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I was certain we were going to lose Jordan and Race. I am giddy we lost neither. I cannot wait to see how they look under new leadership. I love their tenacity and think they can be the “soul” of this team. When is game one again? Tomorrow??

Sorry, meant to post the Twitter pic with the post. 

Franklin to Virginia

1 minute ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Lewis-OUT 

 

Just saw that. 

Told my wife and son today that I do not remember the last time I was this excited about Indiana basketball. 

12 minutes ago, KDB said:

Mike. Woodson. 

The dancing banana always makes me happy. 

6 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

 

This is what I was wanting to hear! 

This is so great to me. Woodson, Matta, and Fife all on a staff when they were all mentioned as possible head coach options. Wow 

Oh man. All this activity in one day!! When’s the season start again???

3 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said:

I doubt many rivals are looking forward to battling this dude once Coach Woodson get his hands on him. Just wreaks of bada$$.

 

Awesome!

Lander back is great need to me. I see B1G POY potential in him. Very happy with that news. 

12 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said:

I think we hear he is coming back today or tomorrow 

Thanks. I like the sound of that. 

Any chatter about a Lander decision coming soon? 

1 hour ago, Fiveoutofsix said:

Would miss Franklin on a team I root for.  Fun kid to get behind and hope for success.  But, with that being said- if true, there is always a reason.  Guessing it comes down to wanting a situation to have the ball in hand and to be the guy.  With some of the returning players and rumored transfers, the ball will be going through the hoop with multiple hands.  

Just want to reiterate this kid has been as easy of a kid to root for do to his toughness and leadership.  All kids are looking for different opportunities and hope he stays, but understand if he doesn't.

Yea this was more about any of the guys choosing illannoy than anything specifically related to Franklin. I’m a huge fan of Franklin and definitely want him back. 

9 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Illinois landing Franklin is picking up steam and are expecting an announcement in 24 hours according to their “insiders” on IllinoisLoyalty 

https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/post/illinois-hoops-recruiting-thread.26469/page-20

If true this is how it feels to me. 

This transfer portal stuff has my head spinning. 

6 minutes ago, Indykev said:

Lander just a guess

Hopefully not 

3 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

I didn't think that the end of the Cronin years at UC were real cordial

🤷‍♂️

21 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

I didn't think so when we discussed earlier but college hoops is in an hour by hour business right now. Cincinnati is trying to get rid of John Brannen for cause. I could see a school like Cincy taking Michael Lewis for a couple reasons. Asst coach ready to make jump....and he's Cronin assistant. Add in being from the Midwest that one works.

Of course I could see Archie going there too. 

I agree on the hour by hour business part. Things seem to be changing nonstop. I’m not too familiar with the Cincy issue, but the Cronin connection you mentioned would make sense. I’m just curious to see what type of national attention and interest comes to Lewis in light of this tournament run. 

1 hour ago, KDB said:

I think we land him. Just a gut feeling, but tea leaves are suggesting IU.

TJD and Coach Hunter liking his tweet, him liking IU tweets and not other schools, etc.

There are some question marks, but I mean, he's got 2 teams in the F4 on his list as well.

I think it's a very solid addition if we land him.

I’ve had a gut feeling on this one too. I noticed TJD asking for some IU love. 

If UCLA pulls off a win tonight does that promote Lewis to HC somewhere?  I know there are some thinking it could already happen.  

26 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Think that Payne was ejected from the SEC tournament for a flagrant 2 foul

I see Maryland also got Fatts Russell from Rhode Island. 😳

9 minutes ago, FW_Hoosier said:

Looks like he’s not a great three point shooter, but a pretty good scorer.  Good assist numbers, but turns the ball over a lot as well.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/xavier-johnson-2.html

TJD likes it. 

Illinois lands Omar Payne from Florida 

Maryland lands Qudus Wahab from Georgetown