dgambill Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 16 hours ago, FW_Hoosier said: What’s the common denominators among all these guys? They all are 6’4-6’7 rangy kids. They don’t play just one position but can play both wings defend multiple positions. All guys that are comfortable with the ball in their hands not just merely catch and shoot. They are more well rounded players. Archie values versatility on both ends of the floor and interchangeable parts. We don’t just see pure shooters or we haven’t really gone after smaller guards outside some point guards. I think he wants guys that can all switch off on defense and guys that can all affect passing lanes and hold up physically with their size. It seems pretty clear to me he likes a similar size and type of player. Maybe I’m reading too much into it but I see a lot of similarities in these kids in how they play...contribute to their teams and physically too. I think his 2-4 on many nights are going to look very similar in style and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, dgambill said: They all are 6’4-6’7 rangy kids. They don’t play just one position but can play both wings defend multiple positions. All guys that are comfortable with the ball in their hands not just merely catch and shoot. They are more well rounded players. Archie values versatility on both ends of the floor and interchangeable parts. We don’t just see pure shooters or we haven’t really gone after smaller guards outside some point guards. I think he wants guys that can all switch off on defense and guys that can all affect passing lanes and hold up physically with their size. It seems pretty clear to me he likes a similar size and type of player. Maybe I’m reading too much into it but I see a lot of similarities in these kids in how they play...contribute to their teams and physically too. I think his 2-4 on many nights are going to look very similar in style and play. Good assessment. The key being his 2-4 being interchangeable. Have a primary ballhandler, a post, and 3 wings. Hopefully one of the wings can handle the ball while Rob gets a blow. Need a couple posts on the roster so stiffs from every B1G team don't have career nights against our 6'7" center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, dgambill said: They all are 6’4-6’7 rangy kids. They don’t play just one position but can play both wings defend multiple positions. All guys that are comfortable with the ball in their hands not just merely catch and shoot. They are more well rounded players. Archie values versatility on both ends of the floor and interchangeable parts. We don’t just see pure shooters or we haven’t really gone after smaller guards outside some point guards. I think he wants guys that can all switch off on defense and guys that can all affect passing lanes and hold up physically with their size. It seems pretty clear to me he likes a similar size and type of player. Maybe I’m reading too much into it but I see a lot of similarities in these kids in how they play...contribute to their teams and physically too. I think his 2-4 on many nights are going to look very similar in style and play. I definitely see where you’re coming from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Hoosierinbham said: Good assessment. The key being his 2-4 being interchangeable. Have a primary ballhandler, a post, and 3 wings. Hopefully one of the wings can handle the ball while Rob gets a blow. Need a couple posts on the roster so stiffs from every B1G team don't have career nights against our 6'7" center. Yes hopefully gone will be the day that we have the ball being reversed to the other side of the floor to an open wing (Justin Smith/Mcroberts/and to a lesser degree even Morgan) and we didn’t have someone that could attack the defense off the dribble or knock down an open shot. There is nothing worse than guys sagging off their players and getting in our driving lanes or passing lanes. Made life miserable for Romeo and Rob trying to drive or Morgan operating in the post. We had so many open corner threes and chances with the defense out of position last year but just didn’t have the right personnel to attack the defense. I think if we land Cross we won’t have those problems anymore and we will focus on bigs and the point position in 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, dgambill said: Yes hopefully gone will be the day that we have the ball being reversed to the other side of the floor to an open wing (Justin Smith/Mcroberts/and to a lesser degree even Morgan) and we didn’t have someone that could attack the defense off the dribble or knock down an open shot. There is nothing worse than guys sagging off their players and getting in our driving lanes or passing lanes. Made life miserable for Romeo and Rob trying to drive or Morgan operating in the post. We had so many open corner threes and chances with the defense out of position last year but just didn’t have the right personnel to attack the defense. I think if we land Cross we won’t have those problems anymore and we will focus on bigs and the point position in 21. