tdhoosier Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, btownqb said: I don't really think there is any question it's Stewart. I hope Stewart is at that level, but I’m remaining cautiously optimistic. Really enjoyed hearing TJD say that he is a baller and can shoot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 I’ve posted consistently for years that I’ve liked Brooks and we’ve even speculated for over a year that IU could still be in his future. I remember using the word “hostility” to describe his attitude on the court. And I mean that as the biggest compliment. That lineup TD just posted....they aren’t going to be scared of literally anybody. And there is a ton of depth coming behind them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: Hypothetically, what does our starting line up look like if we get Brooks and Armaan? Xavier Armaan ? Brooks TJD Stewart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, GaloisGroupe said: Ours would be pretty crowded, but this is a crowded frontcourt: 13 Walker Kessler F/C 7-1 245 Fr. Newnan, Ga. / Woodward Academy 11 Day'Ron Sharpe F/C 6-11 265 Fr. Greenville, N.C. / Monteverde Academy (Fla.) 21 Sterling Manley F/C 6-11 250 R-Jr. Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central 22 Walker Miller F/C 6-11 235 Sr. Greensboro, N.C. / New Hampton Prep (N.H.) 5 Armando Bacot F/C 6-10 240 So. Richmond, Va. / IMG Academy (Fla.) 15 Garrison Brooks F 6-10 240 Sr. LaFayette, Ala./ Auburn 1 Leaky Black G/F 6-8 195 Jr. Concord, N.C./ Cox Mill 14 Puff Johnson G 6-8 190 Fr. Moon Township, Pa. / Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.) We need to start comparing ourselves to the UNC's of the world again. Agreed....but that also is a reason they have Kessler in the portal and Brooks going to NBA. Not a bad problem...but it will be new for someone like Woody to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, KoB2011 said: Stewart Would seem likely. He is 6'5 so he can guard 1-3 and possibly even small ball 4's. I think until Armaan actually comes back we should begin to work with the assumption he is gone though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: I hope Stewart is at that level, but I’m remaining cautiously optimistic. Really enjoyed hearing TJD say that he is a baller and can shoot. Good to stay grounded. But players know players. It’s a variation of players play. Lol. Anyway, if a player is being honest publicly, they know. Along these lines, I’ve never bought into the notion that players will freak out if one of their teammates gets benched. I don’t think we need to pussyfoot around benching a starter if the production isn’t there for a prolonged period. I think Woody would agree with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: I hope Stewart is at that level, but I’m remaining cautiously optimistic. Really enjoyed hearing TJD say that he is a baller and can shoot. yeah. very easily could be Stewart, but to say no question when i've never seen him play at this level... not yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: yeah. very easily could be Stewart, but to say no question when i've never seen him play at this level... not yet He started 20 games as a FR at Pitt. 19 of those were conference games. He played 31mpg avged 11p 4r 1a and shot 43% from 3 on 6 attempts a game in conference play. I can say without question he is starting at the 3. Edited April 8, 2021 by btownqb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, btownqb said: He started 20 games as a FR at Pitt. 19 of those were conference games. He played 31mpg avged 11p 4r 1a and shot 43% from 3 on 6 attempts a game. I can say without question he is starting at the 3. sounds good. you must be right! did you email Woodson yet? Scott can probably get his address if you don't have it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, BobSaccamanno said: I’ve posted consistently for years that I’ve liked Brooks and we’ve even speculated for over a year that IU could still be in his future. I remember using the word “hostility” to describe his attitude on the court. And I mean that as the biggest compliment. That lineup TD just posted....they aren’t going to be scared of literally anybody. And there is a ton of depth coming behind them. I really want Brooks too because he’s the stretch 4 we’ve needed. I also really have to think the reason Race is staying is because CMW convinced him that he’ll be develop into more of a stretch four. Having two is not crazy; think about the flexibility CMW will have with his lineups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, NCHoosier32 said: sounds good. you must be right! did you email Woodson yet? Scott can probably get his address if you don't have it? awesome, senseless reply lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, dgambill said: Would seem likely. He is 6'5 so he can guard 1-3 and possibly even small ball 4's. I think until Armaan actually comes back we should begin to work with the assumption he is gone though. That lineup could switch 1-4 easily. And 1-5 within reason. It is drifting into somewhat positionless basketball. And Woody would have a team in the image of what he’s been saying. That should help future recruiting because recruits will see the actual product of his vision and not one of those “as soon as I get my guys, we will do X...”