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3 minutes ago, btownqb said:

If Bates is a 25-28mpg guy, do we? 

Sure IF he and JG both have breakout years we could be pretty dang good if TJD stays  or we can get a quality big to replace him. But I'm tired of relying on if's and hope for breakouts...I'd rather have some more almost certain contributors. And I really think we need to upgrade for Kopp. Maybe Dennis will be the guy...

4 hours ago, IU Scott said:

We will gain JHS, Banks and Gunn while losing Durr, RP, Lander and Stewart.  That looks like a gain to me and we keep our best players while other teams lose their best players.

IF we keep our best players. We aren't even certain who is returning for sure yet. TJD did put his name in the draft which he didn't do the last 2 years so it's probably 50/50 if I had to guess. We need another addition bottom line regardless of whether he returns or not. 

3 hours ago, KoB2011 said:

We don't exactly have a ton of open roster spots or holes.

Well maybe we should make some. You can't tell me we can't bring in a better player than MK. If we don't add anyone then we will basically have the same team as last year which will be pretty depressing in year 2 of the Woody era. And that is IF TJD comes back. Unless CMW has an ace up his sleeve then he must be really high on Banks being a big time scorer. Because that is what we need badly...scoring and shooting!

Conspiracy theory with Kopp? What would it possibly be....that we had to start a white guy?? Maybe this was Fife's doing! 😂 

But seriously, Kopp does add some value but he is by no means a starter on a  really good team. If he is starting next year I wouldn't expect us to have a great year. We might have a few more wins if everyone stays but he absolutely does not need to be starting. Hopefully whoever fills the final scholly can be the athletic wing we need who can shoot the 3 well, create his own shot and defend adequately. And if Kopp leaves I will not be sad at all. 

Arkansas rises as LSU collapses. So really that is a wash for UK since LSU had been beating them lately. Now if Florida could get it going again then UK would really be in some trouble.

Personally I don't feel he should be kicked off the team but if that happens, at least we still have time to find a replacement. Could you imagine this happening right before the season started and him getting booted? Talk about a total meltdown on this board! And it's possible we could get lucky for once and find someone that is just as key of a contributor if not more so...maybe a better leader as well as someone who can put up points. 

2 hours ago, Sea Turtle said:

I wanted us to hire their coach. He's doing a great job. 

I did too! He was part of my 1a and 1b along with Beard after the Stevens debacle. With Musselman probably being the best realistic option. Woodson might do great and I hope he does but he was definitely more of a risk than hiring Musselman imo...especially since he also has NBA ties and has coached at all levels. I think we really missed a good one here but what else is new

On 2/6/2022 at 9:27 AM, FWIUFan said:

Let me preface this post by saying my intent is not to disparage CAM rather to compare coaching.

I'm as frustrated as any with the loss to UI yesterday and what it could have done for our chances in the BIG/NCAAT going forward.  However, I am also so glad that we now have CMW and company!

WE ARE ABSOLUTELY BETTER THIS YEAR THAN ANY OF THE SEASONS UNDER CAM!

No brainer that XJ, Kopp, and Stewart >>>>Al, Franklin, and Hunter

No brainer CMW D philosophy of ball pressure and playing passing lanes>>>>>>>>>>>Putrid Pack. Line

We literally are a top 5 team nationally with a reliable 3 point shcoter and a big with a reliable 10ft shot.

Folks, none of the things we are missing are huge fixes.

Just need to give CMW some time.  

So far I like what I am seeing and the long  view still looks sweet to me!

 

I'm not so sure I agree with this. Fast forward to today and take into account this ugly losing streak. XJ is a solid player but he definitely has his weaknesses and Stewart and Kopp haven't given us squat lately. Look at the season Al is having for Providence who is a top 10 team this year I might add. He is a star for them! I'd say the tradeoff is really close actually. I do agree our defense is much much better but we still can't score the dang ball. And I'm not sure if Woodson knows how to make adjustments...or the right ones at least. 

On 1/24/2022 at 4:43 PM, 5fouls said:

Not saying Lander or Bates dont have potential, but Geronimo has more potential than either of them.  JG is going to play in the NBA.

I'm sorry but I can't see any of them playing in the NBA. Or at least not getting any real minutes. Hope I'm wrong.

