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5 hours ago, Indykev said:

That was fast

Things happen fast with the transfer portal 

Current names to know are Zach Anderson, Leland Walker, Ben Humrichous, and Elijah Malone(he might be looking for a bigger role but isn’t for sure out of the picture yet)

29 minutes ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

If we get Power….Humrichous isn’t coming here IMO

Power isn’t happening 

3 hours ago, IU Scott said:

Why would a guy like Power transfer from Duke to only he a role player somewhere else. I am hopeful that Newton can be able to he healthy for next year and be a contributor off the bench. If we knew he could then all we would need is a backup 4 and 5. That is if we get Carlyle 

Well IU will have minutes to offer at the 4 and 5 as the roster currently stands but I agree. They need to get smaller school guys that fill a couple open roster spots and then hold a spot for Humrichous imo 

3 hours ago, IU Scott said:

I heard Rabjohn's say the other day that the kid from UE is trying to get workouts for NBA teams. He said it might be awhile until he worries about setting up visits to colleges.

This is accurate but IU is staying in communication and will likely get a visit at some point 

24 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

I never thought it would be easy because these guys are transferring to start and not come off the bench. It probably would been better to have a couple more high school recruits who could come off the bench.

Yep but someone didn’t want to put in the time. They’ll be able to find some guys but it won’t be big names like everyone wants 

It’s not as easy as some thought it would be to fill out the bench 

47 minutes ago, Bville_Hoosier said:

Nobody seems to be able to confirm. Kind of out of left field for someone to make this up though so I believe it.

That's what happened with Walker last year. Came out of nowhere and then committed to IU while on a visit.

Zach Anderson from FGCU is supposedly visiting IU

1 minute ago, iuswingman said:

Technically MM could be considered a 4 but yea Woodson will go after a backup big

He's not going to play the majority of his minutes there if any so there really isn't any point in considering that

10 minutes ago, thirdgenhoosier said:

Curious why you feel that way.  I know nothing about Power so this isn’t me arguing anything.

The roster currently only has one 4 and one 5

TJ Power is a better fit for the current roster than Essegian is imo

22 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I'll take depth/more good players, please. 

Exactly. Losing an senior All American level talent in Xavier Johnson completely derailed the season last year according to Mike Woodson. 

8 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

If Malone says yes, does that likely push out any other stretch big off of the bench?

It shouldn't. Malone is a 5. He can stretch the floor but he's a 5. IU still needs another 4 imo.

1 minute ago, IUfaninIllinois said:

Any word on how Malone visit is going 

Went well and he is a take. He's trying to decide if he wants to take anymore visits. 

11 minutes ago, Indykev said:

Nebraska lost 6 to the portal. They have minutes we don't have. I am just going to add, if a kid takes another visit after leaving IU, he isn't a lock. He might come here but he isn't a lock.

Correct, things were looking like a lock then Nebraska jumped in hard with a starting spot and their offense as selling points. 

Joey Hart has committed to Ball State

Just now, 5 championships said:

Would love to add Walker? I guess it’s still a realistic possibility?

I have no clue. There seems to be some interesting things going on behind the scenes right now. 

4 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Interesting, if it’s one or the other i prefer CE

That's not the situation 

1 minute ago, Andrew said:

Leland? Not Connor?

Leland he's not on a visit but was there with Leal and Galloway

Leland Walker as at the Blue Bird last night with Leal and Galloway fwiw

22 minutes ago, Andrew said:

I hope we bag Elijah Malone tomorrow. He can actually hit a free throw, do we feel good about our chances with him or is ND going to be a thorn in our side?

TBD but I know I want him at IU