BornHoosier Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) We haven't had a true prolific, stop and pop or a cross over step back 3 pt shooter on this roster since Yogi and it's no coincidence we haven't made the dance since. If this is a 5 star, 6-4 stud or a 2 star, mid major, 5-10 hopeful, I don't care as long as they get the job done. Yogi was under 5'9" and what he brought to the table offensively easily outweighed any deficiencies on defense much like Smith will do too. 26pts per game is on the same level as Michael Jordan, Lebron James, James Harden and the late Kobe Bryant so please don't forget about that comparison even if it is at a different level. 45% from beyond the arc is in the Seth Curry comparison too as an added bonus. These stats, even if at the high school level, are still on par with the greatest to ever play the game which is why I truly can't believe the lack of buzz from being Caucasian and 6'. Edited April 25, 2021 by BornHoosier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornHoosier Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) Player A stats ppg defr offr rpg apg spg bpg tpg pfpg 22.0 3.0 1.3 4.3 3.7 2.2 0.3 2.3 3.3 Player A 3pt % = 37% Player B stats ppg defr offr rpg apg spg bpg tpg pfpg 22.0 4.6 0.8 5.4 6.2 2.7 0.6 2.7 2.2 Player B 3pt % = 45% Which player is a 5 star and projected by many to jump to the NBA after just 2 short yrs of College and which player is projected to be just a MID MAJOR talent with little to no hope for NBA aspirations? Hint, one stands at 6'2" tall (tall enough to defend in the BIG) and the other is at 6' (too short to defend anybody in the power 5 conf). Yes, just 2" is the deciding factor here by some that dictates NBA potential vs nothing more than a Mid Major offer. And now for the spoiler alert: https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/indiana/westfield/westfield-high-school5/braden--smith1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pQPHbau8MI Who am I? Were talking just a 2" difference in height but way different projections even know both put up the same numbers throughout their high school career. Edited April 25, 2021 by BornHoosier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 7 hours ago, BornHoosier said: Player A stats ppg defr offr rpg apg spg bpg tpg pfpg 22.0 3.0 1.3 4.3 3.7 2.2 0.3 2.3 3.3 Player A 3pt % = 37% Player B stats ppg defr offr rpg apg spg bpg tpg pfpg 22.0 4.6 0.8 5.4 6.2 2.7 0.6 2.7 2.2 Player B 3pt % = 45% Which player is a 5 star and projected by many to jump to the NBA after just 2 short yrs of College and which player is projected to be just a MID MAJOR talent with little to no hope for NBA aspirations? Hint, one stands at 6'2" tall (tall enough to defend in the BIG) and the other is at 6' (too short to defend anybody in the power 5 conf). Yes, just 2" is the deciding factor here by some that dictates NBA potential vs nothing more than a Mid Major offer. And now for the spoiler alert: https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/indiana/westfield/westfield-high-school5/braden--smith1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pQPHbau8MI Who am I? Were talking just a 2" difference in height but way different projections even know both put up the same numbers throughout their high school career. Player B also plays in Indy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Purdue offered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippopotamo Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 A class of Smith, Washington, and Gunn would be good to me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, Hippopotamo said: A class of Smith, Washington, and Gunn would be good to me That would be my preference... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 What about Rodney Rice, Noah Clooney, Juilian Philips and Kaleb Banks? I would like to see at least 2 of these guys play for our Hoosiers but I don’t know much about them other than they seem to fit Woody’s profile of a player that would fit his system 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Andrew said: Purdue offered Wonder who the next big offer will be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU878176 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 12:21 AM, BornHoosier said: We haven't had a true prolific, stop and pop or a cross over step back 3 pt shooter on this roster since Yogi and it's no coincidence we haven't made the dance since. If this is a 5 star, 6-4 stud or a 2 star, mid major, 5-10 hopeful, I don't care as long as they get the job done. Yogi was under 5'9" and what he brought to the table offensively easily outweighed any deficiencies on defense much like Smith will. These stats, even if at the high school level, are still on par with the greatest to ever play the game which is why I truly can't believe the lack of buzz from being Caucasian and 6'. OK, against my better judgement I’ll bite. Yogi was a 5 star, 2nd ranked PG in the nation, recruit in high school that now plays in the NBA. If Smith was my kid I would be very proud of his 20 per game but a ton of kids across the country do that every year. I think your Yogi vs Smith comparison is, to say the least, a bit of a stretch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, IU878176 said: OK, against my better judgement I’ll bite. Yogi was a 5 star, 2nd ranked PG in the nation, recruit in high school that now plays in the NBA. If Smith was my kid I would be very proud of his 20 per game but a ton of kids across the country do that every year. I think your Yogi vs Smith comparison is, to say the least, a bit of a stretch. Probably, but it’s also a stretch to suggest he’s just another “20 point per game kid across the country”. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I don't know how he compares to any other players. I will just say that he will either be loved by IU fans or hated. If he does not Don the Candy Stripes he will be a Hoosier killer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 9 hours ago, IU878176 said: OK, against my better judgement I’ll bite. Yogi was a 5 star, 2nd ranked PG in the nation, recruit in high school that now plays in the NBA. If Smith was my kid I would be very proud of his 20 per game but a ton of kids across the country do that every year. I think your Yogi vs Smith comparison is, to say the least, a bit of a stretch. man.. you're just looking at the ranking. 22p 6a 5r playing in Hamilton Co isn't something that just "a ton of kids across the country" can do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said: Wonder who the next big offer will be I wonder when he'll get his first. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 11 hours ago, Cutter said: What about Rodney Rice, Noah Clooney, Juilian Philips and Kaleb Banks? I would like to see at least 2 of these guys play for our Hoosiers but I don’t know much about them other than they seem to fit Woody’s profile of a player that would fit his system I will take Braden Smith... and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I don't know how he compares to any other players. I will just say that he will either be loved by IU fans or hated. If he does not Don the Candy Stripes he will be a Hoosier killer. I'm hoping this will force our hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, btownqb said: I'm hoping this will force our hand. I will puke if this kid ends up a Toiletmaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I will puke if this kid ends up a Toiletmaker Yeah, I lived through the Jerry Sichting deal... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 minute ago, IUFLA said: Yeah, I lived through the Jerry Sichting deal... Brian Cardinal. Fehling screwed that one.up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, btownqb said: I will take Braden Smith... and go from there. I guess time will tell if Woody feels the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Cutter said: I guess time will tell if Woody feels the same I guess. This is Smith's thread btw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, btownqb said: I guess. This is Smith's thread btw. I know who the thread is about i don’t put people on a pedestal like some here do! The truth is he may or may not get an offer and I don’t really care as that is not my job to promote specific people for my self interest. Bye only positive comments are allowed by you I guess fu Edited April 27, 2021 by Cutter 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Cutter said: I know who the thread is about i don’t put people on a pedestal like some here do! The truth is he may or may not get an offer and I don’t really care as that is not my job to promote specific people for my self interest. Bye only positive comments are allowed by you I guess fu Jesus. Can't believe I'm actually going to respond... but are you insinuating I am promoting Braden Smith for my own self interest? Edited April 27, 2021 by btownqb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler Sam Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I will puke if this kid ends up a Toiletmaker HEY!! 😀 I like him offensively, but his size concerns me on defense. Looks like a Fran prospect to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Just now, Boiler Sam said: HEY!! 😀 I like him offensively, but his size concerns me on defense. Looks like a Fran prospect to me. There is no project IMO, his defense will be fine. He is much more athletic than people give him credit for. If PU gets this kid I will not be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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