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Yeah...I don't want any more nutcrackers on the squad.

I also see #2 & #3. Hope that experiment crashes and burns and Nutgers sucks for the next hundred years. That's how little I think of the douchebag Harper family.

I'm the same. Someone mentioned ND as competition but has he even scheduled a visit there?

Has he scheduled any visit beyond IU this Thursday and Friday? That would indicate something...

Dude was tough as nails...heart of a lion. He hated losing. ...but he loved him some barley pop. Oops...sorry...he is NOT in the portal.

Someone said earlier that Anderson was likely looking for more minutes than IU had to offer. Good problem for IU to have in April.

If IU has all three of those guys, then yeah...no doubt some or all of them log significant minutes as a second wing defending a 4. I could see Mgbako or Goode pulling that off. My suspicion is that Tucker would need more time in the weight room before covering most college 4's. Goode fits because he has enough experience to cover a 4 at least for a few minutes each game, particularly if you have a 7-foot rim protector backing him up.

Sure, in spots. As you said, the defense is a concern so I wouldn't want to run that lineup more than maybe 10-15 minutes unless it is really working well, perhaps against a smaller lineup on the other side.

I could see it in spots, especially when you need to draw defenders out of the land, but I sure wouldn't want to start a Kopp/Goode at the 4 in the Big Ten. I could see on occasion, running two wings and two guards and keeping someone like Ballo back under the rim. That would certainly provide a nice change of pace and make some space for shooters.

Back at the subject, Goode would slot nicely into the current roster. Would be tough for me seeing him play the 4 unless you're temporarily going small. Looks like a natural 3 to me. I don't remember Miller Kopp being a real effective 4 in IU's system. I hate the idea of waiting a whole week to resolve this one, but I guess there are enough open spots to give him a week. Just seems silly when he likely already knows.

Yeah, in hindsight, it was a year late. The only disagreement you and I have is whether or not Woody should have known that after their freshman year. Tough call. I hate shoving kids aside prematurely though.

I think most people came to the conclusion that both banks and Gunn had issues by the end of the last season. I was much less sure after watching their freshman seasons. Props to you for owning that one...I couldn't help but laugh as I will when it's my turn to eat a comment.

Yeah, the sample size was considerably larger after year two to make the call...and obviously, the call was made.

I think you're off on this one. Not near enough of a sample size after that year to say either way. As others have said, you'd cut a lot of very productive players if your leash was that short.

How do you know that staff wasn't? It's not like they didn't TRY to get more quality guards...?

This is pretty much what I just said...by the time it became apparent there were holes that wouldn't be filled, there weren't any difference makers to be had. IU had enough to practice with already. If you want to criticize Woody for anything, it would be for chasing talented guards that didn't come and then not having enough time to execute a backup plan.

I think that was mostly a product of swinging for the fences and missing. No question, IU tried to get more guards last year, but the candidates they offered went elsewhere and by the time that all played out, there wasn't much left to get. I'm guessing less than Leal and Cupps level players at that point. Banks and Gunn, I think the staff had much greater expectations that never panned out. I kept hearing how great those two looked in practice and yet, it never translated on the floor. Had those two made a nice soph jump, we likely wouldn't be having this conversation and probably make the dance. On using the 13th scholarship, I wouldn't unless it's an upgrade. If Anthony Leal is IU's floor, that's a danged good roster. He's more than capable of shooting from distance and playing fundamental basketball. Keep that last one for the MgBako that falls in your lap late.

Yes, BUT...I'm 100% fine with holding it for the guys going through the draft process. No rush to fill the last one now.

Times have changed a bit since March...

Yeah, that supposedly can't happen (conditioned on a particular school) except that it does and the NCAA is powerless to prevent it. NIL loopholes are so large and abundant, the NCAA might as well not try to enforce anything.

Sounds like you're describing the faculty who voted no confidence. Slow your roll...we're all entitled to our opinions without the juvenile name-calling.

Yeah...defense needs some work...