Cheaney40

4 minutes ago, Indykev said:

My grandmother used to say, you are cutting your nose off in spite of your face. It doesnt really matter how great players get here, as long as they get here. 🙂

Ok, I gotta ask because I've been known to get my sayings wrong (or my mother did). But we always say you are cutting off your nose to spite your face. Is either one right or both or neither? hmmmm...very important stuff here today. 

He did indeed. Unfortunately. Wild move. 

I've lived in Cincy for a long time. No need to mud sling the town guys. It's a great town and not too big of a city. Bottom line is some kids prefer more of an urban style campus vs a college town feel. I've had a kid choose one of each. Exactly for that reason. IU is clearly the better basketball tradition, but UC is also rich in history. Both are in history though...unfortunately. Bloomington isn't for everyone. 

1 minute ago, IUwins0708 said:

Is that because of the Lebron factor?

yes, I'm sure. 

And state player of the year in Ohio...

https://norwalkreflector.com/news/377706/division-i-all-ohio-teams-released/

Interesting that Gabe is rated 4th highest in NIL value for 2023 class. Not sure if you all saw this or if posted elsewhere...

https://www.on3.com/news/bronny-james-remains-on-top-of-on3-high-school-basketball-nil-rankings/

2 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said:

What is the over/under on how many times we all hit refresh tonight now?

10,000 too low?

8 hours ago, Iuprof said:

Focusing on the positives for recruiting in the portal and High School.

When was the last time a player came back from their Sophomore season and actually went higher in the NBA draft. I am sure it happens, but not very often, in fact it usually goes the other way as the player falls down draft boards.

With TJD now expected to go late first round, early second round from being a player who would have gone undrafted last year, that is a feather in the cap for both coach and TJD, plus a really great recruiting nugget to use!

Oladipo

45 minutes ago, HoosierDPU95 said:

That's the answer I assumed as well. I can't think of recent college player moving the needle that much by returning beyond year 2. If it's legacy that keeps him here then I'm with you, would be shocked if he returns

I see what you're saying here, but maybe stated a different way. If they don't improve significantly from year 2-3, then is there a point for year 4?  Oladipo year 2-3 was a tremendous improvement. I'm still hoping TJD comes back. Let's not understate the enjoyment of the 4th year with the potential to be B10 player of the year. Legacy, I get it. But it's very valuable. 

Mainly dunks, but just passing along...SIAP

15 minutes ago, jv1972iu said:

I'm hoping to be surprised by what this young man shows us.  He's not flashy, but he has played in a very strong hs program, a structured program that has won multiple big school state championships.  Nobody is talking much about him or raving about him, but my guess, knowing something about Moeller HS athletics, is that he is going to compete and likely contribute from day one.  And he will be the consummate teammate while he's Hoosier.

Moeller plays in the GLC which is the best competition in Ohio. So, he's very tested on a regular basis. Being from the area, I do hope Indiana maintains ties to Moeller as they continue to be loaded at all levels for basketball. 

Thanks for putting up. Easy to give. 

3 minutes ago, IUALUM03 said:

Whether we want to appreciate it or not, him being one of I believe 13 African-American D1 basketball coaches I think will help with him sticking out given a majority of major recruits are of the same ethnicity.

I believe this number is incorrect. I think there are over 100 at about a 28% rate or something like that. Your number may be Football. Either way, it is still a low number. 

He is a legit 6’8 or 6’9. I live in Cincy, and have seen him several times. No idea if he’ll get taller or not. Good frame though.