is in no hurry to select a school, but he is looking to continue to build relationships, and improve on his game.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 88,095]

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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Not really an option for us, but looks like MJ Walker is trending towards UCLA. We expressed interest but never went anywhere. Alford has an amazing class coming in with him. Back to back and looks like their program is back. Alford took his sweet time but he may have it under control now. Ike & Leaf are potential 1st rounders like Ball but if they come back they will be a heavy favorite for top 3 preseason. Just maybe this year or next if he can show fans he can make it far in the tourney he will become a big target to replace crean if we get rid of him.

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[Uspshoosier 51,585]

Sincere thanks USPS.

No prob. Crazy I can see all of it. I follow Brian snow on twitter so when he post an article it shows up in my twitter feed and I click on it and read it


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