OGIUAndy

Not sure the validity of this, but multiple people on Twitter/X said AJ Hoggard, Cliff Omoruyi, Connor Essegian, and Bruce Thornton were spotted together at B Dubs Thursday afternoon. "Allegedly according to multiple iu business student witnesses" @DC2345 Any truth to this?

For sure. But he's a really good coach to get a team with that level of talent a 2 seed.

I agree. You can knock him for having a bad roster. That is a legit beef. But the style of play is based on the guys on the floor. His best player last year was TJD. His best players this year were Ware and Reneau. Not too many teams could stop either 1 on 1. It would make no sense for this year's IU team to jack up 30 3's a game. If he has no shooters again this year or has shooters but offense still sucks... But the main reason was because of the roster more than style of play. For them to play "modern" basketball this year, Ware and Reneau would both only play 5. MM at 4, TG at 3, AL or CJ at 2 and Cupps at one. The problem is 1, 2 & 3 - can't or don't shoot or score consistently. Had to go to the double post again to get the best players on the floor. Watch the NBA (modern basketball). It's inside out. Teams try to score underneath, if they can't, they kick it out (quickly). The key is who you are kicking it out to has to be able to drain the open three. They definitely need to shoot more threes but in reality they just need to make more.

I don't think he's a very good bench player. So if he starts, I bet you'll see a better version of him.

I am not turning down Perkins, but he's not a threat from three. He made 23 threes this season. We cannot repeat the same stuff that's hindered us the past how many years. The starting lineup has to have someone who can knock down threes. And if Woody is intent on starting Gallo, then we basically have no shooting again. He's really got to understand this.

What about Leland Walker then? And if Perkins is playing off ball like some have mentioned, then 3 shooting is not going to be improved whatsoever based on Perkins history. Not to beat a dead horse but IU needs shooting!! I am fine with bringing in tough nosed, not turnover prone PGs, but then we've got to 100% bring in some cold stone killer shooters.

When the time comes, IU better have TJ Otzelberger near the top of their list. He'd probably take this years IU team to the Final Four.

Yeah, that's what I would guess as well. Because he really did update his entire Twitter profile. So IU must have countered.

I noticed this as well. I wonder what happened here?

Not everyone is going to play big minutes. Not sure why taking a flyer on a guy with 7'2 wingspan and 42 inch vertical would be a bad idea especially in the portal era.

Yeah, that was wild. Who do you want to commit and I will do my best to spur along the commitment.

I was just going to post this! Sweet.

Any word on Bryson Tucker (full name added). https://247sports.com/player/bryson-tucker-46117936/

What's the word on Blazi's visit?

Who is paying Cupps 2M?

Not you silly! Playing the game at that time is really stupid. S. Carolina is the best team IU is a very good team with a lot of interest. Play this game at a normal time and you'd probably get more viewers than some of the men's games.

Pretty stupid on many levels.

Can't say I remember him doing anything. Cig and the boys are going to need to hit the portal pretty hard to fill up the DL.

I'd rather over pay for someone really good (not necessarily Pearl) than the other way around. Not sure when Painter's contract is up, but seems like he needs to get a better agent.

She'll get her chance against S. Carolina. She'll probably have to score 25+ (a lot of threes obviously) for them to have a shot. These upper echelon teams are physically tough. You have to shoot lights out to minimizing the banging and open it up underneath for Mack.

It was insane. And keep in mind AD and LeBron were STILL complaining after basically every call for and against them. I have never seen a super star complain more about officiating than LeBron. In his mind he is always fouled and never fouls. AD isn't much better.

Gotcha. So there is no confirmation as to who said this or who might be visiting.

Who is "they"? The other board?

It was sarcasm. Of course it's ridiculous.