HoosierDom Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 38 minutes ago, IUDan93 said: Throwing in my completely ignorant opinion about recruitment in general. If a program is going to have a small class, say 2-3 players, and one of those players is a OAD, than your program is at real risk of having unbalanced classes. I think we have all witnessed how unbalanced classes create inconsistency from year-to-year. This maybe okay if the oscillations swing from Final Four contended to rebuild mode and back every 4-5 years. However, this really never happens. It is more like top three in conference with a Sweet 16 run, to missing the tournament. I don't think anyone wants this, because this has been what we have been for so long now. Again, the staff knows what they are doing, especially with respect to my dumb opinion. However, the thought of a small class that gets smaller after 1-2 years is the type of reasonable issue to discuss on a fan forum. BTW-I haven't been on here much and am having a hard time being as excited about recruiting and the season. I think the prospect of canceling the season and the general unknown of the future dampens my enthusiasm. I hope everyone is doing well and are excited about the season as always. I don't dismiss this entirely, but the transfer rules have changed things dramatically, especially for this year and likely going forward. Having open spots is essential. Granted, we will have to win to convince people to come, but I think the worry about unbalanced classes has gone away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUDan93 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 1 hour ago, HoosierDom said: I don't dismiss this entirely, but the transfer rules have changed things dramatically, especially for this year and likely going forward. Having open spots is essential. Granted, we will have to win to convince people to come, but I think the worry about unbalanced classes has gone away. You're right, I wasn't considering the transfer rule changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 5 hours ago, IUDan93 said: Throwing in my completely ignorant opinion about recruitment in general. If a program is going to have a small class, say 2-3 players, and one of those players is a OAD, than your program is at real risk of having unbalanced classes. I think we have all witnessed how unbalanced classes create inconsistency from year-to-year. This maybe okay if the oscillations swing from Final Four contended to rebuild mode and back every 4-5 years. However, this really never happens. It is more like top three in conference with a Sweet 16 run, to missing the tournament. I don't think anyone wants this, because this has been what we have been for so long now. Again, the staff knows what they are doing, especially with respect to my dumb opinion. However, the thought of a small class that gets smaller after 1-2 years is the type of reasonable issue to discuss on a fan forum. BTW-I haven't been on here much and am having a hard time being as excited about recruiting and the season. I think the prospect of canceling the season and the general unknown of the future dampens my enthusiasm. I hope everyone is doing well and are excited about the season as always. So I think what helps is the fact this is a free year where normally it wouldn’t be. So we will have Leal, Geronimo, and Galloway for 5 years instead of 4. Also Race probably too because I don’t expect him to go pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 I didn't understand the current freshmen getting an extra year...only the players here last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, FKIM01 said: I didn't understand the current freshmen getting an extra year...only the players here last year? I was listening to the head coach from SLU talking on radio today and he discussed this being a free year for everyone including the freshmen. Covid is affecting this season more than last. Last season it was just the tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierDom Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 4 hours ago, FKIM01 said: I didn't understand the current freshmen getting an extra year...only the players here last year? My guess is they don't want players to worry about half of their games being canceled and thus losing a year of eligibility for not that many games. Better to have them just play any chance they get and know that it won't cost them in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckraker Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 12:50 PM, BDB said: FCTC has to be appealing for a guard like AM. With D-Wade, VO and now the doctor from ER. He’s accumulating quit resume of putting guards in the league. I bet AM guardian is licking his chops after visiting with FCTC. Or, unclogging his toilet! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDB Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Muckraker said: Or, unclogging his toilet! 🤣 Hasn't that smelly rumor been de-bunked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 12 hours ago, BDB said: Hasn't that smelly rumor been de-bunked? I think so but I still laugh every time it's repeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 20 hours ago, BDB said: Hasn't that smelly rumor been de-bunked? At this point do we want it to be?? Let Georgia worry about his bowel movements....and his oversized pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/26/2020 at 11:59 AM, IUDan93 said: Throwing in my completely ignorant opinion about recruitment in general. If a program is going to have a small class, say 2-3 players, and one of those players is a OAD, than your program is at real risk of having unbalanced classes. I think we have all witnessed how unbalanced classes create inconsistency from year-to-year. This maybe okay if the oscillations swing from Final Four contended to rebuild mode and back every 4-5 years. However, this really never happens. It is more like top three in conference with a Sweet 16 run, to missing the tournament. I don't think anyone wants this, because this has been what we have been for so long now. Again, the staff knows what they are doing, especially with respect to my dumb opinion. However, the thought of a small class that gets smaller after 1-2 years is the type of reasonable issue to discuss on a fan forum. BTW-I haven't been on here much and am having a hard time being as excited about recruiting and the season. I think the prospect of canceling the season and the general unknown of the future dampens my enthusiasm. I hope everyone is doing well and are excited about the season as always. Good to see you posting Dan and nothing dumb in your question / points. Class balance is certainly important to sustained growth / performance. I do think the way CAM is recruiting so far is well geared to class balance with tough competitors who come in game smart and proven but mostly are not one and done types. Class size is something to watch but it should include who the team already has, how many are expected to return and play significant minutes and at what positions, and whether the team is looking at bringing in transfers. The transfer rules will complicate things, but something to watch going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/26/2020 at 5:19 PM, IUfaninIllinois said: So I think what helps is the fact this is a free year where normally it wouldn’t be. So we will have Leal, Geronimo, and Galloway for 5 years instead of 4. Also Race probably too because I don’t expect him to go pro. One interesting result of this wacky year is that we will probably see, at least in the short term, a return of sorts to old school deep experienced college b-ball teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: One interesting result of this wacky year is that we will probably see, at least in the short term, a return of sorts to old school deep experienced college b-ball teams. Which will be interesting and cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: One interesting result of this wacky year is that we will probably see, at least in the short term, a return of sorts to old school deep experienced college b-ball teams. @IU Scott reaction to this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 With Covid it might pay to have a long bench because sitting a couple kids could be devastating to a team with a short rotation. A positive test could result in a kid missing 4-5 games maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 When is this kid puling the Trigger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, Indykev said: When is this kid puling the Trigger? December 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Mods can we get his comit date in the title maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 I think I read December 15 or possibly later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Indykev said: Mods can we get his comit date in the title maybe. Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 So, what coach has a December 15th birthday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, 5fouls said: So, what coach has a December 15th birthday? Keith Askins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1215 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have a December 15 birthday. Havent got a good present in 15 years. This will probably be another dud lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 16 hours ago, bluegrassIU said: Done You're my boy Blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviubb Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 20 hours ago, Hoosierfan1215 said: I have a December 15 birthday. Havent got a good present in 15 years. This will probably be another dud lol. My Birthday also but I feel we are due! Going with IU Scott's IU thinking and his previous predictions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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