Coach Robby

7 minutes ago, Sea Turtle said:

No, those who made it to a life boat waited patiently and were rescued.

Man F Rose, there was plenty of room on that floating door for Jack.

Just want to give a recruiting shoutout to Adam Howard. The dude kills it for these kids from a social media perspective. Don’t know what does behind the scenes, but he seems connected to this generation of basketball recruits. 

We’re really the worst bunch 😂 

Tom and the first round exits

Archie hasn’t even reached out? 

Hopefully his source is Kel’el himself 😂 

I just know if I told someone I was committed then went on another trip, I wouldn’t appear committed…oh well, hope you’re right man @DC2345 the boards are thirsty for some news 😂 

1 hour ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

So you were scouting Anthony Richardson for the colts I take it?

Nah, I’ll just count on them to screw the draft up like usual 

7 hours ago, DC2345 said:

Ware is done. Now they can sell Ledlum on playing with him. Then try and sell Knecht on joining the group.

I believe you and the info you bring to the board. However, why is he going to Alabama tomorrow as reported if it’s “done”.

Don’t worry about flight tracking today guys. It’s just me returning from Florida. And no I didn’t bring anyone with me for an OV

Let me add an example, Sparks for Duncomb (a CAM recruit anyway) at least on paper, that’s a better get than perhaps a 3 star freshman to fill that spot. Coaches have to win really fast in todays game 😂 

1 hour ago, Seeking6 said:

Portal related so I'll throw it in here. I never want to be a program that has to hit the portal like we will this year. Let me ask this question though. Unless it's a top tier recruit i.e. JHS type are we wanting a program where we still recruit well and pepper in the portal where it fits? Or will we just succumb to the pressures of needing to hit portal every Spring because either players leave for NBA (good thing) or players leave because of underperformance (JG/TB)?

Reason I ask is the body and mind development between age 18 and say 21 is light years. Would you rather have a top 100 recruit as a freshman? Or a semi proven commodity from smaller school in his Junior year? 

I've always been program development guy. Recruit elite guys when you can, have 3-4 Trey or Race or Christian Watford or Hulls types (not position just great program guys) and pop a portal when you can.

Just curious what most think. Something of a message board conversation while we wait for nobody to commit until next week. 

 

Had this conversation quite a bit this winter and spring. Me? I’d take a 20 year old from the portal before a fringe top 150 hs recruit. Experience matters at this level, and unless it’s a JHS type, you always have to attempt to upgrade 

Well hell I’d be ok with 3 commits. Literally would fill the starting lineup!

Happy to see us making final 5 or 6 or 8…now let’s get who we need!

48 minutes ago, iuswingman said:

Painter has control of the their tvs and internet.  They aren't aware that transferring or NIL is possible.

He must’ve lost control of Haas’ tinder account then? 

21 hours ago, SawatchHoosier said:

What do you all think a Rick Pitino/St. John's in home visit is like?

I’m 40 and would be interested in an in home visit from RP

Marshall transfer Micah Handlogten has heard from the following schools he tells @TransferPortal_

Indiana
Virginia
Clemson
NC State
Arkansas
Florida
South Carolina
West Virginia
Illinois
Georgia
and more…

7-1 | Sun Belt Freshman of the Year.

>> on3.com/db/micah-handl…

21 minutes ago, RoadToZion said:

Any time now…..

Unless other coaches are getting in last min calls.

Battle. Ledlum is next week

I think Sparks will be a hoosier before too long...

6 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said:

....just thinking out loud here. Could we possibly have our pick of top players linked to IU in the portal? IU has been trending up over the past two years. I just get that vibe, totally my opinion.

We definitely have the most playing time to offer. 4 starters leaving, I agree with your opinion. While we may not have our pick, we're more attractive to more players potentially, no doubt

33 minutes ago, DC2345 said:

It think he’s likely looking to move closer to home. Other factors could be a different style of play or a bigger role. He also just hasn’t really worked out and there’s a chance he could get passed up depending on how things shake out.

Gonna piggy back off this…he has a child. (I know everyone knows this already) Far away. Transfer closer to home night ease his mind a ton. I just hope he makes the best decision for himself and his family. 

1 hour ago, DC2345 said:

Peyton Sparks is a name to track going forward. I originally didn’t expect IU to pursue him but that seems to have changed. 

I have mixed feelings on this one. He majorly changed his body at Ball State. Maybe clif can make him look like Bobby Lashley.

might be suitable as a big 10 big…a banger and rebounder 

might see 8 mins a game?

I think @DC2345 roster above is nearly spot on. Those 4-6 new guys better be impactful. X (if eligible) TG and Renau would be 3 pretty much lock starters, depending on what we bring in. So a wing and a 4 for starters?

Jesus guys no one on Purdue’s roster is coming here. Wtf 

This game is gonna make me wanna find the best Coke ever