BADGERVOL

Fans tend to. I hated the Crean hire but had to get on board and buy my “Crimson and Crean” shirt and just believe that he’d buck what was so obvious...that IU would become Marquette South.

I am all ears right now but someone in favor of this hire help me grasp something... If this was Dolson’s guy...or even let’s say he was Dolson’s 3rd or 4th but he was high enough that it wasn’t even worth looking at proven coaches still in the tourney he could’ve interviewed and offers big money to which wouldn’t be a gamble at all...if Dolson believes “This IS our man who’s gonna do it...” Why is he worth a measly 6 years 22million? To me with him not being on anyone’s radar besides many people saying “NO WAY” it’s hard not to take this as “We just went with our boy for a bargain price...that’ll do the job if not oh well.” I’d actually have felt a bit better if they had over paid him even just to show “this is how confident we are that we have OUR man.” Because that’s what’s being sold...no most programs wouldn’t hire him but he’s perfect for IU...” Well if he’s so good for us why is he worth peanuts?

And if he doesn’t it’ll tell you all you need to know for what’s ahead in recruiting. These are the “easy sells.” These kids have every reason to stay for any coach who turns their crank. If he can’t sell them we’re screwed. If he DOES it doesn’t mean he’s gonna kill it in recruiting, but if they mostly or all leave, we are screwed.

I gotta go for a run. This is absurd. I suppose it’s how you “spin it.” I’m not buying “spin.” This hire SUCKS. And waiting this long and letting the base think it could’ve been better made it worse for US, for Dolson, for Wood, etc. this hiring process was a complete FAILURE.

Oh I remember this guy he has wicked stats and info. 🤓😎😳

Agreed. There’s NEVER a negative to a big body that can hit from outside. Too many old school mindsets always assume if a post can shoot well they’re just a stretch 4....I do agree there are too many kids who think they’re guards when they’re posts...and you gotta scout that, but more skills on any player at any positions is never a bad thing.

Even a spot up three point shooter if they TAKE THE FRICKEN SHOT will help!

Hats off, Giannis or no Giannis Pacers looked good last night. They need time to come together but it’s happening.

I’d argue inch for inch the best PF ever...inch for inch anyway

Barkley was SO dang good. Wow

This is exactly why we went with Middleton. GREAT guy and if we could’ve had both absolutely, but for the price he was too much of a health risk.

I’m learning unique stuff but that makes complete sense

I was thinking the same. Hadn’t ever pondered that.

One MY age lol

Him still playing at his age is nothing short of REMARKABLE.

Yes they are. You’re hard pressed to find truly BAD years for the Pacers.

Hill has really stepped his game up this season in the absence of Brogdon. Donte has blossomed well also. There was talk that Donte’s defensive improvement and potential was another reason the coaching staff leaned more towards keeping Middleton over Brogdon. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I really like the upside of Donte!!

I know a big question was Brogdon’s ability to stay healthy

Those guys HATED defense besides Ray. He was my all time favorite Buck. Crushed me when they traded him. Big Dog was SO frustrating

My son has Giannis, Vic, Brogdon and Sabonis. He got Sabonis late and I begged him to take him. And he wanted Vic bad and had first pick and took Giannis.

I’ve gone back and forth many times on it. I’d honestly say it’s almost a push. I slightly lean towards wishing we still had Brogdon. I know the fan base is very split over it. They can see both sides.

My biggest love hate relationship on the Bucks is Middleton. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

I never root against the Pacers unless it’s the Bucks. The only team I adopted after living here for 19 years. 🤷🏻‍♂️ A lot of BAD YEARS

Rocking the game tonight in the nose bleeds

Exactly. I can’t stand the punk so much he makes my brain not work. :))