Official 2016-17 IUBB Preseason Thread

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,774]

1 minute ago, hoosierpap said:

The whole team is there I believe

 I hope that's the case because my digestive system could get really upset thinking of a small number of our players on the loose in NYC.  Visions of past transgressions are dancing in my head.

[LockdownD 2,238]

9 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 I hope that's the case because my digestive system could get really upset thinking of a small number of our players on the loose in NYC.  Visions of past transgressions are dancing in my head.

No need to worry about the guys as I'm sure Derek Ellston will be watching over them.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Yogi has a few preseason games in Brooklyn and MSG this weekend. Bet they go


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[Me So Hornsby 2,747]

Kris Wilkes down to IU, UCLA, and the Illini.. Cancels last officials so that means the last visit he takes is to IU before he announces. Must.not.get.too.excited

h/t: ITH


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[Brass Cannon 24,814]

I think Kenpom changed his formula for this year and applied it to previous years data. 

Im like 99% sure Purdue and IU had been 14 and 15. Now they are 9 & 11 last year. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,774]

Jon Rothstein - 20 impact transfers for the 2016-17 college basketball season

Josh Newkirk, Indiana: The 6-1 point guard has cheetah-like speed in the open floor and should be a menace defensively. Newkirk battled injuries during the tail end of his career at Pitt, but should be a suitable replacement for Yogi Ferrell at the most important position on the floor.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,390]

Seen 10-11 practice, so far. Indiana might be the one I've seen that is better than expectations. Energy level at practice stands out.


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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Seen 10-11 practice, so far. Indiana might be the one I've seen that is better than expectations. Energy level at practice stands out.


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Who tweeted this?


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[Uspshoosier 45,721]

Who tweeted this?


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Fran frischilla


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[yogisballin 2,341]

Like the way Mr. Bryant has bulked up, well really everybody has. De'Ron is huge for a freshman! Man if he could've gotten here earlier, how much bigger would he be? I'm excited for the season to start. Can't get here soon enough fellas! And yes I agree about our backcourt. Look like 2 "old guys". Hope they play like em as well

[Dalton26 16,892]

I was really excited for last season but my excitement/expectations are through the roof for this one. There is just something about this years team that has me extremely optimistic.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,774]

NBC Sports B1G preview: 

http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/10/11/big-ten-conference-preview-michigan-state-and-wisconsin-fight-for-the-top-spot/

Predict IU to finish 4th.

League POY - TB

Breakout Star- OG

 

 

 

 

[Brass Cannon 24,814]

39 minutes ago, dalton26 said:

I was really excited for last season but my excitement/expectations are through the roof for this one. There is just something about this years team that has me extremely optimistic.

I kinda of go back and forth with my expectations but this might be the most complete team Crean has had.  Should be able to contend for a Big Ten title. 

30 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

NBC Sports B1G preview: 

http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/10/11/big-ten-conference-preview-michigan-state-and-wisconsin-fight-for-the-top-spot/

Predict IU to finish 4th.

League POY - TB

Breakout Star- OG

 

 

 

 

I just don't see a team comprised of mostly freshmen winning the big ten.  The SEC maybe, but the Big Ten is to deep, inexperience gets tested every single night.  The Purdue hype boggles my mind, they lost their best player and their guards are still going to be inferior to the other team 90% of the time. 

I really think the regular season title comes down to us or Wisconsin. 

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

NBC Sports B1G preview: 

http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/10/11/big-ten-conference-preview-michigan-state-and-wisconsin-fight-for-the-top-spot/

Predict IU to finish 4th.

League POY - TB

Breakout Star- OG

 

 

 

 

I don't get some of these predictions but think if IU finishes outside of the top 3 it will be a disappointing season. I believe there was another preseason write up that had IU with 3 of the top 7 players (TB, OG, and JBJ) but was finishing fourth. This should be the deepest IU team in the Crean era.

Also, Wisconsin vs. Syracuse as one of the top 5 noncon games?! We've seen it plenty of times and equates to a football game pre forward pass. I'll pass watching that game to watch paint dry.

[Crimson and Cream 5,825]

7 hours ago, dalton26 said:

I was really excited for last season but my excitement/expectations are through the roof for this one. There is just something about this years team that has me extremely optimistic.

That would be OG

[hurryinghoosier5 96]

I see Indiana as a top 15 team this year with the chance of getting hot and making a deep run. Yes, replacing Yogi is not an easy task, but this team will have a different identity. Our defense will be good at nearly every position and our frontcourt has the potential to dominate most teams. Also, guards that can fill it up. I don't get most assessments that this team has gotten. Bogus.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,390]

Here are the teams I think can win it all.

Duke
Kansas
Kentucky
Arizona
Wisconsin
UNC
Villanova
Oregon
Gonzaga
Indiana
Xavier
Virginia-seem a bit overrated but coaching
Louisville-talent
UClA-talent
MSU- talent and coaching


Interesting teams that Maybe if things line up

UConn
Florida State
Purdue
Cincinnati
Maryland
Virginia Tech- believe it or not.
Dayton
Iowa State
Georgetown-talent
Marquette
Florida



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[The Baby Bull 280]

On 10/6/2016 at 11:28 PM, Me So Hornsby said:

Kris Wilkes down to IU, UCLA, and the Illini.. Cancels last officials so that means the last visit he takes is to IU before he announces. Must.not.get.too.excited

h/t: ITH


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“I try to make a list with the pros and cons,” Wilkes said. “Who will help me, who will benefit me. Those sorts of things. I keep going over it every day.”

Doesnt sound much like a team player or IU kind of guy to me.

[Hovadipo 56,257]

“I try to make a list with the pros and cons,” Wilkes said. “Who will help me, who will benefit me. Those sorts of things. I keep going over it every day.”

Doesnt sound much like a team player or IU kind of guy to me.

Who wouldn't look for a school that helps them become a better player? (Something we happen to be very good at, by the way.) We've had players with much more selfish dispositions than someone looking for a good situation to better themselves.


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[Stuhoo 80,889]

Those are the quotes that they happened to pull. He's a good kid.