13th&Jackson

29 minutes ago, Hoosierinbham said:

I seen some think they have a legit shot at Hurley. Stranger things have happened,  but I just don't see it. I've also heard from down here that Oats has told them no at least twice.

Hurley addressed the opening with a few jokes, telling reporters he doesn't "think that's a concern" when asked about Kentucky. He added they should ask his wife, Andrea, who is also a native of New Jersey.

"Oh my God, Kentucky or anywhere that's going to take her further from New Jersey," he said when asked about her reaction to a potential move. "I mean, we just went to Rhode Island, which I had to drag her to, and then to Connecticut. I got her closer. And now further? I can't afford a divorce right now, too. I just started making money."

Hurley went on to give some insight into what's next for his program: "Now you're thinking in your brain, as I'm looking at the locker room, about the chance to do it three times, like a dynasty in modern times. I mean, that's what I'm thinking about."

29 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said:

Just out of curiosity....what name is getting that group of inbreds all moist and tingly? Let me guess....Donovan?

D Hurley, Donovan, Oats, Pitino Sr, Beard

6 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said:

agreed, we don't move with purpose

IU runs the weave to run 15 seconds off the shot clock. Half the time the defenders don't even move.

2 minutes ago, SawatchHoosier said:

Nebraska is also playing a modern game as well.

and Northwestern

10 hours ago, Euroclydon said:

Looks like some of the top options saying no thanks. I wonder if the next coach wants that lifetime contract and Cal money?

Checked in on Rupp Rafters. A sizable contingent is whining that KY may end up "settling" for Scott Drew (I'd be shocked if he took that job). What a delusional group. I'd bring Drew from Waco to Bloomington in a pedi-cab if that's what it took. 

Just now, btownqb said:

Yeah but... do you realize how loud he yells when he draws a charge flops? VERY LOUD

fixed it for you

31 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said:

Pretty obvious how important guards are for Purdue. Zach had 0 assists last night. His guards were none existent, but I also give UConn's defense a ton of credit.

Theyve issued a BOLO for Hermey. Official record said he was on the court for 30 minutes, but there was no actual sighting. 

50 minutes ago, JW75 said:

Wasn’t most if not all wins by double digits too? Impressive 

All 12 wins over two NCAATs by 13+ points

It’s incredible that UConn rolled through two consecutive tournaments with two different teams. They had lost 5 of their 8 leading scorers from last year and they were even more dominant this year. 

Bump

1 minute ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

And we have data with TJD and Ware that says IU gets big dudes to the league 

Yeah, but Bradshaw is actually the better NBA prospect 

“Two years ago, believing his program had reached the verge of a breakthrough, Hurley overhauled UConn’s offense. Hurley barricaded himself in an office with assistants Luke Murray and Kimani Young, studying offensive sets from all corners of the basketball world, particularly European leagues. They melded concepts from FIBA and the Golden State Warriors to create an offense based on side-to-side movement, intricate off-ball screens, quick passing and open space.”

“I’ve been studying the top offenses in the country in-depth for the past five years, and UConn’s combination of off-ball screening and ball movement within their sets and the number of sets that they run makes it the most complex offense that I’ve seen in that time,” according to Jordan Sperber, a former video coordinator at New Mexico State (h/t CJ Moore of The Athletic).

“It's not an accident that, according to CBB Analytics, “more than 76 percent of UConn's total field goal attempts during the regular season came from either three-point range or the restricted area.”

https://clutchpoints.com/why-uconn-will-beat-purdue-in-the-2024-national-championship-game

1 minute ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

I’d much rather have him than Bradshaw.

Don’t disagree. Bradshaw is a project. Doesn’t like contact or rebound well. Ballo is a dude. 

15 minutes ago, Purdue7 said:

Strange feeling of calm and satisfaction 

 

Team has been up for every challenge 

 

17 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said:

I wonder how many, if any Purdue players in portal in the next few weeks? Zach will be gone….

