Artesian_86

I may know this answer already, but can an NBA player message a NCAA recruit about a potential school? What sort of contact can or can’t an NBA player have with a recruit. I know the NCAA has various restrictions and rules. Asking for a friend....

Anyone see anything new from that Ohio State Twitter guy? He left the Brad Stevens teaser last night....

Exactly!!......When Chris007 and IUwins0708 were saying that about Brad,.... all they were doing was relaying what their sources GAVE THEM PERMISSION to do. Things can always turn a different direction at the blink on an eye. Those guys who have OBVIOUS and CREDIBLE IU connections have not lost one ounce of my trust and support. This is a two way business.... In hind site,....from now on, a proclaimed, “done deal” should only be worth it’s weight when Dolson publicly says so. The point I’m getting at is this,.....It appeared to be a “done deal” between BOTH parties until a statement was released (I paraphrase), something similar to...“It’s up to Brad now”......That’s where it all went south and the Boston got involved....

.....I agree with you, but he reminds more of a Jay Edwards body and talent. His high school nickname was “Silk”. Man I loved watching that guy play. Jay was blessed with so much talent, unfortunately he just wanted to do things on his terms and not Coach Knight’s. While I was attending IU in the late 80’s.....he and Lyndon Jones always seemed to show up at some of the parties I frequented. Probably because one of my best friends at the time was also good friends with the both of them. They all graduated Marion High School together... Those were some fun times!

We need a dangerous "Gun Slinger", a "Cold Blooded Assassin" that can be counted on. A 3 pt. specialist that opposing team dread facing. I do like the sound of Matt Cross in an IU uniform because it reminds me of former 3 pt. "Gun Slinger", Matt Roth. He was smooth.....

I don't know anything about player's contracts and what they can and can't do. I'm trying to wrap my simple mind around a veteran player like Rogers. He knows he has plenty of gas in the tank, but not much time left to get to the Super Bowl. He is obviously thinking, "Which team has the best tools with potentially the quickest, most efficient trip to a Super Bowl?" The Colts have to be one of the top teams that check all the boxes. Even though his contract says he is owed a certain amount of money, maybe Rogers would take less if he felt strongly enough about a team? I know I may be way off, but just thinking out loud.

Man, this Purdue/Michigan game is a great one to watch for scouting .

Man,....love this new look Pacers! On a serious note.....Am I the only one who thinks Domantas Sabonis pairs a striking resemblance to Hugh Jackman, “The Wolverine”? I really see it when he gets “Jacked Up”!!!!🤓

That has to be a runaway, landslide vote.....

That’s the beauty of pre-season....the “new” Nate comes highly regarded. I will take the liberty to say he is seeing what he has from all phases. Be patient....

I’m ok with the Pacers loosing these early, pre-season games etc. I can tell the difference the “new” Nate is trying establish....fast pace, scoring outside by droves. This will take a bit, and have to endure turn overs and growing pains, but I like this new concept. Vic will have to keep up, get better or move over.

.....half of the Beetles.

Roger that,....we all know that's a pipe dream. We would have to "put the car up on blocks, sell the wheels and pull the transmission" to pry him from the Jets.....😁

Yes....that brought a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat. He is an awesome coach, but a better man. Can’t get much better than that.

Maybe a pipe dream, but someone mentioned on JMV yesterday about O. G. and the Raptors connection. I know it was wishful thinking, but would be interesting if it had legs. O. G. is a true work horse with the makings of star status....

I realize that...maybe I worded not incorrectly...I mean, a guy with zero coaching experience seems like a long shot, but not really. If the higher ups are going to listen to their player’s opinion on this, he may be the one...The more it soaks in, the more I like it...

What are the odds that Billups could be the dark horse for the Pacers after all? It seems his Clippers associate coach position is pending on if the Pacers actually hire him....

Me too Rico,.....Me too! Reggie set the bar for being a model NBA player in a small market, mid west team like the Pacers. He loved and represented our state and Pacers so well,... you would have never thought he was from California and attended UCLA. He was more about winning and getting the Pacers respected among the league's best. Social media and money have become like a "Whispering Satan" on the shoulders of many of today's elite players.

Just like Billingsly said earlier.....I feel the same way. Until I have heard it from his mouth or directly from the Pacer's organization, it will be a misconstrued rumor. The damning thing is Victor is not coming out and squashing the rumor.

(The Pacers might be a good future destination for Romeo. He might blossom back home in Indiana like Oladipo, and brings a large Indiana fanbase with him.) I was surfing around on another IU message board and came across this post from someone. This is one of those posts that make you go...."Hummm?" I don't know about others, but this really did make me think of Vic and how he never really shined at OKC until he got to the Pacers.... Granted Romeo IMO, is not as "tough, hard nosed and versatile as Vic, but suited up in a Pacer's uniform could definitely bring a number of new elements to both Romeo's game and the Pacer's organization alone.... I don't thing Stevens would want to part with him, but you never know... You have to admit, it would be awesome seeing Romeo finally play to his potential AND for the Pacers would be pretty sweet..... Its not really too far fetched you know?

Man, Btown.....you rubbed elbows with one of the few true hometown IU studs.....can I get your autograph???😉 Jus funnin’....🤩

As much as he “disses” Coach Miller, the team and Coach Knight,.....why is he still on the air? I know there are fans that love listening to guys like Dan. I have a family member who acts just like him. I can’t stand his “I don’t care who’s toes I step on” attitude! When he is on 1070 The Fan, I turn the channel.

IMHO this team is missing 2 consistent, 3 pt shooters. Shooters like Iowa's Wiescamp, Purdue's Stefaovic etc. When teams are consistently beating us, they're beating us with legitimate and consistent 3 pt. shooters. We have one three point shooter who is either ON or OFF,.....zero consistency from anyone on IU's roster. We are so transparent and easy to scout.....fill the lanes, pack inside and make us shoot 3's. We have often struggled getting the ball inside against the zone but when the ball does go inside we can't capitalize like most other good shooting teams. When our bigs do get the ball inside they often struggle to score. This leads me to our lack of good 3 pt shooters. In the Michigan game, IU had consistency with Davis inside, a career game for him, but Davis could have scored numbers like Iowa's Garcia and IU still loses to Michigan. Where are the A.J. Guytons, Pat Grahams, Jordan Hulls, Matt Roths, Kyle Hornsbys, Brian Evans and Dane Fifes? When those players were on the floor, EVERY team we played knew they were going to score points for IU,....the only thing opposing teams could do was try to find a way to slow them down. If Archie is looking for those type of players, I think Anthony Leal will fit that mold.......we just need more like him.

Same.....Even after his injury, Vic is still too valuable and too talented for Pacers Brass to make rash decisions......and they won’t. It’s the building chatter from fans that are frustrating me. Team chemistry, dynamics and individual player abilities are all on the coaching staff now.

"Big Baby" comes to mind....but better.....JMHO