Hoosierinbham

Welcome CJ! Can't wait to hear, "Gunn for 3!!"

They both sound like they would fit our system and philosophy very well. It would be great to land some studs from a national power like Dematha and have that recruiting pipeline available.

Bet they can Jump!

He subbed at our school numerous times, and started coaching when I was in high school in Fort Wayne. Great coach and person. Congrats Coach Gooden!

Glad that disruption was removed. Love this board, and we have so many great things to discuss with numerous players deciding to return. (How the hell do you wish HS football gets canceled?! Bet he hates his mom and puppies too!)

You think Texas would like to have Barnes and Mack Brown back? Consistent top-10 teams in both sports and they wear out their welcome. Always more to the story, but wow. Hope we get the opportunity to become complacent with top-10 teams in both sports soon!

My wife is a UK fan and HATES not knowing the players. She was never a big Cal fan, and just hoped he wouldn't get them into trouble. Her favorite player was Chuck Hayes because he was a total grinder, and you got to see him develop over 4 years. I never thought I would see the level of disinterest from her and many lifelong fans I'm seeing now. They want Cal gone now.

Throughout the state, you will have more career advantages as a former Hoosier player. Not even debatable.

Love his athleticism and aggressiveness, along with the ability to change pace to keep the defense off balance. Obviously a highlight film, but looked under control while probing for opportunities to attack. Thank you for the video.

Great article. How refreshing to hear a young player expressing a desire to play whatever role the team needs, instead of talking about "his game", and how that translates to college. Could be semantics, but it seems we're hearing that from all of our incoming players. Can't wait to see how they all develop over the course of their careers. Pretty incredible that the Jordan documentary could have the effect of inspiring the work ethic of an entire new generation of players. Also interesting to hear a young player refer to Jordan as the GOAT, when they've grown up hearing more about Lebron.

So he's more Jon Diebler than the Jay Burson that Luke appears to currently be, to use an Ohio reference.

Was the analyst a Penn State grad?

Yet another example of selective outrage by ESPN.

Stackhouse?

Agree. I think some of the focus with Cross was that extra inch of height and has ability to mix it up inside. With Jordan's length, build, and desire to play defense, I think he can give us everything, plus more, than Cross could have. Don't see a need for another player in that position. Give us a point and/or post and move on to 2021.

Just don't buy a IU bumper sticker for your boat!

I think if we're being objective, we can agree Painter does a good job of recruiting certain types of bigs which will work in his system. They develop into their role, and he has had success in the B1G with that type of player. This started with the recruit stating Purdue develops bigs for the NBA. That doesn't seem to be the case. He obviously heard that somewhere. Not like Painter is going to tell post recruits he prefers his big men plodding and in the paint. Whether it is through choice or circumstance, Purdue hasn't had bigs that have been successful in the NBA. Wouldn't think it would be too hard for Archie or any other coach competing for a big man with NBA potential to address that fact.

Good point on NBA focus. Most of these kids are being sold a bag of NBA lies. Refreshing to hear this kids perspective. Don't want to put every under the radar athlete into the Oladipo category, but his comments seem like those of a grinder. Give me a kid that wants to outwork everybody all day. With the type of player Archie was, I would think he would recruit and attract those kind of grinders with the pitbull mentality. Hopefully we get a couple of these recruits that seem to fit that mold.

Don't know about Justin's recruiting comments regarding offers, but love the gratitude this kid exudes. It could be that he has recently blown up, and hasn't gotten used to it, but attitude is such a big factor. Give me a grateful fast riser versus someone that was ranked high early based on athleticism, and hasn't progressed, any day.