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He left to be the Butler HC

Yes, with Filipowski about NIL but it was exaggerated to fit a narrative.

I know. I got that one wrong to start with because of the info about NIL and Woodson's offense that was being floated. I don't see Blackmon as a fit for Woodson and I'm not sure there is interest at this point with the other guards they are targeting.

Maybe but I don't think things are set in stone yet as to what the starting lineup would look like.

I don't think Blackmon will be an IU target as things stand currently.

That was part of it. They also just flat didn't get along about a lot of stuff.

I'm not sure that's the case but they are in a good spot. Landing the others would help with Harrelson so they're all connected.

Fife was the smartest basketball mind on the staff at the time. He was pushed out because him and Woodson didn't get along at all and that's putting it mildly. Thad wasn't pushed out. He worked for Dolson and not Woodson.

I expect that to happen as well.

Well there's 2 visiting this weekend and Monday.

Things seem to be going well on the visit. I'm sure Woodson is selling him on how he can use him in isolation actions which is where he's at his best.

The Woodson pitch is almost certainly accurate. I do know things moved in a positive direction for IU after their most recent visit were Sisley and Mullins went together. Woodson reiterated that they were priority recruits moving forward and I'm sure he pitched them the opportunity of playing together. I also know what NIL amount Mullins was supposedly offered but I'm not sure about the others.

I can say with certainty there is a certain level of validity to it. The Sisley part is the part that isn't accurate based on what I've heard.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up being a Hoosier fairly soon

Rumor has it Woodson is pitching a big 3 in the 2025 class of Moreno, Mullins, and Sisley. All 3 AAU teammates. Sisley is the one holding things up. If he’s in then the other 2 are in. Woodson went all in on these 3 after the McNeeley debacle.

100%

For context there are some differences between this kid and JG. Blazi is 6’8 with a 7’2 wingspan. He’s also a possible redshirt candidate if thing workout right. I personally think he’s worth the risk as the 13th guy on the roster for a year.

He always gets his info from someplace. He doesn’t just know everything

I believe the info was coming from someone relatively close but Hickman himself didn’t agree

Multiple reasons but not because of a lack of IU interest. I'm not sure IU will pay him what he wants and I'm not sure he likes Woodson's offense. Trilly has heard similar stuff too so we will see.

I don't think Hickman will end up at IU

That's the rumor that I was hinting at fwiw

Walker is visiting next Monday.

No

There are some rumors that there will be some visitors on campus this week