Furst is gone 

14 minutes ago, 02Hoosier said:

Anyone who wants Purdue to win clearly hasn’t spent enough time around some of their insufferable fans

If the roles were reversed, there isn't a single Purdue fan who would be pulling for IU

1 hour ago, Between2Halls said:

They have reached out to Bradshaw. 

'Bradshaw entered Kentucky as the No. 5 overall player in the Class of 2023, per 247Sports. Though he struggled to carve out a consistent role with the Wildcats, his upside remains clear and he should be heavily pursued. As a towering athlete, he could be like this year's version of Kel'El Ware. After playing off the bench as a touted freshman at Oregon, Ware transferred to Indiana and shined as a sophomore."

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-transfer-portal-2024-ranking-top-60-players-as-aaron-bradshaw-oumar-ballo-test-waters/

56 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

and Oumar Ballo (Arizona) 

Perfect fit:

Ballo's size at 7-feet and 260 pounds makes him a difficult player for opponents to manage. He averaged 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds in 2023-24 for Arizona on 65.8% shooting. There isn't much versatility to his game, and Ballo's free-throw shooting dipped to a career-worst 49.5% this past season. But he's a productive bruiser with a proven track record at an elite program. 

22 minutes ago, Coach Robby said:

Conversation/argument: as an IU fan, do you root for PU tonight?

my take: I can respect good basketball, be jealous of recent success, etc. 

NO

My limited experience with people from Connecticut is that they are insufferable snobs. They won't get any worse if they win a 6th title. Purdue fans, on the other hand, will become obnoxious on another level if they win one.

14 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said:

I'd rather have a Drano colonic

They're overrated, like Calipari

56 minutes ago, Inequality said:

I don't think there is much more that can be said on this topic that hasn't been on repeat since January.

While I would be willing to bet 100 to anyones dollar that this current staff absolutely will not be bringing us a natty, it seems the path is set and is what it is so we all might as well find our seat on the bus.

That said I have all intent of retiring myself from participating in this thread for the remainder of the post season. 

I would like to remind us all to do our best to keep the other threads on topic and direct all disgruntled discussion of the staff and thoughts on the negative trajectory of the basketball program to this thread so folks can enjoy other topics.

I actually suggested moving the conversation to the Mike Woodson megathread since he isn't being fired. There can be a lot of pro and con conversation that doesn't involve firing. 

7 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

Send some texts and poke the bears(cats) while you are out of arms reach.

It's interesting. Checked out Rupp Rafters. There were some longtime posters who had signed off and were basically done with KY basketball until Cal was gone. They are back this AM and celebrating. 

The overall tone on RR, at least, is relief and excitement, it seems. We'll see how long that lasts based on who they hire. 

46 minutes ago, Maedhros said:

If IU Basketball has you so jaded that you're embracing troll quotes from Rutger players, rather than laughing at a joke at Calipari's expense, it may be time for you to find a new hobby.

No, I get it. It's just frustrating that teams used to lose a game at AH before it was even played. Now teams come in and rain threes at AH (didn't start with CMW as we all know). There's no intimidation factor anymore. And speaking of the Rutgers punks, look at how Harper Jr, trolled IU during his on-campus visit. That's total disrespect. The whole program needs to look at how to get back to being feared. 

And by the way, it isn't a hobby for me. Unlike some who are fans of IU basketball, I graduated from there, so I have more invested than others. When I was in my 20s, I used to be able to recite stats on the team and players verbatim. Lived and breathed it. Don't tell me I shouldn't care about IU basketball and do something else. 

38 minutes ago, Maedhros said:

When the four game deal between Kentucky and Indiana was announced, we didn't think there was any way Cal would stick around long enough to coach in that fourth game at Assembly Hall. Turns out, he ran from having to play Indiana at all, even at Rupp.

Yeah, that’s what did it

Geo Baker: “Nobody is looking at Indiana like ‘oh man, we got to get ready to play Indiana.’

“Indiana, for me, at Rutgers, when we were playing Indiana, we knew we were going in with a win. That was our mindset.”

5 hours ago, IUCrazy2 said:

At least he is having a good time...

Talking to Isiah about him becoming GM