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Hoosier Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Any updates? We are close to the end of August and was hoping to already have this kid locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said: Any updates? We are close to the end of August and was hoping to already have this kid locked up. OV to Texas A&M next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 43 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said: OV to Texas A&M next weekend. An official visit to East Texas this time of year works in our favor. I just came in from outside and it's 80 degrees, on its way to 97, and 98% humidity. Walk a New England kid around in that for an hour. He'll be pining for cool weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: An official visit to East Texas this time of year works in our favor. I just came in from outside and it's 80 degrees, on its way to 97, and 98% humidity. Walk a New England kid around in that for an hour. He'll be pining for cool weather. Here in Indiana it is in the high 70's with no clouds in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Nuff said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 It's a shame he's not in Bloomington today...what a gorgeous Saturday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: It's a shame he's not in Bloomington today...what a gorgeous Saturday... It's a shame I'm not in Bloomington today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, IUFLA said: It's a shame I'm not in Bloomington today. I'm less than an hour away...getting ready to take the convertible out for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Cooked out on the deck tonight, overlooking the lake. Glass of bourbon and it’s low 70’s. Sunset coming and it’s a beautiful night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Steubenhoosier said: Cooked out on the deck tonight, overlooking the lake. Glass of bourbon and it’s low 70’s. Sunset coming and it’s a beautiful night. Same mode, different picture (wife riding her horse) and drink (ice cold Michelob Ultra Amber)... Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 23 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Same mode, different picture (wife riding her horse) and drink (ice cold Michelob Ultra Amber)... Cheers... Mich Ultra Amber is solid for low carb beer. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 10:24 AM, IUFLA said: An official visit to East Texas this time of year works in our favor. I just came in from outside and it's 80 degrees, on its way to 97, and 98% humidity. Walk a New England kid around in that for an hour. He'll be pining for cool weather. It's been horrible weather here (Houston area but also applies to A&M, which is only a couple hours away), regularly in the 100s and extremely muggy. Just awful - get back inside weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 9:34 AM, The Daily Hoosier said: OV to Texas A&M next weekend. The best thing about visiting would be to go to the football game but it’s on Thursday night. I think this is more of a Buzz recruited at Virginia Tech and now he is giving him a courtesy visit. Just my gut. I feel it’s still between us and SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I have never tried to be a conformist or doing all things exactly by the book. I do think it's very very close to time to Cross our T's and .... Next order of business is to divert Dawson 's Creek through Bloomington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I have never tried to be a conformist or doing all things exactly by the book. I do think it's very very close to time to Cross our T's and .... Next order of business is to divert Dawson 's Creek through Bloomington This would be great news...both for the short and long term. I'll admit my pessimistic side gets the best of me sometimes. If we could have a class of Leal, Galloway, and Cross coming off of last season that means the message our staff is delivering is still being heard loud and clear....and as we've said in other threads focus on the final piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I have never tried to be a conformist or doing all things exactly by the book. I do think it's very very close to time to Cross our T's and .... Next order of business is to divert Dawson 's Creek through Bloomington There is a creek running beside the Memorial Union,let’s just name it Dawson’s creek.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, HoosierJax said: There is a creek running beside the Memorial Union,let’s just name it Dawson’s creek.. Could Cross it many times for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: This would be great news...both for the short and long term. I'll admit my pessimistic side gets the best of me sometimes. If we could have a class of Leal, Galloway, and Cross coming off of last season that means the message our staff is delivering is still being heard loud and clear....and as we've said in other threads focus on the final piece. I agree. I just hope that we truly are in the position with Cross that I am hearing. Early Sept.is the word I am hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moyeneeded Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Seeking6 said: This would be great news...both for the short and long term. I'll admit my pessimistic side gets the best of me sometimes. If we could have a class of Leal, Galloway, and Cross coming off of last season that means the message our staff is twdelivering is still being heard loud and clear....and as we've said in other threads focus on the final piece. Yeah, landing two in-state fringe Top 100 and an Top 80 from back east doesn't scream of a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUwins0708 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Really surprised he is taking this visit. Thought he’d be a Hoosier by now....interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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