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Sorry, been gone for a few days. Ballo is done 👍 Hickman 👍 And I'm still hearing Conwell.

I know a lot of people don't like the Ballo fit with MR, but Ballo is a beast. He is a double/double machine and gets a lot of his points on putbacks. He had 281 offensive rebounds last season. The entire IU team only had 288. He also doesn't get in foul trouble. He only averages 2.1 fouls/game. No way IU can pass on this guy.

IU is now working on Power

Kanaan Carlyle scouting report on 247 in HS, which projected him as an eventual first rounder: "Carlyle is a dynamic ball in hand player with terrific length for his size who can create scoring opportunities for himself on demand. He is simply wired to score from all three levels and never has seen a shot he does not like. His handle is as good and tight as anyone in the class and he can get by a defender with his speed and quickness. While he is primarily a scorer, he is terrific at making attacking plays off the dribble with his excellent handle and when the bucket opportunity does not present itself, he is more than willing to make the right find. What is better than his ability to score is his mindset. His mentality is elite as he is a tough and fierce competitor who is always in full attack mode. His constant aggression is what makes him positively productive. Defensively, he has the length and the foot speed to be elite and devastating on that side of the floor. A terrific two-way guard, Carlyle most certainly projects a reliable scorer who plays through most injuries and goes to war like each game is his last"

Things aren't over with Essegian and their is mutual interest with IU and Power. Ya and Walsh are on Power

Here's my two cents. With Tucker, Rice, and Ballo we've already crushed the offseason. If/when Carlyle says yes that's even better. No disrespect to the Hickman or Essegian types but they won't move the needle like the above. If Essegian comes great. If not....find another.

You hate to see it, you know? ... just hate that for them.

As an employee of IU this is very biased and one sided. The president has done a lot of great things like centralization to reduce costs and increase support. Plus her push make IU more student centric instead of just faculty centric is the move all schools need to make to survive. Plus reduced fees for students at IU. No more siphoning money from students where I know schools and departments were using those fees to support things that did not apply directly to the students. Also in my area no one has been let go/RIFed to make these things happen. Faculty across all the campuses do not understand the new landscape of higher ed. Regional IU campuses will close soon if they don’t get on board. Lots of things I could get into but won’t as I don’t want to cause discord.

Essegian to IU! Theres our shooter.

insider source here. he was going to go to arkansas and then Hoosierman69 sent him $10 on venmo and he said "Cal, lemme call you back"

some of yall need to come on here less, I worry about your blood pressure.

Louisville visit has been canceled.

Hickman got a really nice offer from IU fwiw

Ballo is going to get PAID $$$$$$$

Hey ladies. Chill. Conner was always going to take the Nebraska visit. Its done.

The IDS article (per usual) sucks. Those look to be the weakest grouping of reasons needed to hold a "vote". Academia is full of p******.

All of the following are real quotes from high-major D1 college basketball coaches: Sounds like they're talking about the portal/NIL, doesn't it? They're not. Know what they're talking about? They're talking about the exact thing that everyone in this thread is clamoring for, even the "old school" guys..... All of the above quotes are from 1986-87, and the coaches are talking about the adoption of the 3 point line. Just a reminder that even in our own personal "good old days", there was a "get off my lawn" guy yearning for HIS "good old days". Things are always evolving. That doesn't make change inherently good or inherently bad, but change is always present.

NBA Draft room assessment of Carlyle... NBA Draft Room Kanaan Carlyle POSITION: PG FROM: Stanford (Milton, GA) HT: 6-2 WT: 175 Draft Notes "Carlyle is an ultra-quick and explosive lead guard who flashes big time upside. He has an elite first step and blow-by ability and overall top end athleticism. He’ll need to keep getting stronger but he’s well on his way to having an NBA frame. Carlyle is a blur up and down the court and has an extra gear. He loves to push the pace and attack the rim or set up teammates in the open court. Has a nice pull-up game and can score 1on1, taking it all the way to the rim or getting into his mid range game. He’s a capable 3pt shooter but has a ways to go in terms of becoming a knock down threat from NBA range. But he’s young and we’ll see big improvements in his jumper over the coming years. On the defensive end Carlyle really gets after it pressuring the ball and using his elite quickness to disrupt in the passing lanes. Has all the tools to be a great defender at the next levels of play." I'll take that 🙂

