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My goodness, Caleb Williams at USC is the best QB I've watched this year. Cannon for an arm, throws darts on the run, elusive, and insane speed and agility on the run. Honestly reminds me of Josh Allen. If I'm a piss poor NFL franchise next year (looking at you Colts), I'm doing whatever I have to do to get this kid. Is Curtis Painter still around?

Sound familiar? Seems as though IU did the same thing on the basketball side. Someone said earlier that something is "systematically wrong". They'd be correct. Indiana has screwed up hires time after time, decade after decade. They can't get out of their own way.

Was at the game. Was VERY impressed/surprised by Duncomb, especially his stint in the first half. I expected him to get lost from time to time, miss helping on D, etc. He seemed like everything came together on D for him. He was always in the right spot at the right time. Would love to see more of him. Maybe he will get Durr type of minutes. A lot in spots, none in others. But he looked like he belonged out there last night.

If that's the case, seems like a pretty high O/U for all the bettors out there

Sadly, looks like all the effort for nothing. Mixon deserves better. I may clean house at my HQ.

The real deal. Stands out for sure.

Sounds like the Montverde staff is Pro IU. That doesn't hurt.

Yeah, Malik is essentially going to take on a TJD type role as a sophomore. Props to him for being willing to step into a loaded team (for one year) and learn the ropes, but after this year, the position is his.

Really nice shot. One of the few high schoolers nowadays that doesn't have some hitch in his stroke

The only person remotely close to being that type of player is Geronimo. I agree. Shooting is a priority. But when people are talking of a 5 man class, a kid like Carr would fit right in.

He could easily make a living rebounding and cutting to the basket.

I hope this isn't true at all. Carr is a freak.

If that Griffith kid was #2 on Cupps' team, no thank you. Took terrible shots, stood around, not active. No thanks.

I was watching him mainly on defense. Surprised me how quick he was. Had no issue staying in front of quicker ball handlers. Did a great job cutting off driving lanes. If he can play some defense, I could easily see him getting some minutes as a freshman.

I thought the same thing regarding Sheppard. A very smart player. Cupps plays like Hulls. Just has a swag to his game. Head is always up with the ball.

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I think his athleticism is somewhat underrated because his "athleticism" is moreso agility. His athleticism is moreso on display in terms of reverse layups, fade away jumpers (hanging in the air) and things of that nature. Sort of like an MJ vs LeBron thing. Michael Jordan was a freak athlete, but people would moreso say LeBron is more athletic due to his athleticism is displayed by jumping over people, running people down and blocking shots well above the rim, etc. And he has freakish size. MJ was so agile, and used it getting sky hot on jumpers, fading right to left, etc.

I think Schifino, just for the fact that we have a need at that position/skill set. If Reneau comes in and gives Trayce and Race a good breather, holds his own and isn't a liability defensively, and has 6-8 points and 4 rebounds, I'll be satisfied.

But what does that mean? Put a number to it. Are you saying 12/6? 8/4?

The media overhypes people period. Define "impact player Day 1".

Over the years, I've heard enough talk. I'll believe it when I see it. When Race has a microphone in his face, not much he can say. Hey, I hope he truly is Big Ten ready. That would be incredible. Seems like a great kid that just wants to win. Having some insurance behind Trayce and Race is only going to allow them to play more aggressive. And give them fresh legs. That'd be fantastic.

I certainly could see that. I'd say with his size and build, he's probably a little more suited for the NBA, but as far as skillset, I think that's a great comparison.

With the NIL, I just don't see him leaving after 2 years, one being playing behind an All Conference and a 5th year Senior in Trayce and Race. I'll also add that, if he was planning on going pro ASAP, I think he would've went somewhere with less competition in front of him. He's not uber athletic or quick. I just don't think he's a top prospect for the NBA. Those 5 star kids get drafted because they are freak athletics and have so much potential. I'm not saying he won't be a good player, or isn't already. He just doesn't have that super high ceiling. Hell, everyone thought Trayce would be gone after a year. I could see Reneau being like that guard out of Villanova a few years ago. Got drafted late as a senior. Did nothing but win. Just solid all around. Nothing flashy, not overly athletic. Just a damn good ball player. Unfortunately, the NBA wants their 1st rounders to have crazy potential. Look at a kid like Booker. Shoots the 3, handles pretty decent, crazy long, etc. That's the kid the NBA wants with their 1st round pick. Would Booker be a better NBA player? Who knows. But the risk is probably worth the reward with a kid like Booker.

I'm not sure what would make Reneau a 2 and gone. He's going to fight for minutes this year. Expecting him to come out as a sophomore and be NBA ready would be expecting a lot. Unless he's just adamant about going pro, expecting him to be THAT good is a lofty expectation

Given his game, I feel like Galloway is getting quite a bit of playing time. He essentially has no outside shot. And getting a ton of minutes in the Big Ten. Not sure what transferring does, unless he has little faith in Woodson and a ton in Matta. I don't believe that one at all. But crazier things have happened.