Hoosierinbham Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 One of the assistant coaches at Mountain Brook has two young girls. The girls are at most home games. The Watfords brought the board game Operation to give them something to play one game. Just a thoughtful, caring family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 No shade on the Watford family, but there's a LOT of smoke around Will Wade. That would give me pause if I were in Trendon's shoes. What if LSU is sanctioned while he's playing there (a distinct possibility if he chooses LSU)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaser Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Dad is a great guy. When I went to the sweet sixteen game in Atlanta when Christian played, the whole family was walking in as we were and him and my dad got to talking about ball and he had a sincere care for me playing ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/three-point-play-uncommitted-five-stars-illinois-trevor-keels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 15 hours ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/three-point-play-uncommitted-five-stars-illinois-trevor-keels In the lead for NCAA sanctions? Quite possibly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/mcdonald-s-nuggets-duke-s-on-fire-ant-man-is-for-real-more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/mcdonald-s-nuggets-duke-s-on-fire-ant-man-is-for-real-more Just don’t go to UK....I couldn’t bear to see a Watford playing for them...would kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 With all the crap we have going around this team, it would be uplifting to hear the name Watford spoken again in Assembly Hall next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/15/2019 at 10:11 PM, dgambill said: Just don’t go to UK....I couldn’t bear to see a Watford playing for them...would kill me. If memory serves, Christian's now-wife ran either track or cross-country for UK, and yes, they were dating at the time of the WatShot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: If memory serves, Christian's now-wife ran either track or cross-country for UK, and yes, they were dating at the time of the WatShot. Every time someone mentions the WatShot, I have to go back and look at the video. Still gives me chills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Every time someone mentions the WatShot, I have to go back and look at the video. Still gives me chills. "Watford....3 on the way..... OHHHHH!!!!! IT WENT IN! IT WENT IN! AND INDIANA WINS THE BALLGAME!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 10:29 AM, CoachSS said: Just a few things to add here: When Indiana's coaching staff first arrived, one of the most pressing issues was to increase the talent level. The coaches didn't think the current crop of players was good enough and they wanted to bring in better players, more players as quickly as possible. NO ONE was looking to run-off anyone but given the NCAA Transfer statistics (an alarming rate) and the basic reality that kids leave when new coaches arrive, it was expected. Gelon goes, Curtis Jones goes, ROJO, Newark, Hartman graduate. Anyway, one thing the staff did realize was that they had certain areas/ positions of strength after the 2018 recruiting class started taking shape. As basketball has evolved now into "lead guard- 3 others - post man" the staff felt the "others part" was getting pretty good. They knew they had Langford coming but only for a year and Justin Smith's athleticism and muscle was something they liked. After the commitments of Race Thompson, Damezi Anderson and especially Jerome Hunter, the staff was left with where we are... The belief of the coaching staff was that Trendon Watford was and is a better high school basketball player than Keion Brooks, Jr. I think, even today, there's probably a point to be made that Watford can do a few more things on different spots of the floor than Brooks can. But, IU had two coaches I know of who kept coming back to a basic phrase "We don't need either to be a superstar from day 1." Largely, this belief stemmed from the fact that the 2018 kids would be good as sophomores and there was a holdover (Smith, Durham) that could also contribute meaningful minutes. So, some conversations took place and it was decided that Indiana would push for the better long-term target BECAUSE of what was already in the cupboard. Pushing for the longer-term gain rather than the known commodity. So, that's largely where we are. Keion Brooks Jr. has been the target and prize and main focal point of this staff. This current staff had better relationships with the family, an in-state player was easier to scout / visit more and the upside definitely leans his way. However... Two weeks ago I had an interesting text from an IU fan and a friend of mine. Said person has a cousin that plays volleyball at Samford University. Take a basic glance at the Samford roster and you see his cousin... and Trendon Watford's sister. How convenient? So, the gist of the text was that "Ernest isn't as sure of the coaching staff's that Trendon is thinking about. He doesn't think any of them can really develop him." And he was adamant that IF Trendon wanted it (the parents do), IU would start recruiting him very, very heavily. Not necessarily because they need him but because... rightfully... you don't ignore a top-level recruit who hits you up and wants to play for you. That said, this has to be Trendon wanting this. It's his life, it's his decision. But, Archie texted him and told him "If you want us to recruit you, we will. Pick a date." So, I do agree with some of my initial assessment that IU has not recruited him in a long time. And, I do think LSU has the better staff of his 3 southern schools. But, if Trendon really wanted to develop and really thought about his long-term future and can grasp leaving the South, then I do expect Indiana to get involved. But, I don't think it will happen and I'm ok with it. The parents won't push Trendon to do anything he is uncomfortable with. And, if this chatter is to be believed, there are a few in his circle who think he should take a LONG, LONG look at Indiana. But, he has to do it. No one can force him too. And, I think IU's staff has been very smart about prioritizing elsewhere as the roster has other/ more serious needs besides some of the wing and forward spots. Hopefully this helps. Was just thinking of this post from CoachSS today. I thought I’d bump it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 If Watford shows any interest in coming and resurrecting the program, CAM needs to taste blood and go after him hard. This kid understands what his brother went through, the culture and work it takes. We need that, I don't care if it comes from freshman. This class will determine if CAM coaches year 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Man with the season we’ve had and probably losing Keion now...Trendon could make almost as big an impact at IU just by committing than his brother did with his shot. Almost but dang he would turn this crappy past month around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 I just hope that Indiana is that “blue blood” that could potentially come in and sweep him off of his feet. Watford could be a very nice piece to the puzzle for Archie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Seriously, we need to it the full court press on Watford now! 🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, Danomatic said: Seriously, we need to it the full court press on Watford now! 🤞🏻 They’ve been in contact but Watford isn’t big on IU from what’s been said by multiple people so it’s probably not happening. His family and IU are interested but he doesn’t seem to be. His family is letting him make the decisions with this. That’s part of why there hasn’t been an official visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 47 minutes ago, DC2345 said: They’ve been in contact but Watford isn’t big on IU from what’s been said by multiple people so it’s probably not happening. His family and IU are interested but he doesn’t seem to be. His family is letting him make the decisions with this. That’s part of why there hasn’t been an official visit. He’s coming for his official visit after his high school season is over. He saved his last visit for us is what a friend of mine said. Courtesy or not, he has some interest by doing that alone. It looks like Brooks to UK is about done, so Archie and company need to put Trendon at the top of their priorities. I also understand that this isn’t likely, but they need to do everything that they can to make one final push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Danomatic said: He’s coming for his official visit after his high school season is over. He saved his last visit for us is what a friend of mine said. Courtesy or not, he has some interest by doing that alone. It looks like Brooks to UK is about done, so Archie and company need to put Trendon at the top of their priorities. I also understand that this isn’t likely, but they need to do everything that they can to make one final push. I hadn’t heard that about him making a visit after his season but hopefully it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 33 minutes ago, DC2345 said: I hadn’t heard that about him making a visit after his season but hopefully it happens. He was "targeting" the Wisconsin game. He also "targeted" the Louisville game and never came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuthruandthru Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: He was "targeting" the Wisconsin game. He also "targeted" the Louisville game and never came. I was going to post this seems like he keeps pushing it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, iuthruandthru said: I was going to post this seems like he keeps pushing it away. I knew that he was targeting those dates but they hadn’t happened or nothing concrete had been announced so I hadn’t been real confident in a visit happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hoosierinbham has brought information and coachss. Once his season is over if we get a visit things will get serious real fast. From coachss a few weeks ago on page 39. So, the gist of the text was that "Ernest isn't as sure of the coaching staff's that Trendon is thinking about. He doesn't think any of them can really develop him." And he was adamant that IF Trendon wanted it (the parents do), IU would start recruiting him very, very heavily. Not necessarily because they need him but because... rightfully... you don't ignore a top-level recruit who hits you up and wants to play for you. That said, this has to be Trendon wanting this. It's his life, it's his decision. But, Archie texted him and told him "If you want us to recruit you, we will. Pick a date." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Hoosierinbham has brought information and coachss. Once his season is over if we get a visit things will get serious real fast. From coachss a few weeks ago on page 39. So, the gist of the text was that "Ernest isn't as sure of the coaching staff's that Trendon is thinking about. He doesn't think any of them can really develop him." And he was adamant that IF Trendon wanted it (the parents do), IU would start recruiting him very, very heavily. Not necessarily because they need him but because... rightfully... you don't ignore a top-level recruit who hits you up and wants to play for you. That said, this has to be Trendon wanting this. It's his life, it's his decision. But, Archie texted him and told him "If you want us to recruit you, we will. Pick a date." This is what I was alluding to and have heard from a friend that lives in the area. If Trendon isn’t sure about any of the other schools, we need to put the press on... especially if we miss out on Brooks. Trendon, TJD and Franklin are all multi year players that can continue the foundation that this freshman class has set. He would be a extremely good addition, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuvol Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, Danomatic said: This is what I was alluding to and have heard from a friend that lives in the area. If Trendon isn’t sure about any of the other schools, we need to put the press on... especially if we miss out on Brooks. Trendon, TJD and Franklin are all multi year players that can continue the foundation that this freshman class has set. He would be a extremely good addition, IMO. I wanted him whether we got Brooks or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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