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4 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

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

I've 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.

5 minutes ago, SawatchHoosier said:

The fact that a pro level guard didn't want to join Purdue to play with Edey speaks volumes about the state of Big Ten Basketball. The Big Ten currently has the fewest guards in the NBA out of all the P6 schools. It's crazy to me that 5 star guard didn't to play for Purdue. I'm sure that Painters style of play had something to do with this but the BIG TEN has to change how it plays MBB if it wants to win a championship again. 

B1G needs to put an end to rugby-ball. Purdue had their fun, but let's put an end to camping in the lane, then elbowing your way to an easy layup.

Wisky seems like they're moving away from the overt physicality.  Painter seems to have doubled down with his future centers. Now's the time, with our west coast additions, to send out a memo to all schools that the B1G is serious about playing modern basketball. That's the only way the B1G can start competing again.

Just now, Euroclydon said:

For two straight seasons purdue had the best player on the court in every game and couldn't get it done. 

Best team vs best player. Team always wins. Wasn't close.

1 minute ago, Zlinedavid said:

2nd time: Lets keep the Woodson comments in the relevant thread. 
 

Also, you’re not as clever as you think you are. 

I honestly don't know why people respond to that guy. Weak act.

The Edey elbows getting it a little less embarrassing.

Not sure we didn't play UConn better. 

1 minute ago, Zlinedavid said:

Outside of Edey, agree. 

Absolutely.  Edey is a stud. I don't agree with what he gets away with, but he is a generational player.

Purdue is completely outmatched 

1 hour ago, HoosierHeroics said:

So you're telling me that you would rather have Gabe Cupps as your starting pg over an extremely talented future nba player? Even if it is only for 1 season? We must not watch the same games. From what I saw all season Indiana Basketball is desperate for an elite point guard.

Although I didn't specify a specific pg, I was referencing an experienced, proven pg from the portal such as Rice or Carlyle.  Cupps shouldn't have played more than 5-10 minutes per game last season; he wasn't ready for more than that. If we had filled our open scholarship with a proven combo guard last season, Cupps sits and learns. He doesn't come close to meeting my criteria.

28 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Maybe he is talking about Rice or Carlyle from the portal 

Correct.

4 minutes ago, 5fouls said:

Kentucky, as a program, lost a major recruiting advantage with the onset of NIL.  Since it's no longer illegal for players to receive money, recruits dont have to take under the table payment to afford that BMW they wanted.

Lord knows no players were going to UK for the girls.

Spot on. It brought the dirty recruiting a little more above board.  Cal double down on his previously successful recruiting philosophy of focusing on the 1 and done. As someone mentioned in regards to going after Boogie Fland, I'll take an experienced pg over his draft "potential" all day. 

13 hours ago, SawatchHoosier said:

Connor Hickman visit to Indiana confirmed for April 14th. 

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-transfer-portal-target-connor-hickman-will-visit-indiana/

There's the knockdown shooter we need. He looks more athletic, and drives to the basket better than I was expecting.  It would be nice to have someone that can make opponents pay for going under screens. That would also open up the lane for Malik. Hope we get him to come home. 

57 minutes ago, MrsStoller said:

Staying overnight in Louisville in a couple weeks at the Brown Hotel so we can arrive, eat there in the beautiful hotel and not have to leave until the morning. Have never been to the Brown Hotel but it looks gorgeous and a destination in itself.

We return to our normal programming, Dusty May bball 🤣. Carry on!

The Brown Hotel, home of the Kentucky Hot Brown. Delicious!

44 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Good video here.  not a top shelf athlete, but springy, seems like a has a big wing span. 

He isn't weak from behind the 3pt line, in fact, his shot looks solid. 

Shot is a little flat, but has a very quick release.  The highlights showed most of his pull-ups were from 10-15 feet, not the CJ Gunn 18-20 footers. Also really like his ability to create his own shot, and drive with either hand.

1 minute ago, 13th&Jackson said:

They just said NEB is the only P5 program to never win an NCAAT game. 

Need them to continue the SEC misery.

SEC-ya later!!

19 minutes ago, 5fouls said:

Samford just got royally screwed.  Didn't say who the official was, but probably one from the Big Ten.  

Terrible call that decided the game. Sad.

30 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said:

Exactly,…. any/most major D1 schools wouldn’t do what the IU administration/BoT’s is allowing. There is something to this situation. It just seems “bought” with conditional promises…. 
JMO

I think you're on to something. We'll know for sure within a week or 2 of the Final Four.  IF Woodson can't land enough top portal players to build a competitive team, AND Dolson has a proven power 4 coach that wants the job, a change could be made. Seems like there may be too many egos involved for that to occur, but I guess we'll see.

