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  4. Logan Duncomb (2021) commits to IU!

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    17 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said:

    Lest there be any doubt or confusion, I’m ecstatic we got Duncomb.  And, if I were the coach, he’s exactly the type of player I would have recruited.  I love that he’s from Cincinnati and would love to see the tradition of great Ohio players coming to IU continue.  Scott May.  Butch Carter.  Steve Eyl.  Ricky Calloway. Jerome Hunter.  Many others.  There are some championships represented.  Of course, the most important IU figure from Ohio was a brash, brilliant guy from Orville.  

    Will be much better seeing him play against the Buckeyes than for them

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  12. Jordan Geronimo (2020) Commits to Indiana

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    Who might be 2020’s late bloomers?

    Jordan Geronimo, St. Paul’s – Geronimo is the obvious answer in the region and one of the better national candidates as well. He has all the physical tools, the innate character to keep developing, and still vast untapped potential. And while he’s already committed to Indiana, the reality is his level of recruitment was based more on his tools and potential coming out of the summer then it was his production or ability to already dominate a high-level game. In short, he may be barely scratching the surface. 

    https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/who-might-be-2020s-late-bloomers

     

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  13. Dan Dakich just called all you guys clowns

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    31 minutes ago, BGleas said:

    Gotcha. At the end of the day, IMO, the biggest issue is talent. That doesn't mean I'm obsolving Archie, especially as he's responsible for the talent. I also think this team is better than how it's performed and that falls on Archie, as well as his inability to get the team to play hard consistently. But realistically, most of the guys on the current team are not guys that would be playing featured roles on really good, legit Big Ten contending teams. 

    Agreed and that is really the conundrum. Archie's been able to get guys in the 80-150 range, plus Romeo (one year) and TJD (hopefully at least 2). But we lack guys in the 30-80 range that are really needed. But if I'm in that category and also being recruited by MSU or Louisville, it's a hard sell for IU. Talent is needed to win and winning attracts talent. With the gauntlet that is the Big Ten, it is a slog to climb the ladder. It's much easier at the moment in other conferences to show progress. There are only three Big 12 teams and four ACC teams with a winning conference record. B1G has seven plus two more at .500. Do I sign up for the potential of being at the back of the pack and missing the NCAAT if I have options with programs that are already winning at higher levels?

    It's like Nebraska or Arkansas in football. You can hire and fire coaches repeatedly, but until something changes the momentum, you're irrelevant.

    Archie's at a very challenging crossroads. Does he continue to follow the plan, with the type of players he's been getting, or is there pressure to go for the quick fix with several transfers/jucos etc, taking a risk on character/chemistry. That would require creating some space. too.

     

  14. Jordan Geronimo (2020) Commits to Indiana

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    11 hours ago, The Daily Hoosier said:

    I spoke to his coach today and got an update on how his senior season is going for those interested.

    https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-checking-in-on-2020-signee-jordan-geronimo/

    Have to like this:

    “He doesn’t get a ton of credit for how smart of a basketball player he is,” Gordon said.  “That’s going to pay dividends next year to make the transition smoother.  He watches more film than anybody on the team.  This kid wants to be great and he puts in the work on and off the court.

    “From a basketball IQ perspective and just from a work ethic and coachability perspective, I think that’s going to endear him to the coaches right away because he’s got a motor, he’s got the hunger, he’s got the desire to be great.”

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  15. Logan Duncomb (2021) commits to IU!

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    9 hours ago, rico said:

    For those that haven't seen the article on ITH...

    https://www.insidethehall.com/2020/02/03/logan-duncomb-could-become-latest-connection-between-archbishop-moeller-and-archie-miller/?fbclid=IwAR38NHiJnWXT1FzauqRnwvhPDAYz2pqBBXQJtdNIxJFjgFC4gL1vx05pOIQ

    Love this. HS coach is in his ear about how well he'd fit in CAM's system.

    Kremer has seen Archie Miller’s system up close and believes Duncomb can be an asset to it. “I’ve seen Indiana play a lot this year, he fits in perfect with how they run their offense, how they run their break…Logan’s really made for that,” Kremer said. “Logan’s really made for that because he runs great. Of course (Miller) likes big guys who can get out and run, putting pressure on the defense and he’s really good at that.”

    “Logan’s got an unbelievable motor - check

    plays at an all-out capacity every day he’s on the floor,”  - check 

    runs the floor, from offense to defense (and) from defense to offense, hard every single time.” - check

    “He goes for every single offensive rebound. He just doesn’t take time off during the game.” - check

    “He’s got good feet,” - check

    “I wouldn’t have given him the green light to shoot the 3 (last year), but this year he has it and I think as he develops he’s actually going to become a very good shooter.” - check

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  17. 2021 Recruiting Hub

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    On 12/18/2019 at 10:57 PM, HoosierKix said:

    I don’t see Trayce leaving after this year at all in my opinion. He has shown no jumper and the NBA big man theses days needs to be able to shoot. Plus Trayce is only like 6’9 he’s shorter that most NBA big men so he needs to be able to shoot and he has not proved that yet

    Love TJD, but he either needs a jump shot or needs to bulk up. It would be a mistake to OAD

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  19. 2021 Recruiting Hub

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    10 hours ago, IU_Realist said:

    Rivals is saying he has no plans to arrive on campus.

    "I like Coach Juwan," Todd told ESPN last weekend. "I like the fact he used to play in the NBA, I like that he played in college, and I like the fact he played my position. I also like the school, obviously having a Michigan degree, that means something."

    :rollinglaugh:

    Todd has often been considered a candidate to go overseas and play professionally for a year before entering the NBA draft, but he told ESPN last weekend that he planned to go to college.

    "It's a thought in the back of my head," he said of playing overseas, "but I really think the college route is the best route."

     

  20. Jordan Geronimo (2020) Commits to Indiana

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    Posted · Edited by 13th&Jackson

    14 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said:

    Unlike Bracey Wright and Noah Vonleh, Romeo has embraced IU and obviously is spending time in Bloomington.  And he's visibly helping the program by helping with recruiting.  And he's an Indiana legend who took all that in.  

    As a player, if you look at his stats, he put up some good numbers while having tons of problems around him.  This was with an injured wrist and without forcing up shots like Bracey.  And he played hurt unlike Vonleh.  If anything, I wished we empowered him more.

    I see a lot of distinctions between Romeo on one hand and Vonleh and Wright (two of my least favorite IU players).

    Agreed, Romeo could have shut it down in November, still been a high draft pick, and never appeared at AH again. 

    He did the opposite. I don’t think IU fans could ask for more.

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  21. Jordan Geronimo (2020) Commits to Indiana

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    44 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said:
    In an enjoyable 1-on-1 with Jordan Geronimo we found out:
    - why IU was his first visit
    - what Romeo Langford said to him
    - what he knows about Noah Vonleh
    - what title he would give himself as a bball player
    and much more. (always free)

    You don’t hear from many young guys who understand that the best way to get early playing time is by playing defense. 

    It’s like a running back who can pass block

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