. I’m glad that’s over. The fan base has been too accepting of building towards something. It is a waste of everybody’s time. Now it’s all about “let’s put together a team that can win now.” Edited April 8, 2021 by BobSaccamanno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, NCHoosier32 said: yeah. very easily could be Stewart, but to say no question when i've never seen him play at this level... not yet Watching his performance at Pitt...he can handle it. I personally saw him playing in the OVC against Murray. He is very talented....now he has some concerns...because he played for his father and had free reign on a very undisciplined team. A lot of poor percentage shots and not much to work with so he will definitely have to reign it in but it was evident he didn't belong at that level when I watched him. It will just come down to if he wants to play team basketball....and I have no doubt Woody will take care of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 I guess I didn't realize the ACC isn't "this level?" I'm not sure what this level is if the ACC isn't at it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, btownqb said: awesome, senseless reply lol He’s also the one that suggested Thompson starting at the 3 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I’ve posted consistently for years that I’ve liked Brooks and we’ve even speculated for over a year that IU could still be in his future. I remember using the word “hostility” to describe his attitude on the court. And I mean that as the biggest compliment. That lineup TD just posted....they aren’t going to be scared of literally anybody. And there is a ton of depth coming behind them. I like the term "hostility" as well in this sense. Give me a team that is hard nosed and has a little attitude and likes the challenge of going into a hostile Big Ten gym and shutting up the fans. On the flip side, I miss the days of Assembly Hall being a place nobody wanted to come to and the opponents could pencil it in as a "L" for their teams before the season began. I believe this team with that attitude could have that Dikembe Mutombo (sorry, been seeing that GEICO commercial during tourney!) "No no no, Not in my house!" junkyard dog vibe. Edited April 8, 2021 by FritzIam4IU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, btownqb said: He started 20 games as a FR at Pitt. 19 of those were conference games. He played 31mpg avged 11p 4r 1a and shot 43% from 3 on 6 attempts a game in conference play. I can say without question he is starting at the 3. Your post made me realize for the first time that both Xavier and Parker played for Pitt. Doesn't look like they played together but I'm sure they know of each other. Any body know anything about their relationship? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, ledies22 said: He’s also the one that suggested Thompson starting at the 3 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I honestly don't see another 3 on our team besides Stewart? It isn't Hunter, not gonna be Brooks if he transfers.... Galloway? Leal? I guess they're more proven at this level then someone that has hit on average 2.5 3s a game for his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, btownqb said: I honestly don't see another 3 on our team besides Stewart? It isn't Hunter, not gonna be Brooks if he transfers.... Galloway? Leal? I guess they're more proven at this level then someone that has hit on average 2.5 3s a game for his career. Maybe Justin Smith will transfer back. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUaic Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: sounds good. you must be right! did you email Woodson yet? Scott can probably get his address if you don't have it? Slow IU news day. Let's all go back to b!tching at each other!!! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, IUaic said: Slow IU news day. Let's all go back to b!tching at each other!!! Slow news day this week = we only get one major announcement before noon? Haha. Edit/add: I’ve been more entertained by IUBB in the last week than I have in the entire month of February! Edited April 8, 2021 by tdhoosier 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, dbmhoosier said: Maybe Justin Smith will transfer back. Jesus. That was sooo bad watching that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Reacher said: Your post made me realize for the first time that both Xavier and Parker played for Pitt. Doesn't look like they played together but I'm sure they know of each other. Any body know anything about their relationship? They have to a minimum be acquainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, dbmhoosier said: Maybe Justin Smith will transfer back. To play the 3!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, btownqb said: They have to a minimum be acquainted. I'm sure they would have played together when Xavier came in on a recruiting visit. I bet Stewart helped influence his decision to come here. They can have a Pitt corner in the locker room, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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