Euroclydon Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, BGleas said: I think everyone is sleeping on Armaan Franklin. The kid showed flashes as a freshman and is a prototypical 2/wing in college. If he can develop some consistency with his shooting, he could be a real weapon. He plays hard, isn't afraid to push the ball in transition, can attack the basket, is athletic, etc. He just need confidence, experience and to gain consistency with his shot. I could see a scenario where he's one of the surprise players next year and even works his way into the starting lineup. Agreed. Armaan has one thing that stands out on this team at the guard position - he has the physical tools to be good on both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Euroclydon said: Agreed. Armaan has one thing that stands out on this team at the guard position - he has the physical tools to be good on both ends. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 with the news that Smith is leaving I would think this will be the starting lineup RP Lander Al Race TJD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euroclydon Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I was not counting on Lander starting right away but the loss of Smith means they need another play maker on the floor immediately. Lander likely has the best skill set to create opportunities for others and has the ability to get his own shot. He can make others better. We know TJD can score when he gets the ball in the right spot. We have seen instances where Al, Rob, and Armaan have been able to get their own shot but none of them consistently. Everyone else appears to need someone getting them the ball in the right place at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I'm going to go with 3 guard lineup. Lander Phinisee Durham TJD Brunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier_exotics Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Lander Franklin Hunter TJD Race By mid year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I think RP is a good shooter when he can just step into his shot so having him one the wing with the ball in Landers hand would be good for RP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, IU Scott said: with the news that Smith is leaving I would think this will be the starting lineup RP Lander Al Race TJD That’s a pretty good bet, or RP Lander Al Hunter TJD or RP Lander Hunter or Race or Brunk Tjd etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 hours ago, hoosier_exotics said: Lander Franklin Hunter TJD Race By mid year There is a lot to like about that lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, BGleas said: There is a lot to like about that lineup. Except that it is very young... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Except that it is very young... Agree. Would be good to get Phinisee in there for experience. I’m just really intrigued by what developed Franklin could be. Not sure if happens this year or not, but I think he has a lot of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephul Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 I could see a starting lineup (starting the season) of: Phinisee Durham Hunter/Franklin TJD Brunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier_exotics Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, BGleas said: There is a lot to like about that lineup. If you really want to get up and down the floor, thats the lineup I would use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Al is going to start, Not sure why people believe differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Now this changes things lol. What I would like to see as the starting lineup: Rob Al Hunter Race TJD What I expect: Rob Lander Al TJD Brunk The one thing I like about Al at the 3 is I think that helps him defensively, might not be guarding as quick of a guy. The reason I don’t have Lander in my personal starting lineup is while he’s very good, I don’t like to put a high school senior to be as a starter. I’m trying to be careful with my expectations on him for that reason. Can’t go wrong with either, but I can’t wait to see what Race and Hunter look like this coming season. Hunter has all the skills to be a starter, but also want to be careful with him since he missed a full year of basketball. I just like TJD and Race starting together because of the energy on both ends that they seem to bring together. Brunk brings energy too, but I felt Race and TJD elevated everyone when they played together. I haven’t even mentioned Armaan, who will be a very good bench player this year at the guard spot. I really like our 8 man rotation there, and let the Freshman develop without being counted on (besides Lander). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 17 hours ago, BGleas said: There is a lot to like about that lineup. What I like is Lander play making and Armaans defense....but if Lander is going to play big minutes his defense will have to really jump. Physically he needs to get stronger but no doubt his playmaking should be a huge plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/22/2020 at 4:41 PM, hoosier_exotics said: Lander Franklin Hunter TJD Race By mid year just can't imagine why Franklin over RP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 20 hours ago, ephul said: I could see a starting lineup (starting the season) of: Phinisee Durham Hunter/Franklin TJD Brunk hard to imagine a 5 star recruit coming to IU and not starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 i want to see Lander, RP, and TJD for sure. i'm mixed on whether i want Brunk or Thompson. i feel like a lot of this board overrates Race a little because they want it to be so badly. he did look solid late in the season though. i am a bigger fan of Brunk than most on here and want to lean that way, but it's tough having him and TJD with such limited range. on the other hand, they interior pass to each other well. i think i am talking myself into Brunk as the 4th starter. then do you want Al or Hunter? again, i think most on here overrate Hunter, but he started showing signs. i like the idea of him over Al due to how small it would be with Al, RP, and Lander trying to match up, but i have to think Al to start. i guess i'm saying: Lander RP Durham TJD Brunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephul Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 38 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: hard to imagine a 5 star recruit coming to IU and not starting. I don't see him starting. I think he logs plenty of minutes, but doesn't start. I don't think he'll be ready physically to handle the BIG by the start of the season. I'm very anxious to see if he puts in the work to bulk up a bit throughout the off-season. Its tough to put on weight while you're enduring a physically demanding schedule. It takes a ton of dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, ephul said: I don't see him starting. I think he logs plenty of minutes, but doesn't start. I don't think he'll be ready physically to handle the BIG by the start of the season. I'm very anxious to see if he puts in the work to bulk up a bit throughout the off-season. Its tough to put on weight while you're enduring a physically demanding schedule. It takes a ton of dedication. that is true, but honest question... have we ever had a 5 star recruit that hasn't started? i'm thinking Duke and KY are the only places that ever happens? maybe UNC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: that is true, but honest question... have we ever had a 5 star recruit that hasn't started? i'm thinking Duke and KY are the only places that ever happens? maybe UNC? Pat Graham and Greg graham were McDonald's All Americans and didn't start their freshman year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Pat Graham and Greg graham were McDonald's All Americans and didn't start their freshman year. not 5 stars were they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Pat Graham and Greg graham were McDonald's All Americans and didn't start their freshman year. that is pretty impressive though. they were both McD's and neither started? man, i can't remember details like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 32 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: not 5 stars were they? Well if they are McDonalds AA they more than likely were but back then the rating system is not what is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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