WRSMick55

7 minutes ago, Kdug said:

That’s not new is it? I thought I saw he wasn’t returning to MSU a week ago. Or is it just now official?

Saw it too; think probably made it official today?

1 minute ago, Indykev said:

Thats Leal

Even worse if you have to go to 13th!

5 hours ago, DC2345 said:

They will likely only fill 12 of the 13 scholarships 

And contrary to a lot of posters, with Woodson’s  good track record of picking up last  minute additions why not? I mean , if your 12th man has to make a significant contribution you’re probably already f*#d.

3 minutes ago, Indykev said:

CE maybe? Better in all caps?

Goode?

1 hour ago, IU Scott said:

Why would a guy like Power transfer from Duke to only he a role player somewhere else. I am hopeful that Newton can be able to he healthy for next year and be a contributor off the bench. If we knew he could then all we would need is a backup 4 and 5. That is if we get Carlyle 

It sounds like he hardly got off the bench (?) at Duke so being on the bench at IU with actually more minutes per game with  opportunity in future years might be a draw. Or not.

40 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

Starting 5:

Rice 

Carlyle

MM

Reneau 

Ballo

next 5:

Cupps

Gallo 

Newton/Leal

open spot 

Malone 

 

Newton got to practice a decent amount plus sit and learn and I think he explosive like Rice and Carlyle m. If he is confident and not scared of hurting his knee and is comfortable in the system he could be a player. It’s not like he was a 3 star coming in. If I remember correctly he also has a big wing span. 

If Woody could go 10 deep that would be great, and maybe the roster you listed could do it. Hell, I don’t know. What I know is from living in Indiana all my life. Never coached or played organized. I do agree that Newton is being casually dismissed and could be a wild card.

17 minutes ago, tdhoosier said:

FTR, I'm not saying it's impossible. But there's depth and there's 'stupid depth'. You need 'stupid depth' to get close to a platoon substitution in CBB. On top of that you'll need to avoid injuries....so that stupid depth is more like 11-12 deep. And selling that in today's climate of transfers, NIL and the desire for playing time is a tough task. 

Maybe I'll be proven wrong though. 

Agreed, tough to get 10 + players with equal skill at one time to not see a significant drop off and allow.

1 hour ago, BobSaccamanno said:

We’ve got 4 more spots, I believe. 

Essegian, Power, Malone, and Carlyle. 

Woody wants to play 10 deep.  That’s probably a legit 10 deep rotation. He can shut everyone up about having shooting and dynamic guards.  

Some are saying you can’t go ten deep but I think Woody would love to sub out the starting 5 with a bench 5 in mass,. The key to doing so and be effective is the talent gap between your best players and your worst has to be small. You play your best players the most minutes. Not a close enough gap between best and worst in college to make it work.

4 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

Who is Power?

1 hour ago, jay edwards brother said:

Start Rice, Carlyle, Conwell, Mgbacko, and Ballo. Bring Malik, Tucker, Gallo, Hickman, and Malone off the bench.

That is some offensive firepower.

Would be Wood’s dream roster if you could sub out the “starters” all at once and get away with it.

4 minutes ago, IUProfessor said:

I thought I remembered reports early his freshman year that he was extremely skilled passing out of the post. I'm assuming he's just doing what he's been coaches to do.

Or maybe he’s thinking I’ve got a better chance to score then those guys hitting do from there so damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead lol.

3 hours ago, IU Scott said:

I listened to Doyle on the radio today and he was at the ISU game last night. He had heard that most of the top players would go to SLU with the coach. I don't think Doyle knows that much and is a hack.

I would tend think the same thing, most of top players would more than likely transfer to SLU or as a group stay together at ISU. I think wishful thinking on all you thinking Conway would want to come to IU. Maybe if they threw a ton of NIL $ and he really wanted to go to IU out of high school. I’m skeptical. I’d welcome him gladly but don’t see it

With 6 spots still open, yes indeed, we are not as good as we were last year. I remain skeptical, but let’s see who he convinces to come and fill those spots. Still plenty of opportunity to bring in those shooters. Would love to see a stud guard come in. Like I said, skeptical they can convince the players we need to actually come but they THIS IS A GOOD START.

On 3/26/2024 at 12:49 PM, dwtaylor1055 said:

Liam out and Tucker in perhaps?

To anyone, has he re-commited to anyone yet?  I know it’s expected to be Kansas. ( we know what Selif was doing while thinking about next year)

2 hours ago, dgambill said:

We can’t talk…Race was here forever and Galloway and Leal will be collecting social security next year.

but just like Bacot has no NBA future he stayed to make that NIL $$ I can see Edey do the same next year.

Edey has already said he’s not coming back.

3 hours ago, 02Hoosier said:

He’s already announced he’s staying I believe

True, I believe I saw him saying so somewhere.

Just now, WRSMick55 said:

A BIG help ( pun intended) would be to put three or more deadeye shooters on outside then maybe he wouldn’t have to fight through double or triple teams inside and would have incentive to psss out?

 

Pass out

A BIG help ( pun intended) would be to put three or more deadeye shooters on outside then maybe he wouldn’t have to fight through double or triple teams inside and would have incentive to psss out?

17 minutes ago, iuthruandthru said:

Number two is the key to me

Number one has to occur first, which I’m becoming skeptical of happening. Yes, he did get ware and Mgbako, though Mgbako came to him, but struck out pretty much after that. Getting so many new players to mesh is going to be an issue if he can bring in some talent.

1 hour ago, Artesian_86 said:

Yes, Liam's recruiting too..... Of course, it's awesome to hear things are "heavily in our favor", ect.  However, I NEVER felt he was a lock or done deal until he officially said "It's IU"!  JMO

Actually, not until he SIGNS on the dotted line IMHO. But saying “ it’s IU makes almost a done deal.

41 minutes ago, IU247 said:

 

His mom was straight faced for most of it but loved her reaction when Liam asked about Hoosier fans.

Hell yes! Super excited to have you LIAM! Go get Derek and Boogie.

I’m at the point I Don’t even read them or care. Call me when they’ve decided. For IU.

2 hours ago, NotIThatLives said:

Are we ignoring that this guy punched a cop?  Hate to be the one to bring it up.  

Since I know NOTHING about him, NO. OTHERS, 🤷

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