I'm happy when IU gets their guy. And, I'll always be a Hoosier fan. But, man I'll take a team like Indiana State had this year every time over one that was constructed in the mold of George Steinbrenner's Yankees (youngsters can google him). If a genie were to grant me my college basketball wish, I would put the game back like it was before free agency. Oh, and you guys can get off my lawn!

Exactly. Offensive efficiency is about more than just 3P%. It's about being able to attack a defense in multiple ways. Kanaan Carlyle is a three level scorer. Myles Rice is a scorer and distributor. Keisei Tominaga, everyone's favorite shooter, right? Shot just 33% from 3 his first year at Nebraska, on 3.6 attempts per game. Ryan Conwell, the shooter everyone wants from the portal, shot just 30% as a freshman at South Florida in the AAC. Even Connor Hickman, over 40% as a junior, had a sophomore year at Bradley wherein he shot 33.6%. We have to stop looking at 3P% as the sole indicator of a player's worth.

Just a quick message of appreciation to Newton and Cupps. They could have easily taken the portal route but seem genuinely engaged in bringing talent to IU. Appreciate you guys and hope you ball out next season!

I'll just say this. Campuses are filled by ideologies and Bloomington is no different. Sometimes a President comes in and doesn't believe those. I FULLY support President Whitten and that's all I'll say on this one.

We are. Essegian = Hoosier

Had fun at the spring game! Managed to get into the Varsity Club shindig despite not being on the list (lol) and was able to meet Mackenzie Mgbako, Jakai Newton, Anthony Leal and Anthony Walker and got their autographs.

lol!!!!

You must already be drunk. All night long is by Lionel Richie, not Alanis Morissette. And completely different decades.

McNeeley got recruited over.

Let’s go!!

It was done before he was even on campus. Same with Rice. And apparently same w/ Carlyle. Money talks.

Trilly Donovan official prediction for Oumar Ballo: Indiana He says video will be up within an hour.

TJ Power is a better fit for the current roster than Essegian is imo

I find this really weird how you are baggin on the guys coming here call it a done deal to IU. Then turn around and say "this one is over." because of a crystal ball prediction.

Myles Rice is back in town, per his Instagram. Good for Rice, because it's Little 500, but good for Kanaan Carlyle who visits this weekend as well. I know Carlyle's been assumed for a while now, but I'll take any good vibes I can get until it's official.

That is some next level scouting.

Yesterday we had one big on the roster. Today we improved that position by adding the best center available. I don't understand the complaint. Ballo only plays ~25 minutes. Reneau can pile on fouls in a hurry. We're going to need both these guys, even if we fill out the rest of the roster with four Steph Currys. Indiana got better today, even if the job's not done.

Can we get this thread back on topic now? ... automotive window cleaning tips

Since no one else has..... Nice get Woody! (Realistically 1 person has credited Woody, and 1 person credited staff prior to post. Sorry for the confusion)

Funny how things work out Fland-> Rice Queen-> Ballo McNeeley-> MgBako & Tucker Obviously fingers crossed more on the way!

While I'm positive money is a top consideration, TJD and Kel'el didn't hurt our cause any, I'm sure

He isn't visiting Arkansas. He's ours. We should see that officially very soon.

I prefer to live life with tongue in cheek. Life has thrown a lot worse things at me than the lack of RECENT success of my favorite college basketball team. I'm not going to let that stop me from having a little fun at the expense of my rival, one who is a favorite of many of my family and friends

Which is why I said wasn't at all concerned by it. Here is a good little piece that shows who and what we are getting. 100% seems like a winner.

The Kentucky fans just go trailer to trailer talking ball--- few have internet, teeth, or family trees that fork.

Essegian visit might happen this week