38 minutes ago, Victobmyboy said:

Better NIL, better shoe contract(he hates UA). Basketball history. Facilities are better. He would recruit like a madman at Indiana. 

100%. Plus basketball will ALWAYS be a distant second, if not third, priority to Auburn and their fans. (My BIL played baseball there) People were barely engaged for most of the season. They got excited for the SEC tournament,  but if they lose in the sweet 16, most of their fans will forget quickly and move on to spring football practice and baseball. Bruce would embrace the spotlight of being the Indiana head coach the way no coach has since RMK.

2 hours ago, btownqb said:

Honestly, hire Hoiberg. 

If we could steal him, no brainer. The guy was building transfer teams years before the portal. Add in some Indiana recruits, and he'd kill it here.

36 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said:

We seem to forget we have an outstanding rim protector. Let Tominaga drive and try to shoot over him

Exactly.  And X is a very good on-ball defender with a ton of experience.  Tominaga schooled Cupps with his movement, cuts, and overall savvy.  As long as X stays out of foul trouble, he should give Tominaga problems.

5 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said:

Your contract could dictate that Indiana doesn't financially want to make the move if/when the job becomes available.

You are maybe playing Devil's Advocate but I look at it like this, you got a buddy who is still working for a company you started your career with.  He says people in the company have noticed you and think you would be a good fit for leadership there.  However, they just publically doubled down on the person whose job you would supposedly be the fit for and you have 3 other offers at other really good companies offering you multiple times your current salary and more resources to do the type of job you do for your current company.

I'm not waiting around for that mythical offer no matter how much that may be my dream job.  In my experience, those "you are totally our next guy" positions rarely come to fruition.  You make your move when you are at your peak and if dream job isn't offering now, you take the job being offered.

Now if dream job comes calling and you are still interested in a year or two, you can still make your move.  Even then though, you could both want it but the finances aren't there to actually make the move.

If I am Dusty May and it is confirmed Woodson is locked in for next year and Ohio State offers me $3.5+ million to come be their coach, then I am a Buckeye in the here and now and I will figure out that other stuff if we ever come across that bridge.

Well said. Waiting around for this IU administration,  especially with QB as board chairman, to make a wise decision is beyond risky. We could squeak into the tournament as one of the last 4 in the next several years, and Woodson will be retained. That's not a risk with my career or finances I would be willing to take. If he kills it and wants to come home, pull a Roy Williams and do it then.

If Malik stays, I would fear a Woody offense starting Malik and Queen together. Their games seem incredibly similar. Much rather have a rim protector that can shoot 3s, although those aren't easy to find.

8 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said:

I also want to add, there is nothing wrong with what Woodson likes as long as you realize that about yourself and act accordingly.  I would have all the respect in the world for Woodson if he basically came out and said, "You know what, I love Indiana University and I love coaching.  However, I don't love all the other aspects that a college coach has to do outside those two things to be successful the way the game has gone these days.  Therefore I am going to retire early so that someone who does love those things can build on what we have done here to set the groundwork for NIL and the modern approach.  I will be available to help that person continue to grow this place that I love so much."

If Woodson came out and said something like that at Senior night, much respect and standing ovation from the crowd and he still gets to be Woodson the hero.  If he holds on for whatever reason and doesn't change up the things he isn't doing for whatever reason he isn't doing them though, he is going to tarnish his legacy.  Brad Stevens knew he didn't like the college life.  Jay Wright has said the new game isn't for him.  Other coaches have expressed similar thoughts as of late.  And I get it, some of this really sucks from my POV as well.  It is the reality though.  So if Woodson isn't 100% bought in to what it takes, he needs to be self aware enough to say he isn't the guy.  And that reasoning would have nothing to do with his coaching ability, it is all about preference.  

That off ramp is available, I would love to see him take it.

Absolutely beautiful take on the situation.  Nothing personal.  No conjecture.  No rationalizing or making excuses. I wish he would follow your plan for everyone's sake.

1 hour ago, Stlboiler23 said:

Wasn’t sure where to post this but looks like James Hardy IV committed to Purdue as a preferred walk-on. His dad was such a fun player to watch and it’s still so sad how things ended for him. Thought y'all would like to know. 

I believe he went to my high school,  New Haven. Could be mistaken. Good luck to him.