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I wonder how Jalen Hood-Schifino is doing today?  Is he thinking about hoisting banners at IU?  

 I checked here but...  🤷‍♂️

2 hours ago, rico said:

All this totals up to why we won't be the favorites this year in the B1G.

I will be happy if we just get back to the place where opponents know the game with IU will be tough and competitive.  

If I was Archie, I would look to reinvent myself.  He didn't seem to enjoy the role here...  And we've now seen how much he let slip.  If I'm him, I'm like:  I made the big score, NOW what?  Good spot to be in, really lol

3 minutes ago, BGleas said:

I get that most of you are college basketball fans. I am too, while also being an NBA fan. But if we're going to discuss this, and I'm fine to drop if we don't want to discuss it, but for the love of god can we stop with the "but me and my 3 friends don't care about the NBA so it can't be popular" posts?? Please!!

This seems like a perfectly logical request, given the facts presented.  But, me and all my friends can't stand multiple exclamation points.  So... nah

7 hours ago, HoosierJax said:

New coach...new look.

Not a huge fan of the specific design here... but if grabbing this idea from the league teams helps IU Basketball seem like more fun to the current players/recruits/students, I'm all for it.  

Welcome to the family, Tamar.  You made an excellent choice!  

Uhhh any transfer portal developments?  😇

29 minutes ago, Inequality said:

Who’s that?

https://monmouthhawks.com/staff-directory/jamal-meeks/239

Best pure coach of all the former players up for assistant role, imo.  

A thought on the transfer portal and IU players within:  our team played some ugly ugly ball.  The players did that, not the coach.   If they can own that... come back and show everyone. If not go where you feel is best for you. 

Jamal Meeks is a name people are missing.  Thoughts?

Underestimate Mike Woodson at your own peril.  This combo is better than Brad.  There. I said it.  Woody is better at developing talent and just as good as Brad at x and o.  AND he was an all-american player.  Where y'at Brad?  Oh right 

15 minutes ago, NEOH Hoosier said:

I like having Matta on board, but I’m concerned about the fact he and Coach Woodson have no prior relationship. Coach will bring his own assistant(s) in and may be more comfortable collaborating with his guy(s) rather than Matta. If Matta feels like the odd man out that relationship could sour quickly. 

I agree.  Hitting the potential of this situation 100% depends on the collaboration.  If they get it right every big program will install a CEO.  We have Mike Woodson and Thad Matta.  Lets GO.  HOO HOO HOO...

23 minutes ago, madmax said:

Bill Comar, who served in the same role under Archie, sat on the bench during games. Your point stands-who knows what all he can or can’t do, or whether or not Matta will sit with the coaches, but Comar was right there. Shown here to the left of the assistants.

Uh I'm sure Bill is a great guy and very knowledgeable.  He is not Thad Matta. Who is one of the B1G's most successful  modern coaches and program builder extraordinaire.  Not sure why folks cannot open their minds to see the potential for a total reset at IU and perhaps of college bball.  If this combo clicks, it will be the new wave in college basketball.  Until it isn't... I 'll  choose to imagine the best outcomes.  Thanks for pointing out Bill C.  This should be different.

Welcome Logan!  You made an excellent choice.  

I personally am very excited about Jordan G joining the team.  He is the right kind of player and person to make the team better in some crucial areas.  And his family story is interesting.  I can’t wait to see him suit up for IU.

Please allow me to cast a vote for Jordan Geronimo as our next 1 and done... his body type looks too close to his namesake for me not to wonder.    Welcome to the family, Jordan!