OGIUAndy

What are you talking about? So I can't trash talk an opposing player but it's ok to bash our own team, players, and coaches ad nauseam 24/7? Like give me a break. It was a joke. That dude was annoying.

I've seen enough of this bs to last the rest of my IU fandom. Please for the love of god get someone to lock down dudes lighting us up, running around the court showboating.

I think Tucker will a better defender. So I still think Tucker will be the better player. Just my two cents.

Agreed. We don't get Tucker most likely with McNeely and I actually think Tucker has more upside as an "all around" player. But either way, it is lame to see him go to Michigan.

Good question.

I believe Chris007 said the exact same thing on BTB.

I think we're all a bit myopic on the style of play subject. I get that it's not ideal, but our best players have been inside guys, so you have to play them. We need shooting, no doubt but we need another inside guy too. At this point we have zero defense underneath. Hopefully we get a more well rounded roster, but we were bound to get at least one inside guy.

Elite defense is better than elite nothing.

Yeah, not sure I would be pinning my hopes on Conway. Until he's in the portal and setup a visit, this is purely a pipe dream.

That is definitely going to play a big part and I don't blame kids for taking the most $$ especially in football where injuries are a huge concern and the lack of any sort of legitimate league (income) outside of the NFL.

Yep. Mentioned in the other posts, he's a three time DOPY in his conference. They get him, a defensive-hard nose-good PG, and some shooting and I think we're cookin'. This isn't rocket science we need to get guys that fit NEEDS and besides the overly mentioned shooting, DEFENSE is what was desperately missing.

back to back to back https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/drexel-transfer-amari-williams-receives-interest-from-indiana-basketball

This guy would be perfect. All defense. Adequate offensively.

Averages close to 2 blocks a game.

LINK https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4702745/amari-williams

I believe so. But you never know these days what kids are thinking. IMO the relationship with the coach(es) is more important than the school. You can play anywhere and get noticed or drafted high. Look at North Carolina.

Would it be that surprising though? If they get better NIL and already know from day one their teammates and roles, I wouldn't blame them.

I added my key word. Many times the opposing teams PG is the leader of the team (and an upperclassman) so it's imperative whomever we bring in is a good/great defender. Getting torched on defense was the biggest issue with our guard play, then the lack of shooting.

Yeah probably since his coach bolted.

I don't even think he's really entered the portal yet. This is all online BS at this point.

And yet somehow this thread has manifested into ripping on Malik? Very odd, very lame.

https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/ncaa-football/college-football-recruiting-julian-lewis-usc-commit-five-visits#:~:text=The quarterback was named the,14.6 yard per pass average.