Reacher Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 While looking for IU news, I came across this- https://indiana.rivals.com/news/miller-moore-has-chance-to-show-glimpses-of-his-potential-in-year-one "Just recently, ESPN's Jonathan Givony released his 2019 NBA mock draft and projected Moore as the No. 24 overall pick - as a sophomore." If Moore is indeed NBA potential, I think it will be a game changer for the the teams prospects this season. No longer are we worrying about depth behind Davis. What do you see as Moore's ceiling? Any reports from practice as to how he has been doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 "We were able to identify him as an NBA prospect worth tracking" http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Clifton-Moore-109337/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Wow...sounds like he could be on same path as O.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf50 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I had hoped Clifton was packing on the pounds but someone I know that sees him all the time says he looks anorexic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Kind of falls in line with what I have been saying in terms of the national media and their projections for IU this season. They are looking at what we lost, and not what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I'm hoping for another Jeff Newton or a poor man's JJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 ^^ dbm I'll take another Jared Jeffries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 32 minutes ago, milehiiu said: ^^ dbm I'll take another Jared Jeffries. +1 Moore already has good set of skills he can continue to develop. IMO, most important thing would be physical development. Kid's lucky to have Coach Marshall working with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Go listen to Archies last presser before we make him a first round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Always skeptical about propping a freshman until he proves it consistently against D-1 talent. As far as the comparison to OG- OG as a freshman was able to come in and play well when the focus was on other players. As a Sophomore, when expectations were much higher, we didn't get to see much of a sample size of whether he could play up to the hype. Point being, let the kid settle in and be himself before making comparisons to others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, Jerry Lundergaard said: Always skeptical about propping a freshman until he proves it consistently against D-1 talent. As far as the comparison to OG- OG as a freshman was able to come in and play well when the focus was on other players. As a Sophomore, when expectations were much higher, we didn't get to see much of a sample size of whether he could play up to the hype. Point being, let the kid settle in and be himself before making comparisons to others I'm not comparing Moore to O.G. the player,I was meaning taking a similar path as far as them being underrated as high school players to showing up on draft boards in a short amount of time in College. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, HoosierJax said: I'm not comparing Moore to O.G. the player,I was meaning taking a similar path as far as them being underrated as high school players to showing up on draft boards in a short amount of time in College. Gotcha. I misinterpreted what you meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 We can be cautious but still be very excited that someone considered an 'expert' sees that kind of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I've read various comments from our fans relating to the disappointment in Crean's last classes, but I've seen time and time again, Crean bring in classes that on the surface, look ordinary, but end up proving to possess much more talent than the "experts" recognize. Clifton Moore could be yet another example of a guy that didn't stand out when he committed but ultimately became a star with NBA potential. No one saw Oladipo or Anunoby coming and there's nothing Crean did better than identify underrated talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: I've read various comments from our fans relating to the disappointment in Crean's last classes, but I've seen time and time again, Crean bring in classes that on the surface, look ordinary, but end up proving to possess much more talent than the "experts" recognize. Clifton Moore could be yet another example of a guy that didn't stand out when he committed but ultimately became a star with NBA potential. No one saw Oladipo or Anunoby coming and there's nothing Crean did better than identify underrated talent. Since we currently don't have a thumb's up emoticon...... I will simply say : "Thumbs up ! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I'll give you a "trophy" (thanks) for your "thumbs up". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 38 minutes ago, 5fouls said: We can be cautious but still be very excited that someone considered an 'expert' sees that kind of potential. That's how I took it. Always nice to get some validation from someone not biased towards IU. 4 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: I've read various comments from our fans relating to the disappointment in Crean's last classes, but I've seen time and time again, Crean bring in classes that on the surface, look ordinary, but end up proving to possess much more talent than the "experts" recognize. Clifton Moore could be yet another example of a guy that didn't stand out when he committed but ultimately became a star with NBA potential. No one saw Oladipo or Anunoby coming and there's nothing Crean did better than identify underrated talent. I think everyone looked at Justin Smith as the potential star in this class. Smith and or Moore developing into an First or Second Team All B1G ten type would be awesome. The biggest factor in a possible emergence of Moore is what that could mean for this years team. I think it has the potential to move us up a few spots in the conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 15 hours ago, dbmhoosier said: I'm hoping for another Jeff Newton or a poor man's JJ. Loved Newton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 11 hours ago, Reacher said: That's how I took it. Always nice to get some validation from someone not biased towards IU. I think everyone looked at Justin Smith as the potential star in this class. Smith and or Moore developing into an First or Second Team All B1G ten type would be awesome. The biggest factor in a possible emergence of Moore is what that could mean for this years team. I think it has the potential to move us up a few spots in the conference. I think it's more likely he develops into a strong soph, which sort of mirrors his NBA prospect tracking. Kid with tools who needs to develop physically and adjust to college tempo, with a lot of upside. Will be fun to watch him grow as a player. If he turns out to be a legit NBA prospect, well, fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHoosier Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Had a crazy couple weeks with busy life getting in the way of posting. I loved this article. Thanks for posting Reacher! I had no idea he was even on the nba radar, even two years down the road. I'm even more interested to see this kid hit the court this year, especially after reading Morgan's comments about his wanting to learn. Sounds like a young talent with the right attitude who could blossom into a serious baller. I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 When did his growth spurt start? Sounds a little like Gordon Hayward who had a late growth spurt to 6'8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosiertildeath Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 The BEST thing about this report is that Clifton has already ADDED 14 POUNDS to his frame !! Let's hope it is all MUSCLE to help him in the post !!! ONLY 15 MORE DAYS UNTIL WE GET A CHANCE to see "Archie and the GANG " tip it off !!!! Go Hoosiers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I've added 14 pounds to my frame too! Oh wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I think Moore has a chance to have a freshman year similar to OG's. This quote from Archie about what he's hoping to see from Moore this season sounds exactly like OG's trajectory: "My hope is that he can help us with multiple positions in the frontcourt with our depth, and I think that, as the season applies into January, February, March, you can see a guy really blossom into what we think is going to be a star here one day." And looking at the team photo, Moore is a legit 6'10. I'm excited to see what he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 IIRC Moore was under the radar because his AAU team wasn't affiliated or something like that? Not shocking that Crean found a kid with huge upside that wasn't on the take. More impressive that Archie could retain him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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