1 hour ago, Purdue7 said:

Wouldn’t Stewart & Kopp do better in a motion offense?

Ding ding ding! Exactly what I've been thinking. 

Just now, IowaHoosierFan said:

agree to disagree.  Don't feel like debate today lol.  Merry Christmas

Sorry for the delayed response as this is the first time I've logged on since my post. Absolutely, it is perfectly fine to disagree as long as we keep the debate civil. Merry Christmas to you as well.

On 12/6/2021 at 9:56 AM, IowaHoosierFan said:

If you want to blame someone for loss it wasn't KL.  We lost that by not playing in the first half.  We lost because our two senior PGs had fouled out and didn't value being in the game (stupid and bad fouls).  We lost because out team decided to play soft 3 point defense on hot shooters.  We lost because we missed free throws.  We lost because Race and Trace decided to combine for 13 TO's.  Kristian played as well as a "freshman" would against a Syracuse zone that gives experienced players trouble year after year (30 years to be exact).  Yeah he was rattled and yeah he made a bad foul at the end but that happens to everyone.  He also made a big 3 and some really good passes during the same time.  I don't think anyone is saying Rob should hit the bench for good but that KL needs some minutes each game to build that confidence and experience.   

And if we would play a full 40 minute game, there would be lots of minutes for him to play.  But we want to only play 2nd half basketball it seems and that either makes it much closer or has us behind allot, which doesn't lend itself well for KL to get minutes.

I said that if you had to blame one person in the overtimes for the loss it would be him. Obviously we made many mistakes in the first half when he didn't play. I was just defending Rob a little in this discussion and saying that it is justified to play him over Lander at this point until his decision making gets better.  What I saw from him in the overtimes was pretty bad besides him making a 3...that is just my opinion on how I saw it.

I think KL has a lot of potential and I'm glad he decided to stay. However, he makes too many mistakes right now and there is no way he should be playing over Rob in crunch time. The only reason he got so many minutes against Syracuse is because Rob fouled out. He had 3 really bad turnovers in the overtimes and clearly didn't know the play at the end of the first overtime when we had the final possession and couldn't even get a shot off. Then he makes the last foul at the end of the game which was a terrible foul. I hate to do this but honestly, if you had to blame one player for the loss in the overtime, it would have to be KL. He did make a 3 but at that point it was too late. If X or Rob were in there, I have no doubt we would have won the game. That is absolutely why he didn't get any playing time yesterday. CMW knows he can't count on him making good decisions in close games at this point. Hopefully he learns from this and continues to make good progress as I do think he will be an important piece for us down the line. 

I'd say there is a good chance he starts. Maybe not at first but probably by the time the conference starts. 

It looks like things are finally rolling again for IUBB. A new AD and coach who absolutely love IU and now a President that appreciates and understands the importance of athletics. Seems like she will put a focus on athletic excellence as well as academic. This is very encouraging and the future is bright guys! Hopefully the days of posters claiming incompetence from our administration are over!

I have a feeling one of Leal or Galloway might transfer after being told their minutes will be limited. Sounds like we are going after a few different options at SG and wing that will all be better, more well rounded players. No inside info, just a hunch if anyone else were to leave I feel like it would be one of those 2.

1 hour ago, KoB2011 said:

I don't think he'd be taking guys off of the dribble in D1 ball, but I think he can shoot and pass well enough at this level. I'd imagine on straight line drives and back cuts he would finish well, too, but he isn't going to break down any D1 guards with that level of quickness IMO.

I agree with this assessment. Since we already have somewhat similar players in Leal and Galloway and assuming they improve and make that Sophomore jump, I do not see a need for this guy.

Anyone think we should switch to Nike or Under Armour? When is our contract with Adidas up?

On 1/19/2021 at 12:19 PM, btownqb said:

I apologize for derailing the thread. I'll never agree that a recruits ranking matters whatsoever. Flat out.. if this team had a PG who could play... we are in a different position than we are now. I think Lander is going to be really good, but I knew he wasn't the answer THIS season. I watched too much film on him from his HS games. His ranking was absolutely ridiculous. 

What do you think he should have been ranked? Top 50...75...100? 

I think Jordan will be a pleasant surprise for us. May not make a huge impact next year but will end up being a fan favorite as an upperclassman. Sounds like a great character kid as well. 

Can he shoot the 3?