Hoosier987

As expected. We could see a lot of new faces next year.

Dudes…on the bench? Outside Malik, I would say “c-ya.” We arguably had one of the worst benches in the Power 5 conference. Spend NIL $ on the portal…our current bench is certainly not going to take us where we need or want to be next year…they’re not good enough.

We don't live in a utopia. Players are subject to criticism.

Next year is incredibly important. We need to be consistent. A knock on Crean that was very warranted was that his teams were consistently inconsistent. One year we're at the top of the standings, the next at the bottom. I don't think Woodson allows that to happen during his coaching tenure at IU. I expect some big names this off-season to come to Bloomington.

Some soul searching and serious questions need to be asked regarding Bates. This is not a knock on Bates but playing in Bloomington is not for everyone. I've thought it for some time now and question if he falls under this category. There's simply no way to sugar coat it, he's been a major disappointment and criticism is warranted. High school ranking aside, if he is a fraction of the player the coaches and his teammates talked him up to be last off-season then we're probably still playing. His lack of game awareness is staggering...not to mention his shooting is not very good as reflected in his 0/13 stat in tourney games as well as multiple 0 point game efforts...simply put, he and the bench were disappointing. I've also wondered where we are with a player like Gunn. With Bates' continued consistency of bad play, Gunn seemed like a candidate to move up in the rotation. He never did. As others have alluded to, we need to hit the portal hard. Woodson needs to be real with some players and show them the door which I think he will...I'm pretty sure most of us know of at least 2 names that likely fall under this category...maybe more. Next year is important, it's important for The Program to be consistent...especially since the 2024 class has the potential to be special. It's not out of the realm of possibility that we have practically a brand new team next year. X, Galloway and Reneau are good foundations now lets go get some studs this summer to fill out the rotation.

It’s ok to call out players. Bates has been a major disappointment and questions need to be asked. Is Bloomington the right spot for him?

This season was a disappointment…yes, I said it…it was a disappointment. Round of 32 loss is not a success regardless of X’s injury. TJD was a stud and enjoyed watching him play for 4 years. I hate to see him go out like this. He will be regarded as a great. Onto to the off season…Woodson needs to go all in on the transfer portal and build a team from Reneau, Galloway and X.

We might be the worst rebounding team we’ve witnessed in recent memory

For the love of god…please don’t do this.

Play hard, smart and focused basketball. Limit their guard play.

Auburn is hilariously awful at the free throw line

IU should beat Kent State but we need to bring our A game. Kent State is no slouch. Arkansas is hit and miss. One night they look unbeatable the next very beatable.

We should beat Kent State but we can’t take them lightly. I’ve seen them several times this year. They’re a tough team. We can’t be soft.

This is a big reason why this team has a ceiling despite 2 first round draft picks (and a necessity to hit the portal hard before what appears to be a very strong 2024 class). Our secondary scoring/playmaking is severely lacking. I remember when we thought we had 2 starting lineups…good times. Not wanting to single out any particular role player because each one has their deficiencies…but I have to ask…Where has Galloway been the last several weeks? Also, for the love of God, someone please tell Kopp to stop passing up open 3s.

Not only did Lunardi drop us to a 5…he has us playing ORU. Damn.

I was certain a 4 but yesterday’s loss to Penn State on a neutral court may have slipped us to the dreaded 5/12 matchup. Not to mention we haven’t been necessarily lighting it up as of late…we’re 4-4 the last 8. Of course; still holding out hope that we’ve done enough work for the 4 seed.

Not to dive too much into next year because we still have this team to root for in the NCAA’s…but you mention 3 from the transfer portal…I agree…I could even see 4. Not sure if there’s anyone on this current team (besides X and maybe Malik) that’s going to be a for sure starter for next year’s team.

Very good points. Sustained success is key. 2024 looks to be a strong year potentially with recruits but where does that leave next year? I’m hopeful and optimistic Woodson brings in difference makers through the portal allowing us to continue to be a strong team next year.

You could be right and If you’re right…it’s a big disappointment.

I’m interested to gauge what others think…Now that we’re reaching the end of the year and are 0-2 against our pre-season goals (season title and BTT title) what would would we need to do in “The Dance” to make you feel like this was a successful season? Is it National Title? Final Four? Sweet 16/Elite 8? Maybe you’re just happy we made the Tournament? For me personally, it’s making the second weekend (Sweet 16). If we get bounced in the first weekend I would consider this year a big disappointment. What is everyone else’s thoughts?

Don’t know where the effort was for the first 39 minutes. Nice little run at the end but can’t expect to win down 15 with 2 min left. Our team lacks any outside threat. We will end up with a 4 or maybe the dreaded 5/12 matchup. Sure would’ve been fun to see us play tomorrow.

Play hard, smart and turnover free basketball and I like our chances!

Revenge game. Play hard, smart and focused. Maryland isn’t playing in College Park either. I think we should have a definitive fan advantage too.

Just a monster win for obvious reasons!

Favorable bracket. Let’s take advantage