Coach Robby Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Good to hear. Do you think that means we know TJD or Race or both are gone Not sure...I was an assistant coach on a team that played against Sparks in high school, never saw him as a big ten player. But if he lost 30-40 lbs and found a motor...I might feel different. Sounds like those things are happening behind the scenes Edited March 22, 2022 by Coach Robby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Coach Robby said: us. He may decide pretty quickly He comes off as a bully in the highlight video. I'll take it. On another note, the transfer portal is just going to about ensure that those MAC type of teams will have a very hard time of going on one of those Majerus like runs going into the future. This kid looks like he could have had Ball State making a little noise in a few years, but with the portal those guys get poached by bigger schools with more resources now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Coach Robby said: Not sure...I was an assistant coach on a team that played against Sparks in high school, never saw him as a big ten player. But if he lost 30-40 lbs and found a motor...I might feel different. Sounds like those things are happening behind the scenes Body by Clif, motor by Woody 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadToZion Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Just a guess: I think we will need to replace our entire front court besides Geronimo. 6 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 5 hours ago, IUFLA said: I do think he'd be crazy to not at least put his name in the draft and get the feedback...and if he's high enough on some team's board he should certainly entertain going... Look no further than our own program 6 years ago. Many thought Bryant needed to come back. $30M later his late second round draft pick isn't looking so bad. I think fans make more of the you have to be drafted in first stuff. Lots of bars and casinos full of first round picks no longer in the league. If I'm TJD...I get going unless he really wants the legacy stuff which would be awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierDPU95 Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, BGleas said: I'm not sure that's really the question. I don't think TJD could really change his draft stock much either way. I'd be shocked if he comes back, but if he is considering it then I think it's more about legacy then draft stock. He's most likely a 2nd round pick regardless, the question is more of whether he wants to start some type of pro career now or is his IU legacy more important especially given he can make NIL money. That's the answer I assumed as well. I can't think of recent college player moving the needle that much by returning beyond year 2. If it's legacy that keeps him here then I'm with you, would be shocked if he returns 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, HoosierDPU95 said: That's the answer I assumed as well. I can't think of recent college player moving the needle that much by returning beyond year 2. If it's legacy that keeps him here then I'm with you, would be shocked if he returns Yeah, different skill set, but Luka Garza would be a good example. Was projected late second round after his junior year. Came back, won national player of the year and was drafted 52nd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheaney40 Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 45 minutes ago, HoosierDPU95 said: That's the answer I assumed as well. I can't think of recent college player moving the needle that much by returning beyond year 2. If it's legacy that keeps him here then I'm with you, would be shocked if he returns I see what you're saying here, but maybe stated a different way. If they don't improve significantly from year 2-3, then is there a point for year 4? Oladipo year 2-3 was a tremendous improvement. I'm still hoping TJD comes back. Let's not understate the enjoyment of the 4th year with the potential to be B10 player of the year. Legacy, I get it. But it's very valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between2Halls Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Man. With all of the players entering the portal, along with the growing number of recruits decommitting, this off-season is already crazy. I have no idea what our roster may look like. Yet I can’t stop looking and refreshing. 😬😳🤓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenhoosier Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, RoadToZion said: Just a guess: I think we will need to replace our entire front court besides Geronimo. Does that include Duncomb, or are you just talking about the guys who played this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbp4IU Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, RoadToZion said: Just a guess: I think we will need to replace our entire front court besides Geronimo. If that’s the case maybe a full rebuild might be in order. Keep XJ, Leal, Bates, Geronimo and Gallo. Then the rest of the roster revamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 43 minutes ago, thirdgenhoosier said: Does that include Duncomb, or are you just talking about the guys who played this year? I'd like to see what Duncomb can do. I don't care if he never becomes All Big Ten. If he can give us 10 minutes off the bench and shoot the 3, I'll take it. Seems like other teams always have a guy like that. Anything beyond that would be great. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, Cbp4IU said: If that’s the case maybe a full rebuild might be in order. Keep XJ, Leal, Bates, Geronimo and Gallo. Then the rest of the roster revamp. Depending on how Leals growth is and has been, he might need to go Preferred walk-on and open a scholarship. Love the kid, but year 2 and he hardly saw the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadToZion Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, thirdgenhoosier said: Does that include Duncomb, or are you just talking about the guys who played this year? Like I said, I’m just guessing. I included everyone. And I don’t think it’s a bad thing…….. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1215 Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: Depending on how Leals growth is and has been, he might need to go Preferred walk-on and open a scholarship. Love the kid, but year 2 and he hardly saw the floor. I don’t think we’re ever gonna be playing 12-13 players anyway. Leal keep his scholly. Dude loves iu, and he is good enough to give us some shooting off the bench. He’s not super quick on perimeter but his man to man defense when he isn’t in space isn’t bad. He’s smart, makes good decisions, great teammate, and probably best shooter on the team. Run some plays for him. I think next year without as many older players he gets 10 minutes a game and helps a lot more than he hurts. Another year in woodsons system he may get better on defense as well. I don’t think he came in with expectations to be starting or playing big minutes his first two years. I think he can give us more than Stewart did this year. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1215 said: I don’t think we’re ever gonna be playing 12-13 players anyway. Leal keep his scholly. Dude loves iu, and he is good enough to give us some shooting off the bench. He’s not super quick on perimeter but his man to man defense when he isn’t in space isn’t bad. He’s smart, makes good decisions, great teammate, and probably best shooter on the team. Run some plays for him. I think next year without as many older players he gets 10 minutes a game and helps a lot more than he hurts. Another year in woodsons system he may get better on defense as well. I don’t think he came in with expectations to be starting or playing big minutes his first two years. I think he can give us more than Stewart did this year. Never said he didn't love IU or was a great team mate. He was not good on defense. And had a chance to showcase how he is the best shooter on the team and didn't. Plus if he was such a sniper, he would have found the floor. He loves IU. So have so many others. Doesn't mean he has the skillset to take a scholarship. Regardless if we play 12 or 13, you use your scholarships on the best 12-13 players you can put on your bench because you don't know which of them might move from 12 to 7 in the rotation. And since IU will always honor his scholarship for scholastics he will have his school payed for and still remain on the team. Just my thoughts. But this team needs players who might make it on the floor next year, and i just don't see him doing it, unless he makes a huge jump in skillset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Turtle Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Coach Robby said: Sparks possibly deciding soon...??? That's the wind I'm hearing That was me breaking wind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaloisGroupe Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: Never said he didn't love IU or was a great team mate. He was not good on defense. And had a chance to showcase how he is the best shooter on the team and didn't. Plus if he was such a sniper, he would have found the floor. He loves IU. So have so many others. Doesn't mean he has the skillset to take a scholarship. Regardless if we play 12 or 13, you use your scholarships on the best 12-13 players you can put on your bench because you don't know which of them might move from 12 to 7 in the rotation. And since IU will always honor his scholarship for scholastics he will have his school payed for and still remain on the team. Just my thoughts. But this team needs players who might make it on the floor next year, and i just don't see him doing it, unless he makes a huge jump in skillset I think this is jumping the gun. When Leal committed, he was always picked as someone more likely to contribute as a junior/senior. I do not remember anyone saying he would have an immediate impact. So to date, he has done exactly what we hoped - improved from year to year. A similar improvement this offseason - especially on defense - and he will see the floor I have not seen anything that makes me think this won't be the case. I do not doubt that he will be a solid contributor on the team the next couple - even to three - years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Hoosier Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: Never said he didn't love IU or was a great team mate. He was not good on defense. And had a chance to showcase how he is the best shooter on the team and didn't. Plus if he was such a sniper, he would have found the floor. He loves IU. So have so many others. Doesn't mean he has the skillset to take a scholarship. Regardless if we play 12 or 13, you use your scholarships on the best 12-13 players you can put on your bench because you don't know which of them might move from 12 to 7 in the rotation. And since IU will always honor his scholarship for scholastics he will have his school payed for and still remain on the team. Just my thoughts. But this team needs players who might make it on the floor next year, and i just don't see him doing it, unless he makes a huge jump in skillset Leal is an interesting scenario because you have a guy that started one game (under a very specific scenario.. Stewart sitting and Galloway injured) yet also failed to see the court in about half of the games. I really have no idea where exactly he stands with Woodson. Who knows maybe Woodson has some confidence in him heading into next year? I do get your point though about whether or not he has what it takes to make that major leap forward. Edited March 22, 2022 by 02Hoosier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post btownqb Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Leal was never protrayed as a sharp shooter by any one that had watched him in HS. Absolutely never an elite shooter.. he had open shots in HS and played on an ELITE team. They ran great offense. Leal is completely fine as your 12th or 13th scholarship. Perfect in that role, really. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 hours ago, btownqb said: Leal was never protrayed as a sharp shooter by any one that had watched him in HS. Absolutely never an elite shooter.. he had open shots in HS and played on an ELITE team. They ran great offense. Leal is completely fine as your 12th or 13th scholarship. Perfect in that role, really. Agree 100% I don't care if Anthony plays a minute for us. I like him on our team. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: Agree 100% I don't care if Anthony plays a minute for us. I like him on our team. ...and before he graduates, he'll make some epic contributions to the program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Sparks and reneau would be a great start 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RoadToZion Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 I disagree with the above comments. I think hes WAY better than the 12h or 13th man on our team. One of the issues I had w/ Woody this year was not playing him more. High basketball IQ like Galloway. The kid can ball. We will see what he brings next year. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, RoadToZion said: I disagree with the above comments. I think hes WAY better than the 12h or 13th man on our team. One of the issues I had w/ Woody this year was not playing him more. High basketball IQ like Galloway. The kid can ball. We will see what he brings next year. Could be better... he was actually 11th this season. They weren't options to play at all, Duncomb and Lander in the 12th anf 13th spots. Really you could do a roster like that.. 2 spots reserved for guys you take chances on, a Leal, and 10 rotational guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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